Well, another two snow days behind us (or ahead of us, depending on how you look at it). Hopefully, we will be here all week this week. It seems we've been playing catch up since the middle of December. Oh well, that's Iowa weather for you!
This week we will try to finish up the novels we started and will begin working on an expository writing project. We have finished up nouns and will take the test Tuesday (it was supposed to be last Friday).
Other happenings include:
1/11 Girls BB at home against Albia at 4:15
Boys BB at Albia at 4:15
1/12 JH Wrestling
1/13 Young Writer's rough drafts due to Mrs. Bohlmann
1/14 Girls BB at home against Davis County at 4:15
Boys BB at Bloomfield at 4:15
Monday, January 11, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
A New Year
Happy New Year!! I can't believe it is 2010 already, and we are half way through the school year! Be watching the mail - students will receive their report cards in the mail this quarter. They should be out approximately a week or so after we return to school.
The next quarter in Language Arts will focus on writing, writing and writing. We will be writing fiction and non-fiction items. We will finish the novels we have started and will begin a unit on myths, fairy tales and fables. Most students enjoy this unit. At the end, we will write our own original fairy tale or myth. We will also continue to work on grammar and vocabulary.
We will also start the new semester talking about keeping current on assignments and will discuss responsibility! Please stress to your student the importance of getting work completed (and turned in) on time. Many students have their assignment finished but "forget" to turn it in. I usually remind them once during class to turn in assignments. After that it is up to them - if not turned in it will be late!!
Upcoming events include:
January 5 Return to school; beginning of 2nd semester, 3rd quarter
Basketball - girls @ Twin Cedars 4:15
boys @ BAC against Twin Cedars 4:15
January 7 Basketball - girls @ BAC against Albia 4:15
boys @ Albia 4:15
January 8 Wrestling vs. Iowa Valley @ Marengo 4:15
The next quarter in Language Arts will focus on writing, writing and writing. We will be writing fiction and non-fiction items. We will finish the novels we have started and will begin a unit on myths, fairy tales and fables. Most students enjoy this unit. At the end, we will write our own original fairy tale or myth. We will also continue to work on grammar and vocabulary.
We will also start the new semester talking about keeping current on assignments and will discuss responsibility! Please stress to your student the importance of getting work completed (and turned in) on time. Many students have their assignment finished but "forget" to turn it in. I usually remind them once during class to turn in assignments. After that it is up to them - if not turned in it will be late!!
Upcoming events include:
January 5 Return to school; beginning of 2nd semester, 3rd quarter
Basketball - girls @ Twin Cedars 4:15
boys @ BAC against Twin Cedars 4:15
January 7 Basketball - girls @ BAC against Albia 4:15
boys @ Albia 4:15
January 8 Wrestling vs. Iowa Valley @ Marengo 4:15
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Winter Wonderland
Well, we have survived the first snow days. It has put us behind for the semester, but we will survive. Hopefully there will be no more before we break for Christmas, but things are not looking good. The weather forecast this morning said more snow is coming. Keep a check on the weather and have a plan for your students if school is cancelled, delayed or dismissed early.
The annual Christmas dinner was today. The meal was wonderful as always. The elementary teachers and students, especially Ms. Young and the sixth grade, deserve a big THANKS for all the hard work they put into making the meal a success. Everything ran very well this year, and the grandparents and senior citizens enjoyed the day. I also want to thank the middle school students for being on their best behavior and using their "company" manners!
Kudos to the Middle School students for all the cans they have been bringing for the FFA Food Drive! Our contribution will be a big help to the FFA this year! Also, thank you to those who donated a toy for the Toys for Tots campaign.
Upcoming events include:
12/17 Girls Basketball at Chariton
12/17 Boys Basketball at home
12/18 7th GRADE READING LOGS DUE
12/21 Wrestling at Oskaloosa
12/21 Early Dismissal; Winter break begins
1/5 Return to school!!
The annual Christmas dinner was today. The meal was wonderful as always. The elementary teachers and students, especially Ms. Young and the sixth grade, deserve a big THANKS for all the hard work they put into making the meal a success. Everything ran very well this year, and the grandparents and senior citizens enjoyed the day. I also want to thank the middle school students for being on their best behavior and using their "company" manners!
Kudos to the Middle School students for all the cans they have been bringing for the FFA Food Drive! Our contribution will be a big help to the FFA this year! Also, thank you to those who donated a toy for the Toys for Tots campaign.
Upcoming events include:
12/17 Girls Basketball at Chariton
12/17 Boys Basketball at home
12/18 7th GRADE READING LOGS DUE
12/21 Wrestling at Oskaloosa
12/21 Early Dismissal; Winter break begins
1/5 Return to school!!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Computer Troubles
You may have noticed that grades have not been updated on Infinite Campus this week. This is because I seem to be experiencing computer difficulties. When I turned my computer on this week it began "ticking." At first I did not know if this was a terrorist plot or simply a disgruntled student. It turned out it's nothing so exciting - the fan is bad. The part is on order and was supposed to be here yesterday (yah right, that's what they all say!). Hopefully, it will arrive soon and grades will be updated. I am keeping the students posted on any missing assignments, and they can judge their grade by the papers which have been returned.
On another note, remember that school will be dismissed early on Wednesday, December 9 for staff development. Also, keep a close eye on the weather. I have been hearing rumblings of snow coming!
On another note, remember that school will be dismissed early on Wednesday, December 9 for staff development. Also, keep a close eye on the weather. I have been hearing rumblings of snow coming!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
This Week at EBMS
It seems to be another busy week at EBMS. The girls' basketball teams have games on Tuesday, December 1, and Thursday, December 3 (both games are at home). The boys' basketball team will travel to Osceola on Thursday, December 3. Our wrestlers are also in action this week. December 1 they travel to Pella. Good luck to one and all!!
In class this week we will be working on finding nouns in sentences and determining the type of noun (common, proper, abstract, concrete, collective). We will also start working on making singular nouns plural. We will continue work on the novels we are reading.
On another note, please stress to students how important it is to turn in work on time!! With busy schedules it is easy to "forget" your homework. Many students simply run out of time to complete it (they have sports, band, chores, etc.). I have been trying to stress to the students that it is important to keep up with school work even though sports, band, etc. are more fun. Once they fall behind, it is very hard to catch up. Some teachers also do not allow students to turn in late work unless they have missed school. Please help us to set up the important work habits they will need for the rest of their lives!
In class this week we will be working on finding nouns in sentences and determining the type of noun (common, proper, abstract, concrete, collective). We will also start working on making singular nouns plural. We will continue work on the novels we are reading.
On another note, please stress to students how important it is to turn in work on time!! With busy schedules it is easy to "forget" your homework. Many students simply run out of time to complete it (they have sports, band, chores, etc.). I have been trying to stress to the students that it is important to keep up with school work even though sports, band, etc. are more fun. Once they fall behind, it is very hard to catch up. Some teachers also do not allow students to turn in late work unless they have missed school. Please help us to set up the important work habits they will need for the rest of their lives!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
I can't believe that Thanksgiving is almost here. From now until the end of the year, life seems to move very rapidly. Remember, through all the chaos, that you are only one person. You can't do it all! It also helps to remind our students of this. Students today seem to be getting busier and busier. Help them to enjoy the holidays and stop to enjoy, and give thanks, for what they have.
Students will be journaling about what they are thankful for that can not be purchased. This might be a good topic for discussion at the dinner table, and is one that we should all be thinking about at this time of year.
Students will be journaling about what they are thankful for that can not be purchased. This might be a good topic for discussion at the dinner table, and is one that we should all be thinking about at this time of year.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Congratulations!!
Congratulations to our EBMS Mock Trial Team! They placed second at the regional conpetition and advanced to the state competition! They were only 1/8 of a point behind the first place team. Great job!!
Also, congratulations to the EBMS Band. I have heard many complimentary comments on the band's performance at the Veteran's Day Celebration in Blakesburg. Keep up the good work!
Also, congratulations to the EBMS Band. I have heard many complimentary comments on the band's performance at the Veteran's Day Celebration in Blakesburg. Keep up the good work!
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