Here it is...the moment we've all been waiting for: OUR Harlem Shake!!! For the ABC Countdown, the students really wanted to do the Harlem Shake, so as a reward, we did! We also turned it into a nifty little science experiment using the Scientific Method as well! Anyway, there is privacy protection on it, so the only way you can find the video is through this link (it can NOT be searched for on youtube):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnT2h9ncO8g&feature=youtu.be
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
ABC Countdown!!!
Parents~
Here's a copy of the ABC countdown that we will celebrate in class. If you have any questions about the days ahead of time, let me know! Excited for the summer, but it's very bittersweet because this year's class has been AMAZING!
Here's a copy of the ABC countdown that we will celebrate in class. If you have any questions about the days ahead of time, let me know! Excited for the summer, but it's very bittersweet because this year's class has been AMAZING!
ABC Countdown
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Thursday 4/25
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A= Ask Mr. Buono Day – Ask me ALMOST anything!
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Friday 4/26
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B= Buddy Reading Day
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Monday 4/29
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C= Cookie Day (Provided by me)
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Tuesday 4/30
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D= Drink Day- Bring your favorite drink to school
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Wednesday 5/1
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E= Extra Recess Day
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Thursday 5/2
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F= Fancy Clothes Day & Bring in your Favorite
item from home
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Friday 5/3
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G= Game Day- Bring your favorite board game to
school
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Monday 5/6
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H= Harlem Shake Day
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Tuesday 5/7
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I= Ice Cream Day (provided by me)
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Wednesday 5/8
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J= Joke Day- Bring a joke to share
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Thursday 5/9
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K= Kickball Day – We’ll go outside to play a class
kickball game
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Friday 5/10
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L= Lollipop Day (Provided by me)
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Monday 5/13
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M= Music Day & Maze Runner Day
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Tuesday 5/14
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N= New Seat Day
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Wednesday 5/15
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O= Outside Day- We will go outside for part of a
lesson
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Thursday 5/16
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P= Pajama Day- Wear your PJ’s to school
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Friday 5/17
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Q= Quiz Mr. Buono Day
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Monday 5/20
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R= Re(a)d All Over – Wear red and get comfortable and read!
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Tuesday 5/21
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S= Silly Socks and Sunglasses Day!
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Wednesday 5/22
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T= Favorite T-Shirt Day
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Thursday 5/23
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U= Unhealthy Snack Day- Bring in any snack for the day
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Friday 5/24
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V= Video Day- We will watch a video at school
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Tuesday 5/28
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W= Walk Day- We will take a walk around the school
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Wednesday 5/29
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X= X (Multiplication) Games Day
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Thursday 5/30
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Y= You are Wonderful Day!- I will give out awards!
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Friday 5/31
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Z= Zoom Out of Here for Summer!!!
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Thank you!!!
Parents~
Just wanted to take a minute to say "Thank you so much!" Thanks to all who donated towards Qiyana's family. Yesterday I was able to drop off a card with over $250 in gift cards to Wal-Mart, the Movies, and a few restaurants as well!!! Seriously, I was not expecting that large of a total, but her family (and myself) are so thankful. I know I've said it a few times already, but this just floors me. Sometimes life can be soooo bleak and dark (as witnessed first hand through this experience). Then, when all the questions whirl around as to why things go this way, AMAZING people step up and do anything possible to lend support to those in need. It makes such a huge difference and gives us hope for humanity. It also makes me so proud to be part of a community that is so supportive. Thanks again for everyone who is helping out, whether through donations or just keeping her family in your thoughts.
~Mr. Buono
Just wanted to take a minute to say "Thank you so much!" Thanks to all who donated towards Qiyana's family. Yesterday I was able to drop off a card with over $250 in gift cards to Wal-Mart, the Movies, and a few restaurants as well!!! Seriously, I was not expecting that large of a total, but her family (and myself) are so thankful. I know I've said it a few times already, but this just floors me. Sometimes life can be soooo bleak and dark (as witnessed first hand through this experience). Then, when all the questions whirl around as to why things go this way, AMAZING people step up and do anything possible to lend support to those in need. It makes such a huge difference and gives us hope for humanity. It also makes me so proud to be part of a community that is so supportive. Thanks again for everyone who is helping out, whether through donations or just keeping her family in your thoughts.
~Mr. Buono
Friday, March 22, 2013
Spring Break!!!
Haven't updated in a while, but things have been crazy here at LC since Winter Break between ISATs, random days off, and hardly any outdoor recess :) Now that Spring Break has arrived, here's a few things the students can do over break:
1. READ!!! With the weather not looking like a typical Spring Break, what better thing to do than stay inside, cry about the cold weather, and READ an amazing book!
2. RESEARCH BIOGRAPHIES!!! We have been reading books/researching here at school for the last 3 weeks. We haven't quite got as much time as we'd wanted, but the students should have a pretty good start. However, the more they read online, the better they'll get to know their famous person. They should be writing down important notes in their notebooks on the corresponding pages. Any extra books for the Oswego Public Library would be helpful as well.
3. In Social Studies, we've been following the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. We've also been watching an animated series that follows our steps. While we haven't quite gotten to the war itself, we are on the verge. If the students would like to watch the next episode (because we WON'T watch it in class) here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLLg7l_rSuY (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfxrNXOZsYk (Part 2)
4. Follow the college basketball tournament! Every student from the class got 2 teams to follow and hopefully one of their teams will survive a little while. They can follow the tournament bracket here:
http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/basketball-men/d1
1. READ!!! With the weather not looking like a typical Spring Break, what better thing to do than stay inside, cry about the cold weather, and READ an amazing book!
2. RESEARCH BIOGRAPHIES!!! We have been reading books/researching here at school for the last 3 weeks. We haven't quite got as much time as we'd wanted, but the students should have a pretty good start. However, the more they read online, the better they'll get to know their famous person. They should be writing down important notes in their notebooks on the corresponding pages. Any extra books for the Oswego Public Library would be helpful as well.
3. In Social Studies, we've been following the events leading up to the Revolutionary War. We've also been watching an animated series that follows our steps. While we haven't quite gotten to the war itself, we are on the verge. If the students would like to watch the next episode (because we WON'T watch it in class) here it is:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLLg7l_rSuY (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfxrNXOZsYk (Part 2)
4. Follow the college basketball tournament! Every student from the class got 2 teams to follow and hopefully one of their teams will survive a little while. They can follow the tournament bracket here:
http://www.ncaa.com/interactive-bracket/basketball-men/d1
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Classroom Incentives!!!
Parents~
Just wanted to let you know of a few incentives going on in our class right now. Going home tonight will be 2 different sheets for you to hang on to and fill out as you go:
1. Free ticket to Six Flags = Qualify by reading for 360 minutes AND filling out the sheet by February 20th. The students can read ANY type of literature to accomplish this goal.
2. Free ticket to Raging Waves = Qualify by exercising 30 minutes at a time. For each 30 minutes of exercise, color in a block until the sheet is full. Turn it back in by April 15th.
3. Free ticket to a Kane County Cougars Game = Qualify by complete 2 book reviews and reading independently AT SCHOOL. There is NO sheet that needs to be sent out, because this one will take place in the classroom.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, let me know! Everything's been great since we came back from break, and I think they're starting to remember what a school is! Christmas Break = Loss of Brain Cells. LOL.
Just wanted to let you know of a few incentives going on in our class right now. Going home tonight will be 2 different sheets for you to hang on to and fill out as you go:
1. Free ticket to Six Flags = Qualify by reading for 360 minutes AND filling out the sheet by February 20th. The students can read ANY type of literature to accomplish this goal.
2. Free ticket to Raging Waves = Qualify by exercising 30 minutes at a time. For each 30 minutes of exercise, color in a block until the sheet is full. Turn it back in by April 15th.
3. Free ticket to a Kane County Cougars Game = Qualify by complete 2 book reviews and reading independently AT SCHOOL. There is NO sheet that needs to be sent out, because this one will take place in the classroom.
If you have any questions about any of these programs, let me know! Everything's been great since we came back from break, and I think they're starting to remember what a school is! Christmas Break = Loss of Brain Cells. LOL.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas
To all those who celebrate, I'd like to wish a very Merry Christmas to each of you. I hope you find a little time to relax with the family and to let them know how much they mean to you. Merry Christmas to all!
When I woke up this morning, I saw Santa sitting on my fireplace and I caught a picture of him :)
When I woke up this morning, I saw Santa sitting on my fireplace and I caught a picture of him :)
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Winter Break and Extra Credit
Happy Winter Break! While these last few weeks have been challenging with everything going on, I have never been more proud to be a part of Oswego School District and more importantly, Lakewood Creek. Thank you all very much for the extra kind words the last few weeks. I would also like to thank all those parents who were able to contribute to the Character Counts project of sending gifts to less fortunate children. I know the students were so excited to know they could help!
Each student received a sheet on Thursday showing some extra credit opportunities over break. I also told the students I'd put a couple "easier" links here so they wouldn't have to seach back into other posts. Here's some quick links:
1. X Grand Prix (Racing game):
http://www.arcademics.com/games/grand_prix/grand_prix.html
2. Printable X Timed Tests:
http://www.math-drills.com/multiplication.shtml
Scroll down to the very bottom and find this: Multiplying With 1 to 9 (Range 1 to 10)
Click on letter A-J to get a test.
3. Social Studies Roanoke-Links to help with research:
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/colonization_roanoke.html
Each student received a sheet on Thursday showing some extra credit opportunities over break. I also told the students I'd put a couple "easier" links here so they wouldn't have to seach back into other posts. Here's some quick links:
1. X Grand Prix (Racing game):
http://www.arcademics.com/games/grand_prix/grand_prix.html
2. Printable X Timed Tests:
http://www.math-drills.com/multiplication.shtml
Scroll down to the very bottom and find this: Multiplying With 1 to 9 (Range 1 to 10)
Click on letter A-J to get a test.
3. Social Studies Roanoke-Links to help with research:
http://www.kidinfo.com/american_history/colonization_roanoke.html
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