Thursday & Friday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had a very nice day. The fourth grade was able to hear from and correspond with their pen pals in Spain, while the fifth grade began their work on our replica of the solar system. Papier mache is a blast! We had a good laugh when we realized that if we were to recreate the planets to scale that Jupiter would be 12 feet across in comparison to our little 14 inch Earth. At least we aimed high! The kids are getting psyched for NASA next Tuesday, and we are nearly set to launch. Bad pun day, eh?

The Investigative Questions for the upcoming science experiments are looking promising. Each student got their question back from me today with leading questions and concerns as to how best approach their next steps.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

Fourth-

- Saxon 103
- Number the Stars vocab
- study biomes for tomorrow's quiz
- read chapter 3 of Number the Stars

Fifth-

- Saxon 103
- Willy Freeman vocab
- read chapter 3 of Willy Freeman

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

Fourth-

- Saxon 102
- Number the Stars vocabulary
- science investigative question
- book report
- continue studying for Friday's biome quiz

Fifth-

- Saxon 102
- Willy Freeman vocabulary
- science investigative question
- book report

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Spring Fever has Sprung!

Howdy, and thanks for checking in. With the Break looming and warm weather on the horizon, your children have gone a bit batty. We had a lovely discussion this afternoon about respect and responsibility for one's self on campus, as the good traits we've modeled throughout the year seem to be less important these days. The kids might accuse me of "turning to the dark side" in the next few days, but I'll be cracking the proverbial whip until we are back up to par.

Yes, the assignments do seem to be piling on as the year winds down, but I am only introducing projects incrementally. Still, the monthly book report and investigative question for the science project are both due on Thursday. Beyond that, the kids are responsible for the following:

Fourth-

- Saxon 101
- Number the Stars chapter 2
- Number the Stars vocabulary
- study for Friday's biome quiz

Fifth-

- Saxon 101
- Willy Freeman chapter 2
- Willy Freeman vocabulary

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday and the week

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Hopefully you each managed a peaceful weekend. Things were crazy here last week with the rain and power outages. Weird to think that we can go from three inches of rain on Friday alone to temperatures projected for the low 80's this week.

The fifth grade is still in need of drivers / chaperones for next Tuesday's trip to NASA. Ellen Abelar and Melina Dames have been kind enough to volunteer their time and energy. Will you? Please let me know if you are able to help us out. We'll be leaving school around 11am and returning in the early evening.

The school's 8th annual dinner and auction is coming up this Saturday, and, sadly, I will be out of town and unable to attend. I usually look forward to making a fool of myself, so hopefully someone can be foolish for me instead. If you haven't taken a gander at it yet, the on-line auction is live! I have placed myself up for bidding this year, so be be sure to check out my breakfast for three (and me) at the Silver Spur!

If you haven't been able to donate to the classroom's Donors Choose Project, please click on the link in the upper right hand corner of the blog. We've been fortunate to receive funding from several individuals thus far, but are still needing in the neighborhood of $400 to complete a very cool art project. There are three weeks left to help us out, so if you are able to help please do.

The grades are both jumping into new literature this week, and both novels are historical fiction. The fifth grade is exploring the universe and the fourth grade is wrapping up their biome studies.

Students are responsible for the following tonight:

Fourth-

- Monday Folders
- Saxon 100
- Number the Stars chapter 2 by Wednesday
- Number the Stars vocabulary, section 1 by Friday
- study for land biome quiz

Fifth-

- Monday Folders
- Saxon 100
- War Come to Willy Freeman chapter 2 by Wednesday
- War Come to Willy Freeman vocabulary by Friday

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant