Howdy friends, and welcome to what is sure to be an excellent school year. We have an amazing group of students in room 13 this year and I am excited to work with each and every one of you to ensure the well being and success of your children. The first day of school is always a wacky one, so to ensure its smoothness I would ask that students come prepared to participate and cooperate with each other.
I will always provide paper for the students during the course of the school year. I will also supply a composition book, crayons, markers, glue and erasers. However, I ask that students come with the following materials and supplies each day:
- a 1 inch three-ring binder
- pencils
- one manual pencil sharpener (not electric)
- writing pen
- a refillable water bottle (of the Nalgene variety)
- a backpack
- dry erase markers and a single sock (we'll use these every day)
While I will solicit donations to the classroom fund at Back To School Night, I would ask that each student bring in a large box of Kleenex tissues during the first week of school. I thank each of you in advance.
This blog is a unique forum for families and students to communicate with each other, and I encourage input here. Feel free to peruse last year's posts, as they will give you a feel for the content and expections of the classroom. Assignments, events and projects will be posted here Monday - Thursday, so bookmark the page soon and check back daily during the school week.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Last Day
Howdy all. Tomorrow is the last day of the school year. The kids are psyched! Our morning will bring us the opportunity to complete our Monarch butterfly mural. I would encourage those of you who are stopping by the school tomorrow to check out of our. It really is quite beautiful, and the kids are very proud of their work.
I will be sending home the final green folder tomorrow that will include WWII reports and narratives, odds and ends and report cards. Comments on report cards are limited. The 6 page print out that accompanies each report card will more than adequately explain where strengths and weaknesses lie with each child.
Our "Villains in the Goldfield" movie is turning out great, but I am not quite finished with the editing process. Please ensure that your current mailing address is on file with the office, as I will be mailing each family a copy of the completed film over the summer.
Just a friendly reminder, school is dismissed at 10:50 tomorrow.
Respectfully, Mr. B
I will be sending home the final green folder tomorrow that will include WWII reports and narratives, odds and ends and report cards. Comments on report cards are limited. The 6 page print out that accompanies each report card will more than adequately explain where strengths and weaknesses lie with each child.
Our "Villains in the Goldfield" movie is turning out great, but I am not quite finished with the editing process. Please ensure that your current mailing address is on file with the office, as I will be mailing each family a copy of the completed film over the summer.
Just a friendly reminder, school is dismissed at 10:50 tomorrow.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Filming the Villains!
Ok, so we have rehearsed our film a few times now, and are filming the actually play tomorrow (Friday). The kids were asked to simply wear their costumes to school. I have a few spare plaid shirts for the kids that don't have them, so no worries there. Again, I ask that folks not run out and purchase anything for our production. We have plenty of props, etc.
We'll run through a dress rehearsal first thing in the morning, and then start our filming after a short snack break. I have some trail mix....yum!
If time permits, we'll continue working on the Monarch mural. We are able to get the first coat of colors on today! The classes meandering by us while we worked were very jealous!
There are just a small handful of students still needing to submit permission slips and $10 for the KOA day next Wednesday. If you're one of 'em, please get those in ASAP.
Respectfully, Mr. B
We'll run through a dress rehearsal first thing in the morning, and then start our filming after a short snack break. I have some trail mix....yum!
If time permits, we'll continue working on the Monarch mural. We are able to get the first coat of colors on today! The classes meandering by us while we worked were very jealous!
There are just a small handful of students still needing to submit permission slips and $10 for the KOA day next Wednesday. If you're one of 'em, please get those in ASAP.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
This week
Howdy all. Thanks again to everyone attended last Thursday's Open House. It was great to see everyone!
This week is set to be an interesting one. I'll be spending some time at school tonight prepping the mural for the kids to begin working on tomorrow. If at all possible, please send the kids to school in clothes that can be dirtied. We will be using oil-based paints THAT DO NOT WASH OFF CLOTHING! If all goes according to plan, we'll finish the mural by the end of the week.
On Thursday and Friday, we'll be filming our Gold Rush film. The kids were asked to wear plaid or flannel shirts and jeans for those two days. If cowboy hats are around, by all means bring them in. Bandanas and the like are more than accepatble as well. For the ladies portraying Little Nell and Kate, dresses would be ideal. Please DO NOT go out and purchase props or supplies for this film. We can make due with what we have.
Green Folders are light again this week. I'll remind folks who have yet to return permission slips for either of next week's trips to do so ASAP. We do not need drivers for the beach trip, as we are walking, but chaperones and / or drivers would be more than appreciated for the KOA excursion. Please let me know if you'd like to come along. It's sure to be a fun day!
respectfully, Mr. B
This week is set to be an interesting one. I'll be spending some time at school tonight prepping the mural for the kids to begin working on tomorrow. If at all possible, please send the kids to school in clothes that can be dirtied. We will be using oil-based paints THAT DO NOT WASH OFF CLOTHING! If all goes according to plan, we'll finish the mural by the end of the week.
On Thursday and Friday, we'll be filming our Gold Rush film. The kids were asked to wear plaid or flannel shirts and jeans for those two days. If cowboy hats are around, by all means bring them in. Bandanas and the like are more than accepatble as well. For the ladies portraying Little Nell and Kate, dresses would be ideal. Please DO NOT go out and purchase props or supplies for this film. We can make due with what we have.
Green Folders are light again this week. I'll remind folks who have yet to return permission slips for either of next week's trips to do so ASAP. We do not need drivers for the beach trip, as we are walking, but chaperones and / or drivers would be more than appreciated for the KOA excursion. Please let me know if you'd like to come along. It's sure to be a fun day!
respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Oh man, it's tomorrow!
Wow, the time continues to fly and the camping adventure begins tomorrow at nine. Parents who are driving should arrive at school at 9. We'll be leaving by 9:15, with our appointment at 9:45. So we'll have time for a snack and bathroom break before immersing ourselves in the nature.
Kids whose parents aren't coming along will need to bring all of the supplies and pack gear to class tomorrow morning. Please remember to bring a bag lunch as well.
Please be on the lookout for an email to all families. It should be in your mailbox by now.
The science projects were great. I applaud all the hard work and effort that clearly went into these projects.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Kids whose parents aren't coming along will need to bring all of the supplies and pack gear to class tomorrow morning. Please remember to bring a bag lunch as well.
Please be on the lookout for an email to all families. It should be in your mailbox by now.
The science projects were great. I applaud all the hard work and effort that clearly went into these projects.
Respectfully, Mr. B
Monday, May 19, 2008
Howdy friends
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
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
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
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