Wednesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. I'm keeping this brief, so here we go. The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

Both grades have
- Saxon 23
- Book Reports due tomorrow
- Problem o' the Week due tomorrow
- Nature Log observation and sketch. This week's focus should be a bird. Students are asked to observe a wild bird and reflect on the experience. They should describe its general appearance and its behavior.
- deYoung permission slips and check

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. My apologies in getting this out so late, but the school has been without web access for the past day and its put a crimp in everything. I'm doing this from home!
Thanks to those of you who have responded quickly to my deYoung request of returning the permission slip and $35 ASAP. The logistics of gathering, depositing and having the Parent Alliance cutting a check for the total amount is a process, and I appreciate your willingness in making the procedure a stress-free one. Again, if forms and funds could be returned no later than Friday of this week, we'll be in good shape.
Mark your calendars for Friday the 15th of October, as the Harvest Festival is upon us. What a groovy way to end conference week, eh? And just think, if you are unhappy with the conference, you can take it out on me in the dunk tank from 6 - 6:30! Save you dollars and soak me!

I'm working off homework assignments from memory, so I hope I have them correct. The kids are responsible for the following:

Fourth:
- Saxon 22
- Reading Practice Book page 52
- Book Report

Fifth:
-Saxon 22
- Reading Practice Book page 50
- Book Report
- continue with plant & animal cell diagrams

respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday and the 411

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. So much going on during this very hot week! First, I have graciously gone easy on the homework this week with the understanding that many of the kids have yet to begin their Monthly Book Report. The assignment is due this Thursday, and I will be looking for finished products and not excuses. A big part of what I will be working on with the kids this year is ownership and time management with one's self and work. Next month kids can expect to have a normal homework schedule, despite the due date of the book report. Again, reports can be typed or hand written.

Monday Folders have some goodies regarding the upcoming Harvest Festival and permission slips for the deYoung trip next month. If at all possible, please have permissions slips and checks back to the classroom by Friday! Again, thank you for your cooperation with this very special trip.

We did not start a new story this week, and will be focusing our literature and reading studies with The Phantom Tollbooth. Therefore, there are no spelling words this week.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

fourth:
- Saxon 21 (all)
- Reading Practice Book page 48
- Book Report
- Monday Folders

fifth:
- Saxon 21 (all)
- Reading Practice Book page 52
- Book Report
- Monday Folder

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Thursday & Friday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. The kids have both a spelling and math quiz tomorrow! Students who did not submit their nature log today will need to do so tomorrow.

Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

4th grade:

- Saxon 3A
- study spelling words

5th grade:

- Saxon 3A
- study spelling words
- reading practice book pages 48 & 49

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday & Pics

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Please be aware of the following:

- School Picture Day is tomorrow morning. Our appointment is at 8:10, so I will get the kids in and photographed before heading out for PE. Please make sure your kids come to presentable. They always do, I know. Just be mindful of bedhead. Kids need to bring their photo forms to school tomorrow. If you need extras, they are available in the office.

Both grades are responsible for the following tonight:

- Saxon 20 (all)
- Mrs. Mitchener's Problem o' the Week
- Nature Log entry that works to combine research with personal observations

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday

Howdy everyone, and thanks for checking in. A few notes to be mindful of:
1.) School pictures are scheduled for this Thursday.
2.) Scholastic Book orders for this month are due no later than the 28th. Orders can be made on-line through the link on this page, or can be sent to school.
3.) The charter bus quotes that I am getting so far for our scheduled deYoung trip next month are very expensive. I'm waiting on a few more quotes, so I should be able to let folks know our mode of transportation by Friday and the cost associated with the trip.

The 4th grade is responsible for the following tonight:

- Saxon 19 (all)
- Reading Practice Book pages 41 & 42
- Kingdom writings should be up to date (Descriptive paragraph of the physical kingdom & a separate paragraph detailing the leadership of the kingdom, how rules are made and enforced.)

The 5th grade is responsible for the following tonight:

- Saxon 19 (all)
- Reading Practice Book pages 40 - 42
- Kingdom writings should be up to date
- Reflections practice book p. 17

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday & thanks

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. I'd like to extend a warm thank you to those of you that were able to attend Thursday's Back to School Night and going easy on me. It is difficult to appease the masses at times, so I appreciate greatly your willingness to bear with me and my tangents on educational theory. I'm enclosing a great article from TIME magazine for everyone in your child's Monday Folder tonight about the state of education in the U.S. It's an enlightening read, and one that I hope you will take the time to explore.

Both grades are responsible for the following tonight:

- Monday Folders
- Saxon 18 (all)
- Reading Practice Book pp. 45 & 46
- finish aquarium thank you letter, if necessary

respectfully, Mr. Bryant