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==My dog's name is Tonka, and he likes to eat. He lives with me in our home, and he likes to chew on his bone. His life will not be complete, unless he has his treats to eat. Every night at dinner, he’s always at my feet. He cheers me up when I’m sad, and he calms me down when I’m mad. Even when he gets in the trash, he’ll always make you glad, and he’ll never make you mad. As long as you are with him, you will never be sad. He always greets new people with a smile, and then they always want to stay a little while. He has a favorite toy ball he likes to play with in the hall. My dog and cat do not along, every time they meet she bristles her back. He is a Yellow Lab, but he’s not quite as yellow as a yellow cab. If you drop food on the floor, he will sit and wait for more!! So you better be sure to get it, so you can eat it while you have it. When we eat dinner he makes puppy eyes that look like he’s about to cry, and it works on some people, but some let it by. He really likes to go to the vet, but I think he likes staying at home and being the family pet. When he was little, we had to keep him in a cage, but now, he is past that stage. He is at a very old age almost ten, but he likes to run as fast as he can. He does not like his pill, so we put peanut butter on it so he does not become ill. He will not take a bath unless you give him a treat, so we have to do that for him to look neat. That’s the end and I hope you have enjoyed it, I hope that some day I’ll become a poet.==

Would You Rather Ride on a Float in a Christmas Parade or on the Polar Express?
Lexie Fourth Grade – St. Ignatius – Mrs. Goodwin

For some people it’s hard to make the decision between riding in a Christmas parade or riding on the Polar Express, but for me, it’s an easy decision. I would pick riding on the Polar Express. Why? I can ride on floats so many different times during the year. I live in Mobile, so I could always ride on a Mardi Gras float. If I rode on the Polar Express, I would also meet the real Santa Claus! I could also get to know all of the elves! I can ride in a float in a Mardi Grass Parade or maybe even in a Veterans Day Parade or in a Thanksgiving Day parade. In Mobile, we have lots of parades. It is just the same way when you ride in a Christmas parade as the rest of the parades, except it might be colder! If I rode on the Polar Express, I would meet Santa Claus! When I meet Santa, I could ask him, “Can I have a hover board for Christmas?” I could find out what list I’m on, the Naughty or the Nice. I think I’m on the Naughty list, but my friend, Ashley, is on the nice list. When I see all of the elves, I could probably meet my elf. Would that be awesome or what? I can learn how she talks. Maybe she talks with a country accent or even a British accent. I might learn how hard it is to fly. Maybe she will show me how to fly. So, if I rode on the Polar Express, I would meet Santa and the Elves! I would also tell him that I have been a really good girl! I would ride the Polar Express any day. Wouldn’t you?

==My Mom gave Eevee to me. Eevee is a stuffed animal, and she looks like a real Pokemon. She has many shades of brown colors along with purple eyes, big ears and a big fluffy tail with a yellow tip. Eevee is always smiling. Whenever I get nervous, I look at Eevee, and I feel calmer. I play with her every day and also hug her each day. One time while I was hugging her, I squeezed her so tightly that stuffing almost popped out of her! I stopped hugging her just in time, so she survived and didn’t lose her stuffing. Actually, she might be doomed from too much hugging and loving and eventually fall apart. I really don’t want that to happen so I guess I’ll have to be really careful not to hug her to death! I want my Eevee to last forever!==

==Do you know who I am? I grew up in Eastern France in the early 1400’s. When I was very young girl, I helped my brothers on the farm and went to church daily. At age 13, God sent me to the Dauphin, the eldest son of the king of France, in order to help save France who was at war with England. The Dauphin gave me an army, and I won many victories. One night, I was captured and sold to the English. I still did not give up my faith in God. The soldiers tied me to a stake, and I was burned to death holding the crucifix. Can you identify who I am now? That’s right! I am St. Joan of Arc.==

==Once upon a time there was a girl named… Wait! What am I doing? This is not a fairy tale! It’s a personal narrative, so hi, my name is Bailee, and I am here to tell you about something crazy that happened to me. Here we go! One day I was playing outside with my friends when BOOM! I fell! I had I slipped on something, and when I looked down, I saw a sparkly blue mechanical pencil. I said, “Wow!” I took it inside and showed the pencil to my mom, and she loved it. Now, I know what you’re thinking. What’s so awesome about a mechanical pencil? Well, this one turned out to be very special. My mom and I both loved it and I brought it to my bedroom so my little sisters wouldn’t get it. I went to my room, and I was looking at it. I tapped it, and suddenly it started to light up and began playing music! It was very good music, so I started to dance around my room, and I loved it. That night I went to sleep thinking about what magical thing my pencil was going to do the next day.==


 * If I Were in Charge of the World at Christmas **
 * By Lee Vella **
 * St. Ignatius School - 4th Grade - Ms. Goodwin **

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, I’d cancel Black Friday, Christmas sweaters, and also Frosty the Snowman.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, There’d be more elves, More presents, and iPhone 7’s would be free in the stores.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, You wouldn’t have dresses. You wouldn’t have early Christmas things. You wouldn’t have to wait to open presents. Or listen to: ”clean the play room.” You wouldn’t even have to clean it.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, All kinds of sweets would be a vegetable, All presents and food would be free, And a person who sometimes forgot to buy the meat, And sometimes forgot to wash her feet, Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world at Christmas.

Based on the poem by Judith Smith


 * If I Were In Charge of the World at Christmas **
 * By: Samantha St. Ignatius School - 4th Grade - Ms. Goodwin **

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, I’d cancel family pictures, Black Friday, and also the Grinch. If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, there’d be bigger stockings, meetings with Santa Claus, and snow on Christmas. If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, you wouldn’t have itchy socks and sweaters. You wouldn’t have elves tattling on you, you wouldn’t have fancy bows and laces, or “Only open 5 presents for now.” You wouldn’t even have limited presents. If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, hot chocolate and ginger snaps would be vegetables. All Christmas trees would be 9 feet taller, and a person who sometimes forgot to write a Santa letter, and sometimes forgot to wear a sweater, would still be allowed to be in charge of the world at Christmas.

Based on the poem by Judith Viorst


 * If I Were in Charge of the World at Christmas **
 * Anna Bell **
 * St. Ignatius School, 4th Grade - Ms. Goodwin **

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, I’d cancel ugly snowmen socks, Christmas pictures,and also Malificent. If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, there’d be candy,a bunch of presents daily, and Christmas movies on every channel.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, You wouldn’t have nightgowns. You wouldn’t have bedtimes. You wouldn’t have school.

Or” you have to wait on Christmas for presents.” You wouldn’t even have to wait a second.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, Chocolate covered ice cream would be a vegetable. All kids would be in charge, and a person who sometimes forgot to close the doors, and sometimes forgot to do their chores, would still be allowed to be in charge of the world at Christmas.

Based on poem by: Judith Viorst


 * If I were In Charge of the World at Christmas **
 * Thomas **
 * St. Ignatius School, Fourth Grade - Ms. Goodwin **

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas,

I’d cancel school in December, bedtime, eggnog and also the Grinch.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas,

There’d be a lot of candy, lots of presents, and a lot of family time.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas,

You wouldn’t have rules. You wouldn’t have coal in stockings.

You wouldn’t have bullies.

Or sisters over 13.

You wouldn’t even have sisters annoying you.

If I were in charge of the world at Christmas, Ice cream cake would be a vegetable.

All kids would be in charge,

And a person who sometimes forgot to floss,

And sometimes forgot to wash,

Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world at Christmas.

Based on poem by Judith Viorst