Wednesday

Howdy all. We have a very pleasant day. The kids were full of April Fool's jokes, so we had a few laughs at each others expense.

Tonight, the class is responsible for the following:

-reading log
-reading practice pages 334 - 335 (possessive pronouns)
-Reflections practice pages 78 - 79 (agriculture)
-math 94

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in today. We're continuing our work with the all-class science project for the next week. The kids will be researching how evaporation rates affect the growth of crystals. Pretty cool stuff, and exciting to learn that several students are following through in duplicating the experiment at home!

Today also began our discussion and exploration of WWII. We are centering our studies on two pieces of literature, with the first being Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. While it is a relatively short work at 65 pages, it is incredibly insightful regarding the Japanese perspective and experience of the Hiroshima bombing. The second, which will begin in late April, will center on the German occupation of Denmark. The material is very rich and promotes a greater understanding of our world history and how it relates to issues we experience today.

Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

-reading log
-reading practice pages 327 & 328 (fact vs. opinion)
-math 93
-Golden Gulch game packets are due tomorrow

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday and the week

Howdy all. We're off to a fun week. We started growing our own salt crystals in class today, and the kids are anxious to try their hands at growing sugar crystals at home. So, consider yourselves warned. We'll continue to fine tune our hero writings this week, explore the life of Lou Gehrig and begin our reading of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.

Orange folders are heavy with returned goodies this week, so please review their contents carefully. You'll also find information regarding the spring auction / dinner.

Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

-orange folders
-reading logs
-reading practice book pages 331 -332
-math 92

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Thursday

It was writing, computers, pottery, snakes, pizza and ice cream. Really. This was our day. It was quite nice.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-reading log (due tomorrow)
-math 91
-reading practice book pages 319 & 320 (pronouns)
-study for tomorrow' spelling quiz

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday

Howdy all. We've started a new reading theme entitled "Heroes", and have been crafting essays about personal heroes. With this final grading period in full swing, we'll be spending a great deal of time honing our writing skills. The kids are responsible tonight for ensuring that they are ready to share their start of their essays Thursday morning. We've spent time in class working with introduction and body paragraphs. We have not begun working with conclusions, and will not do so until after several rounds out editing. The kids are also responsible for their reading log and reading practice book page 314.

Respectfully, Mr. B

Tuesday

Howdy all. The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-reading log (still due Friday)
-reading practice book pages 312 & 313
-math 15a

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday and the week

Howdy all. We're off and running with a new week. We'll be working on an essay about our heroes, finishing our Gold Rush simulation and digging deeper into a our new book, Summerland.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-reading log (due Friday)
-math 90
-reading practice book pages 316 & 317 (y to i spelling)
-reflections practice pages 76 & 77 (started in class)
-orange folder

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant