Monday, January 26, 2009

Monday and beyond...

Howdy all. Thanks for checking in at the beginning of what is sure to be an interesting week. We begin some serious exploration of biomes starting Tuesday. Kids got a sample of the Planet Earth series that we'll be using as a resource for our studies on Friday, and they are pumped up for science! It makes me happy.
Math will be business as usual.
Social studies has us wrapping expeditions to California and changing our focus to the Gold Rush and statehood. The kids know that I go all out for the Gold Rush. We'll be playing a three-week long interactive Gold Rush simulation, reading By the Great Horn Spoon and studying some documentaries. All-in-all, the GR will last us through the middle of March.
We are back into our language arts book this week. The kids have spelling to study for "My name is Maria Isabel.." for Friday's quiz.
Will will have a district writing assessment on Thursday as well.
I need permission slips and $1 from the following five students: Aleks, Mick, Navid, Annika and Jalen. Parents who have offered to chaperone or drive have been listed on events / field trips section of this blog. If your availability changes, please let me know.

Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

-reading log
-orange folder
-math 68
-reading practice book pages 220 & 221

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

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