Summer School: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Check this out this awesome infographic from chacha.com (click the image to enlarge)

WOAH! Check out this WHALE!

So far, news people believe this to be a real picture, I can't believe the amazing size of this HUUUUUGE whale just as it swims/jumps into this sail boat. The huge whale weighs approx 40 tons!

Videos!!

If you haven't checked out the Video Vault lately, you should...I've added some new things and will continue to do so over the next few weeks. You can access the Vault by clicking on the link to the right, at or near the top of this page.

Enjoy.

News, News, News

Just because it's summer, doesn't mean we can slack on current events!! I know how y'all love Carl Azuz and his infamous end of show pun...so here you are, a little summer gift ;)

CNN Student News

Summer Break: post 1

We're on our third full week of summer break, I hope that you have enjoyed every single minute of it thus far. I know that I have.

It was great fun seeing so many of you at the midnight show of Eclipse. Definitely one of the nuttier(in a good way) and more fun of the midnight shows that I have been to (and that is in large part because I got to see so many ex-students). The next town event I hope to see your smiling faces at is the Old Fashioned Festival fireworks show, I never miss it ;)

One of the best things about summer (aside from the sunshine, the beach and the relaxing) is the reading! Have you read any good books yet? I'm always looking for a good read so send me some great ideas (or post it in the comment box). You can also use your school, or personal email to send me a message!

Now that Eclipse has come on and gone, what movie are you most looking forward to? For me it's Harry Potter. Check out the new preview:

Field Day 2010

End of the Year Survey Results...

***Note: On many computers, the graphics will not show up. I am working on this, and apologize for the inconvenience!  


Reflection is a big part of teaching AND learning.  Everyone on the planet whether they are 4 or 104 has something that they can wake up each day and learn.  One important lesson that I hope I have given you this year is that it is ok to make mistakes.  As humans we are far from perfect. We will make mistakes.  We can't avoid it.  What we can do is look at our mistakes, analyze the series of events that brought us an unfavorable outcome and work hard to have a positive turn around, or a beneficial outcome the next time around.  The end of the school year provides a ripe time for reflection; both for students and their teachers.  I greatly appreciate the honesty that went in to the comments that I received on the end of the year surveys in both Core and Reading class.  As I design my Core and Reading classes next year, I will keep these comments with me. 

Below you can see some of the results. I thank each and every student that participated in these surveys, with your help I can move our class in a positive direction. I will be adding some of the written comments a little later...

What units of study did you like BEST?

What units of study did you like the LEAST?

What is your favorite way to "show" your learning?

I wish we could have done MORE

I wish we would have done LESS

 I feel the school email system is...

 I feel Miss Bryant's blog is...

 I check Miss Bryant's blog...

 How much have you learned in Core this year? (1 = nothing, 5 = A LOT)

 How hard have you worked in Core class this year? (1 = it was easy, 5 = I have worked REALLY hard)

 Does Miss B grade your work fairly? (1 = no, 5 = yes)

 From the Reading survey...

How often do you read at home?

Does your Core teacher require you to read outside of class?

 I liked Reading class (1 = worst class ever, 5 = looooved it)

 What units did you like BEST?

 What units did you like the LEAST?

 I wish we could have read MORE...

 How many books did you read this year (approx)?

 I am a better reader this year than I was last year...