Regina Bartels, Instructional Coach

Cimarron Celebrates Our Heroes

On November 11, 2015, Cimarron was honored to celebrate over 60 Veterans at our Annual Veteran’s Day Program.  The morning started off with a breakfast that was all prepared and donated by faculty and parents.  The cafeteria was decorated red, white, and blue, and students that had a Veteran attending were able to sit and enjoy breakfast. 

Following breakfast, the Veterans were welcomed into the gym with a sea of patriotic colors and flags waving high.  Our Veterans were surrounded by the sweet voices of each student singing several patriotic songs. 

The Mr. Dyer Writing Contest winners were announced for each grade level and they bravely read their essays for all to hear. 

Kindergarten: Micah from Mrs. Clark’s Class

I love America because our country is safe and soldiers protect us.

And freedom is good.  Our country’s nickname is the melting pot.

The USA is the best country in the world.

First Grade: Brooke from Mrs. Dowling’s Class

My Dad told me America is awesome.  I am free to learn, and sing, talk, and count.  America gives me happy tears.

Second Grade: Addison from Mrs. Chavez’s Class

Awesome

Most Cool

Everlasting

Red, White, and Blue

In a Land we are free

Crazy about America

Amazing

Third Grade: Luke from Mrs. Heard’s Class

I love America because it has...

Very

Excellent

Teamwork

Effort

Respectful

American

Nation loving

Sacrificing Veterans

  

Fourth Grade: Samuel from Mrs. Krenek’s Class

I love America because there are so many Veterans, like my Dad, fighting to protect their families and trying to make America safe for children and for all Americans.  My Dad fought in the war of 9/11 and he protected America from the people who attacked America.  American Veterans chose to protect us. 

I also love America because America doesn’t cause wars the Americans Veterans have fought in.  America will always defend itself.  Therefore, I think America is a brave, free, and strong country.

I also like America because some other countries don’t allow kids to go to school and get an education and get a good job and have a good life.

America is a GREAT country.  I would never want to live in another country.  I also want to grow up and be in the military so I can defend the country I love.

Fifth Grade: Kailey from Mrs. Huggins

I love America because I grew up here and made memories.  I love American because of the men and women who served and continue to serve for our freedom. I will always love America and remember those who have served and who are serving today.

Finally we honored our “Most Senior” Veteran this year.  His name is Joe Pulido.  He served in the Army and has two great-grandchildren who are proud students here.

Each year seems to get better and better as we celebrate our Veterans.  The entire school takes part in creating an atmosphere of patriotism and respect.  We cannot wait to see what next year’s celebration will bring!

Angela Plut, First Grade Teacher

Economics: Earning, Spending, and Saving Money

Mrs. Plut's class is starting financial planning early. Read on to find out what they learned. 

We chose things from the list to buy with $100.  “We spent and we saved,” said Lily.

“Look at how much money we have. We used our money to spend and save,” 

said Ayva.    

“We helped each other,” said Alan.

“We had to count our money to see how much we had to buy things,” said Kayla.  “It was hard to choose what to buy, but I found the things I wanted the most,” said Zoraida.

“We were writing down our choices. It was fun,” said Mikayla. “We saved $15,” said Tyler.  “It was fun,” said Rory Kate. 

“We saved $11,” said Arwen.                                                                                            

“We wanted to buy the movie tickets, but they weren’t something we needed,” Said Tyler.

Jimmy said, “We have to buy some soap or we will be stinky!!”  “This was the best activity ever,” said Skylar.

“We had fun spending and saving our money,” said Sophie.  “We had a lot of money,” said Zayne.

“We are thinking about what we want to buy,” said Emily.  

“We spent a lot of money,” said Taron.  

“We saw if we had enough money to buy stuff,” said Ben.  

“We needed milk and food first,” said Frankie.  “I wanted to go to the movies,” said Jimmy.