Classroom News for the Week of April 29

Updates and Notices:

Elyria Canyon Nature Walk April 30th

On Tuesday (4/30) our class will take a walking trip to nearby Elyria Canyon.  We will be looking at native plants and discussing their uses in conjunction with completing Island of the Blue Dolphins. Students should wear shoes and clothing comfortable for walking. They will also need to carry a water bottle and light snack. We will leave school at approximately 9:00 and return by 11:30. Students will be on campus for lunch. I have the trip slips you signed at the beginning of the year allowing neighborhood walks. It would be great to have 2 more adults join myself and Mr. Flores. If you would like to come along, please email me at slc5001@lausd.net.

Scholastic Book Fair:

Our class will be visiting the book fair on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Students may bring money (secured in an envelope with your child's name and room # on it) if they wish to make purchases.

Save the Date: Open House is on May 2; This is an early dismissal day (12:50 p.m)

Interview Project

Please bring in your interview on a flash drive by Wed. 5/1. Please email me write away if there is a problem. Thank you all very much for efforts towards this project!

What's Going On In Class:

Math: 

Both Grades: Metric Measurements and Accelerated Math; Fraction review

Grade 4: Adding and Subtracting Negative Integers

Grade 5: Percents

Writing:

Poetry Writing

Reading:

This week students will begin literature circles.  Students will select a book they would like to read in small groups. Groups will be responsible for reading and discussing the book, as well as completing various comprehension exercises.

In addition, we will begin reading The Black Stallion.

Arts:

We are finishing up several projects in preparation for Open House. We hope to see you all Thursday evening.

Theater class with Ms. Beret (Wednesday).

Social Studies/ Science:

No rotations this week