Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Hopefully you notice that the kids have a new math book that they are working with today. As I mentioned at Back-to-School Night, I have implemented a second textbook in our math curriculum. The Saxon math program is a rigorous one, but is a program that I have experienced nothing but success with. For kids that struggle with math, the program will provide them with the opportunity for daily concept review, as well as a much simpler approach when dealing with new content. For those that excel in math, the content will also enrich their understanding and challenge them with relevant, standards-based material. I will continue to use the Houghton-Mifflin math text in our day-to-day classroom sessions, but the Saxon text will be the basis for their homework and assessments from here on out.
Yes, this is a week of changes. Come Thursday I will write of the language curriculum enrichment that will be implemented in the classroom.
We have also begun a classroom crackdown on students who are falling behind in their assignments. Yes, unfortunately students have begun losing recess and lunch time to make up nature logs, reading logs, and work in general. Not my favorite thing, but needing to instill the notion of responsibility and ownership for one's self and their work. Hopefully it is a short-lived endeavor.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- reading log
- nature log
- Saxon math lesson 21, problems 1-20
- reading practice book pages 158 & 159
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
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