photo by: Kathy Hanks/Journal-World Photos

Lawrence kids shared their New Year's resolutions for 2019 with the Journal-World.

Lawrence elementary school children shared their New Year’s resolutions with the Journal-World before the winter break. Students spoke about their resolve to do such things as accomplish new goals and make their lives better in 2019.

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Grace Oparaji, 7, Prairie Park Elementary School

Grace Oparaji, 7

second-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“My New Year’s resolution is to appreciate more things that I have because other people are less fortunate.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Noah Holland, 7, Prairie Park Elementary School

Noah Holland, 7

second-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“To get better at soccer. I got signed up and need to start practicing before the team starts playing.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Truth Pope, 8, Prairie Park Elementary School

Truth Pope, 8

third-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“To get better at basketball. I didn’t like to practice when I was little, but now I practice more and I got better and I want to get even better.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Callan Flory, 9, third grade

Callan Flory, 9

third-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“My New Year’s resolution is to encourage my basketball teammates more and not put them down as I used to, and be a better friend and not to tease them.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Reese Oehlert, 8, Prairie Park Elementary School

Reese Oehlert, 8

third-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“I’m going to practice more on the guitar. I know how to play and I want one for Christmas.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Carter Kingery 10, Prairie Park Elementary School

Carter Kingery, 10

fourth-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“My resolution is to be more considerate to others because they might not be able to do as many things as I can.”

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Gillian Asher, 10, Prairie Park Elementary School

Gillian Asher, 10

fourth-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“To help other kids in need — anywhere.”

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Sadie Baker, 7, Prairie Park Elementary School

Sadie Baker, 7

second-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School:

“To be better at basketball because I am starting to play after winter break.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Madilyn Mugridge, 7, Prairie Park Elementary School

Madilyn Mugridge, 7

second-grader at Prairie Park Elementary School

“To learn how to do a Kip in gymnastics, which is to put your hands on the bar and swing your feet out and put them on the bar and swing around.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Marionna Penn, 9, Deerfield Elementary School

Marionna Penn, 9

fourth-grader at Deerfield Elementary School

“I’m going to work on trying not to get distracted because I am always talking to friends.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Morgan Marrs, 8, Deerfield Elementary School

Morgan Marrs, 8

third-grader at Deerfield Elementary School

“I want to get better at reading. I will read a lot of books and practice with my words.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Harlan Rogers, 6, Deerfield Elementary School

Harlan Rogers, 6

first-grader at Deerfield Elementary School

“I’m going to work on getting my work done.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Jayse Sloop, 10, Deerfield Elementary School

Jayse Sloop, 10

fifth-grader at Deerfield Elementary School

“To get better at my motocross and win a race.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Mimi Wood,10, Deerfield Elementary School

Mimi Wood, 10

fifth-grader at Deerfield Elementary School

“To get better at acting because I act at Theater Lawrence. I want to get a lead role.”

photo by: Kathy Hanks

Phoebe Morris,10, Deerfield Elementary School

Phoebe Morris, 10

fifth-grader at Deerfield Elementary School

“I want to get into Lawrence Ballet Theater. I have been dancing since I was 18 months old. I want to get a scholarship to dance in college.”