Thursday & Friday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had a very fun day, as the kids shared their work from the Enrichment Menus that we have been toying with for these past few weeks. We say some very interesting plays, heard some beautiful poetry and learned a great deal about optical illusions. I am quite proud of what the kids accomplished.

Tomorrow is upon us, and the kids and I are very excited to celebrate our successes of the year together. We will be having our potluck feast between 10:20 and noon. All are welcome to come by and partake in the fun.

Tomorrow is also a spirit day, and the theme is the 1960's. Peace Power will surely prevail.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- Saxon math 31, pages 138-140, problems 1-20
- Reading Practice book pages 193 & 194
- Reading Log entry

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. The week is moving by quickly, and the kids are immersed in wrapping up their projects prior to our much need and well deserved break.

Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

- reading log
- nature log
- Saxon math lesson 28, pages 121-123, problems 1-20
- continue preparing for tomorrow's social studies exam

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday

Howdy all, and welcome to the week of heck. The kids are insanely psyched for the Winter Break, and are already showing their colors! It should be a fun week. The Blue Folders are full of information, so I will attempt to shed some light on their content here:

1. There are three extra credit opportunities for the Winter Break. Kids can do as many of them as they like. None are required to be done, but I will strictly enforce their due dates.

2. The Coastal Commission art & poetry contest needs to be returned to me no later than Friday of this week for kids who want to enter their work.

3. The Reading Log is for the Winter Break, and is due on Friday, January 15, 2010. Please note that it is double-sided.

4. The permission slip for San Juan Bautista can be returned as soon as possible. The trip is not until January. If you'd like to come along as a driver / chaperone, please email me. The cost of this trip is $1, but I'll be combining its cost with the Ano Nuevo elephant seal trip and collecting $5 from each student at that time.

For tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:

- Blue Folder
- Reading Log
- Saxon math, lesson 27, pages 117 - 118, problems 1-20
- Reading Practice book pages 197 & 198
- no spelling this week, but would definitely encourage kids to study for Wednesday's Social Studies quiz on explorers and missions

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Thursday & Friday, and thanks Nancy!

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We've been experimenting with some self-directed research this week, and the kids are having a very fun time exploring things like optical illusions, perspective in art, and working collaboratively on presentations that incorporate poetry, music or drama. I am excited about their enthusiasm, and am eager to share some of their work with you. How am I going to do that, you may ask? Well, we now have a classroom photo book that can be accessed on-line. A huge shout out to Nancy Beech who set it up. She sent out an email to each family about contributing to the page, and I will link the page shortly to this one. Thanks again Nancy!

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- reading log (due tomorrow)
- math practice quiz (through chapter 11)
- study for spelling quiz

Respectfully,
Mr. Bryant

Wednesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- reading log
- Saxon math, lesson 26, pages 112-114, problems 1-20
- Reading practice book pages 178 - 179 (Venn diagrams) and some students may need to complete pages 186 & 187 from class today regarding verbs

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- reading log
- nature log entry
- Saxon math, lesson 23, pages 100-101, problems 1-20
- Reflections practice book pages 33 & 34 (many started in class)

I suggested to the kids today that they utilize both their Reflections practice book pages and their Chapter 3 Social Studies notes to prepare themselves for next week's test, as they will not be able to use their notes during the exam. While we will more than likely review the content Jeopardy-style next Tuesday, I would also strongly recommend that the kids reread their Reflections text (pages 110 - 138).

Respectively, Mr. Bryant