Thursday & Friday

Howdy all. Sophia's memorial is in a half an hour, so keeping in mind that many of the students are going I've kept homework light.

Kids are responsible for the following:

-Reading Log
-Reading practice book pages 64 & 65
-Reflections practice book page 17
-study tomorrow's spelling words

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday and beyond

Howdy all. Wednesdays go by so fast! With PE and Spanish, I am only seeing the kids for about an hour. The variety is a positive though!
Thursday brings us additional work with our tribe book, an investigation into lines, more work with circuits and a visit from the Banana Slug String Band! Good times.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log
-Math lesson 23, pages 100-101, all problems
-Reading practice book pages 56 & 57 (possibly 55, if it wasn't completed in class)

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday and conferences

Howdy all, the kids were each sent home with a conference scheduling preference form today. Please ensure that these forms are returned to school no later than Friday of this week. Also, please be aware that I run conferences a bit different from what you may be accustomed to, as I ask the kids to attend as well.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log (due 9/30)
-Math 22, pages 94 & 95, problems 1-20
-Reading practice book pages 53 & 61

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday and beyond...

Howdy all. We got off to a rough start today with kids tired from the weekend, etc. Hopefully Tuesday brings a more respectful group to school.
Orange Folders went home this afternoon with the kids with information regarding portrait order forms for next week, Ohlone Day, a Scholastic order form and a new reading log. The next reading log is due Tuesday, September 30th. Any Scholastic orders from this catalog should be submitted by Friday, September 19. Our last order went out on Friday, so kids should expect their books by the end of this week or early next.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log (due tomorrow)
-Math 21, pages 90 and 91, problems 1-20
-Reading practice book page 60 (homophone spelling words)
-Orange Folders back by Friday

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

the power of Sophia

I am sure that many of you are aware now that Sophia Wardle, a Rio second-grader and all-around amazing girl, died yesterday after a long battle with cancer. The news greeted many of the students with absolute shock this morning, and I am still reeling after learning last night. The class and I had an awesome 45 minute conversation this morning about Sophia. Your children were sympathetic and insightful, many wanting to share memories both happy and sad about the passing of people and pets that they had known and loved. Many tears were shed. Sophia's brother, Quinn, is in our reading buddy class.
Mrs. Dorney prepared a letter that was sent home with each of the children today that explains in more detail what I have mentioned here, and also outlines the grief services that were made available for students and staff at the school today.
Some of the work that was planned for class today has been postponed until Monday for obvious reason.
As information comes available, I will gladly share what I know. For now, however, I ask of you all what you do best; come together as a supportive and caring community for both the kids and ourselves.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Thursday & Friday

Howdy all, We've had a very nice week and will be winding down Friday with a few assessments and a documentary about the Titanic to go along with our reading of this week. We'll be finishing both The Island of the Blue Dolphins and Matilda on Friday. We'll take a week off from chapter books next week and then will begin James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl and The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.

The students are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log (due next Tuesday)
-Math 3A
-Reading practice pages 49 & 50
-continue studying for Titanic spelling quiz tomorrow
-if students are interested in ordering from the Scholastic catalog that went home last week, orders will be sent to class by tomorrow.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Hola!

The kids jumped head-first into Spanish with Mrs. Murray this morning. They did a great working on basic conversation skills. Again, we'll be working with Mrs. Murray on Wednesdays up through the Winter Break.

We're looking very good for chaperones and drivers for the upcoming Monterey Bay Aquarium trip. Thanks for getting the permission slips back to me in a timely manner. It is much appreciated.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

-Reading Log
-Reading practice book page 46
-Math lesson 18, pages 77-78, problems 1-20
-Reflections practice book page 15

Adios, Mr. Bryant