Howdy folks. So, I have meticulously organized the groups for tomorrow's field trip and am looking forward to a stress-free morning at the Pajaronian. We'll be leaving campus a bit after 9, as our appointment is at 9:45. The whole tour will take about 45 minutes, so we will be back no later than 11....just in time for lunch! Kids don't need to pack a bag lunch.
Students received information on this year's t-shirt design contest and Student Leadership opportunities today.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-cursive packet, letter 'O'
-math lesson 44 (all)
-reading practice book pages 132 - 133
-California Reflections practice book pages 36- 39
(both the reading and Reflections workbook pages were started in class, with a good number of students finishing the work).
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Monday, November 5, 2007
a quick plea
Our papier mache peaches need some stems! I am short a few toilet paper cores. If you happen to have a spare TP core, or even a paper towel core, laying around, please send it class with your child.
Much thanks, Mr. B
Much thanks, Mr. B
a very long blog about the week
Howdy all. I'm sorry about the novella you are about to be subjected to, but it must be done.
First, we have nearly as many drivers as we do students for Wednesday's trip to the Register-Pajaronian. I am always excited to have parents along for field trips, but we will need to consolidate drivers as much as possible. It looks like there will be a minimum of two parents per car. The following gracious individuals have volunteered their time and energy:
Yolanda +6, Sandra +4, Susan M. +5, Linda +6, Erika +5, Leina'ala +5, Marlene +3, Greg + 5, Lisa +6, Veronica +6, and Alicia +6.
We will be leaving school at 9 and returning around 11. Students do not need to pack a bag lunch, as we will be back in time for lunch. Good times.
The first parent GATE meeting of the year will be held in the cafeteria this Wednesday evening. Those of you who inquired about the program are encouraged to attend. Invitations were sent home in today's Green Folders.
Jogging for the Arts is happening this Friday. Again, forms and information are in today's Green Folders.
Friday is the last day to submit Scholastic book orders.
This Friday is also the last day of the first grading trimester. All student work that is needing to be made up must be submitted by Thursday morning in order to count toward this report card. Report cards themselves will go home a week from Friday.
Speaking of next week, I will be out of the classroom Tuesday through Friday working on our current California Distinguished School application with Mrs. Dorney. I can be reached on campus should the need arise and will check in with the classroom each day. Ms. Landmann will be here in my place and the kids are already excited to have her! The kids will begin work on their mission reports next week, working in a similar fashion to what was done with their ocean animal reports.
Finally, students are responsible for the following work tonight:
-math lesson 43 (all)
-cursive packet, letter 'N'
-Reflections vocabulary (quiz on Friday)
-reading log
Respectfully, Mr. B
First, we have nearly as many drivers as we do students for Wednesday's trip to the Register-Pajaronian. I am always excited to have parents along for field trips, but we will need to consolidate drivers as much as possible. It looks like there will be a minimum of two parents per car. The following gracious individuals have volunteered their time and energy:
Yolanda +6, Sandra +4, Susan M. +5, Linda +6, Erika +5, Leina'ala +5, Marlene +3, Greg + 5, Lisa +6, Veronica +6, and Alicia +6.
We will be leaving school at 9 and returning around 11. Students do not need to pack a bag lunch, as we will be back in time for lunch. Good times.
The first parent GATE meeting of the year will be held in the cafeteria this Wednesday evening. Those of you who inquired about the program are encouraged to attend. Invitations were sent home in today's Green Folders.
Jogging for the Arts is happening this Friday. Again, forms and information are in today's Green Folders.
Friday is the last day to submit Scholastic book orders.
This Friday is also the last day of the first grading trimester. All student work that is needing to be made up must be submitted by Thursday morning in order to count toward this report card. Report cards themselves will go home a week from Friday.
Speaking of next week, I will be out of the classroom Tuesday through Friday working on our current California Distinguished School application with Mrs. Dorney. I can be reached on campus should the need arise and will check in with the classroom each day. Ms. Landmann will be here in my place and the kids are already excited to have her! The kids will begin work on their mission reports next week, working in a similar fashion to what was done with their ocean animal reports.
Finally, students are responsible for the following work tonight:
-math lesson 43 (all)
-cursive packet, letter 'N'
-Reflections vocabulary (quiz on Friday)
-reading log
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Thursday and Friday
We had a rather mellow day (surprisingly the sugar wore off the further we got into the afternoon). The homework may sound like a lot, but remember that I went easy on the kids yesterday. We played a very lively game of Jeopardy during our last hour of school in preparation for tomorrow's California quiz.
Folks are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log (due Friday)
-Cursive packet due tomorrow
-Reading workbook page 125
-reread California textbook pages 126-139 in review for tomorrow's quiz (use for reading log, please)
-California Reflections pages 33 -34
Respectfully, Mr. B
Folks are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log (due Friday)
-Cursive packet due tomorrow
-Reading workbook page 125
-reread California textbook pages 126-139 in review for tomorrow's quiz (use for reading log, please)
-California Reflections pages 33 -34
Respectfully, Mr. B
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
AWESUM-O says, "Have a groovy Halloween!!"
I know that I would have an icecubes chance in a fireplace in getting the kids to study tonight, so take it easy and enjoy this reprieve from homework.
Thanks to all the parents and friends who made it in to class today and for hosting a memorable party. You are all quite "AWESUM".
010010101111000,
AWESUM-O
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Boo!!!
Howdy all. Just some quick notes regarding the next few days. Yes, tomorrow is Halloween. Please leave the surplus candy at home, otherwise your children will look like the unfortunate pumpkin above. The school goes all out with the parade, and several room parents have done an amazing amount of work preparing for the classroom party. Kids are more than encouraged to wear their costumes to school. However, we do have PE tomorrow, so please make sure comfortable shoes are a part of their day.
Thursday will bring review opportunities for Friday's Social Studies exam.
Students are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log (due Friday)
-Reading practice book pages 117-118 (most completed in class)
-read pages 118-123 in California text in review for Friday's quiz
-complete Reflections page 31 (the timeline on the top of page 31 is aligned with the information on page 30).
-No math HW for the remainder of the week while we work with decimal and fraction conversions.
Frightfully, Mr. B
Monday, October 29, 2007
Happy Halloween week!
Gee! Thanks everyone for sending the kids in with handsful of candy. We love the sugar rushes that never end!
We got a head start on Halloween by celebrating Dia de los Muertos today. The kids painted skulls, and we ate pan de muerte (dead bread). Yummy fun all around!
A few head's up for the week:
-Tuesday is picture retake day,
-Wednesday is the Halloween Parade. 8:15 on the upper playground. Be there, or be square.
-Friday is our social studies test that will cover early explorers to California up to missions. I am assigning review reading for each night of this school week to help the kids prepare themselves. They are more than welcome to use the reading time for their reading logs (due Friday).
Students are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Cursive packet 'J'
-math lesson 41 (10-27)
-California review page 134 (questions 1-5) Most students completed in class.
-California WB page 32 (Again, most folks completed in class.)
-reread California pages 110-115
Please bring back Green Folders and return book orders no later than Friday, November 9th.
Respectfully, Mr. B
We got a head start on Halloween by celebrating Dia de los Muertos today. The kids painted skulls, and we ate pan de muerte (dead bread). Yummy fun all around!
A few head's up for the week:
-Tuesday is picture retake day,
-Wednesday is the Halloween Parade. 8:15 on the upper playground. Be there, or be square.
-Friday is our social studies test that will cover early explorers to California up to missions. I am assigning review reading for each night of this school week to help the kids prepare themselves. They are more than welcome to use the reading time for their reading logs (due Friday).
Students are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Cursive packet 'J'
-math lesson 41 (10-27)
-California review page 134 (questions 1-5) Most students completed in class.
-California WB page 32 (Again, most folks completed in class.)
-reread California pages 110-115
Please bring back Green Folders and return book orders no later than Friday, November 9th.
Respectfully, Mr. B
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