Hey 4th Grade Munchkins

Hey 4th grade, it is really a pleasure working with you all at Promenade. I think you're all cool and unique in your own way. I know I am not a teacher and just a dad helping out but, if you all need help with things just come back and ask and I will try my best to give you a hand. Once in a while give Mrs Bain a break, take it easy and take advantage in what you are being taught. It's free education take it and learn. I know you all will get this because Mrs. Bain somtimes reads these to ya, and thank you Mrs. Bain. Now all you little monkies get back to work!!!!
Mr.C.......

Drug Free is the Key...

 

We celebrated Red Ribbon Week this week.  Our class really showed their school spirit and their comittment to a drug-free future.

On Monday, students received their red bracelets that said, "Drug Free is the Key".

We "Socked it to Drugs" on Tuesday, donning our craziest socks!  PTO gave us all stickers to wear.

Wednesday was "Shade Out Drugs Day" and PTO supplied the whole school with silly glasses.

Thursday was "Red Head Day" and kids wore red hats, dyed their hair red, wore red wigs and wore some crazy hats!  PTO gave us each a red pencil that was personalized for Promenade.

We wrapped up the week with a "RED RALLY" where everyone wore as much red as possible.  PTO stepped up again, and provided us with some delicious suckers.


The school was decorated with giant keys and every kid at Promenade drew or wrote about what their future was going to be like without drugs getting in the way. 

Our class won the door decorating contest.  We made the coolest mural showing Mom holding the key to the house, Dad holding the key to the car, and US, holding the keys to our drug-free future.  We're going to do some amazing things! Just wait and see!

 

What a creative, artistic class!  The poster had the most amazing detail and was done entirely by the kids.  Eliseo was our car artist. 

I'm very proud of my class and can't wait for the Pizza Party we earned from our PTO!

My dog : Clifford

My dog Clifford is my best friend for almost 7 years.He got named from a T.V. show:"Clifford,The Big Red Dog" ,but actually is a small,brown CHIHUAHUA!!!I got him when I was 3 years old and we have been through a lot with eachother:I pulled his TAIL,I DRAGGED him with the leash up the stairs... He chased me all around the house because of that!! We don't do that anymore,but we always shared happy and sad moments together.He never bites but he KILLED a bird once...I think he did that because he want to play.He is very playful.If I have to share a secret with you :he is afraid of heights.But,don't tell,OK?I LOVE him a lot!CLIFFORD is the BEST dog!!!!!

Matthew and I

Did you have a funny moment like me and my little brother had?I always watched SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS because it is my favorite show.Well, Matthew started watching with me.After a while, Matthew started to sing the theme song in his own baby language:"Spunch,Spunch ..."He is so funny .He makes me and my Mami laugh every time.I love him a lot!

Special Classroom Visitor

Last week we read Boss of the Plains.  This is the story of John Stetson's trip out West and how he created the Boss of the Plains, a wide-brimmed cowboy hat.  As we read through the story, we got a picture of what life was like for the pioneers. 

One thing we learned is that they did not have the kind of entertainment that we have today.  They did not have television or radio and  definately did not carry Ipods!  The most popular form of entertainment out on the trail was music.  Someone usually played an instrument like a guitar, banjo, or harmonica, and everyone joined in and sang songs together.  The music and lyrics to the song were repetive and simple so that everyone could learn them easily and could sing along.  The songs were also written about the the life of the cowboy or pioneer.  One example we read about is the song "Home on the Range", which says, "Home, home on the range...where the deer and the antelope play.  Where seldom was heard a discouraging word, and the skies were not cloudy all day." 

To learn a little more about the music of the Old West, we had a visit from Jonny, who brought in his banjo and led the class in a sing-along.  What a great way to learn!

Static Flight 29 Down

I read an amazing book called "STATIC FLIGHT 29 DOWN." It was about a few kids who get stranded on an island while their lame pilot gets lost in the jungle. They try to survive on the beach. I give this book five stars.

We're Ready to Go!

Well kids,
The BLOG is officially ready for you to start writing. Instructions for writing are in our classroom computer center and are being sent home in your Friday folders.

Remember our rules...
1. I have to approve all comments and posts.
2. Nothing rude or disrespectful may be written.
3. Do not use your last name; only first names in your post.
4. Be sure to edit your work before you PUBLISH!
5. You may write about anything you choose: book, restaurant, movie reviews, poetry, short stories, or essays.
6. Have Fun!

I can't wait to see the amazing things that will come from my class!