A certain student in the class, you'll have to ask around because I swore not to tell, is convinced that the jackalope is alive and well and roaming the lands of our beautiful community. Why this animal has become a topic of discussion, we aren't really sure. However, I have promised this student, or any student in the class for that matter, that if a living jackalope specimen were presented to the class that not only would I give them an "A" in every subject, but would also skip them immediately to fifth grade and also pay for their college tuition and buy them the car of their choice. So, the reason for me rambling on about this animal is the kids are now convinced that they will find a jackalope and be set for life. Sorry.
The kids are responsible for the following work tonight:
-Reading Log (due next Friday)
-math lesson 34 (all)
-finish "expectations" writing from James and the GIant Peach
-California Reflections text page 115, questions 1-4
Tomorrow will be a mellow day. We are taking a vocabulary quiz, dabbling in some math, completing our ocean animal presentations and visiting our reading buddies.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Wednesday
Howdy all. The kids are continuing to amaze their peers as they present their ocean animal reports and artwork. We decided, however, that we dislike long Wednesdays. Because school was long, we were able to complete quite a bit of work in class. So, homework is on the light side again tonight.
A friendly reminder, we have an appointment for the Book Faire this coming Monday at 11. Students will be allowed to browse and purchase books during the half hour we are there. I will also have a wish list available at the faire for families that are interested in donating books to the classroom.
Finally, during conference week the school will be conducting a student survey on bullying. The survey is comprehensive and will take about 45 minutes to complete. I would like to administer the survey on Wednesday. Families are required to submit permission slips stating that their child can take the survey. I receieved the permission slips late and was not able to include them in Monday's Green Folder, so they will be sent home on Thursday. Please be on the lookout for them and return them to school ASAP.
Students are responsible for the following work tonight:
-Reading Log
-Math lesson 33 (all)
-continue studying this week's vocabulary
Respectfully, Mr. B
A friendly reminder, we have an appointment for the Book Faire this coming Monday at 11. Students will be allowed to browse and purchase books during the half hour we are there. I will also have a wish list available at the faire for families that are interested in donating books to the classroom.
Finally, during conference week the school will be conducting a student survey on bullying. The survey is comprehensive and will take about 45 minutes to complete. I would like to administer the survey on Wednesday. Families are required to submit permission slips stating that their child can take the survey. I receieved the permission slips late and was not able to include them in Monday's Green Folder, so they will be sent home on Thursday. Please be on the lookout for them and return them to school ASAP.
Students are responsible for the following work tonight:
-Reading Log
-Math lesson 33 (all)
-continue studying this week's vocabulary
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Tuesday & Wednesday
Howdy all. We pretty much finished our ocean animal power point presentations and I have saved them to a memory stick that I will play during open house in May. Maybe, if time permits, I can share them at conferences next week. The kids are continuing to present their ocean animal reports and the class has been extremely receptive to the information and opportunity to teach their classmates. Their sculptures are awesome!
Many of you have questioned the schedule for next week's Monterey Bay Aquarium field trip. As I mentioned at Back-to-School Night, this trip was arranged last year prior to the announcement of the school's conference schedule. I realise how much of an inconvenience this trip will cause many of you due to bussing and Apple schedules. I am working on arranging transportation for students from Rio to Apple upon our return from the aquarium. Hopefully a kind-hearted parent (is there any other kind) will volunteer to truck the few students we have over to Apple. The school bus will not be available to pick kids up as we returning to school after the end of the school day. Please let me know if this is an undue stress for your family.
Students were not assigned much work tonight. It is my hope that they will complete the vocabulary for the week that was sent home yesterday and actually begin to study the definitions, not just copy them down. Beyond that, students are responsible for the following:
-Reading Log
-Math 31 (1-20)
-Library books are due on Wednesday this week
Respectfully, Mr. B
Many of you have questioned the schedule for next week's Monterey Bay Aquarium field trip. As I mentioned at Back-to-School Night, this trip was arranged last year prior to the announcement of the school's conference schedule. I realise how much of an inconvenience this trip will cause many of you due to bussing and Apple schedules. I am working on arranging transportation for students from Rio to Apple upon our return from the aquarium. Hopefully a kind-hearted parent (is there any other kind) will volunteer to truck the few students we have over to Apple. The school bus will not be available to pick kids up as we returning to school after the end of the school day. Please let me know if this is an undue stress for your family.
Students were not assigned much work tonight. It is my hope that they will complete the vocabulary for the week that was sent home yesterday and actually begin to study the definitions, not just copy them down. Beyond that, students are responsible for the following:
-Reading Log
-Math 31 (1-20)
-Library books are due on Wednesday this week
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, October 8, 2007
Monday and the week
Howdy all. We're off to an interesting week, full of new ideas and exploration. Green folders went home this afternoon and are full of information regarding this week's Harvest Festival, the Second Harvest Food Bank Drive and your child's progress reports. The progress reports cover language and math only. I apologize, but my printer ran out of ink...I will get social studies and writing progress reports to everyone next week.
I've updated the blog with our upcoming field trips. Please check them out and plan accordingly (if you are planning on coming along).
Students are responsible for the following work tonight:
-Reading Log (new and in Green Folders)
-Math investigation 3 (1-13 & 26-30)
-James and the Giant Peach vocabulary 2
Respectfully, Mr. B
I've updated the blog with our upcoming field trips. Please check them out and plan accordingly (if you are planning on coming along).
Students are responsible for the following work tonight:
-Reading Log (new and in Green Folders)
-Math investigation 3 (1-13 & 26-30)
-James and the Giant Peach vocabulary 2
Respectfully, Mr. B
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