Did You Know?

Sometimes my daughter will ask me, "Mom, was TV invented yet when you were little?" I think Geez....I'm not THAT old! However when I think about what life was like when I was a fourth grader, it was very different. Everything was handwritten in those days...and had to be neat, even if it was written in cursive (gasp!), or else we'd rewrite it. We had one computer that I can remember in our elementary building.I remember thinking it was a "big deal" if we got to use it.
It's amazing to think about how much has changed in the last 30 years! I encourage you to watch this video for a quick reminder of the times--and how fast they're a-changin'!

Wonderful Wednesday

If your child is in my homeroom, they may mention that the day started off with a little craziness.....well, it did. I had to be out of the building for meetings today, but when I dropped my own kids off at school this morning, my Academic Team had to do some "filming" for a special project we're working on...and we had to do it right then before I left since I was going to be out today....so my students (and my substitute teacher) started their morning watching our fun filming!

On a SERIOUS note, we are having KPREP Practice Testing tomorrow for all 2nd-5th graders. Second and third graders will be tested in Math and Reading. Students have set goals for this and have discussed ways to reach them. We try to treat this the same as we treat the official KPREP Test in the spring, so students have an idea of what to expect.

So please....encourage your child to take it seriously and do his/her best; be sure they get a good night's sleep (which means they are hopefully in bed by the time you're reading this!); have them eat a good breakfast in the morning (brain food!); and help them to be on time for school in the morning.

All the other regular "stuff"-- third graders need to be sure to study Daily Reviews for Week 20 this week. The quiz will be on Friday due to practice testing tomorrow.
Book Fair is going on this week! Students can shop on their Library days (our next Library time is Friday) or with an adult.

MY Reading Class- Reading log should be completed/signed tonight...these will be collected for a grade on Friday. Also, our reading class set a goal this week. Any student who misses only ONE question (or ZERO) questions on this week's DR Quiz will get a special treat from me on Friday! Everyone in our class is capable of meeting this goal....so I am anxious to see how many will put forth that effort!

Have a great night!
BBF

Terrific Tuesday

Happy Tuesday!
Tomorrow's lunch menu has changed from the original schedule. The choices for tomorrow are: PB&J, Nachos, and Chicken Tenders.
Thursday will be: Grilled Cheese, BBQ, Baked Chicken

So....they say it could snow tomorrow???? IF, by some crazy chance, we should not have school tomorrow....we will still have our Valentine's Day party on Thursday at 1:30 as originally planned. Here's the list of who is bringing what:
Plates/Napkins: Rylie
Whipped Cream: Coltin, Skyler, Nautica, Stanley
Cherries: Coltin, Skyler, Nautica,
Sprinkles: Stanley, Skyler

Ice Cream: Owen D., Roni, Savannah
(2) 2 liters of CHERRY 7-UP: Olyvia, Kaige
Cupcakes: Savannah
Cups/Straws: Dylan

Reminder that 3rd grade DR Quiz for Week 18 will be on Thursday. Spelling and Reading Tests will be on Friday.

MY READING CLASS- Reading Logs for homework tonight
MY MATH CLASS- Finish Lesson Practice Worksheet p. 210-211

Have a great night!
BBF

TGIF

Dear Parents,
Happy Friday!!!
Today was the Spell-a-Thon! Thanks to those of you who sent in your pledges. Also, thanks to those of you who supported SGE by eating at Giovanni's last night!!! What a great deal--eating pizza and earning money for our school...whoo-hoo!!!

Final drafts of personal narratives were due today. A few students asked to take these home over the weekend to finish. Please be sure that these come back to school on Monday if your child chose to do this.

We finished our second round of Arts & Humanities Drama Unit this week. Students learned about Performance Elements this time and acted out fairy tales and nursery rhymes NONVERBALLY! Be sure to ask your child about some of the other elements he/she learned!

Have a great weekend!
BBF

Wonderful Wednesday

Dear Parents,
Happy Wednesday! Tonight's homework:
2nd grade- Weekly Spelling
3rd grade- DR Quiz 17 tomorrow
Study Spelling Words--Tests Friday!
Spell-a-Thon Friday!!

MY Reading Class: Reading Log and Book Projects are due tomorrow! Students will be graded on the neatness and creativity of the project, as well as their PRESENTATION and knowledge of the book. This will be in place of a Reading Test grade. The students have had a week to work on this, and points will be taken off if not turned in on time.

Other news: Tomorrow night is Giovanni's Spirit Night! Enjoy a night out and benefit SGE at the same time.
Book orders need to be turned in tomorrow. I had asked for them today, but a few students asked for one more day.
PLEASE email me or write a note if you are willing to donate something for our Valentine's Day Party next Thursday. I will be sending out some notes tomorrow to those of you who already volunteered. I appreciate your help! Thanks so much!!
Have a great night!