Thursday, October 24

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 163
- math 9 extra, page 203, set B, 1-13
- nature log entry (if it wasn't turned in today)
- keep plugging away at the book report

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  Our Native Americans quiz went off without a hitch, and the kids seemed comfortable with the content.  They will have their efforts returned to them next Monday.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- nature log entry
- math 9 review, page 204, problems 1-20
- start looking at the setting section of your book report

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, October 22

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  Tomorrow is our big 'ol Native Californians quiz.  I cannot impress upon folks how important it will be for the kids to come to school with their study guides.  Not only will I be collecting them, but they kids will be allowed to have access to them during the exam.  They will not be allowed to reference the text book.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

-30 minutes DEAR
- math lesson 9.3, page 197, problems 12-23
- continue with book report efforts on protagonist.  If done, move on to the antagonist.

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Monday, October 21

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  We have a very busy week ahead of us, and the kids are feeling of the pressure of both the upcoming Native Californians quiz  (Wednesday) and the October Book Report (a week from Thursday).  We will work with our planners today in an effort to schedule our study/ work time effectively.

I have a quick favor to ask.  If each family, during their next trip to the grocery store, would please purchase and send in a box of Kleenex tissue for the classroom, it would be greatly appreciated.  The school can't seem to keep enough on hand, and these kids are full of boogers.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- reading practice book page 162 (this week's spelling words)
- 30 minutes DEAR
- continue studying for Wednesday's Native American quiz (use study guide for DEAR time!)
- consider beginning your book report efforts by working on the protagonist paragraph
- math lesson 9.2, page 194, problems 7-15

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Thursday, October 17

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  The class was in full-moon mode today.  They had lots of energy, and their mouths were moving as fast as hummingbird wings.  They claimed to be excited about tomorrow's Harvest Festival, but I have my suspicions. 

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 140
- math 8 review, page 186, problems 1-20

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Wednesday, October 16

Hello all, and thank you for checking in.  We are in catch-up mode, as this was my first full day in the classroom this week. We are near wrapping our efforts with the book report template, and the kids are still looking at an October 31st due date for their individual efforts.
 I will be sending Blue Folders home next Monday.  My apologies for the delay. 
We finished our efforts with the Native American study guide this morning.  The kids will have a full week to fine-tune their efforts (making sure notes, illustrations, vocabulary, table of contents and a meaningful cover) before taking their exam next Wednesday.  The kids will be allowed to use their study guides during the exam, so it will be in their best interest to make sure the guide is their best effort.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 138
- math 8.4, page 177, problems 9-17

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant

Tuesday, October 15

Hello all, and thanks for checking in.  I made a brief appearance in class this morning, as I sprained my ankle on Sunday and am not moving well.  I am planning on being in class on Wednesday, and appreciate your patience while I recover.

The kids are responsible for the following today:

- 30 minutes DEAR
- reading practice book page 137
- problem o' the week 5 (due Thursday)
- math 8.3, page 175, problems 7-19

Respectfully, Mr. Bryant