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Stay well and be kind,
Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, October 29

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  T-minus two days until the book reports are due!  Remain diligent.  Again, I allowed the kids a few extra minutes at the end of the day to work on their homework.  Most have a good grasp on their efforts, so that book reports can take priority once the kids get home.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 186
- math 10.3, pages 221 & 222, problems 7-27
- keep working on book report

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday, October 28

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  There is much happening at school this week, and I am working diligently with the kids to ensure that they stay on top of their assignments and efforts.  I know that the book report is still weighing heavily on the minds of the kids, so I am allowing them the opportunity to spend the last twenty minutes of the day getting a running start on their homework.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- continue with book report
- reading practice book page 182
- math 10.2, pages 217 & 218, problems 10-20
- Blue Folder

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Thursday, October 24

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 163
- math 9 extra, page 203, set B, 1-13
- nature log entry (if it wasn't turned in today)
- keep plugging away at the book report

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  Our Native Americans quiz went off without a hitch, and the kids seemed comfortable with the content.  They will have their efforts returned to them next Monday.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- nature log entry
- math 9 review, page 204, problems 1-20
- start looking at the setting section of your book report

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, October 22

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  Tomorrow is our big 'ol Native Californians quiz.  I cannot impress upon folks how important it will be for the kids to come to school with their study guides.  Not only will I be collecting them, but they kids will be allowed to have access to them during the exam.  They will not be allowed to reference the text book.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

-30 minutes DEAR
- math lesson 9.3, page 197, problems 12-23
- continue with book report efforts on protagonist.  If done, move on to the antagonist.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday, October 21

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  We have a very busy week ahead of us, and the kids are feeling of the pressure of both the upcoming Native Californians quiz  (Wednesday) and the October Book Report (a week from Thursday).  We will work with our planners today in an effort to schedule our study/ work time effectively.

I have a quick favor to ask.  If each family, during their next trip to the grocery store, would please purchase and send in a box of Kleenex tissue for the classroom, it would be greatly appreciated.  The school can't seem to keep enough on hand, and these kids are full of boogers.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- reading practice book page 162 (this week's spelling words)
- 30 minutes DEAR
- continue studying for Wednesday's Native American quiz (use study guide for DEAR time!)
- consider beginning your book report efforts by working on the protagonist paragraph
- math lesson 9.2, page 194, problems 7-15

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

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

Thursday, October 10

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  These days are flying by, and the kids are working very hard to accomplish their assignments.  I am very impressed with their efforts, and excited to see them taking ownership with their work.

Everyone is responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- math 7.5, page 155, problems 2-7
- reading practice page 125

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday, October 9

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  The kids were able to get a good head start on their math homework today, so please enjoy an afternoon of light homework.  The kids are responsible for the following:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice page 123
- math 7.4, page 153, problems 5-18

Respectfully,
Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, October 8

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  We have spent our last two days taking care of district benchmarks for language and math, and the kids have been troopers.  We have a writing assessment to take care of by the month's end.

The blog has been updated to reflect the most current conference schedule and assessment focuses.  Sorry for the lag in keeping it current, but the issue was on the server's end (thankfully).

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book 122
- math 7.3, page 149, problems 7-16

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday, October 7

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  Conferences are upon us.  I sent home the most current schedule of appointments with the kids today. Their Blue Folders are full of goodies, so please be sure to check them out.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 121
- math 7.2, page 145, 8-16

Respectfully, Mr. B

Thursday, 10/3

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  Sorry to be posting late, however our internet was down on campus today and I am just getting home.

For some odd reason (I am working with Blogspot currently), I am unable to update next week's conference schedule.  I hope to have the issue resolved soon so that I can offer you an accurate schedule.

The kids have an odd assortment of assignments today, and they are as follows:

- if a nature log entry was not completed last night, it is due no later than Friday
- the final Island of the Blue Dolphins quiz went home with the kids tonight.  Some were able to complete their efforts in class. Those who were unable to finish were asked to take them home.  They are due Friday morning.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday, 10/2

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  Our efforts with Team Time have been very rewarding this week, and the kids are working well in their respective groups. 

The library will be hosting our annual Book Fair next week during conferences.  The kids will be going home with catalogs on Thursday, and we will be previewing the fair on Friday.  Parents are needed to help staff the fair.  If you are interested and have the time to spare, please drop me a line and I will pass your name along to the librarian.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 107
- math chapter 6 review, page 138, problems 1-20
- nature log entry

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday. 10/1

Hello families, and thanks for checking in.  We held our first classroom auction this afternoon, and the kids were wacky to spend their classroom money on some fun items.  We will hold reward auctions at the end of each month.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice page 106
- math lesson 6.5, page 131, problems 6-29

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday, 9/30

Howdy all, and thank you for checking in. If you've not scheduled a conference for next week, please contact me at your earliest convenience so we may make arrangements. 
Today was our first effort with RTI (Team Time) for the school year.  The groups worked very well.  If your child has not informed you of their classroom placement, a note went home in the Blue Folders today.
We will be wrapping up our efforts with Island of the Blue Dolphins this week, and assessing our knowledge of the book on Friday (written) and next Monday (AR).  To get into the mood for Halloween, we'll be reading Roald Dahl's The Witches next. 

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- Blue Folders (please return no later than Friday)
- reading practice book page 106 (complete spelling list is on page 413)
- math lesson 6.4, page 129, problems 1-5

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday, 9/25

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 87
- math 6.2, page 123, problems 15-30

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, 9/24

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  We held our class elections this afternoon.  The class was impressed with the speeches of all who ran, and the voting was close.  In the end, both Malia and Kylie were voted to represent the class on our Student Leadership Board.  The kids will be meeting monthly with staff to plan and implement spirit days, community events and fundraisers.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- math set B, page 108, problems 13-24
- reading practice book page 91

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant