Again, a stellar set of WWII reports. The kids are really outdoing themselves with their efforts and presentations. The class has been extremely supportive of each other and are taking the time to compliment each other and ask engaging questions.
Students are responsible for the following work tonight:
-California pages 290 -292 and CA workbook page 72
-Science workbook page 121
Both assignments were started in class today.
Please be aware that proof of residency forms are due to school by tomorrow. If you need a replacement form, they are available on the school website.
Wednesday brings presentations from Sarah, Tyler, Gwen, Adam Lauren & Caleb. It's a restructure day, so we won't be doing much more than sharing reports.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Monday's fun and more...
Wow! The brave souls who were assigned presentations for today's report did not disappoint! Cool Power Point presentations, awesome maps, a puppet show on, of all things, fascism and a couple very engaging games of Jeopardy! Kudos to everyone. They have set the bar high and early.
Homework will continue to be light this week. The kids were assigned some reading tonight from their California texts (pp 281 -283) and will need to complete the accompanying workbook page 71.
Tuesday brings us reports from Shayla, Brandon, Logan, Madison, Connel, Daisy & Hannah.
Open House is shaping up quite nicely. We'll have all of our WWII work out, poetry to enjoy, and some science stations to explore. I've done some work with the Monterey Bay Aquarium this year, so I am anxious to share some of my learnings with the class and have fun with fish, etc. I'll have the classroom open from 6:30 - 8ish, and hope to see everyone there.
There is a "Great Horn Spoon" quiz on Tuesday (chapters 4 - 7), a "Yonwood" quiz on Thursday, and the year end math assessment on Friday.
Our Jogging for the Arts time is Friday @ 9:45. That and some Paper Airplane info went home in today's Red Folders.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Homework will continue to be light this week. The kids were assigned some reading tonight from their California texts (pp 281 -283) and will need to complete the accompanying workbook page 71.
Tuesday brings us reports from Shayla, Brandon, Logan, Madison, Connel, Daisy & Hannah.
Open House is shaping up quite nicely. We'll have all of our WWII work out, poetry to enjoy, and some science stations to explore. I've done some work with the Monterey Bay Aquarium this year, so I am anxious to share some of my learnings with the class and have fun with fish, etc. I'll have the classroom open from 6:30 - 8ish, and hope to see everyone there.
There is a "Great Horn Spoon" quiz on Tuesday (chapters 4 - 7), a "Yonwood" quiz on Thursday, and the year end math assessment on Friday.
Our Jogging for the Arts time is Friday @ 9:45. That and some Paper Airplane info went home in today's Red Folders.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Thursday and report schedule
Howdy all,
What a peaceful day. Sometimes it can be very nice to have intelligent discussions about the world and stop to appreciate art. We had a very nice time discussing "By the Great Horn Spoon" and reviewed the process of latitude and longitude. We spent time going over the three states of matter; solids, liquids and gasses. The explaination and discussion about how the smell of a fart can traverse a room was priceless. Math has been providing us an opportunity to review concepts learned throughout the course of the year. We tackled measurements today and will continue with them on Friday. Our afternoon was spent experimenting with watercolors. All in all, a groovy day.
Friday will bring us our final writing assessment for the year. Students will be writing narratives about "their perfect day". We'll be finishing up out watercolor projects, enjoying some fun in the (hopeful) sun at PE, and wrapping the math review on measurement.
Students are responsible for submitting their completed poetry portfolios on Friday.
We will begin work on our class mural next week. Students should wear grubby clothes, or bring a tshirt that can stay here and be worn over their clothing. The mural will be a work-in-progress for a few weeks. If you are interested in aiding with the painting process, drop me a line.
Finally, I informed the class of their WWII presentation schedules for next week. Names were selected at random. I did inform the class that I tend to grade students who present later in the week harder than those who present on Monday and Tuesday. Students need to submit their reports on Monday. Visual aides can be brought any day of the week, as long as they are here for their presentations.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday, 5/21: Ben, Rachel, Paul, Haven, Ryan & Christian
Tuesday, 5/22 (a certain teacher's b-day): Shayla, Brandon, Logan, Madison, Connel, Daisy & Hannah
Wednesday, 5/23: Sarah, Tyler, Gwen, Adam, Lauren & Caleb
Thursday, 5/24: Shante, Liza, Kiannah, Jezebel, Elena, Robert & Jade
Friday, 5/25: Scott, Philip, Austin, Brad, Patrick & Maddie
Respectfully, Mr. B
What a peaceful day. Sometimes it can be very nice to have intelligent discussions about the world and stop to appreciate art. We had a very nice time discussing "By the Great Horn Spoon" and reviewed the process of latitude and longitude. We spent time going over the three states of matter; solids, liquids and gasses. The explaination and discussion about how the smell of a fart can traverse a room was priceless. Math has been providing us an opportunity to review concepts learned throughout the course of the year. We tackled measurements today and will continue with them on Friday. Our afternoon was spent experimenting with watercolors. All in all, a groovy day.
Friday will bring us our final writing assessment for the year. Students will be writing narratives about "their perfect day". We'll be finishing up out watercolor projects, enjoying some fun in the (hopeful) sun at PE, and wrapping the math review on measurement.
Students are responsible for submitting their completed poetry portfolios on Friday.
We will begin work on our class mural next week. Students should wear grubby clothes, or bring a tshirt that can stay here and be worn over their clothing. The mural will be a work-in-progress for a few weeks. If you are interested in aiding with the painting process, drop me a line.
Finally, I informed the class of their WWII presentation schedules for next week. Names were selected at random. I did inform the class that I tend to grade students who present later in the week harder than those who present on Monday and Tuesday. Students need to submit their reports on Monday. Visual aides can be brought any day of the week, as long as they are here for their presentations.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday, 5/21: Ben, Rachel, Paul, Haven, Ryan & Christian
Tuesday, 5/22 (a certain teacher's b-day): Shayla, Brandon, Logan, Madison, Connel, Daisy & Hannah
Wednesday, 5/23: Sarah, Tyler, Gwen, Adam, Lauren & Caleb
Thursday, 5/24: Shante, Liza, Kiannah, Jezebel, Elena, Robert & Jade
Friday, 5/25: Scott, Philip, Austin, Brad, Patrick & Maddie
Respectfully, Mr. B
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
my bad...
As many of you were quick to point out, the KOA trip is on Tuesday, June 5th, and not the 6th, as is written on the permission slip. Thanks for the editor's eyes. They are appreciated. If you have not turned in the permission slip and $5 yet, please do so quickly.
Today brought us a quiz on "By the Great Horn Spoon", a partner writing and editting opportunity, our final poetry exercise and an introduction to states of matter, our next science unit.
Thursday brings us further science studies, a groovy art project, more work with literature and a math exercise. I will be posting next week's WWII presentation schedule on this blog and in the classroom tomorrow. We will be offering 5 reports a day, Monday - Friday. Good times are sure to abound.
Don't forget, if you are able to attend tonight's meeting on the possible future of Rio, we are meeting in the cafeteria @ 6:30. be there, or be square!
Respectfully, Mr. B
Today brought us a quiz on "By the Great Horn Spoon", a partner writing and editting opportunity, our final poetry exercise and an introduction to states of matter, our next science unit.
Thursday brings us further science studies, a groovy art project, more work with literature and a math exercise. I will be posting next week's WWII presentation schedule on this blog and in the classroom tomorrow. We will be offering 5 reports a day, Monday - Friday. Good times are sure to abound.
Don't forget, if you are able to attend tonight's meeting on the possible future of Rio, we are meeting in the cafeteria @ 6:30. be there, or be square!
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Tuesday & Wednesday
Howdy all, the students are wrapping up a bunch of science and social studies materials. If they have not already, and many of them have, students need to turn in their completed science packets (goldenrod color) and completed social studies workbooks (pages 59 -69) by Thursday. We completed the discussions and background information for each of the pages this morning, so no one should be in the dark about anything.
Wednesday will bring a unique opportunity for parents to attend a curriculum planning and fiscal responsibility meeting @ 6:30 in the cafeteria. Mr. Heffner will be presenting a power point outline of where the school is headed. After his presentation, Jonathon Zeigler and myself will be facilitating a discussion about community interest levels and the possibility of taking Rio del Mar charter in the coming years. There are pros and cons, but the PVUSD is current a 5th-year program improvement district and near being taken over by the state. This is an exploratory discussion where no firm decisions will be made, but input from the community would be appreciated.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Wednesday will bring a unique opportunity for parents to attend a curriculum planning and fiscal responsibility meeting @ 6:30 in the cafeteria. Mr. Heffner will be presenting a power point outline of where the school is headed. After his presentation, Jonathon Zeigler and myself will be facilitating a discussion about community interest levels and the possibility of taking Rio del Mar charter in the coming years. There are pros and cons, but the PVUSD is current a 5th-year program improvement district and near being taken over by the state. This is an exploratory discussion where no firm decisions will be made, but input from the community would be appreciated.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, May 14, 2007
Monday, thanks, this week & beyond
We are in our last three full weeks of school and honestly beginning to wind down. Today marked the beginning of our final class reading, "By the Great Horn Spoon", a Gold Rush adventure. We will be wrapping our unit of poetry this week and prepping our class book. Math continues to be review material. I will be administering the year-end math exam a week from Friday, May 25th. We will begin our scientific study of states of matter tomorrow by looking at gases, solids and liquids in their various forms. We will also begin looking at the affects of the Transcontinental Railroad on California statehood. We will also begin our class mural in the next week or so...location and subject matter is still being worked out.
Thanks for a very fun evening at Friday's "Black, White and Bond". It was great to see everyone outside of school and enjoying themselves. My Wii is a hoot!
WWII reports are due a week from today. I will post an oral report schedule on here by Thursday.
The students are no longer responsible for maintaining a reading log. If students choose to complete reading logs, I will gladly give them extra credit for their efforts.
Red Folders have only permission slips and Jogging for the Arts info in them. I will return student work in the next Red Folder. Please review the field trip forms and return them to class in a timely manner. If you have questions about either event, or would be interested in accompanying us for either day of fun, please let me know.
Finally, I am looking at arranging a class dinner at Cole's BBQ on Wednesday, May 30th from 5:30 - 7:30. Mark your calendars!
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thanks for a very fun evening at Friday's "Black, White and Bond". It was great to see everyone outside of school and enjoying themselves. My Wii is a hoot!
WWII reports are due a week from today. I will post an oral report schedule on here by Thursday.
The students are no longer responsible for maintaining a reading log. If students choose to complete reading logs, I will gladly give them extra credit for their efforts.
Red Folders have only permission slips and Jogging for the Arts info in them. I will return student work in the next Red Folder. Please review the field trip forms and return them to class in a timely manner. If you have questions about either event, or would be interested in accompanying us for either day of fun, please let me know.
Finally, I am looking at arranging a class dinner at Cole's BBQ on Wednesday, May 30th from 5:30 - 7:30. Mark your calendars!
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, May 10, 2007
you say "tomato", I say "plant it"
Surf City Nursery was kind enough to donate several flats of ready-to-plant tomato plants. Each student was given a plant today that should be planted into an area that receives full sun exposure. Be sure to keep the ground moist until tomatoes appear. Once tomatoes start to grow...stop watering the plant. If you continue to water the plants after they produce tomatoes, the flavor will become watered down.
We spent today finishing the STAR exams! I am so glad to be done with these. I am sure that the class is thrilled as well. We also spent time reviewing expectations for WWII reports, specifically the dedication, table of contents and title page. We will review bibliographies and and transcriptions of interviews on Friday. I will be collecting "Sadako" packets on Friday, and completed science packets early next week. We will not be testing on this science or social studies units.
The kids are continuing their efforts in producing some really cool poetry. Today's subject, "the animal in me", has offered up some memorable work.
Friday brings us a mellow celebration to mark the successful passing of the 2007 STAR tests. We'll be writing poetry, folding origami cranes for the Sadako Peace Memorial and watching a documentary.
Respectfully, Mr. B
We spent today finishing the STAR exams! I am so glad to be done with these. I am sure that the class is thrilled as well. We also spent time reviewing expectations for WWII reports, specifically the dedication, table of contents and title page. We will review bibliographies and and transcriptions of interviews on Friday. I will be collecting "Sadako" packets on Friday, and completed science packets early next week. We will not be testing on this science or social studies units.
The kids are continuing their efforts in producing some really cool poetry. Today's subject, "the animal in me", has offered up some memorable work.
Friday brings us a mellow celebration to mark the successful passing of the 2007 STAR tests. We'll be writing poetry, folding origami cranes for the Sadako Peace Memorial and watching a documentary.
Respectfully, Mr. B
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