Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. This is more than likely the last post I'll offer up this week, as the kids should be focusing their efforts now on Heritage or State Reports. Daily math will not be happening during the testing window. We managed our first STAR language component with a minimum of fuss. Please refer to yesterday's blog entry for the list of testing times and subjects for the remainder of the week.
Also, the fourth grade received a flier from Tawni Pardue regarding the fourth grade bake sale at Open House next week. Please be on the look out for it. Similarly, the fifth grade received an email from Jennifer Eldredge today regarding the burrito feed at the Open House.
Take care, Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
The Countdown Begins...
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We are in the home stretch to summer, and the excitement is tangible. It is my sincere hope that each of you had a pleasant and healthy Spring Break. My adventures in Southern California were great, and a much needed recharge.
Tomorrow brings the start of the much-dreaded STAR assessments. Our schedule for the week is as follows:
Tuesday 10:25 - noon Language 1 (4th and 5th)
Wednesday 8:30 - 10 Language 2 (4th and 5th)
Thursday 10:25 - noon Math 1 (4th and 5th) & 1-2 Science 1 (5th only)
Friday 8:30 - 10 Math 2 (4th and 5th) & 10:30 - noon (5th only)
If the kids want cocoa after testing, they need to provide a mug for themselves. And, its true, I do allow gum during the testing and the kids are welcome to bring their favorite cud to chew.
I informed the kids today that daily homework assignments are all but done for the year, and that their efforts will need to be directed toward their reports. California (4th) and Heritage (5th) reports are due next week, and artist report information will go home next week.
This week will be wrapping up our work in the Saxon math text. We still have a few chapters to work with in the California math text, but the majority of it will be worked on in class. The fourth grade will be finishing their work with Number the Stars and beginning Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, while the fifth grade will begin their reading of Harriet Tubman. Fourth grade is starting their final science unit on electricity and magnetism, and the fifth grade will begin their research on the water cycle.
And, finally, remember that next Thursday is our annual Open House Event! Mark your calendars, as we are excited to share our learning and efforts with you all.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Tomorrow brings the start of the much-dreaded STAR assessments. Our schedule for the week is as follows:
Tuesday 10:25 - noon Language 1 (4th and 5th)
Wednesday 8:30 - 10 Language 2 (4th and 5th)
Thursday 10:25 - noon Math 1 (4th and 5th) & 1-2 Science 1 (5th only)
Friday 8:30 - 10 Math 2 (4th and 5th) & 10:30 - noon (5th only)
If the kids want cocoa after testing, they need to provide a mug for themselves. And, its true, I do allow gum during the testing and the kids are welcome to bring their favorite cud to chew.
I informed the kids today that daily homework assignments are all but done for the year, and that their efforts will need to be directed toward their reports. California (4th) and Heritage (5th) reports are due next week, and artist report information will go home next week.
This week will be wrapping up our work in the Saxon math text. We still have a few chapters to work with in the California math text, but the majority of it will be worked on in class. The fourth grade will be finishing their work with Number the Stars and beginning Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, while the fifth grade will begin their reading of Harriet Tubman. Fourth grade is starting their final science unit on electricity and magnetism, and the fifth grade will begin their research on the water cycle.
And, finally, remember that next Thursday is our annual Open House Event! Mark your calendars, as we are excited to share our learning and efforts with you all.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
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