We are coming down to the wire here, and the wire is an exciting one. The kids are more than stoked about the camping trip. I'm making final arrangements with the class tomorrow and will be sending out a reminder email for the parents / victims that have agreed to come along and herd these fourth grade kittens.
Science presentations have been awesome and the class is looking forward to hearing the balance of the findings tomorrow.
The kids DID NOT receieve green folders today, but did receive permission slips for our final two trips on June 3 and June 4. The June 4th trip to KOA has a $10 fee attached to it that covers lifeguards, the main course for lunch and beverages.
And, thankfully, we are officially done with homework for the school year!
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, May 19, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
one last thing....
Please remember that science faire projects are due in class on Monday, May 19th. The kids will be sharing their findings with the class.
Have a lovely weekend, Mr. B
Have a lovely weekend, Mr. B
Camping Info
Howdy all. Before heading off to Los Angeles to pick up the school's Distinguished School Award, I wanted to post our schedule for next Wenesday and Thursday.
We'll be leaving school on Wednesday morning at 9am. Our initial appointment with the docents is at 9:45, so we'll have time to have a snack and use the restrooms. The remainder of the day is as follows:
9:45 - 12:15 - Programs begin in two groups. Parents may need to help facilitate some activites. We'll find out when we get there.
12:15 - 1 is lunch. Kids and parents will need to bring a bag lunch for this day only.
1:15 - 2:15 Nature scavenger hunt
2:30 - 8 We are on our own at this time to set up camp, play at the beach, etc. Dinner will be picked up at 6 from Pizza One, so we'll probably be eating no later than 6:30. Sheila Hurley has volunteered to pick up the pizza!
8 - 9 is a slide show facilitated by a docent that covers history and nature of the State Park
9 - ? S'mores and such.
10pm - lights out
In the morning, the bugles will blare early. I don't know this, but we'll take it easy in the morning. Jessica Jacobson has volunteered to pick up bagels and schmear for the kids. We'll eat and and then play for a while if time permits.
Docents return at 9am for a groovy art activity. We should wrap up by ten. We have two free hours thereafter to break down the camp site and enjoy the park. We need to be cleared out by noon. Again, parents may pick up their child at the park or at school at this time. Kids can stay on campus with me until 2 to prepare for the evening Open House, however Homework Club is finished after this week.
I will be picking up fresh fruit, S'mores supplies, firewood and drinks on Tuesday. If folks are interested in bring treats as well, they are more than welcome to.
Those who are camping will need the following: a sleeping bag, a tent (if you have one, if not there are plenty to share), a toothbrush, a change of clothes, beach games, sunscreen, etc. Please leave all electronics at home. No Ipods, radios, or video games. There is not a need to bring water toys, as there is not a lifeguard on duty at the beach and we will not be playing in the ocean!
The following folks have volunteered their time and tents:
Athena Wolfe w/ tent for 4
Eriko Yokoyama
Gina Guhin w/ tent for 4
Deborah Collins w/ tent for 3
John Scoppettone w/ tent for 3 or 4
Nevin Hougardy w/ tent for 4
Lisa Pepperdine w/ tent for 3
Greg Horne w/ tent for 2
Yolanda Beaudoin w/ tent for 6
Jenny Zheng w/ tent for 4
Linda Rossi w/ tent for 4
Michael Sambrailo w/ tent for 2
Mr. Hayes w/ tent for 5
Russ Jacobson w/ tent for 4
Richard Seitchick w/ tent for 4
If you have questions, email me sooner than later.
Respectfully, Mr. B
We'll be leaving school on Wednesday morning at 9am. Our initial appointment with the docents is at 9:45, so we'll have time to have a snack and use the restrooms. The remainder of the day is as follows:
9:45 - 12:15 - Programs begin in two groups. Parents may need to help facilitate some activites. We'll find out when we get there.
12:15 - 1 is lunch. Kids and parents will need to bring a bag lunch for this day only.
1:15 - 2:15 Nature scavenger hunt
2:30 - 8 We are on our own at this time to set up camp, play at the beach, etc. Dinner will be picked up at 6 from Pizza One, so we'll probably be eating no later than 6:30. Sheila Hurley has volunteered to pick up the pizza!
8 - 9 is a slide show facilitated by a docent that covers history and nature of the State Park
9 - ? S'mores and such.
10pm - lights out
In the morning, the bugles will blare early. I don't know this, but we'll take it easy in the morning. Jessica Jacobson has volunteered to pick up bagels and schmear for the kids. We'll eat and and then play for a while if time permits.
Docents return at 9am for a groovy art activity. We should wrap up by ten. We have two free hours thereafter to break down the camp site and enjoy the park. We need to be cleared out by noon. Again, parents may pick up their child at the park or at school at this time. Kids can stay on campus with me until 2 to prepare for the evening Open House, however Homework Club is finished after this week.
I will be picking up fresh fruit, S'mores supplies, firewood and drinks on Tuesday. If folks are interested in bring treats as well, they are more than welcome to.
Those who are camping will need the following: a sleeping bag, a tent (if you have one, if not there are plenty to share), a toothbrush, a change of clothes, beach games, sunscreen, etc. Please leave all electronics at home. No Ipods, radios, or video games. There is not a need to bring water toys, as there is not a lifeguard on duty at the beach and we will not be playing in the ocean!
The following folks have volunteered their time and tents:
Athena Wolfe w/ tent for 4
Eriko Yokoyama
Gina Guhin w/ tent for 4
Deborah Collins w/ tent for 3
John Scoppettone w/ tent for 3 or 4
Nevin Hougardy w/ tent for 4
Lisa Pepperdine w/ tent for 3
Greg Horne w/ tent for 2
Yolanda Beaudoin w/ tent for 6
Jenny Zheng w/ tent for 4
Linda Rossi w/ tent for 4
Michael Sambrailo w/ tent for 2
Mr. Hayes w/ tent for 5
Russ Jacobson w/ tent for 4
Richard Seitchick w/ tent for 4
If you have questions, email me sooner than later.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thanks everyone!
The World War II reports were stunning. The kids did such a good job delivering the information they researched. Their pride in their work was evident. A few students asked that I connect links to sites they used in their reports for folks to enjoy from here.
I've included them here:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/dogfights--f6f-hellcat--2-of-5/2693373833
&
www.sadako.org
Respectfully, Mr. B
I've included them here:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/dogfights--f6f-hellcat--2-of-5/2693373833
&
www.sadako.org
Respectfully, Mr. B
Friday, May 9, 2008
World War II reminder and schedule
Howdy all. Please enjoy this weekend, but take this friendly reminder that Monday is the due date for the kids' WWII reports. I will look over the reports on Monday, and presentations / speeches will begin on Tuesday. Wednesday will be the final day to present. I randomly selected students (names in a can as hat was AWOL) to present on either day. The schedule is as follows:
Monday - reports due
Tuesday's presenters - Miles, Kolby, Berkley, Mikaela, Alicia, Sean, Jessica, Jade, Justin, Alyssa, Chas, Noah, Jason, Christopher, Maya and Zak
Wednesday - Christian, Cole, Haley, Kyora, Angela, Leah, Tom, Riley, Emily M., Emily F. and Beth
We are all very excited about these reports and the kids are eager to share their efforts. Again, kids may use notes to keep themselves on track, but may not read their reports. They should plan on speaking for about three minutes and then sharing their visual aide. Each presentation will end with questions and comments from the classroom. Each presentation will take between 5 and 8 minutes to complete after all is said and done.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday - reports due
Tuesday's presenters - Miles, Kolby, Berkley, Mikaela, Alicia, Sean, Jessica, Jade, Justin, Alyssa, Chas, Noah, Jason, Christopher, Maya and Zak
Wednesday - Christian, Cole, Haley, Kyora, Angela, Leah, Tom, Riley, Emily M., Emily F. and Beth
We are all very excited about these reports and the kids are eager to share their efforts. Again, kids may use notes to keep themselves on track, but may not read their reports. They should plan on speaking for about three minutes and then sharing their visual aide. Each presentation will end with questions and comments from the classroom. Each presentation will take between 5 and 8 minutes to complete after all is said and done.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
5th grade placements
Howdy parents. The fourth grade team will be meeting in a little over a week to determine 5th grade classroom placements for the 2008 - 2009 school year. While I have general feel for where and I why I would like to see students with teachers next year, I am opening my email for imput from each of you. Yes, the office does offer parent forms to request placements, however I do not have access to those forms until the day we actually sort students. I would like to bypass that process and hear from each of directly and now so that I may take into consideration your concerns for the next school year. As it stands now, Mr. Kitch, Mr. Sweet and Mrs. Koue will be teaching 5th grade and there will NOT be a combination class. Think about your child's learning style and take their needs into consideration. Also, if your family knows they will not be returning to Rio, please notify the office staff and myself ASAP so that we may streamline the placement process.
I thank each of you for your time, and request that you respond to this email at jeff_bryant@pvusd.net, and NOT in the comment section of this blog.
Respectfully, Mr. B
I thank each of you for your time, and request that you respond to this email at jeff_bryant@pvusd.net, and NOT in the comment section of this blog.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, May 5, 2008
This is our week....
Howdy all. I am going easy on the kids this week. We will be wrapping the STAR assessments this Tuesday and Thursday, with make-ups on Friday (if necessary). Kids should utilize their time this week to complete their WWII projects. They are due next Monday. A schedule of presentation schedules will be posted here on Thursday or Friday (at the latest).
We are near completing our poetry unit and will start assembling our books soon.
We are 10 lessons out from completing our math book, and then will begin an introduction to 5th grade curriculum.
We have one literature unit to complete!
We are in the exact middle of our final book study of the year, Farewell to Manzanar. It's not the kids favorite book of the year, but the material is priceless.
We begin rehearsals for our play, "Villains in the Gold Fields", next Monday. We start filming in two weeks.
Depending on the auction this Friday, our classroom mural project will occur during the last two weeks of school.
Green Folders have our camping schedule. If tyou have yet to submit permission slips and food money, please do so ASAP. I have arranged for pizza from Pizza 1 and am working with Safeway to get bagels and fruit for the morning.
This week kids are responsible for:
-Reading Log (Last one, due Friday)
-continue work with WWII and science projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
We are near completing our poetry unit and will start assembling our books soon.
We are 10 lessons out from completing our math book, and then will begin an introduction to 5th grade curriculum.
We have one literature unit to complete!
We are in the exact middle of our final book study of the year, Farewell to Manzanar. It's not the kids favorite book of the year, but the material is priceless.
We begin rehearsals for our play, "Villains in the Gold Fields", next Monday. We start filming in two weeks.
Depending on the auction this Friday, our classroom mural project will occur during the last two weeks of school.
Green Folders have our camping schedule. If tyou have yet to submit permission slips and food money, please do so ASAP. I have arranged for pizza from Pizza 1 and am working with Safeway to get bagels and fruit for the morning.
This week kids are responsible for:
-Reading Log (Last one, due Friday)
-continue work with WWII and science projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
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