The pig race was funny.  The Asian pot-bellies were fat.  They weren’t running at all!  The other two pig racers were like lightning.  The announcer was talking nonstop.  He announced the winners.  All the pigs got to lick up treats at the end.

I hope I will get a pet fish this year.  I heard last year’s class panned for gold, and I hope I get to do that too.  I am looking forward to phys. ed. class.  I am hoping to learn a lot.  I am interested in everything we are learning, and especially about snakes.  I am hoping for a lot of field trips too.

It’s okay to like sharks and orcas.

It’s okay to fish.

It’s okay to really like animals, like deer, cats, lions, bears, snakes, mosquitoes, and turkey vultures!

Welcome to your blog. This will be a place where you will post pieces you have written. The audience for your writing will not only be students in your own classroom; it will include students in other elementary classrooms as well. Other trusted adults will comment on your writing, making suggestions that will help you to become a better writer.

Always post good writing to your blog. When you post comments about others’ writing, please be considerate and respectful as well as helpful. Treat other online members of this project the same way you would treat them if they were right there in the room with you.

You may not give out personal information, like your name, address, phone number, email address, or family information, to anyone – not even to other members of this project. When you work online on the internet, like we will be doing, it’s important to your safety that you keep personal information about yourself private – even if someone else asks.

If you ever see or read anything on your blog or someone else’s blog that disturbs you or makes you feel uncomfortable, please lower the lid on your computer and tell your teacher right away. She will know how to help.

Finally, be sure to let your parents know about this project. Every day, talk to them about what you’re doing and what you’re learning. They will be interested to hear about your new experiences!