Howdy all. We're officially done with the language portion of STAR testing, and I am happy to report that the majority of the class judged them as "easy". I never know what to think about that, but am glad the kids are feeling confident about their work. We have two more testing days, next Tuesday and Thursday, in which we will complete the math portion of the exams.
Many questions have been raised about the camping adventure to New Brighton on the 21st and 22nd. I will be sending home specific details next Monday in the Green Folders.
The kids are responisble for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Math packet pages 10-5 & 10-6
-continue with science and WWII reports
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Wednesday and beyond
Howdy all. We had a groovy day reviewing various graphing techniques with math and continued our discussion and work surrounding the civil rights movement.
Thursday morning brings us to our second day of language testing with STAR. We'll be working from 8:15 - 10am on this portion of the test. Please make sure the kids are well-fed and to school on time.
Kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-library books
-math packet pages 10-2, 10-3 and 10-4 (all graphing)
-continue with WWII and science projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday morning brings us to our second day of language testing with STAR. We'll be working from 8:15 - 10am on this portion of the test. Please make sure the kids are well-fed and to school on time.
Kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-library books
-math packet pages 10-2, 10-3 and 10-4 (all graphing)
-continue with WWII and science projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tuesday
Howdy all. Day one of the STAR exams are complete. We'll complete the language portion of the tests this Thursday in the AM.
No one complained about the content this year, and several of the kids commented that the questions were "easy". Always a good sign.
We have been having quite a bit of fun with poetry in the last two weeks. For some reason, however, the kids really like to incorporate gross content into their work. I don't recall ever getting quite so many poo poems.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-Math 10-1 (handout, not in the book)
-Reading Log
-continue with science and WWII projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
No one complained about the content this year, and several of the kids commented that the questions were "easy". Always a good sign.
We have been having quite a bit of fun with poetry in the last two weeks. For some reason, however, the kids really like to incorporate gross content into their work. I don't recall ever getting quite so many poo poems.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-Math 10-1 (handout, not in the book)
-Reading Log
-continue with science and WWII projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, April 28, 2008
Happy Monday
Howdy all!
Those dreaded STAR tests begin tomorrow and will conclude a week from Thursday. This week's focus will be language arts, with next week's focus being math. I informed the kids that I would keep homework on par with what has been normal for these past few weeks. I also informed the class that I would not be testing them beyond the STARs for the next two weeks. We are ten lessons out from completing our math text, and I will conduct a cumulative assessment when those are completed. As I mentioned previously, science and social studies tests are finished for the school year (the science fair and WWII reports will more than substitute for assessments).
The Green Folders that were sent home today have permission slips for our upcoming overnight trip to New Brighton. Please be on the lookout for it and return it in a timely manner.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log (our last, due a week from Friday)
-Math lesson 110 (all)
-Green Folders
-continue with science and WWII projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Those dreaded STAR tests begin tomorrow and will conclude a week from Thursday. This week's focus will be language arts, with next week's focus being math. I informed the kids that I would keep homework on par with what has been normal for these past few weeks. I also informed the class that I would not be testing them beyond the STARs for the next two weeks. We are ten lessons out from completing our math text, and I will conduct a cumulative assessment when those are completed. As I mentioned previously, science and social studies tests are finished for the school year (the science fair and WWII reports will more than substitute for assessments).
The Green Folders that were sent home today have permission slips for our upcoming overnight trip to New Brighton. Please be on the lookout for it and return it in a timely manner.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log (our last, due a week from Friday)
-Math lesson 110 (all)
-Green Folders
-continue with science and WWII projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesday and beyond
Howdy all. In my mind, I am already out of town for the next two days. I'm leaving this afternoon and will be out of the classroom for the next two days. Mrs. Cameron will be with the kids on Thursday and Ms. Buron will be here on Friday. I apologize for not being able to schedule a single sub for both days, however there were conflicts everyone. I know that sub days can be stressful for everyone involved, so I have designed curriclum that should keep both days moving smoothly.
Just a friendly reminder...the STAR testing window begins next week and I will be testing the students on Language skills next Tuesday and Thursday and math the Tuesday and Thursday after that. Please ensure that your children are in school those four days as make-up tests are no fun at all.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Math 106 (all)
-library books returned to school
-continue with science and WWII projects
On Thursday night, the kids are responsible for:
-Reading Log
-Math 107 (all)
-continue with science and WWII projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Just a friendly reminder...the STAR testing window begins next week and I will be testing the students on Language skills next Tuesday and Thursday and math the Tuesday and Thursday after that. Please ensure that your children are in school those four days as make-up tests are no fun at all.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Math 106 (all)
-library books returned to school
-continue with science and WWII projects
On Thursday night, the kids are responsible for:
-Reading Log
-Math 107 (all)
-continue with science and WWII projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Smooth Tuesday
Howdy all. We moved from rocks to minerals today. Good times, eh? We're specifically looking at how rocks are formed compared to minerals, and the three rock classifications. The kids have a good running start on rocks and minerals. Many have offered to bring in their own collections.
This week's math exams were much better than last weeks'. The last exams were an accumulation of 100 lessons, so material was all over the board. This week's was focused on our last 10 lessons, so recollection of content was much easier for many.
Finally, we've begun our work with poetry. The kids experimented with similes today, and we had some very interesting pieces. we'll continue this exploration of verse for the next few weeks.
The kids are responsible for:
-Reading Log
-continue with WWII and science reports
-no math tonight
Respectfully, Mr. B
This week's math exams were much better than last weeks'. The last exams were an accumulation of 100 lessons, so material was all over the board. This week's was focused on our last 10 lessons, so recollection of content was much easier for many.
Finally, we've begun our work with poetry. The kids experimented with similes today, and we had some very interesting pieces. we'll continue this exploration of verse for the next few weeks.
The kids are responsible for:
-Reading Log
-continue with WWII and science reports
-no math tonight
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, April 21, 2008
Monday and notes galore
Howdy all. The weeks are quickly winding down, and while it would great if the time moved by at a relaxing pace, we are finding ourselves swamped with school activities and assignments. The Green Folders sent home today are filled with information regarding school events, community events, and summer activities. Please be sure to peruse the forms at your leisure and return forms as appropriate.
****Summer School invitations may be included with your child's folder. These invitations are generated based upon the 2006-2007 STAR testing results. However, after looking over the invites, I feel them to be accurate. Summer school is by no means mandatory, so please do not feel that your child must attend. Still, with this summer's program focusing primarily on language and grammar, it is a unique opportunity to fine-tune skills.****
I will be out of the classroom on Thursday and Friday. If you need to reach me, please do so before Wednesday afternoon as I will not be checking email until next Monday.
The students are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading log (due Friday)
-Math 20A (due Tuesday)
-Green Folders
-continue with science and WWII assignments.
Respectfully, Mr. B
****Summer School invitations may be included with your child's folder. These invitations are generated based upon the 2006-2007 STAR testing results. However, after looking over the invites, I feel them to be accurate. Summer school is by no means mandatory, so please do not feel that your child must attend. Still, with this summer's program focusing primarily on language and grammar, it is a unique opportunity to fine-tune skills.****
I will be out of the classroom on Thursday and Friday. If you need to reach me, please do so before Wednesday afternoon as I will not be checking email until next Monday.
The students are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading log (due Friday)
-Math 20A (due Tuesday)
-Green Folders
-continue with science and WWII assignments.
Respectfully, Mr. B
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