Madison Sartoretti Wins Countywide Poetry Contest
Valley Road Fourth Grader Madison Sartoretti won first place among fourth graders in the Union County 2021 Arbor Day Poetry Contest. Sartoretti’s poem entitled “The Four Seasons” was submitted by Sartoretti and Elementary Literacy Coach Janeen Allmendinger. Madison received a check in the amount of $50.
Principal Joseph Beltramba stated, “Our entire school community is very proud of Madison’s accomplishment. Her poem truly captured the important role trees play in our lives. We congratulate her on this exciting achievement.”
The Four Seasons
By Madison Sartoretti
You stand tall and grand with leaves of green
Protecting us from the strong sun beam
Giving a place for birds to rest
Giving me a place to rest
In autumn leaves fall and cannot be seen
Goodbye red, orange, gold and green
Bringing joy for all to see
Oh what fun these leaves can be
In winter they’re bare as the cold wind blows
Standing strong while it snows
Looking so lonely without its leaves
Winter won’t you go away please
In the spring buds will form
As the temperatures seem to warm
The leaves will start to grow again
For us to enjoy every now and then
