FIRST WEEK

Class has started and I am very excited about this group! We have a bunch of hard workers and I have been very impressed with their adaptation to the culture of our class. Here's hoping for a great 180 days!

Mr. Rad's Favorites

To help you get to know me a little better, here is a sampling of some of my favorite things:

Movies
Lord of the Rings-The Fellowship of The Ring
Field of Dreams

Restaurant
Pizzeria 712
Five Guys

Music
Mumford and Sons
Radiohead
Various movie soundtracks
Nat King Cole

Destination
Disneyland
Our ranch in Grover, Utah

Books
Stargirl
The Giver
The Watsons go to Birmingham, 1963 

Pastimes
Cooking
Going to baseball games with my boys
Building Legos
Researching Disney history

When I am not teaching 6th grade at Bonneville I am directing youth on the stage at Hale Center Theater Orem. I created an acting workshop about 8 years ago and this summer wrote and directed the production "The Emperor's New Clothes." This December we will go as a 6th grade to my performance of "A Youth Christmas Carol."

Calendar of Events

Here's a list of a few important events this year:

Aug. 22--Open House at Bonneville, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Aug. 23--First day of school!
Sep. 30--Bronco Stampede (School Fun Run)
Oct. 31--Halloween Parade
Nov. 22--6th Grade Medieval Feast
Dec. 7--"A Christmas Carol" at Hale Center Theater Orem
Jan/Feb--Space Center
Mar. 12, 13, and 14--Clear Creek
May 18--School Dance Festival (6th grade will be dancing "Tinikling")
May 25--Field Day
May 31--Last day of school!

So Funny!

Homework Expectations

• You will be required to READ at least 20 minutes each night, Monday through Friday.
• Each Tuesday you will bring home a WRITING assignment. This assignment will give you a prompt to respond to--about a page in length. You will have until the next Tuesday to turn in this writing assignment.
• MATH homework is usually 10-15 problems for each assignment. Math homework will be sent home 3-4 times a week.

• All in all, homework will be around 40 minutes each night. This is normal for sixth grade. Don't complain. :)

What to bring to school

Below is a list of things to bring with you on the first day of school:

SCISSORS. Write your name on the scissors with a Sharpie.

PENCIL CASE or BOX for your colored pencils. You will be using this when you rotate to the other 6th grade teachers. Boys, you are welcome to get a "Hello Kitty" case if you wish.

Self contained PENCIL SHARPENER. Please DO NOT get an electric one. They make a horribly annoying sound.

Set of 12 or 24 COLORED PENCILS. YOU MUST HAVE THIS! You will be using them throughout the year. Ask Santa to bring you a new set for your stocking. It's good to have a new set about half way through the year.

My Family

Here is a picture of my family at Disneyland. Kam is in 5th grade, Adam is in 3rd grade, Max is in 1st grade and Brynn will be starting preschool this year.