Clarification on Academy Award Nominations

Wow! Just got an email with some terrific questions about the project. Thought I would address them here in case anyone else is wondering.

It is due Monday so that we can give out the first award & the class jobs that go with them, but if you have some great ideas that may cause you to take a little longer, I will gladly accept the project later in the week. If you spend your time creating something nice, you WILL NOT be given a lower grade. No punishment in taking pride in your work. Remember, we will chose one assignment each week for Academy Award nominations. The award WILL NOT always be given to the highest grade, etc.

You DO NOT have to use the supplies that I gave in class. For example, you are welcome to use a computer to print out the written part of the project, other paper, any supplies you have at home (don't go buy anything special). I only gave those because some people don't keep that kind of stuff at home.

Remember,this is suppose to be a fun project. Please do not stress out over this one. Enjoy the rest of your weekend & continue to be safe, my class would be sad & boring without each & every one of you!

CONGRATULATIONS to our first award winners! - Evelyn, Vermilion, Stephanie, Chris, Sarah, & Emilio I look forward to next week's awards & am proud of all of you for your effort & enthusiasm!

PC SIXTH GRADERS POSITIVELY ROCK!

Sorry for cyber shouting, but it's soooo true!

Congratulations! You made it through your first week of middle school. Hope all those worries & fears have calmed now that you had an opportunity to see & experience the amazing world of PCMS. Never, ever hesitate to speak to any one of your teachers, Mr. Webster, or Dr. C if you have concerns or need help. If you learned nothing else this week, I hope you got that each & every one of us is all about you! So, therefore, we ROCK too, because of you!

Told you I would miss you. Why else would I be posting on a blog directed to you first thing on Saturday morning? Hope you are doing something restful & fun to debrief for the weekend. I got rid of some of my school stress by attending a high school football game last night. Yes, I am a football junkie! My son teaches at Spring High School on the far north side, so I joined him for that game. Sadly, the Lions lost (51-53)in a wild shoot out of a game that was delayed way late due to lightning. Surfing the internet now for info on college games today. My Coogs get started next weekend.

Don't forget to complete your Academy Award Nominations this weekend. I will use them to chose people for jobs (& butterfly bucks) on Monday. Catch a little reading as well & don't forget to log it. I'm reading a good publication about making reading fun for teenagers. It says that even young people your age still learn from & enjoy being read to by an adult. So, guess what that means for you? :)

Enjoy your weekend, your family, & your people. Most importantly, be safe so that I get to see your beautiful smiling faces on Monday.

Peace out,
Ms. Kubos

One More Thing....

Someone on the volleyball team come by my crazy room & tell me how to get to the school where you play your games. I think that I drove right past it this afternoon. I want to come out and yell for you. What a knucklehead!

Kudos to you, Sixth Graders!

I have said it a million times in class over the last few days, but I want to put it in writing, in a public forum, where your parents can see it. I am absolutely blown away by and insanely proud of your summer reading projects. The posters and artwork are beautiful and creative, but it is the writing that is so over the top. Most of you put so very much work, heart, and soul in your writing. I read some really strong arguments, deep thoughts, funny side notes, and in-depth comments. As I told you, we have a little work to do with grammar and form, but that is the easy part. With this kind of practice and skill, the sky truly is the limit.

Mr. Little is going to LOVE you folks next year!!!! I'm glad that I get you for a while first.

Pat yourselves on the back for a job so very WELL DONE!!!!!
Ms. Kubos

What a Day!!!!!!!!

Ya know, I knew I was going to LOVE this place. You made it happen! This was the most amazing first day for me. Sure, I know, all of the rules & procedure stuff is boring, so it may not have been the very best day for you. I promise that will get better.

Thanks to those of you who turned in your summer reading assignments a little early. I am looking at them now & am very impressed with the pride in your work that I see in most of the reports. I'm a bit angry with some of you for not taking me on those family vacations that I am seeing in pictures, but guess I will let you off the hook since you didn't even know me.

Tomorrow, we will start setting up journals, doing some free writes & creating Academy Award nomination forms. More on that in the morning.

Get a good night's rest & see ya soon!
Ms. Kubos

Hmph! Peyou! Bleech!

Just thank goodness for my Houston Cougars this football season! That pitiful excuse of a game the Texans just played stunk up my whole house. The cat even has her nose all wrinkled. Pew!

On to less depressing news... As Mr. Little says on his site, summer reading assignments are due on Wednesday. This gives you a few days to get settled in and used to the routine at PCMS, but don't use those last few days to scramble to get things done. I learned, and my sixth graders will soon, that pride is a really big thing at PC, be it work, school, or community. Make sure it shows in your work!

Get some rest tomorrow and get ready! This year is going to be absolutely fabulous!

Ms. Kubos

Go Coogs! And Other Stuff....

One more week until school (and football season) officially starts. Can't decide which I am more excited about...??? I am a college football fanatic and have a lot to be pumped about as the first game draws near. Coach Kevin Sumlin has our neighbors, the Houston Cougars. primed for making some real noise this year. If you get a chance to catch a game, watch for the noisy little trumpet player in the band that looks like he escaped from the junior high band. That's my son, Cameron. In other college football news, things can only get better for my Fightin' Texas Aggies as they return to the field after one of the most abysmal seasons in many years. Here's hoping Coach Sherman and Ol' Army had a chance to figure it out in the off season.

On the school front, the room is ready. The red carpet is out & the stars are shining. All that is missing is you! I am working hard to plan some fun and challenging activities to keep us all on the edge of our seats. The next few days are full of planning and organizational meetings for your teachers. That is even more reason for us to be so eager to get to the part where we see you.

Thanks to all of the sixth graders and their families who came out for Fish Camp last Thursday. A grand time was had by all. I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jesus & Michael B. who were my eighth grade leaders. You gentlemen had your hands full with a very quiet and reserved group. But, in the end, you showed 'em where it's at! You gentlemen are real asset to PCMS & you made me really proud! Thank you, again, for your time, effort, enthusiasm, leadership, & pride!

Quick reminder, summer reading assignments are due on Wednesday, August 26th.

See you on Monday!
Ms. Kubos

Let's Get This Party Started!

Hi everyone! I am Ms. Kubos, the new to PC 6th Grade Language Arts teacher. This week, I am working hard on collaborating with all of the amazing teachers at PC and learning my way around (don't laugh, I got lost a time or two). When time allows, we are getting the rooms set up for you. Mine isn't very far yet, so if you come to Fish Camp tomorrow, don't be disappointed as there is more to come! Speaking of Fish Camp, I am so excited!!! Hope I can sleep tonight. (You're laughing again. Yes, I am a HUGE NERD)! You probably noticed that I am REALLY excited to be at Project Chrysalis and to meet you. When I met with Dr. C, Mr. Webster, and the teaching team, I heard all these great things about you and read all about your astronomical TAKS scores, and many other great things you are doing. I fell in love with you and your school long before I met you! So, hurry up and get off that couch & come see us!

I will try really hard to update this blog throughout the year. Feel free to remind me if I get behind. I will also include classroom stuff and other information as time allows.

See you tomorrow!