Thursday & Friday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Notes for today include the following:

1.) We will be having a spelling and fractions quiz tomorrow. The kids know what to study, and they should be a breeze.

2.) Nearly all the kids have submitted their permission slips for the symphony trip on Monday, and I've included the list of drivers here on the blog as well. I've a similar list for Thursday's trip to Ano Nuevo up as well. I will be sending out a call to families on Sunday and Wednesday reminding everyone of the following day's activities.

3.) We are very near the end of this grading period. I will accept any late work (as noted on the progress reports up through next Thursday, March 4. Work submitted beyond that date cannot be included in this reporting period.

4.) We completed the readings of two books this week, James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl and The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau. We have begun the sequel to Ember, and will get into some fun Gold Rush literature after next week.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- reading log
- reading practice book page 268
- math 17.5

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday & the Symphony

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Here are a few notes of interest for you:

1.) We have enough drivers for Monday's trip to the symphony, so we are a go. I'll add the list of drivers to the blog (along with the number of available seats in each car). The kids were told today that permission slips will be accepted until Friday of this weeks. Students who do not submit permission slips by this time will be spending Monday in a 6th or 3rd grade classroom, as the 4th and 5th grades are all attending the symphony with us.

2.) The interweb safety presentation this morning raised a great deal of questions from the kids. Please attend tonight's presentation if you have questions or concerns regarding what was shared.

The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- reading log
- math 17.4 (its a challenging set, so the kids were told to complete what they could. We'll be going over the questions one-by-one tomorrow to clear up comprehension issues.
- reading practice book page 274
- math problem of the week for Mrs. Mitchener
- bring library books that are due

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday & Wednesday

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

- reading log
- nature log entry
- math 17.3 (fractions, yikes)
- reading practice book pages 266 & 267
- Symphony permission slip (if not already turned in)

Again, tomorrow we will have an interweb safety presentation at 9am in the MPR. A presentation catered to parents will be tomorrow night from 6:30 - 8. Information went home in the blue folders yesterday.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. A few notes for you all:

1.) We have the opportunity to attend a performance of the Santa Cruz Symphony next Monday. Unfortunately, the timing falls on the same week that we have our trip to Ano Nuevo to view the elephant seals in their habitat. My concern lies in taxing the parents who have volunteered their time on Thursday's trip to volunteer additional time on Monday. If you are able to attend either or both of next week's trips, please check over the permission slip in today's Blue Folders for details and let me know ASAP. If things work out, I will notify families later this week as to our final plans for attendance of the symphony.

2.) Wednesday we will be having an assembly for students regarding interweb safety. Our assembly will be from 9 - 10 in the morning. An assembly for the parents will be offered in the evening (from 6:30 to 8 in the MPR). A yellow flyer is accompanying each child home today. Please check it for specifics.

3.) The yearbook sale has been extended until tomorrow. If you have not ordered a yearbook, and wish to secure the lower price, order forms are available in the office.

4.) We've added some interesting pics from last's weeks trip and science experiment to our Shutterfly page. Check the link below and to the right to access them.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- reading log
- reading practice book pages 270 & 271
- math 17.2
- spelling and vocabulary words were made available to each student today. Spelling quiz is this Friday, with California vocabulary being quizzed upon the following Friday.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Thanks & Friday

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We had a groovy day at Mission San Juan Bautista. You're welcome to check out some pictures on our Shutterfly site. A huge shout out to our parents that volunteered their time, making this day go smoothly! your efforts are greatly appreciated.

A few notes about homework tonight:

1.) Reading logs are due tomorrow.

2.) A few kids are finishing their disenos.

3.) Students who have no done so, need to to submit the first draft of their "Blackout" stories to the MyAccess site that is linked to the blog. IDs and passwords are the same for Accelerated Reader, however they need to add the letters 'pv' to their ID number.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday & the field trip

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Here are notes on the day, and what to expect for Thursday's San Juan Bautista:

Unfortunately, we were unable to dig too deep into fractions today, so I am not comfortable sending home the work associated with it tonight. Therefore, all the kids are responsible for this evening is their reading log (which is due Friday).

I'll be making an all-call to the houses this afternoon sharing the following information regarding the San Juan Bautista trip tomorrow:

1.) We'll be leaving at 9am from the school, and returning very close to 2pm. Chaperones and drivers will need to be at school by 8:50, give or take a few minutes. All fourth grade classrooms are attending tomorrow's trip, so the parking lot might be tricky getting in and out of. Please be prepared.

2.) All students and parents attending tomorrow will need to bring a sack lunch. light jackets and cameras are optional, but money is not required.

3.) The tour of the mission will be self-guided, and in small groups. Each group will have a scavenger hunt to complete, which will ensure that the key parts and sites of the mission are visited by each group.

4.) Bag lunches can be left in cars when we arrive at the mission. We'll meet back together at noon in the Plaza to eat together.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday & the week

Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Hopefully you all enjoyed a groovy three-day weekend. The warm weather has been welcome.

Just an FYI, we hit the Donner Party in social studies today, so the kids are anxious to discuss cannibalism...sorry.

Here are a few notes on the week:

1.) Wednesday will be business as usual.

2.) Thursday will bring us our rescheduled Mission San Juan Bautista trip. We'll be leaving school at 9am, so drivers & chaperones should arrive a few minutes prior to that in order to get situated. All students will need to bring a sack lunch that day. Cameras are permitted, but money is not necessary to bring. The temperature is forecasted to be in upper 60s and low 70s, so a light jacket might be appropriate for the morning.

3.) Thursday morning will bring us a visit from a Santa Cruz Symphony and docent. We'll have the opportunity to visit the symphony on Monday, March 1st (if scheduling permits).

4.) Friday we will be treated to a class ice cream party for our 100% participation in one of the school-wide spirit days.

Finally, the kids are responsible for the following tonight:

- reading log (due Friday)
- math 17.1 (fractions)
- nature log entry
- Reflections practice book page 50 (started in class)

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant