Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We have some heavy weeks in front of us, but we are working at making them memorable and engaging. Here's the rundown:
Tomorrow is the due date for science projects. Students will need to have them here, or face the evil consequences. Again, students need only submit the manila folders. The printed handouts were just for organizational purposes. The kids were informed today when they would be presenting this week. Students 1-11 will present on Wednesday, with 12-22 on Thursday and 23-33 on Friday. The kids will be prompted through their presentations, so there is no need to memorize content.
CST testing begins this week as well. It is extremely important for the kids to arrive to school on time, as all testing will be taking place in the morning hours. I know that the school and district consider these tests to be high-stakes endeavors, but as a class we aim to do our best at everything. I will keep the environment as stress free as possible. Kids can chew gum (I've bought some), and we'll make cocoa to keep those little minds alert.
Blue Folders are chocked full of goodies. Please look them over.
I was really thrilled with the overall success of our Gold Rush unit. The kids really took ownership for their work, and the results of Friday's exams were more than impressive. It just goes to show what we are capable of when we put our best efforts forth. (Tests were sent home on Friday and are not in today's folders.)
Scholastic book orders are due by Friday. Again, if you can squeeze an order it, it would be greatly appreciated. We earn classroom points for each dollar spent, and we am near earning a new I-Mac for the class! The ordering link is in the lower right hand corner of this page.
Homework during the CST window will be light, but only because the kids should be focusing their efforts on their California research projects. With that, I will be allotting time during class for the kids to keep up on what would have been assigned to take home. Please be aware that if kids are bringing home what appears to be excessive homework, it is because they are not using their class time correctly.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- SCIENCE PROJECT completed and at school tomorrow!
- reading practice book pages 391 & 392 (most completed in class)
- math 23.2
- reading log
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
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