Between the rain and the upcoming break, the kids are crazy! Yes, xmas fever has officially hit the classroom. I am attempting to keep the kids to task for these last few days, so will leave a few reminders about what is happening in terms of assignments and assessments.
Wednesday brings the food chain / energy web exam. It is our first substantial science exam of the year, and the kids have been made aware of for the past two weeks. It is a closed book exam, so the kids will be working from memory and experience. I have encouraged them to reread several lessons in the science book to prepare.
We are near to completing our mission reports. The kids have two paragraphs yet to compose before we tackle the rewrites. Mrs. McNeilly has graciously volunteered to help the kids create portfolio folders on Tuesday afternoon. Several of the students have lagged in their writing and were asked to take materials home this past weekend in an effort to bring them up to speed. I will be asking students to do the same tonight and tomorrow if they are using their classroom time unwisely.
On Wednesday we will complete our Spanish studies with Ms. Murray. The kids and I have enjoyed her time with us and are looking forward to presenting our skits to the class. I'll be recording then skits and attempting to post them here over the winter break.
We are also near to completing our Reading Buddy story books. I have laminated those that were completed on Friday and will finish the balance out as they are turned in. We'll be binding them on Wednesday afternoon so that the kids may present them to their kindergarten friends on Thursday.
Thursday brings us the student rock band assembly. Those interested in joining us may do so in the MPR from 9:15 - 10.
Friday brings us our Winter Break festivities. The class will be celebrating from recess through lunch. Julie and Lisa have done a wonderful job reaching out to families and organizing what I am sure will be a memorable experience for the kids.
In the meantime, the kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-reading log (New, and in the Orange Folder. It is double-sided for the the break.)
-math 57 (all)
-cursive packet, letter 'r' (also in Orange Folder)
-continue with mission report (if not caught up)
-study for Wednesday's science test
Sorry for the novella, Mr. Bryant
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