Monday and beyond

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. The world has been a terrifying place these past few days, and the kids and I have had some very interesting discussions about Japan and our collective fears of loss and suffering. As many of you may or may not know, Mrs. Koue's daughter, Kristen, lives in Sendai, Japan, where the majority of the immediate damage took place. Thankfully, she is well. Sadly, we know there have been thousand of deaths, and the pictures of devastation are all too vivid. I'm sure that many of you have already spoken with your children about what is happening in the world, but please continue to keep the dialogue open. They are curious beyond words.

I will attempt to go light on the homework this week, as the kids are preparing themselves for their conservation speeches this Friday. The effort is a collaborative one, and each child will contribute to a single group effort. I'll be grading the kids as individuals for their speaking poise, the level of information they choose to share, and their overall contribution to the effectiveness of the group. I'll also be grading the overall group effort, especially in the area of cooperation toward a common goal.

Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

Fourth-

- Monday Folder
- HM math 16.3
- Saxon 92
- Terabithia vocabulary, section 2
- group presentation work

Fifth-

- Monday Folder
- HM math 15.5
- Saxon 92
- Terabithia vocabulary, section 2
- group presentation work

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant