TODAY'S TOPIC: We asked what kind of costume you like and why you like Halloween.

On Halloween I will be a fashionable peace girl who is cool. I will wear jeans and a white tank top with a necklace that has a peace sign on it. I will wear a dark pink ring with a bright yellow flower. In my hair, I will wear a headband that is hot pink and light blue. A butterfly tattoo will complete my costume. I love beautiful costumes because I enjoy looking like a princess. I love trick-or-treating because I get to wear my favorite costume that I pick independently. Halloween is the sweetest holiday because I love candy!
Kayleen Gordon, 8
Castaic Elementary
Castaic

This Halloween I'm going to be a Ninja. I like scary costumes because they are cool and Halloween is always supposed to be scary, so why not be scary? I like trick-or-treating because of candy! Candy is the reason I go trick-or-treating every Halloween. I know it will rot my teeth but I don't care!
Alexis Fong, 10
Lemay Elementary
Van Nuys

I am going to be a Chinese girl for Halloween this year. I like beautiful costumes because they have a lot of colorful colors. I like trick-or-treating because it is full of surprises.
Julia Medina, 8
Sacred Heart School
Lancaster

For Halloween I am going to be Tinkerbell. I like funny costumes because they make me laugh. I like trick-or-treating because I like getting lots of candy and trick-or-treating is very fun and I like going out at night.
Calista Cano, 8
Sacred Heart School
Lancaster

What I am going to be for Halloween is a scary, spooky vampire, Dracula. This year my costume will be dazzling. I am going to wear a cape. I bought my costume at Party America. I like going trick-or-treating because I get lots and lots of candy. I also like it because we dress up. We go to spooky houses and I like going in the scary houses. I also like it this year because it is my little brother's first time to go trick-or-treating with me.
Jesus Rivera, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

I don't know right now, but I hope my costume is going to be scary. I like scary because it's cool to be scared sometimes. I was thinking I might get one that is funny and scary like maybe something like Jack-in-the-Box. I like trick-or-treating because I get candy and I see how other people look in their costumes.
Jordan Morales, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

This year I am going to be a ghastly clown. My clown costume is going to be startling, revolting and repulsive. I chose this costume because I wanted to shock my sister. I bought the costume because my mom didn't have time to make it. The reason why I like to trick-or-treat is because you get appetizing candy.
Alex Renderos, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

I am going to be a devil for Halloween. I like scary and funny costumes. I like scary costumes because people that are scary, scare other people. I like funny costumes because they look funny. I like going trick-or-treating because you get candy, spend some time with your family and sometimes bump into your friends.
Elicia Orellana, 10
Lemay Elementary
Van Nuys

I love October because of Halloween. The 31st is when it happens. I'm going to be a dancer because I love to dance. I love beautiful costumes because I hate scary ones. I like trick-or-treating because I get delicious candy. My costume is going to be green with sparkles and lovely little white boots that are so cute! Halloween is going to be phenomenally fun! Happy Halloween!
Marissa Sammartano, 8
Castaic Elementary
Castaic

There is one spine tingling holiday that is my favorite time of the year and that is Halloween. Halloween is indescribable and ghastly. Sometimes I feel a chill in the air and hear crisp leaves under my feet. Sometimes I hear screams of horror or excitement. Yes, I do have a costume but I don't want to mention the name, though I will describe it. My costume will be full of luscious leaves, attractive flowers and other organic elements. My accessories will be crafted by hand and with flowers and beads. One part is interesting with my hair. It will be fascinating because it will have some floral designs or clips and natural flowers. What I like about Halloween is that you get mouth-watering candy and you can see the exquisite unique costumes and even make your own costumes.
Sandra Aguilar, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

My Halloween costume is phenomenal! I'm going to be a Storm Trooper Commander Rex. I will be from "Star Wars." My costume will have a helmet, belt and a neck shield. I love trick-or-treating because I get to stay up as long as I want and get mouth-watering candy. I might even get to know my neighbors. Halloween is my second favorite holiday because I get Trix candy. My Storm Trooper costume is the best possible costume because "Star Wars" is my favorite movie ever! I wish Halloween was celebrated twice a week!
Ryan Pugh, 8
Castaic Elementary
Castaic

For Halloween I would like to be the Joker from the new "Batman" movie. The Halloween costumes I usually like are a blend of scary, funny and pretty. I like Halloween for the candy and the unusual decorations.
Aiyana Hunnicutt, 10
Lemay Elementary
Van Nuys

When Halloween is here, I love to be a ghost. I like it to be very scary. I like this costume because I like to creep people out. I like to go trick-or-treating because I get candy and, if I am the first one, then I get most of the candy. If my family goes with me to trick-or-treat, there will be a whole lot of scary costumes. We have lots of fun. If you go by yourself, it's even better.
Honnor Seaton, 10
Oxnard Street Elementary
North Hollywood

COMING UP: Veterans' Day is always on Nov. 11. What do you know about this day? Some countries, Australia, Canada and Great Britain, call this day Remembrance Day. Have you ever worn a red poppy to remember the United States military veterans who have died? Some people wear a poppy on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Draw a scene that represents something about Veterans Day or a portrait of someone you know - family, friend or maybe a teacher in you school - who is a veteran.

Parents and teachers should make sure that the student's name, address, age and school are CLEARLY PRINTED on the letters and the backs of drawings.

Pictures should be drawn using black or dark blue ink on white, unlined paper.

Drawings must be no larger than a standard, 8 1/2-by-11-inch sheet of paper.
The deadline is Nov. 4 and letters will be posted Nov. 11. Letters received after the deadline cannot be considered.

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