the beauty of

Restructured Wednesdays.....

We are happily moving along this week, staying dry and warm and discussing things like poop! Ask your kid.

Students are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log (due Friday)
-Reflections pages 56 - 57
-Science WB pages 60-61
-library books due Thursday

Please make sure that field trip permission slips are being signed and returned in a timely manner. February 5th is quickly approaching.

Respectfully, Mr. B

Happy Tuesday

Howdy all. We are off to an exciting week. (Aren't they all?) We are attempting to force some Sweet Peas to sprout, are typing our Dream essays and wrapping up the Mexican American War! Lots of goodies made their way home in Green Folders today.
Be on the lookout for Yearbook order forms, field trip permission slips, book orders and information regarding the After School Program.

Kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log (due Friday)
-Math 12A
-Reading Practice Book pp. 213 & 216-217
-Reflections page 54

We have a "People of Sparks" quiz and a math test on Wednesday, and a California test on Friday. The class went over materials to be familiar with today for Friday. Ask them for their notes!

Respectfully, Mr. B

Thursday & Friday

Howdy all. Just a friendly reminder that there is no school on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our debate was very interesting today. The kids had some convincing arguments regarding the acquisition of California from Mexico. We'll continue the discussion tomorrow.

I am reworking the layout of the blog to include upcoming test dates and subjects. Hopefully it will help folks out.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-Math 63 (1-20)
-Reading practice book pages 294 & 298
-Science workbook pages 58 - 59
-Reading Log
-Students who did not finish their "I have a dream" introduction will need to finish it tonight as well. Most we are able to do so in class.

Respectfully, Mr. B

Wednesday already?

Howdy all. The kids have a bit to work on tonight, so I'll get right to it:

-reread California pages 206-210. Tomorrow they will debate the US occupation of Mexican California.
(students are more than welcome to use this reading for today's log entry)
-complete Reflections page 53 (started in class)
-Math 62 (all)
-reading practice book pages 292-293

Please keep February 5th marked in memory. We are traveling to Mission San Juan Bautista that day. Permission and chaperone forms will be in next week's Green Folders.

Respectfully, Mr. B

Welcome Back!

Howdy all! I hope that each of you had a stress-free, enjoyable winter break. It was rough coming back today, I must confess. Still, we managed some great conversations around the issue of prejudice and civil rights in honor of Marting Luther King, Jr's. Birthday today. The kids have begun their "I Have a Dream" essays, which we will finish by Friday, and the type on laptops next week. I'm thinking they will make a great anthology.

Thanks again for the holiday gifts. I sent out thank you notes to everyone, but a few of the gifts did not come with notes or cards...so I know that thanks are still due to several people. If you did not receieve a card, please accept my sincere thanks.

The students are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log
-Math 61 (1-20)
-Reading Practice book page 291
-Science workbook pages 56-57
-Green Folders

Respectfully, Mr. B

Happy Holidays & Extra Credit Opportunities

Howdy all, and many gracious thanks for making Friday's Winter Party a groovy and memorable experience. You each have my sincere wishes for a healthy and happy holiday break.

I informed the kids of a few extra credit opportunities for the winter break. The kids may do as many of these that that choose to, and each is worthy approximately 15 points in their respective subject areas.

1.) The electricty poster. Information went home Friday.

2.) Make a 3-d model of your mission report mission.

3.) A book report of any piece of fiction (100 pages or more). The report should be written in the 5 paragraph format and include an introduction, conclusion, and three body paragraphs that discuss plot, characters, and a recommendation for or against the book.

Respectfully, Mr. B

Friday's schedule

Howdy all. We are very excited about tomorrow! The anticipation is tangible. We discussed the schedule this morning, and here it is:

8 - 9:50 - "Bullwhip: The Great Horn Spoon" film. We'll be making hot cocoa!

10 - 10:20 - Recess

10:20 - 10:45 - Reading Buddies

10:45 - 12:20 - Potluck feast and board games

12:30 - 1:15 - PE

1:15 - 2 - VIP, class meeting & clean -up

Parents are more than welcome to hang out with us tomorrow. For those of you bringing hot food, we will have a microwave in the classroom tomorrow. Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite board game to play.

I'll be posting a message on Friday that will remain up over the winter break. It will detail the extra credit opportunities available to the kids to keep 'em busy!

Respectfully, Mr. B