Howdy all, and thanks for checking in today. I know that will all the media attention that a good number of you are concerned about swine flu. Many parents have called the school inquiring about what precautions the school is taking, etc. Each child was sent home with an informational letter from our district offices today outlining preventative measures that you may find helpful.
Beyond ensuring that the aforementioned letter makes it into your hands, each student is responsible for the following tonight:
-math 106
-reading log
-continue with science and California projects
Respectfully, Mr. B
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday and testing
Howdy all. We managed quite well through our first day of STAR testing. The kids made the comment that most of it was "easy". Always nice to hear on my end. We'll be tackling part two of the language portion on Friday morning. Again, please make sure sure the kids are to school on time, have had a healthy breakfast and are coming off a decent night's rest.
Tonight, the History Channel is playing part two of their "Life after People" series. We've seen the first episode in class, and the kids were quite taken with the various scientists' perspectives of what the future of our planet looks like sans humans. If anyone has a dvd recorder, and the ability to record tonight's episode for the class, we would appreciate a copy. It's on at 10, and I don't want the kids up late and crabby tomorrow.
Finally, please take a look through the barrage of school notices that went home in folders today. There is info regarding our KOA field day, auction raffle, art show, dine out night, testing, parent appreciation tea and staff luncheon. You'll also find your child's returned work.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
-math 104
-reading log
-complete Sadako packet, if necessary
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tonight, the History Channel is playing part two of their "Life after People" series. We've seen the first episode in class, and the kids were quite taken with the various scientists' perspectives of what the future of our planet looks like sans humans. If anyone has a dvd recorder, and the ability to record tonight's episode for the class, we would appreciate a copy. It's on at 10, and I don't want the kids up late and crabby tomorrow.
Finally, please take a look through the barrage of school notices that went home in folders today. There is info regarding our KOA field day, auction raffle, art show, dine out night, testing, parent appreciation tea and staff luncheon. You'll also find your child's returned work.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
-math 104
-reading log
-complete Sadako packet, if necessary
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday and the week
Howdy all. Well, STAR tests are upon us, and we'll venture into the language portion this week and close out with math next week. Testing is often a very stressful time for the kids and I will do my best to keep the environment a relaxed one. The school has been kind enough to bring healthy snacks for the classrooms, and I usually make cocoa for our eager little bubble-filler-inners. I let the kids chew gum during test time, so if they'd like to bring it, these are the only two weeks that I let it slide. I even picked up some packs of Trident at Target over the weekend to share. Please make sure the kids are to school on time each day, as I will be setting aside the first two school hours strictly for testing. We'll be testing on Tuesdays and Fridays for the next two weeks. Please make sure the kids have a healthy breakfast each morning and get to bed at a reasonable hour each night.
I will be sending home Orange Folders on Tuesday. Sorry, but I have some grading to do before they go out.
Finally, many of you have inquired about the science project presentation. There is no need to purchase poster board, etc., as each child was sent home with a manila folder which is to be used for the presentation. If you are in need of another, please let me know and I will be happy to send another home.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
-math 101
-science check-in...just a quick sentence or two letting me know your progress
-reading log
Respectfully, Mr. B
I will be sending home Orange Folders on Tuesday. Sorry, but I have some grading to do before they go out.
Finally, many of you have inquired about the science project presentation. There is no need to purchase poster board, etc., as each child was sent home with a manila folder which is to be used for the presentation. If you are in need of another, please let me know and I will be happy to send another home.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
-math 101
-science check-in...just a quick sentence or two letting me know your progress
-reading log
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Thursday & Friday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We've had a very busy week, and we are looking forward to the weekend.
Tomorrow brings us a visit from UCSC's Shakespeare to Go troupe. They'll be performing "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for us at 8am. Good times, no doubt. You're welcome to join us in the MPR if you'd like.
Friday also brings us a math assessment. The kids have the pretest to work on tonight.
Next week begins the spring STAR assessments. I am really looking forward to the hours and hours and hours of silence while the kids bubble their little hearts out.
Tonight the kids need to complete math 17a and should check in with their reading log.
Take care, Mr. B
Tomorrow brings us a visit from UCSC's Shakespeare to Go troupe. They'll be performing "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for us at 8am. Good times, no doubt. You're welcome to join us in the MPR if you'd like.
Friday also brings us a math assessment. The kids have the pretest to work on tonight.
Next week begins the spring STAR assessments. I am really looking forward to the hours and hours and hours of silence while the kids bubble their little hearts out.
Tonight the kids need to complete math 17a and should check in with their reading log.
Take care, Mr. B
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wednesday
Howdy all, the kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- math 100 (only 20 lessons left!)
- finish Hero essay edits for tomorrow's computer lab
Have a great afternoon, Mr. Bryant
Also, the kids asked that I include information about a Youtube video we saw in class today. It's title is "LOST GENERATION", and its worth a watch.
- math 100 (only 20 lessons left!)
- finish Hero essay edits for tomorrow's computer lab
Have a great afternoon, Mr. Bryant
Also, the kids asked that I include information about a Youtube video we saw in class today. It's title is "LOST GENERATION", and its worth a watch.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Happy Heatwave!
This weather has been a real pain in the classroom (as we don't have air conditioning), but I must admit that I am enjoying my evenings outside in shorts!
We are working like mad this week to finalize drafts of our Hero essays. We'll be typing them and placing them in a classroom anthology. While I informed the class that we will be working on typing our essays in the computer lab, many students inquired as to whether they could type them at home. My answer is yes, however the work must be completed in 12 point Times New Roman font. Spacing should be 1 1/2 lines. A title will need to appear at the top of the page and the student name will appear at the bottom of the page. As we are creating a book from this effort, I asked students to provide a photograph of their hero, especially if it is a family member. Students writing about popular figures can get images from the web, so no worries there. All photographs will be returned. I promise. Please just send them in an envelope and I will return them in an upcoming orange folder.
I am scrapping this week's spelling quiz, as we have yet to work with the words. My apologies, but our efforts have been elsewhere.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-reading log
-math 99
-continue editing Hero essay for Thursday's lab
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
We are working like mad this week to finalize drafts of our Hero essays. We'll be typing them and placing them in a classroom anthology. While I informed the class that we will be working on typing our essays in the computer lab, many students inquired as to whether they could type them at home. My answer is yes, however the work must be completed in 12 point Times New Roman font. Spacing should be 1 1/2 lines. A title will need to appear at the top of the page and the student name will appear at the bottom of the page. As we are creating a book from this effort, I asked students to provide a photograph of their hero, especially if it is a family member. Students writing about popular figures can get images from the web, so no worries there. All photographs will be returned. I promise. Please just send them in an envelope and I will return them in an upcoming orange folder.
I am scrapping this week's spelling quiz, as we have yet to work with the words. My apologies, but our efforts have been elsewhere.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
-reading log
-math 99
-continue editing Hero essay for Thursday's lab
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Monday, April 20, 2009
the last stretch
Howdy all. Hopefully this post finds you well-rested from the spring break and enjoying this amazing weather. The kids were a little squirrelly today, no doubt a result of being back in class and the heat. We're managing quite well.
As we hit these last six weeks of school, the kids and I have much to undertake. Beside the lovely STAR testing that begins next week, we'll be working with two large reports and several smaller writing projects. Information regarding the California report is in today's orange folder. I understand that these projects will require a great deal of effort and time on their behalf, and I will be scaling back the day-to-day homework assignments so that they may concentrate their efforts on the larger projects.
I will still continue to post here daily, as there will be much information to share.
Orange folders have a great deal of returned work, so please take the time to look through your child's work. I'll be sending progress reports home within the next two weeks as well.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- reading log
- science project write up, hypothesis and procedure listing
- math 98 (all)
- orange folders
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
As we hit these last six weeks of school, the kids and I have much to undertake. Beside the lovely STAR testing that begins next week, we'll be working with two large reports and several smaller writing projects. Information regarding the California report is in today's orange folder. I understand that these projects will require a great deal of effort and time on their behalf, and I will be scaling back the day-to-day homework assignments so that they may concentrate their efforts on the larger projects.
I will still continue to post here daily, as there will be much information to share.
Orange folders have a great deal of returned work, so please take the time to look through your child's work. I'll be sending progress reports home within the next two weeks as well.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- reading log
- science project write up, hypothesis and procedure listing
- math 98 (all)
- orange folders
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
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