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K-3 Math Problem of the Month

Answer the problem to enter each month for a chance to win a prize/drawing. :-)

November 4, 2021

 

Mrs. Bagaason would like to know when your "Half Birthday" is. Reply on this BLOG to tell her when YOUR "Half Birthday" is.

(Hint:  There are 12 months in a year and 6 months in a "half-year". Turn the calendar 6 times to find your "Half Birthday". Yes, your parents can help you! Smile.)

 

Prize Drawing: November 30, 2021

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MCA Testing

#rockthosetests

March 26, 2019

 

What is one goal that you have for this year's MCA tests?  Tell me one strategy that you will use (or are using) to help you meet that goal.

 

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History

Lesson 16

March 18, 2019

 

How can learning about HISTORY help people TODAY?

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Iditarod 2019

"The Last Great Race"

March 11, 2019

 

 

Free-write about the Iditarod:

Tell me a few facts that you have learned since following Iditarod 2019.  Try to use some "domain specific" vocabulary.  Who is your musher?  What do you find interesting about this race?  Etc...

 

 

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When I grow up...

Future Career

February 25, 2019

 

What would you like to be when you grow up?  What career(s) are your dreaming about?  

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2019 Resolution Reflection

"How's it going?"

January 30, 2019

Think back to what you wrote for your 2 0 1 9 goals that you set for the new year and give an update on how things are going... read more Comments 1 Comment

New Headline

January 30, 2019

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Challenge

Quick Write

January 22, 2019

  Tell about a time when you were faced with a difficult or scary challenge.  Use a vocabulary word you have learned recently in your writing, if you can. read more Comments 2 Comments

Traditions

Family

December 19, 2018

  Tell me about a FAMILY TRADITION that you have.  It could be a holiday tradition or just something that is unique to your family or culture.  Something that you/they have been doing for generations.  Or maybe there is . . . read more Comments 15 Comments

Think About It...

"What can cause people to change how they feel about one another?"

December 3, 2018

  "What can cause people to change how they feel about one another?" read more Comments 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Traditions

November 20, 2018

Describe a Thanksgiving tradition that your family has.  Or, tell me what your family is planning for this weekend.  Or, describe the PERFECT Thanksgiving meal.  Your choice. read more Comments 1 Comment

Essential Question - Nov. 12 *(required)

How can MATH help you solve problems in your everyday life. Give 1-2 examples. Please use complete sentences.

November 11, 2018

How can Math help you solve problems in your everyday life.  Give 1-2 examples. read more Comments 13 Comments

Daylight Savings Time

#it'sdarkoutthere

November 6, 2018

   How does DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME affect you?  What's different about it?  (Answer in complete sentences, please.)   read more Comments 21 Comments

What's on your mind?

2 weeks and counting...

October 21, 2018

  With only 2 weeks to go until your first sixth grade report card, what's on your mind?  What are you celebrating?  What do you need to improve upon?  Are you giving your best effort?  I enjoyed meeting with . . . read more Comments 13 Comments

Would You Rather...? *(required)

E-Book vs. Hard Copy

October 7, 2018

Would you rather read an electronic book or would you rather hold onto a paper copy and read it the traditional way?  Give at least 2 reasons to support your answer.  (Use your best writing skills and if you can, incorporate some of . . . read more Comments 19 Comments

Strengths & Weaknesses

"Ohh, we're half-way there..." (Are you a Bon Jovi fan?) :-)

September 30, 2018

  Believe it or not, we are half-way through our first quarter of sixth grade already! Progress Reports will be coming out this week. Students, please list one STRENGTH and one WEAKNESS for yourself so far in sixth grade. I will post . . . read more Comments 18 Comments

Say Hi to Adele' !

September 23, 2018

You may write back to Adele' on the BLOG.  Your comments will come to me, Mrs. Bagaason, to be edited first.  Then, I will post your reply.  Adele' will be able to read it that way.  How fun!  (We miss you, . . . read more Comments 24 Comments

Daily 5 and AR *(required)

What is your goal?

September 16, 2018

  Students, please tell me what your CAFE goal is for this year.  Then, tell me what book you are currently reading for AR.  (We will set our goals this week.)   read more Comments 19 Comments

Welcome to Sixth Grade! *(required)

Blog #1

September 3, 2018

  And, we're OFF!  Welcome to SIXTH GRADE, everyone!  This year, we will be adding some writing to our weekly blog.  I will post a new question each week for you to respond to.  All you need are your . . . read more Comments 15 Comments

Summer, Page 2

September 3, 2018

Tell me about your summer. read more Comments 2 Comments

Helloooooooo SUMMER!

Ahh...sunshine!

June 13, 2018

  Hi kids!  I was just thinking about you and wondering how your summer is going?  If you get a chance, add a note on this BLOG to let me know what you are up to.  I'd love to hear from you.  Are you reading . . . read more Comments 1 Comment

VETERANS MEMORIAL *(required)

Clearbrook, MN

May 18, 2018

  Describe something that caught your eye, interested you, or moved you on our visit to the VETERANS MEMORIAL last week.   (Start your answer like this:  "One thing that...") read more Comments 11 Comments

FARM SAFETY DAY

Bagley, MN

May 9, 2018

  Name one (or two) new things that you learned yesterday at FARM SAFETY DAY in Bagley?     (Please use complete sentences and your best writing...I will not be editing/revising this post.  I will post it to . . . read more Comments 13 Comments

MARCH *(required)

Lion or Lamb?

February 26, 2018

Do you think March will come in like a LION or a LAMB? Which month is YOUR favorite month and why?   read more Comments 10 Comments

Friendship *(required)

"Minnesota Nice"

February 11, 2018

Just curious... How do you show kindness to someone when it's NOT Valentine's Day?  How are you "Minnesota Nice"?  Or, name something that someone has done for you? read more Comments 14 Comments

"Here's to you, Mrs. Nielsen..."

Memories from your "C-G Bears family"

February 4, 2018

  Do you happen to have any favorite memories or stories of Mrs. Nielsen that you would like to share?  She was a wonderful teacher here at C-G School for many years and loved being around kids of all ages.  Mrs. . . . read more Comments 2 Comments

SUPERBOWL LII

Give me your prediction:

January 29, 2018

    Eagles:  _____   Patriots: _____ read more Comments 3 Comments

VIKINGS vs. EAGLES

#BringItHome

January 19, 2018

Give me your score prediction for Sunday's game: VIKINGS _____ EAGLES _____ read more Comments 2 Comments

? Mystery Doug ?

Send him your best question!

January 7, 2018

What question would you like to have answered on a "Mystery Doug" segment?  (Yes, I will actually SEND him your GOOD questions via e-mail.)  :-)  -Mrs. B read more Comments 17 Comments

New Year's Resolutions

Bring it on, 2018!

January 2, 2018

  Choose 1 thing to write about (from your 2018 New Year's Resolution paper) and describe it here.  Choices:  1. Something you want to do for your community. 2.  Something you'd like to QUIT doing. . . . read more Comments 13 Comments

New Headline

January 2, 2018

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MIDDLE SCHOOL MATTERS! *(required)

"Ramp Up" class with Counselor Megan

November 28, 2017

  Why does MIDDLE SCHOOL matter?  Why does SIXTH GRADE matter?   (Please answer in complete sentences.) read more Comments 15 Comments

MISTAKES *(required)

Reading Lesson 2.8

November 26, 2017

  "How can mistakes turn into answers to problems?"  (Have you ever done something wrong "accidentally" and it turned out to be a GOOD thing?) read more Comments 17 Comments

PROUD to be an AMERICAN *(required)

Are YOU?

November 5, 2017

  What makes YOU proud to be an American?  Name one FREEDOM that you have that you are thankful for. (Please use your best writing skills.) read more Comments 18 Comments

Personal Opinion *(required)

"Would you rather..."

October 4, 2017

"Would you rather read a book the traditional way (a regular paper book), or read it electronically (an e-book)?"  Please answer in complete sentences and give at least 2 reasons why you would make that choice. . . . read more Comments 29 Comments

NAME THAT BOOK!

What's your CAFE goal?

September 29, 2017

In complete sentences, tell me your CAFE goal for 2017 and name the book or books that you are currently reading.  read more Comments 11 Comments

MINNESOTA State Symbols

"Minnesota Nice"

September 10, 2017

Name TWO new Minnesota state symbols that you have learned about this year.  Please use complete sentences and proper punctuation with your keyboarding.  Thanks!  :-) read more Comments 29 Comments

What is Daily 5?

Parents, your child will tell you!

October 3, 2016

Click on the link below to read the parent letter.  Students, please read this letter to your parents, (READ TO SOMEONE), and also tell them your CAFE goal.  Parents, you may respond to this blog, or write on the back of the hard . . . read more Comments 1 Comment

Welcome to the 6th Grade BLOG!

I hope you enjoyed your first week!

September 12, 2016

  And, we're off!  This year, we will be writing on our Class BLOG.  I will post something new each week for you to respond to.  I will teach you how to do this, don't worry.  All you need are some . . . read more Comments 34 Comments

"Build a Story"

Add a paragraph to this story starter. Have fun with it! Then, come back and read "the rest of the story"!

February 2, 2016

           Xavier and Bob were best friends, they always hung out around the small lake they had in the middle of the park, or climb the trees surrounding it, and then one day they saw a . . . read more Comments 7 Comments

What is DAILY 5 and CAFE? (*required)

Parent and Student Activity

September 21, 2015

Click on the link below to read the parent letter.  Students, please read this letter to your parents, (READ TO SOMEONE), and also tell them your CAFE goal.  Parents, you may respond to this blog, or write on the back of the hard . . . read more Comments 5 Comments

Scholastic Book Orders

*Option to order online

September 14, 2015

  Just wanted to let you know that there is an option to order online for Scholastic Book Clubs: 1.  Go to:    scholastic.com/readingclub 2.  Enter the one-time activation code:  L9MXQ 3. . . . read more Comments 5 Comments

Hey, Parents!

Questions to ask your child after school...

Just for fun! | September 5, 2015

Questions a kid will answer at the end of a long school day: What did you eat for lunch? Did you catch anyone picking their nose? What games did you play at recess? What was the funniest thing that happened today? Did . . . read more Comments 4 Comments