ABC Countdown!!!

Families~

Oh My Goodness how time flies!  On Thursday, we begin our ABC Countdown to the last 26 days of the school year!  Below, you will find the full list of days for our Countdown.  The students have a hard copy and we'll write in the planner each night what to bring for the next day.

As exciting as the end of the year is, it also signifies our End of the Year Assessments to check the growth of the students throughout the year.  Our STAR Test (which we took in the Fall and Winter) will be administered next week on Tuesday (Math) and Thursday (ELA).  The students all have growth cards with them so they are aware of the scores we are hoping for.  We'll also take some AVID assessments, fluency tests, spelling test, etc. to track our growth from the beginning of the year! I get soooooooo excited to see the end results!  Have a great rest of the week!

ABC Countdown

Thurs 4/25	A= Art Day & Ask Mr. Buono Day – Ask me ALMOST anything!
Friday 4/26	B= Beach Day & Buddy Reading Day
Monday 4/29	C= Change Name Day, Compliments Day, & Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday 4/30	D= Dance Party Day & Drink Day- Bring a favorite drink to school
Wednesday 5/1	E= Extra Recess and Exercise Day
Thursday 5/2	F= Fancy Clothes Day and Free Time Day
Friday 5/3	G= Green Day & Game Day- Bring a favorite board game to school
Monday 5/6	H= Hat Day & Hero Day – Bring a picture of a real-life hero
Tuesday 5/7	I= iProduct Day – Bring in any electronic device from home
Wednesday 5/8	J= Jump Rope Day & Joke Day- Bring a joke to share
Thursday 5/9	K= Kite Day & Kickball Day – We’ll play a class kickball game
Friday 5/10	L= Lazy/Lounge & Class Lunch Day & Learn-a-Language Day
Monday 5/13	M= Mismatch & Music Day
Tuesday 5/14	N= Neon Day & New Seat Day
Wednesday 5/15	O= Orange & Outside Day- We will go outside for part of a lesson
Thursday 5/16	P= Pajama Day- Wear your PJ’s to school
Friday 5/17	Q= Quiz Mr. Buono Day
Monday 5/20	R= Re(a)d All Over – Wear red and get comfortable and read!
Tuesday 5/21	S= Silly Socks, Sunglasses, & Show and Tell Day
Wednesday 5/22	T= Favorite T-Shirt Day & Talent Show Day
Thursday 5/23	U= Unhealthy Snack Day- Bring in any snack for the day
Friday 5/24	V= Video Day- We will watch a video at school
Tuesday 5/28	W= Wear White Day, Walk Day, & Would You Rather?
Wednesday 5/29	X= X (Multiplication) Games Day
Thursday 5/30	Y= You are Wonderful Day!- I will give out awards!
Friday 5/31	Z= Zoom Out of Here for Summer!!!

April Update

Families~

Here's some happenings around the classroom:

1. Regions of the United States:  We have been working on learning about many components of the Midwest region in class.  We've made a nifty little "portfolio" of our learning, but there's one component that needs attention at home:  Memorizing the states of each region.  We sent the study guide home last week, and the test is this Friday.  Please help them be ready :)

2. ALiCE Lockdown Discussions.  We've talked a lot about some new strategies to lockdown in the classroom should an emergency situation arise.  This is a newer initiative from district as well as supported by local law enforcement.  The students have done AMAZING in our conversations about the book "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared!" as well as discussing the practicality of barricading, evacuating, and countering should the need arise.

3. Genius Hour.  We've had about 5 students present their Genius Hours already, and they went really well.  The rest of the students will be signing up tomorrow for a date to present to the class.  They will be able to sign up for a slot between the dates of April 15th-May 3rd.  Please ask where they are with gathering information to assure they are prepared for the date they sign up for.

4. Daddy/Daughter Dance.  According to the sign out front, the dance is on April 26th, but I have not been given any further information about it.  Please continue to watch for information coming electronically from Peach Jar. 

Book Fair and "Office Hours"

Families~

Tonight, the school Book Fair will be opened until at least 7:00.  As indicated on a previous note, I will be in the building until 6:00.  Originally, I hoped to be here until 7:00, but that is no longer possible.  If you want to stop in and say hi or touch base about anything, feel free to drop in before 6:00.  However, unless I let you know previously, I have no new concerns pertaining to your child.  Have a great night...and I'm still working on rescheduling our Class Night Out to Luigi's for sometime in April.  Enjoy your Spring Break!

Golf Night CANCELLED!!!

Families~

Unfortunately, I received an email at 1:45 AM this morning stating that Planet Fun will be unable to host our golf night tonight due to foreclosure issues 😒.  I am really upset as it is normally the night I most look forward to during the school year!  I will try to figure out some other event we can participate in later in the year at a different location.  I am so sorry to those of you who adjusted plans to make this night possible, only for it to not work out :(

Classroom Updates

Families~

Here's a few updates for everyone on this very brisk Monday (That Groundhog is such a fraud!):

1)  GOLF NIGHT IS TOMORROW (TUESDAY) AT 5:30.  Please look for the note I am sending home today for more details.  Even if you didn't sign up, you are still welcome to come!!!

2)  Also coming home tonight there is a note concerning Spring "conferences."  Those of you receiving notes that say I am not requesting a conference, you're all set.  If you do get a note that says we need a conference, I'll be contacting you shortly to set up a time.

3)  Book Orders.  The new book orders are coming home today and will be due March 14th in hopes of getting the books delivered before Spring Break. 

4)  IAR/PARCC Tests.  The state-wide tests start next week.  We test Math the 11th-15th and Reading the 18th-22nd.  The tests will be on Chromebooks for the 1st time, so we'll just hope it all goes smoothly :). 

5)  Please keep encouraging positive work habits at home such as practicing multiplication facts, reading a book, and working on MobyMax. 

Upcoming Events

Families~

Here's a quick update with some upcoming events:

1. 3rd Grade BREAKFAST BUDDIES:  On Wednesday, the 27th, the students and 1 adult are invited to come in for a "Breakfast Buddies" time.  For more details (and to sign up) click here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpIwcrRKh3M79v9u8eLYuKB0S0NpnTIOtEu5e13o_-aX6YMQ/viewform

2.  GOLF NIGHT:  In the students' folders from last night, you should have found a Planet Fun Golf Night form.  This is my favorite night of the year where we can all get together for some fun!  If you think you could make it, please fill out that form and send it back ASAP.

3. GENIUS HOUR:  If your child has not yet talked to you about their passion project, please bring it up with them and check in with their plan to get it moving :).  Most students have a great grasp on what they are doing and have a clear vision of how to accomplish it. 

GENIUS HOUR!!! (and Snowcation)

Families~

Hope your all staying warm inside these few days!  ***If you snap a picture of your child cuddled up reading a book and email it to me (nbuono@sd308.org), they can earn a ticket when we return on Friday!!!

I thought I'd jump on and share an idea for discussion with your child on their days off (in addition to them going on MobyMax and practicing multiplication facts)! 

GENIUS HOUR!!!

Last week (on Friday) we introduced a "passion project" that I've done for the last few years.  It is NOT a home project!  No, seriously.  However, it may be a good idea to converse with your child and check in every-so-often with how they are progressing.  So what is the Genius Hour?  It's almost indescribable, but I'll do my best.  The purpose is to allow the students to select ANY topic that interests them - but it's more like an "I wonder..." question that launches them into a topic.  It can be ANYTHING that is researchable.  They will then CREATE something (ANYTHING) and present it in front of the class.  I really don't want it to be just a posterboard or powerpoint, although that could work.  Rather, I'd love the kids to build or create something.  In past years, many students have done something electronically and brought in the device to project their final product (how to code, created an app, made their own DIY video).

Once we really start diving in (once some research is done), the students can bring any and all supplies they need to school to work on it.  Anyway, it's just an awesome opportunity to allow students to maximize their creativity and work on something that interests them individually.  Here's a couple videos that explains the project way better than I can :) :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFQUtHsWhc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COF-bqZuE-I

Feel free to explore online for ideas. Please just start to have that conversation at home to guide your child to finding something that truly captivates them.  There is no due date for this project. Once a student is fully researched, project completed, and ready to present, they can!  Then, they can start their next Genius idea!  Can't wait to see what we create this year!

Looking Forward to 2019

Families~

Everything has been FABULOUS since returning from Winter Break!   We got right back into the groove last week, and hopefully we'll keep operating at a high level. Here's a few updates for the foreseeable future:

1.  We just started our ALL FACTS multiplication tests.  The students need to master all multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 (no 11s or 12s).  Almost every student did master their basic facts, and the kids were happy to learn there are only between 6 to 10 facts left for each to learn.  Please encourage and guide them towards mastery of those final facts.

2.  Keep checking for their tests and student planners!  Keep that line of communication open so they know how much you care about their learning.

3.  Thanks for continuing to encourage the students to read, practice math facts, and log onto the blog!

4.  We just took our Winter round of STAR testing (the standardized tests we looked at during conferences).  The district will send those scores home soon, but if you're very curious, feel free to email me, and I'll let you know.  I've already shared those scores and discussed the outcomes with each individual student during a 1-on-1 mini conference, so they know if they met their goal or not in both Math and Reading.  We'll take those tests again once more in the Spring to see where they stand as they head into 4th grade!

5.  Hope your family had a relaxing break, and here's to the best 2019 we can create!

Snow Day Update!

Families~

Hope you are enjoying your snow day!!!  Here's a few updates with what's going on in class:

1.  Multiplication Tests.  Things are going well...but could still use improvements.  Please keep encouraging and checking in with your child about their progress on the timed tests.

2. STAR Tests.  We will STAR test the 1st week of December (next week)!!!  These are the tests we looked at during conferences, and I'm expecting to see some awesome growth during this half-way check!  I'll be conferencing with each student individually this week to let them know of their goal on the STAR and fluency checks for the winter checkins. 

3. Book Orders.  The flyers went home right before Thanksgiving Break.  This will be the last opportunity to order a book or two for your student in time for Christmas!

4. Please keep the conversations about school going every night!  Last week, we had 9 students not turn back in a form, even though we had it written in the planner and it was in their home folder.  Please just continue the full triangle of student-teacher-parents going so we can keep working towards independent success.

5. Blog.  Please remind your child that when they say they are bored at home, they have the ability to log in to many different programs on the blog that would really benefit them in the long run.  (And I have checked every day to see which students have logged in over this extended break - very proud of them)!  It's such a good routine to get in, especially with Christmas Break around the corner!

October Classroom Update

Families~

1.  Conferences are coming up the week of October 29th-November 2nd!!!  I have sent final confirmation times out to everyone.  PLEASE let me know ASAP if you cannot make the indicated time so we can reschedule.

2.  Respect.  As a class family this year, we have struggled with our consistency in which we show respect to each other and to teachers.  It's been a slow grind and I understand the kiddos are only 8-9 years old.  However, as I've told the students 100s of times now, I refuse to lower my high expectations just because they are not being met.  I will remain flexible in HOW we meet those expectations.  This week has been SOOOOO much better than the previous 2-3 weeks, so I'm optimistic that we've turned a corner.  I think the kids have finally realized how much more fun we can have as a class if we just keep operating at a high level.
Please remind your child that you expect them to be giving 100% respect not just to Mr. Buono and their classmates, but also Specials teachers and TAs. 

3. X Timed Tests.  We are 3 weeks into our timed tests.  We've been writing in our planners to study our basic facts, but a lot of our beautifully honest children have reported that isn't happening in every family.  Now, some students have been working hard at home doing things like Flashcards, playing a game called Math Magician on the computer, printing of X quizzes from the Math tab of my blog, or finding other games to play with 2 dice with an adult at home.  Those students who have made those choices feel sooooooo proud about their progress, which makes them feel confident, which makes learning fun, which turns into them always working hard, which makes them successful not just this year, but for the rest of their lives.  Please help them at home with their facts by suggesting ways to study and how you can be a part of their learning.

4. Nightly Activities.  I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but please keep positive conversations flowing about their learning.  Checking/Discussing their planners (vs asking do you have homework) is a great place to start.  In addition, we have about 10-12 students who have made AMAZING progress in both Reading and Math, and more importantly just in their attitudes towards learning and now embrace that Achievement Via Individual Determination mindset.  It shouldn't be too much of a surprise to know that those are the students who have those conversations with an adult each night, log on to the blog to play Dreambox or MobyMax or even Typing Club, and study for their tests and multiplication facts.  If you have been all over this throughout the year, then keep it going!  If not, now would be a perfect time to start getting into a new routine :)

5. Students' Activities Outside of School.  If your child participates in anything that is important to them outside of school (Sports, musicals, etc.) feel free to share their schedule/date of performance.  I've already made it out to several students' activities and I enjoy it so much!  Our school days are quite rigorous these days, and any chance I get to show the kids how much I care about them individually, I really try to take advantage of.  After all, I started teaching 12 years ago because of how much I believe in and care about children, not because of how much I care about curriculum or the politics of education!!!  Your child means so much to me, and I can't remind them of that enough.

Sorry so long, but as always, I appreciate the support from your end!  It will help your child on their road to future independent success!

October Already???

Families~

WOW!  October already!!!  We are really rolling right now with our routines and expectations.  The students have settled in nicely and they are feeling pretty good about meeting some of those high expectations we set at the beginning of the year.  Here's a couple updates:

1.  Conferences.  Notes went home yesterday for times to sign up.  Please send it back ASAP to ensure we find a time that works for you.  As the note indicated, I LOVE for students to attend the conference as well - I've done that every year and it allows for FULL transparency between that perfect triangle we mentioned at curriculum night - student, parent, teacher together. If you wish for them not to attend, I support that choice as well :)

2.  Personality types.  Hopefully your child has come home and discussed their MBTI letters with you!  They have explored all the links provided on the blog during class, and they have been VERY excited to learn about some possible strengths and weaknesses in themselves.  In addition, the main reason we take the tests is to understand that not everyone in the class may think and feel the same way they do, yet we need to find a way to be respectful of ALL classmates thoughts/feelings.  What a beautiful and important thought process when you consider the way the world is today!

3.  Multiplication. Starting THIS Friday, we will be doing a 3 minute timed multiplication test for the rest of the year.  We start with only the x0,1,2,3,4, and 5 fact families.  This does include problems like 9x4, because it is a 4 fact.  Please buy flashcards, find games through my blog or other websites, and encourage your students to practice whenever possible. We will have all facts MEMORIZED up to 10x10 by the end of the year, and hopefully these first "basic" facts memorized by Thanksgiving.  We're looking to improve our score each week, so please assist at home any way you can!

4.  Continued work at home.  For the 178th time, PLEASE check their planners nightly as everything we are doing in class can be found in there.  In addition, they can work on MobyMax, DreamBox, or Typing Club on a nightly basis.

Up and Running!!!

Dear Families~

We are already a month into the school year!!!!  WHAT???  Seems crazy, so I'm here with a few updates and reminders that I'd love for you to help me out with:

1.  Antidisestablishmentarianism.  Yes. It really is happening on Friday.  Please help your child break down the word to ensure they will spell it right on Friday.  And no, I'm not totally insane.  We talk so much in school about being gritty and never giving up and having a growth mindset! Once they know they can spell the longest word in the English language, they can and will conquer ANYTHING!  (Plus, it works to my advantage when they are struggling with something later in the year and say/feel that they won't ever get it, I just look at them and say, "Spell antidisestablishmentarianism," and that reminds them what hard work feels like.  (There's normally a method to my madness).

2.  Similarly, there is a continents and oceans quiz on Friday.  They have a study guide.  Please help ensure they are ready!

3. CHECK THEIR PLANNERS WITH THEM!!!  I know it's easier for you to just grab the planner and check their folder by yourself, but PLEASE don't.  Instead, look over their tests with them to help them learn from the mistakes that were made.  And please go over their planner and allow them to explain what they learned here.

4. They have their usernames/passwords for multiple sites on my blog.  MobyMax is a great opportunity for the individual child because they preassess them in each academic area and only give your child lessons that are on their level (whether that means reading like a 1st grader or a 7th grader) and progresses them through!  TypingClub will help them meet my expectation that they will at least know the keys on the keyboard by the end of the year.  Math and Reading games through the interactive classroom are broken down by standard/skill.  Encourage them to spend 15 minutes a night on one of those sites.  It WILL make a huge difference in their growth throughout the year.

5.  YOU ROCK!!!  I know I'm asking a lot in terms of supporting their learning at home, but come on, that's what you signed up for as a parent right? 😂  I at least say Please a lot!  Have a great week, and sorry this is so long!

New School Year

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Thanks again to each of you for making last year an awesome one.  As always, please feel free to stop me or email me with ANY concerns you have this school year! Enjoy the beautiful weather while it lasts!

~Mr. Buono

Mid-Year Update!!!

Families~

YAY FOR 2018!!! As we start a new year, we also start a new quarter.  Here's an update on some things we just finished up as well as a look ahead:

1. Report Cards - 2nd Quarter report cards are available online TONIGHT @ 4:00.  I have showed all the students their report cards individually and addressed any concerns I had as well as their own concerns.

2. STAR (Standardized) Tests - We took our Mid-year STAR tests and the students did really well!  I individually conferenced with each student to see if they made their individual goals.  Those scores will be sent from the district as soon as they are finalized.

3. Upcoming Field Trip - The field trip to the Little White School Museum is coming up.  It is scheduled for MONDAY, March 5th (one of the sheets I sent home had a misprint...SORRY!)  The students will need a disposable lunch on that day.  Our chaperones are all set, and thanks to all who volunteered...YOU ROCK!

4. Overall Reflection/Moving Forward - The halfway point is a perfect time to reflect so we can move forward in the most successful way possible.  By now, most students are taking accountability for their success this year.  They can also tell you what has made them feel that way:  studying multiplication facts, engaged during the day through participation, working hard in Power 1/2 Hour when they visit different teachers, and enjoying reading self-chosen books more than ever!  I still believe another big piece is having those conversations about school at home, so please keep checking the planners and talking to your children about how they feel school is going!

As always, please reach out if you have any concerns moving forward.  I truly want this to be a year your child will always remember as magical!!!

End of 1st Quarter Update

Families~

Thank you so much for meeting with me during conferences.  It's always nice to sit down and talk about the progress made thus far, but more importantly the future goals of each student.  I appreciate your time and support during that process.

In class, we've just gotten started on a lot of 2nd Quarter skills and projects. The students learning their multiplication facts will be a HUGE part of math the entire rest of the school year.  We are still working on any number x0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10.  Most students are well underway with that process as they are hard workers and are excited for the challenge.  Some great study strategies at home include flash cards, the online game called Math Magician, MobyMax Fact Fluency, or one of the best ways is to print off timed sheets (the link is under the Math tab off to the side of this blog) and have the students set a 3 minute timer.  This is EXACTLY what the Friday tests include.  The rest of the year (and 4th grade) is such a struggle for students who do not master their facts with memorization.

In addition, any skills we discussed as potential struggles for your child can be addressed by them continuing on MobyMax and Dreambox, both which cater exactly to the needs of the individual child.  Oh, and keep trying to encourage reading at home, but again, only if you are ready to help in the process of falling in love with reading.  Have conversations about any books they've been interested in and assist them in finding similar books they can get from our school library or Oswego Library.  Don't let them say they don't enjoy books, because they are TOTALLY ENTHRALLED with the books we do as read alouds (BFG, The Twits, Bunnicula, The Whangdoodles). 

Looking forward to a productive middle of the year, even with all the breaks from we school that are upcoming.  As always, we will find a way to RISE ABOVE IT!

First Post of 2017-2018

Parents~
If you are receiving this, YOU ROCK!  Thanks for signing up to get blog updates throughout the year. Once again, I promise the updates won't stress you out :) This year has honestly been AMAZING!  I'm sure we'll hit a rough patch at some point, but for right now, we are really cruising through our days. Here’s a few things going on:

1).  While things during the school days are going swimmingly, I'm a little concerned about the follow-up piece at home.  The great news is, we have a very honest class this year.  The bad news is that they are honest about what is not happening at home on a nightly basis.  Last Monday night, we circled to look over our Math Review sheet for our test, and a little less than half the class admitted to looking the sheet over L.  Then, again last night, we had multiple students bring their Math game back incomplete. I know I've said it a few times, but please make sure you are talking with your child about the day as you look at their planner WITH them.  That element is going to be vital all year long.  Thank you so much for your help with this.

2). Boosterthon FUNRUN is tomorrow at 9:05 for our grade level.  Parents are welcome to come cheer their children on during the run!  Our class alone raised over $1,000!!!!  ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! That’s unbelievable…thanks for the hard work on your end!

3). I guess I forgot to update our class schedule on the Curriculum Night Brochure (Busted!).  I’m so sorry for this confusion…I promise the Specials tab on the blog is correct!

Sorry to be a little bit of a downer on my first post of the year, but I really want to make sure we are all setting some easy routines for the students that will lead to maximize success.  I promise my next post will be way more upbeat and not so long.  Thanks for reading and have a great week!
~Mr. Buono

Mr. Buono's Blog!!!

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Thanks again to each of you for making last year an awesome one. As always, please feel free to stop me or email me with ANY concerns you have this school year! Enjoy your next few weeks!

~Mr. Buono

TODAY!

Families~
Very sorry I forgot this, but in addition to Field Day, today is also our 4th grade Yearbook signing!  I did tell the students about it, but forgot to remind them of it yesterday :(  If you see this before school, please communicate it with any other classmates as well to bring their yearbooks!  Thanks!

Genuis Hour Presentations

Families~


I am so excited about our information we've collected for our "Genius Hours."  Basically, we've set aside time the last few weeks to research ANY topic that interests each individual student (we have quite the assortment from Area 51 to the Nervous System to the Berlin Wall).  Your child's job is to become an "expert" in the topic they chose.  Starting immediately over Spring Break, the students will start presenting their ideas in ANY STYLE THEY CHOOSE.  Their "grade" is based around the work they put in and the knowledge the rest of the class gains based off the presentation.  It is not at all about a "project" or a materialistic "thing" so please don't think you need to go nuts building a human robot to offer h'orderves during their presentation. However, sticking with the idea of presenting information in a way that will help the other students retain the topic, it may be helpful for them to have some kind of visual (TOTALLY up to the student).  I do want it to be the student's work, so please try to refrain from helping as much as possible...it's about them exploring and creating what THEY think works best.  We will work on these (whether electronically or by hand) over the next few days before break, and the students will be expected to finish over break.  They won't be allowed to read whole sentences off of anything during their presentations, so they will have to rely on their visual and KNOW the information well.  If there's any other questions, please check with your student or me, but my answer is pretty much going to be, "whatever the student wants to do" as that's the idea behind the Genius Hour.  Thanks and have a great Spring Break!

Fun Happenings Coming Up!!!

Families~


Here's a happy post :)  We've a few fun events coming up in the next two weeks! 


1.  FORE Family Fun Golf Night is January 24th (next Tuesday).  I am resending a form home to every student who didn't sign up just in case you still wanted to (you have until tomorrow to sign up).  I'm super excited and we have 20 students' families who plan on attending! If you can't all make it, but it would be possible for your child to still go, please have them ask a friend to tag along with them!  I just want as many students there as possible!


2. Lakewood Creek Library Night at the Montgomery Library on January 26th (next Thursday). This will be the first time doing a night at the library, but it looks like tons of fun!  Teachers will be reading books every 15 minutes and many other activities will be out for students of all grades!


3. We are 1 more "point" away from earning our next class party, so I should be sending a letter home early next week (hopefully).


***Thanks again for all the continued support throughout the year.  I fully appreciate the kind words, treats, and most importantly sending your child to school every day as well-prepared as possible. Please continue to check those folders, practice multiplication facts, play on Dreambox or MobyMax, and discuss their planners with them daily.  It's the time of the year when most people slip from their routines (students and parents alike :). Stay healthy, and I'll see most of you next Tuesday!