Howdy all, and thank you for checking in. I apologize for not posting yesterday. It honestly slipped my mind. Sorry if it caused any confusion.
The grading period will be ending a week from Friday, with report cards going home the following week. The kids have until next Thursday to submit any missing or incomplete assignments.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- DEAR
- RPB p. 395
- math 21.2, pp 469-470 (1-30)
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Tuesday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. I sincerely hope that your children did not interrupt your dinner conversations last night with talk of cholera. We were studying diseases associated with the Gold Rush and researched cholera, yellow fever and scurvy while in the computer lab yesterday. The kids had an absolute "blast" learning about some rather unpleasant symptoms associated with cholera, in particular.
Some questions have arisen regarding the Saturday Night Golden Gulch activity, and I'd like to clear up any misunderstandings. The project is homework for the class, and is due a week from Friday, March 8. The kids have been asked to create something related to the Gold Rush to share with their classmates. It might be art, a diorama, a narrative, a dance, poem or song. The possibilities are many, but have to be centered around the Gold Rush.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- DEAR
- RPB p. 392
- math 20.4, pages 449-450, problems 7-30
- Book Reports still due Thursday
Respectful, Mr. B
Some questions have arisen regarding the Saturday Night Golden Gulch activity, and I'd like to clear up any misunderstandings. The project is homework for the class, and is due a week from Friday, March 8. The kids have been asked to create something related to the Gold Rush to share with their classmates. It might be art, a diorama, a narrative, a dance, poem or song. The possibilities are many, but have to be centered around the Gold Rush.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- DEAR
- RPB p. 392
- math 20.4, pages 449-450, problems 7-30
- Book Reports still due Thursday
Respectful, Mr. B
Monday, February 25, 2013
Happy Monday
Howdy all, and thanks for checking in. There is much to share, so let's get started.
1. Land biome quiz was exceptional. Overall, the kids knocked it out of the park. So great to see them take responsibility for their studies.
2. Golden Gulch is in full swing. We are officially Gold Rush miners.
3. This is our last week working out of the reading anthology for RTI. Next week our efforts turn toward a literature study with E.L. Konigsburg's Newberry Award-Winning From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Franweiler.
4. This Saturday I am spending the day at Elkhorn Slough and taking part in a naturalists workshop. This is in preparation for our spring trip to the reserve to follow up on our biome and food chain studies.
5. The February Book Report is due this Thursday. Don't procrastinate.
6. Golden Gulch Saturday Night activities are due on Friday, March 8th. The kids will be sharing their efforts on that day.
7. The grading period ends a week from Friday.
8. Red Folders are full of returned assignments today. Please review them with your child.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- Red Folders
- 20 minutes DEAR
- math 20.3, p. 447, problems 5-22
- RPB p. 391
Respectfully, Mr. B
1. Land biome quiz was exceptional. Overall, the kids knocked it out of the park. So great to see them take responsibility for their studies.
2. Golden Gulch is in full swing. We are officially Gold Rush miners.
3. This is our last week working out of the reading anthology for RTI. Next week our efforts turn toward a literature study with E.L. Konigsburg's Newberry Award-Winning From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Franweiler.
4. This Saturday I am spending the day at Elkhorn Slough and taking part in a naturalists workshop. This is in preparation for our spring trip to the reserve to follow up on our biome and food chain studies.
5. The February Book Report is due this Thursday. Don't procrastinate.
6. Golden Gulch Saturday Night activities are due on Friday, March 8th. The kids will be sharing their efforts on that day.
7. The grading period ends a week from Friday.
8. Red Folders are full of returned assignments today. Please review them with your child.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- Red Folders
- 20 minutes DEAR
- math 20.3, p. 447, problems 5-22
- RPB p. 391
Respectfully, Mr. B
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Hello all, and thank you for checking in. Lots going on tomorrow! We will be treated to a primary grade concert first thing in the morning, and we'll be in the MPR from 8-9 enjoying their talents. You are welcome to join us. Our land biome quiz will be tomorrow as well. The kids will need to submit their study guides prior to the exam.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- 20 minutes DEAR
- math 20.2, page 444, problems 11-28
- RPB p. 383
- continue studying for land biome quiz.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- 20 minutes DEAR
- math 20.2, page 444, problems 11-28
- RPB p. 383
- continue studying for land biome quiz.
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday
Hello all, and thank you for checking in. Just a few things the kids are responsible for today:
- RPB p. 380
- Nature Log entry
- 20 minutes DEAR
- continue studying for Friday's biome quiz
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
- RPB p. 380
- Nature Log entry
- 20 minutes DEAR
- continue studying for Friday's biome quiz
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tuesday, and the week
Howdy Room 13, and thanks for checking in. The week is off to a wet start, but we were only seeing gold! Our gold rush simulation officially kicked off today, and our seven mining teams will be seeking their fortunes in the next couple of weeks. Wednesday sees the teams choosing their route to riches, while Thursday will have the teams prospecting. This is one of my favorite units to work with during the course of year and your kids will walk away from the adventure all the wiser (and actually liking history)!
Tomorrow brings us our chapter 19 math quiz. We have worked diligently these past few weeks really cementing our understanding of fraction and decimal relations. I have my fingers crossed for some positive results.
Friday brings our land biome quiz. I sincerely hope that the kids are choosing to study this week, as the test is a doozy. I will be offering up three questions for each biome we covered, as well as a few extra credit opportunities. As a friendly reminder, I will be collecting study guides for grading prior to the exam.
With these short weeks I have held off on sending home red folders. I did send home a homework sheet with the kids today, as well as two notices from the school regarding the See's Candies fundraiser and the upcoming auction. We'll resume our regular schedule next week.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- 20 minutes DEAR
- RPB pp 376 & 377
- Joe Trella, Fraction Fella math
- study for land biome quiz
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Tomorrow brings us our chapter 19 math quiz. We have worked diligently these past few weeks really cementing our understanding of fraction and decimal relations. I have my fingers crossed for some positive results.
Friday brings our land biome quiz. I sincerely hope that the kids are choosing to study this week, as the test is a doozy. I will be offering up three questions for each biome we covered, as well as a few extra credit opportunities. As a friendly reminder, I will be collecting study guides for grading prior to the exam.
With these short weeks I have held off on sending home red folders. I did send home a homework sheet with the kids today, as well as two notices from the school regarding the See's Candies fundraiser and the upcoming auction. We'll resume our regular schedule next week.
Today, the kids are responsible for the following:
- 20 minutes DEAR
- RPB pp 376 & 377
- Joe Trella, Fraction Fella math
- study for land biome quiz
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Thursday & Friday
Thanks all for checking in, as we have much to share.
First, thanks to all who contributed to our impromptu Valentine's exchange today. We spent the last 20 minutes of the day getting sugared up. Holy cow, it does not take much to get these kids going.
Second, we are postponing out math test until next Tuesday. The kids will benefit from a few additional days of working with the decimal / fraction dynamic.
Third, we are officially in the Gold Rush mode of our history studies. With our reading of By the Great Horn Spoon! nearly complete, we will be venturing into a simulation game to further cement our understanding of this very important time of California's history.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- 20 minutes DEAR
- RPB p. 361
- Math extra, p. 435, sets b&c
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
First, thanks to all who contributed to our impromptu Valentine's exchange today. We spent the last 20 minutes of the day getting sugared up. Holy cow, it does not take much to get these kids going.
Second, we are postponing out math test until next Tuesday. The kids will benefit from a few additional days of working with the decimal / fraction dynamic.
Third, we are officially in the Gold Rush mode of our history studies. With our reading of By the Great Horn Spoon! nearly complete, we will be venturing into a simulation game to further cement our understanding of this very important time of California's history.
The kids are responsible for the following tonight:
- 20 minutes DEAR
- RPB p. 361
- Math extra, p. 435, sets b&c
Respectfully, Mr. Bryant
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