Howdy friends. The weather was beautiful today, so the kids were a bit cranky that we were inside a room with poor air circulation. I don't blame them, as a walk to the beach would have been ideal.
We are getting into a routine in the classroom. While some of the material is taxing, their enthusiasm for the work is encouraging. We did get the opportunity to meet and spend time with our reading buddies today. Thursdays will allow us to spend some time working with Mrs. Varni's kinder class. They are amazing kids (as are we)!
The class is responsible for following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Math lesson 4, problems 6-18
-Reading Practice book page 15
-Continue studying spelling words for tomorrow's quiz
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Speedy Wednesday
Howdy all, and thanks for sending back the Orange Folders with their papers in a timely manner. It is much appreciated. If you have yet to return them, the school is asking that both the parent volunteer forms and emergency cards be sent to school no later than tomorrow.
Good news and bad. We did receive our math texts this morning, but the accompanying practice books are floating somewhere in limbo. With that, I unfortunately will need to send home the larger textbook with the kids until they make their appearance. I apologize for the extra backpack weight and the eventual complaining that will undoubtedly occur your kids.
Everyone is responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-continue studying for Friday's spelling quiz
-Reading Practice book page 8 (-er and -est endings)
-Math lesson 3, pages 13 - 14, problems 9 - 25 (students may choose to complete extra practice problems on page 21, set b, but it is not required.)
-PE agreement forms, please only returned the signed portion at the bottom
Respectfully, Mr. B
Good news and bad. We did receive our math texts this morning, but the accompanying practice books are floating somewhere in limbo. With that, I unfortunately will need to send home the larger textbook with the kids until they make their appearance. I apologize for the extra backpack weight and the eventual complaining that will undoubtedly occur your kids.
Everyone is responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-continue studying for Friday's spelling quiz
-Reading Practice book page 8 (-er and -est endings)
-Math lesson 3, pages 13 - 14, problems 9 - 25 (students may choose to complete extra practice problems on page 21, set b, but it is not required.)
-PE agreement forms, please only returned the signed portion at the bottom
Respectfully, Mr. B
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Happy Tuesday
Howdy all. Things are moving along swimmingly here in room 13. We are deep into our literature studies of Island of the Blue Dolphins and Matilda. The kids are frustrated because we do not have our new math materials yet, so we are doing much reviewing until those books arrive (supposedly tomorrow). Social studies had us discussing latitude and longitude today, as well as the four geographic regions of California.
Students are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Reading practice book pages 6 & 7
-Reflections practice page 4
-continue studying spelling words for Friday's quiz
Just a quick disclaimer. The homework was started in class today, so many students were able to complete all or part of both their Reading and Reflections work.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Students are responsible for the following tonight:
-Reading Log
-Reading practice book pages 6 & 7
-Reflections practice page 4
-continue studying spelling words for Friday's quiz
Just a quick disclaimer. The homework was started in class today, so many students were able to complete all or part of both their Reading and Reflections work.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Monday, August 18, 2008
Welcome to the working week...
Howdy all,
The students received their first Orange Folders of the school year. Please be on the lookout for these each week. This week's folder has the back to school packet from Rio, as well as information regarding Homework Club, lunch menus, food allergies and volunteer opportunities on campus. Please send back the folders in a timely manner. They need to be returned by Friday of each school week.
The students are responsible for the following tonight:
-reading log (20 - 30 minutes each day, collected every two weeks). The log will be printed on blue paper and will be sent home in Orange Folders, as it was today.
-reading practice book pages 10 & 11
-practice spelling words for Friday's quiz (words can be found on pages 9 and 409 of the practice book)
We are still awaiting the arrival of the students' math texts. We have started the program in class, but won't have materials to send home regularly until they arrive.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
The students received their first Orange Folders of the school year. Please be on the lookout for these each week. This week's folder has the back to school packet from Rio, as well as information regarding Homework Club, lunch menus, food allergies and volunteer opportunities on campus. Please send back the folders in a timely manner. They need to be returned by Friday of each school week.
The students are responsible for the following tonight:
-reading log (20 - 30 minutes each day, collected every two weeks). The log will be printed on blue paper and will be sent home in Orange Folders, as it was today.
-reading practice book pages 10 & 11
-practice spelling words for Friday's quiz (words can be found on pages 9 and 409 of the practice book)
We are still awaiting the arrival of the students' math texts. We have started the program in class, but won't have materials to send home regularly until they arrive.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Another groovy day...
Wow, we are group of characters this year! The kids are already well-acquainted with each other and more than comfortable in the classroom.
We are into our second chapters of both Island of the Blue Dolphins and Matilda. The kids are actively engaged with the stories. The two books will be our primary literature studies for the first six or so weeks of school. Math will continue to review materials from late last year and assess where we need to focus our studies. Social studies has us looking at maps and mapping skills before we head off into early settlers in pre-California. We'll jump into science tomorrow and look at the equipment we'll be using during the school year and their safe applications.
I hope that each of you received the letter that I sent home with the kids yesterday. I'll be sending home a good deal of information from the school on Monday regarding insurance, after school programs, etc. Look for the bright orange folder!
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
We are into our second chapters of both Island of the Blue Dolphins and Matilda. The kids are actively engaged with the stories. The two books will be our primary literature studies for the first six or so weeks of school. Math will continue to review materials from late last year and assess where we need to focus our studies. Social studies has us looking at maps and mapping skills before we head off into early settlers in pre-California. We'll jump into science tomorrow and look at the equipment we'll be using during the school year and their safe applications.
I hope that each of you received the letter that I sent home with the kids yesterday. I'll be sending home a good deal of information from the school on Monday regarding insurance, after school programs, etc. Look for the bright orange folder!
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
A very nice day...
The first day of school is always an iffy one. Some kids are nervous and others are overwhelmed or over-anxious to be back. Today was heaven. The kids were respectful and kind.
I have sent home a simple one-page letter with each child that will give you each a bit of information about the remainder of this week and what to expect in the coming weeks. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
I have sent home a simple one-page letter with each child that will give you each a bit of information about the remainder of this week and what to expect in the coming weeks. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
School? Already? Really?
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
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
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