Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had an extremely productive day! If you'd not had the opportunity to look over the Monday folder, please do so. I wrote yesterday that I am modifying the homework schedule in an effort to help the kids better manage their time during the week (and, of course, keep myself more organized).
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- math 12.3 (1-30)
- reading practice book pages 166 & 167
- continue with spelling and vocabulary
Respectfully,
Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday and the week
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We are back to our classroom routine after what seemed like the shortest 5-day break ever. I hope you each enjoyed yourselves.
I'd like to send a big thank you out to Sheila Hurley for organizing our Thanksgiving Feast last Tuesday. It was genuinely enjoyable, and everyone's efforts were greatly appreciated.
You'll hopefully notice that I am attempting to change the manner in which homework is assigned. I'll be offering up some math and spelling / vocabulary materials in Monday Folders that can be done at any time during the week. I'll be assigning other materials during the course of the week, but am hoping that the Monday work will give the kids a head start on the week.
The Monday Folder is chock full of goodies, including the week's assignments and a study guide for Friday's science quiz. I have also included the reprinted report cards that corrected the error I made on the originals. All checks, minuses and pluses have are now accurately recorded.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- Monday Folder
- Reading Practice Book pages 162 & 163
- spelling / math / vocabulary are printed on homework sheet
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
I'd like to send a big thank you out to Sheila Hurley for organizing our Thanksgiving Feast last Tuesday. It was genuinely enjoyable, and everyone's efforts were greatly appreciated.
You'll hopefully notice that I am attempting to change the manner in which homework is assigned. I'll be offering up some math and spelling / vocabulary materials in Monday Folders that can be done at any time during the week. I'll be assigning other materials during the course of the week, but am hoping that the Monday work will give the kids a head start on the week.
The Monday Folder is chock full of goodies, including the week's assignments and a study guide for Friday's science quiz. I have also included the reprinted report cards that corrected the error I made on the originals. All checks, minuses and pluses have are now accurately recorded.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- Monday Folder
- Reading Practice Book pages 162 & 163
- spelling / math / vocabulary are printed on homework sheet
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Monday, November 21, 2011
Happy Monday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you each a peaceful and happy Turkey Day. I'm not sending homework out this week, nor am I sending home Monday Folders. We'll get back to our normal schedule and routine next week.
The kids are very excited for tomorrow's potluck, and I am looking forward to spending time with the kids outside of an academic setting. We push through so much content and curriculum during the course of the school year, that it will be nice to socialize as people grateful for the company of each other. Plus, I am hearing that the menu is delicious!
I am sending home some extra credit opportunities for the kids, should they choose to dig a bit deeper with our social studies curriculum in the next week and a half.
I'm updating testing dates and assignments listed on the right column of the blog, so please be aware of upcoming deadlines, etc.
Gooble gooble,
Mr. Bryant
The kids are very excited for tomorrow's potluck, and I am looking forward to spending time with the kids outside of an academic setting. We push through so much content and curriculum during the course of the school year, that it will be nice to socialize as people grateful for the company of each other. Plus, I am hearing that the menu is delicious!
I am sending home some extra credit opportunities for the kids, should they choose to dig a bit deeper with our social studies curriculum in the next week and a half.
I'm updating testing dates and assignments listed on the right column of the blog, so please be aware of upcoming deadlines, etc.
Gooble gooble,
Mr. Bryant
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday & Friday
Howdy all, and thank you for checking in. We successfully completed the district's trimester writing prompt today. After I copy and score and the papers, I will be happy to send home results with your kids.
Its been a writing intensive week. We are working very well with our mission reports and are already on our third paragraphs. Once we complete our rough drafts, the kids will be making brochures for their mission using the Apple Pages program. Its a very cool program, and I am eager to share the ease of its use with the kids.
Friday will bring us a quick spelling quiz. We will also be working with crafting compasses as part of our magnetism studies. We will continue our writing efforts as well, both at grade level and in dictation with our kinder buddies.
I am thrilled to share that your kids were amazing at choir today. They are coming together with their efforts in a way that I think will surprise a good number of you when our performance date comes around in mid-December.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- spelling for tomorrow's quiz
- math 11 review, page 250, problems 1-20
- RPB page 142
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Its been a writing intensive week. We are working very well with our mission reports and are already on our third paragraphs. Once we complete our rough drafts, the kids will be making brochures for their mission using the Apple Pages program. Its a very cool program, and I am eager to share the ease of its use with the kids.
Friday will bring us a quick spelling quiz. We will also be working with crafting compasses as part of our magnetism studies. We will continue our writing efforts as well, both at grade level and in dictation with our kinder buddies.
I am thrilled to share that your kids were amazing at choir today. They are coming together with their efforts in a way that I think will surprise a good number of you when our performance date comes around in mid-December.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- spelling for tomorrow's quiz
- math 11 review, page 250, problems 1-20
- RPB page 142
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had a very productive writing day as we begin the composing of our individual mission reports. Today we collaborated in crafting a viable introductory paragraph and then worked on the purpose of mission buildings. Tomorrow we will be looking at how the lives of Native Americans were changed by Spanish influence before closing with secularization and the change of government within Alta California.
Tomorrow will also bring a district writing assessment. The kids will be reviewing and summarizing their understanding of literature on the Titanic. Should be good fun.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- math 11.4, pages 243 & 244, problems 1-24
- RPB pp 139 & 140 (possessive nouns)
Respectfully,
Mr. Bryant
Tomorrow will also bring a district writing assessment. The kids will be reviewing and summarizing their understanding of literature on the Titanic. Should be good fun.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- math 11.4, pages 243 & 244, problems 1-24
- RPB pp 139 & 140 (possessive nouns)
Respectfully,
Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had another excellent day! The kids participated in an amazing conversation this morning regarding class struggle and how governments have used differences to justify the oppression of segments of their populations. Really deep stuff, and fun to facilitate when you can see those little wheels spinning in their heads and connections being made. Just cool, and makes me excited to recognize our potential as a group.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- Witches packet still due tomorrow.
- Reading practice book pages 132 & 133
- Math 11.3, page 239, problems 1-30
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- Witches packet still due tomorrow.
- Reading practice book pages 132 & 133
- Math 11.3, page 239, problems 1-30
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Monday, November 14, 2011
Monday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had a very nice day today, and all appeared well-rested after our three day weekend. Hopefully we are developing a trend here!
Report cards are in your child's possession. You'll find much more than a report card inside each envelope. A detailed assignment page, AR progress and a new AR goal, as well as letters from the superintendent and myself are also included. Please take the time to read over the content of each. I would ask that signed report card envelopes be returned to class ASAP. I've indicated in my letter that the report cards contain an error, and I will be spending Wednesday afternoon correcting my transposed marks. None of the marks change or effect overall number grades. I will send modified report cards home with the kids on Friday or Monday.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- Monday Folders & Report Cards
- Reading Practice Book pages 136 & 137 (this week's spelling)
- Math lesson 11.1, page 235, problems 1-27
- Complete The Witches packet no later than Wednesday
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Report cards are in your child's possession. You'll find much more than a report card inside each envelope. A detailed assignment page, AR progress and a new AR goal, as well as letters from the superintendent and myself are also included. Please take the time to read over the content of each. I would ask that signed report card envelopes be returned to class ASAP. I've indicated in my letter that the report cards contain an error, and I will be spending Wednesday afternoon correcting my transposed marks. None of the marks change or effect overall number grades. I will send modified report cards home with the kids on Friday or Monday.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- Monday Folders & Report Cards
- Reading Practice Book pages 136 & 137 (this week's spelling)
- Math lesson 11.1, page 235, problems 1-27
- Complete The Witches packet no later than Wednesday
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
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