Thursday, October 17

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  The class was in full-moon mode today.  They had lots of energy, and their mouths were moving as fast as hummingbird wings.  They claimed to be excited about tomorrow's Harvest Festival, but I have my suspicions. 

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 140
- math 8 review, page 186, problems 1-20

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday, October 16

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  We are in catch-up mode, as this was my first full day in the classroom this week. We are near wrapping our efforts with the book report template, and the kids are still looking at an October 31st due date for their individual efforts.
 I will be sending Blue Folders home next Monday.  My apologies for the delay. 
We finished our efforts with the Native American study guide this morning.  The kids will have a full week to fine-tune their efforts (making sure notes, illustrations, vocabulary, table of contents and a meaningful cover) before taking their exam next Wednesday.  The kids will be allowed to use their study guides during the exam, so it will be in their best interest to make sure the guide is their best effort.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 138
- math 8.4, page 177, problems 9-17

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, October 15

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  I made a brief appearance in class this morning, as I sprained my ankle on Sunday and am not moving well.  I am planning on being in class on Wednesday, and appreciate your patience while I recover.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 137
- problem o' the week 5 (due Thursday)
- math 8.3, page 175, problems 7-19

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant