Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. Just a head's up that the kids will have a science test next Wednesday. The test will cover the four chapters of the text that we have covered thus far, and include the ideas of predator / prey relationships, food chains & webs, energy for life, and habitats & niches. The test will be open book.
Tuesday is our aquarium trip, and we will be leaving school at 9am and returning at 3. As the trip ends after our normal school day, kids will be invited to take the homework club buses at 4:30 or have other arrangements made to get home. Students will need to bring a sack lunch and snack.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- math 5.4
- Reading Practice Book page 47
- finish Native Californian vocabulary and study for tomorrow's quiz. The words and sentences are due tomorrow as well.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Wednesday
Howdy all,and thanks for checking in. Just a gentle reminder that Thursday morning is picture day.
We began our studies of Native Californian cultures today, and the kids are constructing rather large study guides to help them differentiate the twelve plus tribes we'll be looking at coming weeks.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- continue with Native Californian vocabulary
- math 5.3
- Reading Practice book page 52
- problem o' the week # 4 is due tomorrow
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
We began our studies of Native Californian cultures today, and the kids are constructing rather large study guides to help them differentiate the twelve plus tribes we'll be looking at coming weeks.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- continue with Native Californian vocabulary
- math 5.3
- Reading Practice book page 52
- problem o' the week # 4 is due tomorrow
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday and beyond
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in.
Remember that Thursday is class photo day (9:20 appt) and Friday is the Harvest Festival (5-9).
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- math 5.2
- finish native California legend (if necessary) and continue with vocabulary for the week. The quiz is Friday, and worksheets are due on Friday as well.
- Problem 'o the Week (POTW) #4
- Reading Practice Book page 50 (compound sentences)
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Remember that Thursday is class photo day (9:20 appt) and Friday is the Harvest Festival (5-9).
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- math 5.2
- finish native California legend (if necessary) and continue with vocabulary for the week. The quiz is Friday, and worksheets are due on Friday as well.
- Problem 'o the Week (POTW) #4
- Reading Practice Book page 50 (compound sentences)
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Monday, September 19, 2011
Monday and the week
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We are having that typical Indian Summer weather, and the kids are a little squirrely for it. I can't blame them, as I would rather be outside soaking up some vitamin D myself.
We have picture day on Thursday, and our scheduled time is 9:20. Make sure to avoid the trappings of bedhead that day, please.
I have yet to receive aquarium permission slips from the following kids, and would appreciate them turned in immediately: Kidasi & Matthew. If you need duplicate forms, please contact me or download a blank permission slip form from the school's website.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- Monday Folders
- Native Californians vocabulary
- HM 5.1
- Reflections practice book page 13
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
We have picture day on Thursday, and our scheduled time is 9:20. Make sure to avoid the trappings of bedhead that day, please.
I have yet to receive aquarium permission slips from the following kids, and would appreciate them turned in immediately: Kidasi & Matthew. If you need duplicate forms, please contact me or download a blank permission slip form from the school's website.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- Monday Folders
- Native Californians vocabulary
- HM 5.1
- Reflections practice book page 13
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We have had an interesting week, and Friday is gearing up as no exception. The kids have had a groovy time working with the history of the Titanic and have been awed by documentary footage of the wreckage.
We are also near completion of our first book, Matilda. We'll celebrate by watching the film adaptation on Friday after we complete our quizzes on spelling and chapters 8 - 16 of Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- math 4.5 (yes, they can skip 4.4, as the classes has proven themselves extremely capable with the topic.)
- science practice book pages 64 - 67
- students who did not turn in their nature logs today have until tomorrow to do so.
- students who have not turned in chapters 2 & 3 of their math practice books must do so ASAP
- study spelling for tomorrow's quiz
- refresh your memory on chapters 8 - 16 in Island of the Blue Dolphins
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
We are also near completion of our first book, Matilda. We'll celebrate by watching the film adaptation on Friday after we complete our quizzes on spelling and chapters 8 - 16 of Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- math 4.5 (yes, they can skip 4.4, as the classes has proven themselves extremely capable with the topic.)
- science practice book pages 64 - 67
- students who did not turn in their nature logs today have until tomorrow to do so.
- students who have not turned in chapters 2 & 3 of their math practice books must do so ASAP
- study spelling for tomorrow's quiz
- refresh your memory on chapters 8 - 16 in Island of the Blue Dolphins
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Wednesday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. I am happy to report that we had a very pleasant day. The kids were engaged and respectful.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- math 4.3
- Reading Practice Book page 43
- a nature log entry on the bird of the student's choosing. The entry is due no later than Friday. (Students should check the notes from their last entry for suggestions on how to improve their efforts.)
- if students have yet to turn in chapters 2 and 3 from their math homework books should do so ASAP, as they were all due today.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- math 4.3
- Reading Practice Book page 43
- a nature log entry on the bird of the student's choosing. The entry is due no later than Friday. (Students should check the notes from their last entry for suggestions on how to improve their efforts.)
- if students have yet to turn in chapters 2 and 3 from their math homework books should do so ASAP, as they were all due today.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Tuesday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. We are deep into our study of the Titanic sinking this week, and it is weird to know that we are creeping up on the 100 year anniversary of the tragedy. The kids have been fascinated by the events and how, as a country, we celebrate the anniversaries of tragedies (i.e 9-11). You have a compassionate bunch of children.
We have begun our aquarium animal writings, and the kids are experimenting with introductions right now. Before we dive into the body paragraphs, they are attempting to structure an opening that lures in the reader by sharing what they think a day in the life of their animal might resemble.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- math 4.2
- reading practice book pages 41 & 42
- continue experimenting with introductory paragraph
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
We have begun our aquarium animal writings, and the kids are experimenting with introductions right now. Before we dive into the body paragraphs, they are attempting to structure an opening that lures in the reader by sharing what they think a day in the life of their animal might resemble.
Tonight, the kids are responsible for the following:
- math 4.2
- reading practice book pages 41 & 42
- continue experimenting with introductory paragraph
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
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