Introduction to the Class of 2021

This blog will track the trials, successes, challenges, memorable quotes, and funny stories of my class of 20 amazing 4th grade students.

The Class of 2021 resides in Room 13 of a low-performing, low SES elementary school in South Phoenix.

I am creating this blog mostly for the selfish reason of not wanting to forget the amazing things that happen in Room 13. To respect my scholars, I won't be using any of their actual names in the blog.

Before I introduce anything else, I must teach you the class song. My students clap and chant the following at the start and end of every school day (and if I forget or try to skip it I face fierce opposition):

Room 13's the class that has the kids who want to learn to build a better tomorrow!
Give me a beat!
You gotta learn, baby, learn.
You gotta learn, baby, learn.
The more you learn,
The more you know.
Knowledge is power,
Power is freedom
And I want it!
You gotta learn, baby, learn.
You gotta learn, baby, learn.

Work hard, go far WOOT!WOOT!

As I am starting this blog one quarter into the year, some random stories that I think of from time to time will be thrown in out of order. These posts will be titled, "Random" -- go figure!