Tuesday's down, three to go!

Howdy all. Class was crazy interesting today. We spent a good deal of the morning writing our mission reports and working on fact finding. The math test went well, and we spent the afternoon discussing trailblazers to California. We also held our classroom leadership elections. A very admirable group of students wrote some truly honest and engaging speeches. I will announce the results of the election by Thursday.

Students are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log
-Math lesson 56 (all)
-Cursive packet, letter 'W'
-California pages 190-194
-answer questions 1-5 on California page 194

Respectfully, Mr. B

Monday, Monday...

Howdy all. We are off to a rip-roaring week. Starting a new book, "By the Great Horn Spoon!", continuing with our studies of science, and cranking out those mission reports. We have much to complete prior to winter break.
The Green Folders are light on materials this week, as I only sent home notices and school business. There are no graded papers in this week's folder. All graded papers will be returned next week.

Classroom elections for Student Leadership will take place on Tuesday.

The kids are responisible for the following tonight:

-Math 10A
-Reading Log (due Friday)
-finish "Sea Routes", if necessary
-Cursive packet, letter 'V'
-Green Folders

Respectfully, Mr. B

I was hoping today was Friday....

Howdy all. Class has been a very different experience this week after being out of the room for two weeks. The kids seem more excitable, and quicker to erupt. Hmm, something that week's vacation was undoubtedly responsible for. Hopefully things mellow out in time for a pleasant Friday.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-math 54 (all)
-reading practice book pages 175 & 177
-cursive packet, letter U (packet due Friday)
-math poem (if they dare)
(There are no tests tomorrow, so please don't stress.)

Friday is the last chance to submit Student Leadership speeches for consideration.

Respectfully, Mr. B

Happy mid-week!

Howdy all, the kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log
-Math lesson 53 (all)
-Science reade, pages 10-13
-Cursive packet, letter T
-library books are due Thursday

Just as a reminder, students who submitted permission slips to run for the leadership committee must have their written speeches submitted to me no later than Friday of this week. Voting will take place next week.

Respectfully, Mr. B

Ruby Tuesday

Howdy all. Mission research and writing is underway. Again, the majority of this work will take place in class, so please don't fret if you don't see it coming home that often. We also have a very lively science experiment underway as students attempt to make a lightbulb light with a wire, a battery, and a bulb. Very aggrivating for some, but thrilling all the same.

Students are responsible for the following work tonight:

-Reading Log
-Math lesson 52, problems 1-15
-Venn diagram of two items, people, pets from home. Kid's choice!
-Reading practice book pages 178-179
-Cursive packet, letter S

Respectfully, Mr. B

welcome back

Howdy all. What a day. We are already knee-deep in new material for the week. We began our mission reports today, and will continue working on them in class over the next three weeks. Extra credit work will extend with this project over the winter break. Details will follow. We are also back into the thick of science, and will be experiment with circuits tomorrow and Wednesday. Our SPECTRA artist-in-residence begins working with us this Friday. And, the 6th graders are gone all week at science camp....it's very quiet around here ( I wish!).

The students are responsible for the following tonight:

-Green Folders
-Reading Log
-Math 51 (all)
-Reading Practice Book pages 181 -183 (We have spelling words this week!)
-Cursive packet, letter R

Respectfully, Mr. B

insert ominous music and evil laughter here......REPORT CARDS!

Howdy all. Yes, the time is here and report cards are following your children home today. I'll take a quick moment to note that I am extremely impressed with the overall effort of this year's class. The children have made such strides since the beginning of the school year, and the end result for this trimester is awesome. The majority of you will be very happy with report cards. I'm not one to taut the whole Honor Roll thingy, but we have 16 students on the Principal's List (all As) and Honor Roll (all As & Bs). For those of you who are unhappy with your child's report card, please remember that this is just the first of three report periods for the school year and there is ample time for improvements and efforts to amp up. I know that the pace and content of the fourth grade is often a shock, but it would appear that the kids are adjusting, for the most part, with ease. Things only get harder as the year progresses, so please continue to support your kids with their efforts whenever possible.

Students are responsible for the following work tonight:

-Reading Log (due Friday)
-Library books due Friday
-math lesson 48 (1-20)
-Scary Stories should be turned in on Friday as well.

Have a wonderful and relaxing week off. Take time to enjoy each other's company and eat some good grub.
Respectfully, Mr. B