Monday, October 3, 2011

Monday and the week

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We are trying something new this week with our math program, as the two workbooks have proven to be a huge source of confusion and stress. So, instead of working in the two separate books, we will be working only from the textbook. We'll begin lessons in the classroom, and the kids will take the balance home as their follow-up work. It is my hope that the kids stay on top of their work, but also find a greater sense of ease with the assignments by having the source material accessible to them with the textbook. The book will go back and forth, from school to home, each day.

We have hit all major points to the ocean animal writings, and the kids will have the week to complete their five paragraphs. They are welcome to type or print their efforts. If handwritten, I would ask that students skip lines between sentences. If typing, please use a reasonable 12 pt, double-spaced font.

Ocean Animal models are also due Friday, and the kids are welcome to bring them beforehand if they are completed.

There are not spelling or vocabulary words this week.

Student photo orders will go home on Tuesday.

Scholastic orders can be submitted until October 28. Please check the link on the blog to place an order.

The students are responsible for the following tonight:

- Monday Folders
- Math 6.3, pages 125 & 126, problems 1-27
- Ocean animal final drafts
- Ocean animal models

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

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