My name is Anders and I live in Missoula, Montana. I will be a freshman at Big Sky High School in fall 2007.

I have two brothers, Nolan and Luke. Nolan is a senior at Big Sky. Luke and I are in the same grade. They like to play soccer and teach me sports.

My family takes lots of road trips. We camp, hike, bike and visit relatives. We float down the rivers by our house on inner tubes in the summer. We ski and snowboard in the winter.

My favorite things to do are … …ride in my grandpa’s boat, jeep, ATV, & snowmobile.

My family says I’m really good at remembering names. They say I’m good at helping. I am a great encourager.

My family says I need to learn to talk more clearly so everyone can understand me. They say I need to tell them where I’m going because I like to ride bikes a lot. I also need to be more careful in traffic.

I help around the house by: Take out the garbage Recycle Vacuum Clean my room Fold clothes Set the table Clear the table

I help in the garage and yard too.

I like to help with errands, push carts and hold doors. I also like to help pack for trips and load the car.

I like to help my neighbors… Pick up yard debris Clean their garages Decorate for holidays Play with their dogs Unload groceries Help with projects Get tools to fix their vehicles

I like to see who needs help and go help them. This is my neighbor Ron. I help him a lot.

Things that help me to do a good job are: Doing jobs with other people Breaking big jobs into smaller steps Specific instructions (put clothes away vs. clean your room) Small jobs with a clear end (rake up piles vs. entire yard)

I have been paid to do work in the neighborhood. I have also been paid to do yard work for a hurt neighbor. I do pet sitting when a neighbor is gone.

Reading is my best academic class. I also take math, writing and keyboarding. At school my favorite classes are art, gym, and music.

I have jobs at school. My jobs include: Sorting the mail Copying papers Re-stocking Putting library books in order Recycling Favorite: delivering mail

I like to spend time with my friends. We like to: Play basketball Throw footballs Play pool, darts, and air hockey Ride bikes Go to the river Go swimming Go sledding Watch movies Eat snacks and drink pop

Sports : I am fast on my bike and skis. I am strong and am a good shot with balls. I take swimming lessons. I want to learn to dive and snowboard.

During my free time I like to visit other people, help them, and play with dogs. I also like to: help take care of & play with little kids & babies. help elderly people w/ wheelchairs & doors.

I go out in the community a lot. I help with errands. I push, load, & unload the cart, then pack the bags & car. I love the library – I check out lots of books and get free magazines. I pick out movies at the video store. I like looking for t-shirts. I like eating out - mainly pizza and burgers. I especially like church – the singing, dancing and it’s ok to hug people there.