Summertime, and the living is easy

Ahoy Summer Readers!

I can't believe that it is July 1st already! I am getting pretty excited about the various Harry Potter books and movies that are coming our way over the next few weeks (you can see to the right I've added a list of important Ms B events this summer).

I hope that you all are having a relaxing summer and that you are taking a break from skateboarding and video gaming to find at least a few minutes to read something wonderful. I am trying to catch up on all the reading I did not have time for over the school year...but, it's a bit difficult as I just got a Nintendo DS and I can't seem to put it down!

Check out the calendar, and maybe I will see a few of you at some of the events I've listed (especially the fireworks July 28th...I never miss them!!).

Have a safe and Happy July 4th!

PS. Has anyone seen Ratatouille yet? I'd like to know if you liked it before I pay $9 to see it myself! :)

We know what we are, but know not what we may be.

Wow! It has been such an eventful year for us here at Mountain View. It seems like just yesterday you were walking in to my classroom nervous and excited about the experiences that you would soon have in 6th grade...and now, you've walked out of my door for the last time.

I have learned a lot this year, and I hope that you have as well. We've worked hard and managed to have some fun in between. I hope that you have enjoyed this year and that you have learned, not only about maps and books and charts, but also how to talk to friends and solve your problems. I feel confident that each and every one of you have developed the skills you need to be successful in the seventh grade and I cannot wait to see what great things you will do next year!

Have a wonderful summer, and remember to check the blog every once in a while, as I will keep you updated on all things Harry Potter movie and book. Don't forget to leave your comments, I love hearing from you! Be on the lookout for a post in August where I will ask you in to help me out with my classroom for next year's 6th grade class! Have a super summer, and don't forget to READ READ READ!

-Ms. Bryant

What's happening in CORE this week?

Everyday this week, students will be giving their Bryant Travel Inc speeches to the class. The speeches will be graded on the state of Oregon Speaking Guidelines.

In addition to the speech, there will be a new spelling assignment assigned on Tuesday. This assignment will be due on Friday and the Spelling test will be on Tuesday, June 12th!

On Tuesday, students will begin their final project: 6th Grade Survival Guide, which will be due sometime next week.

PM Speech Assignments

1. Nikko
2. John
3. Ashlie
4. Zach
5. Julia
6. Anna
7. Cassie
8. Bryce
9. Devin
10. Tony
11. Taylor
12. Kyra
13. Justin
14. Courtney
15. Bailee
16. Chris
17. Chistina
18. Kendall
19. Kyler
20. Slater
21. Allison
22. Chogy
23. Helena
24. Kody

AM Speech Order

Here is the order that speeches will be presented for AM core.

1. Ryan S
2. Lacey
3. Gage
4. Sylvia
5. Ashley N
6. Kyle
7. Brett
8. Tiffany
9. Adam
10. Soma
11. Ashley B
12. Ben
13. Melinda
14. Ryan F
15. Brittany
16. Nick
17. Alissa
18. Brandon
19. Gladys
20. Bryan
21. Brooke
22. Justin
23. Abbie
24. Jacob
25. Tom

Bryant Travel Inc

All of the materials associated with the Bryant Travel In c project are due on Friday, June 1st.

This includes the typed speech outline. Follow the steps below to type your outline on the computers in the library.

1. Open Microsoft Word

2. Choose "new" or "blank" document

3. Choose a font: Times New Roman, Arial and Tahoma are the only fonts accepted

4. Font size is 12 point

5. Create a header.

• Click on the "view" tab
• Choose "header/footer"
• Place the header to the left
• Your first and last name belong on the first line, the assignment (speech outline) belongs on the second line, the date that the assignment is due (June 1, 2007) belongs on the third line and the teacher's last name and period belong on the fourth line (Bryant, AM/PM)

6. Time to save! Click on "File" choose "save as" save your outline as "speechoutline" be sure to incorporate your name into the document title

7. Now, you are ready to type.

• Make a capital I, place a period ( . ) after it: I.
• Push the space bar twice
• Type your introduction word-for-word as it appears on your ough draft

8. When the intro is complete, push the return/enter key TWICE

• Make 2 capital I's
• Place a period after it (II.)
• Record your topic #1 (II. Climate)

9. Time to SAVE! File>save

10. Push the return/enter key ONCE

• Push the TAB key
• Type a capital letter A
• Place a period after it (A.)
• Record fact #1 (A. Cool winters)

11. Repeat step #10 for facts two and three. Be sure to seplace the A, with B (for fact #2) and C (for fact #3)

12. Time to SAVE! File>save

13. Push return/enter TWICE.

• Create III.
• Record topic #2
• Repeat steps 10 & 11

14. Push return TWICE.

• Create IV.
• Record topic #3
• Repeat steps 10 &11

15. Time to SAVE! File>save

16. Push Return/Enter TWICE

• Create V.
• Record your conclusion

17. Pat yourself on the back! YOU ARE DONE!

Homework Homework Homework

Wow! The Bryant Travel Inc project is taking A LOT of our class time these days. I can't wait to see the final presentations starting June 4th. There are a lot of due dates coming up as we edge closer to the end of the year, there are also a number of things that students should be working on.

Bryant Travel Inc Project: what you should be doing

1. Research should be complete by now. Completed research packets include research form number one, and research form number two parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. It is optional to complete research form number two part 5.
2. Postcards. Postcard rough drafts must be approved by Ms. Bryant before students are released to complete the final draft. The postcards must share at least 3 facts about the postcard location. Postcards must be written in proper letter form (see example). Final postcards must have the front drawn neatly in color and the back written neatly in pen. Postcards are due June 1st
   
3. Speech outline. The speech outline (this is a handout given to you by me on May 22) is due on Friday, May 25th. The outlines will be typed next week, and are due June 1st

South America Map Quiz

1. The next map quiz is May 24th (tomorrow)
2. The final (last chance) map quiz is May 30th (Wednesday)

Chapter 11 & 12 Test

1. Test have been graded, edline is updated
2. Students that need to retake or make up the test must do so before June 1st