News and Upcoming Events:
* Monday 3/31 is the Cesar Chavez Holiday - School is closed.
* Tuesday 4/1 March Reading Calendars due
* Student authored books (tale tales) - Please turn in order forms whether you plan on ordering additional copies or not. You may also submit a photo of your child for the cover, or I will use one of my copies of his/her school picture.
* Thursday 4/3 Field trip to Ranch Santa Ana Botanical Gardens. Students need a lunch from home and a snack. We will be outside all day, so please dress accordingly.
* Friday 4/4 Grade 4 Learning Fair: Shapes and Transformations. A huge thank you to our volunteers: Sue, Jeffrey, Eladio, Nicole, and Blanca!
* Friday 4/4 Science Test
* Access to the Smarter Balance Practice Test closes APRIL 1
- You can use the link below to take the practice test. You will automatically be registered as a GUEST with a password. You just need to:
1. Click "Sign In"
2. Select the grade
3. Select practice test subject area (math/ english language arts)
Items Needed:
Drinking straws (any color; regular size)
Masking tape
Please send items on Tuesday if possible.
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Algebra: How Can We Use Algebra to Solve Everyday Problems?: Math Review
Level 6 of Multiplication Madness has been added! Ask your child about his/her progress.
Writing:
Letters home form the Diggings (Gold Rush); Proofreading Skills Continued; Spelling: Punctuating Possessives continued
Reading:
We will be finishing the (Newbery Award Winning) gold rush adventure, By the Great Horn Spoon, By Sid Fleischman; Answering text-dependent questions.
Arts:
Visual Arts: Illustrating Our Tall Tale Books
Social Studies & Science:
Social Studies: The California Gold Rush continued. "Boomtowns and Ghostowns: A Look at Bodie, California."
Physical Science: Electricity and Magnetism Quiz on 4/4.