News and Upcoming Events:
* Order forms for student- authored tall tale books will be coming home on Monday. Please fill out and sign this form even if you are not planning to purchase extra books. Forms are due Friday 3/29.
* Study notes for Science Test on 4/4 is coming home on Monday.
* Monday 3/31 is Cesar Chavez Holiday - School is closed.
* Smarter Balance Practice Test - 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)
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Algebra: How Can We Use Algebra to Solve Everyday Problems?; Patterns and Function Tables
Level 6 of Multiplication Madness has been added! Ask your child about his/her progress.
Writing:
Writing Response to Literature; Proofreading Skills Continued;
Spelling: Punctuating Possessives
Reading:
We will continue reading the (Newbery Award Winning) gold rush adventure, By the Great Horn Spoon, By Sid Fleischman; Answering text-dependent questions.
Understanding Conditional Language
Reading and Drawing Inferences from Science Articles (National Geographic)
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 review. Quiz on 4/4.
