News and Upcoming Events:
I want to send a HUGE thank you to all the families who donated supplies and their time to make Friday's Learning Fair a success! Thank you! I hope everyone had fun and safe Halloween!
Week of 11/10 - Parent Conferences
Schedule Change: ALL WEEK - School is in session from 8:11 to 12:50 p.m. (No school Tuesday). Brunch will be served in the cafeteria from 10:00 to 10:30. No hot lunch served at school this week.
Please look for a slip coming home Monday with your appointment time. Please email me right away if you need to change your scheduled appointment.
11/11 Veterans' Day - School Closed
11/12 Field Trip to Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Schedule Change: ALL WEEK - School is in session from 8:11 to 12:50 p.m. (No school Tuesday). Brunch will be served in the cafeteria from 10:00 to 10:30. No hot lunch served at school this week.
Please look for a slip coming home Monday with your appointment time. Please email me right away if you need to change your scheduled appointment.
11/11 Veterans' Day - School Closed
11/12 Field Trip to Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Chaperones:
- Belina David
- Charles Keagle
- Kai Ti Wang Olsen
- Rachel Livingston
- Gina Kwon
Reminders:
* Tardies - Please make sure your child is at school and in line by the 8:06 bell. We try to start the school day at 8:11 promptly. Thank you for your help!
* Please check your child's Homework Log nightly and sign or initial after the work has been completed. Remind your child that completed homework and the HW log are due in class daily.
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Second Step:
Lesson Focus: "Understanding Different Perspectives". The Home Connection activity may be turned in any time before Firday.
Math:
Multiplying Greater Numbers Using the Standard Algorithm; Quiz on Topics 4 &6.
Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice)
Language Arts:
This week we will continue reading Katherine Patterson's Newbery Award winning novel, Bridge to Terabithia; Identifying Simile and Metaphor in writing; Analyzing Cause and Effect; Close Reading of Informational Text
Writer's Workshop: Writing Personal and Persuasive Essay
This week's mini-lessons are: Writing an Essay Frame; Collecting Ideas as an Essayist; Writing to Learn
This week's mini-lessons are: Writing an Essay Frame; Collecting Ideas as an Essayist; Writing to Learn
Greek and Latin Roots:
Please study the meanings and spellings of these ten words. You will have a quiz on Friday.
micro &min = small; labor &oper = work
cooperate
operable
laboratory
labored
operator
miniature
microbe
microscope
mince
minute (very small; not the increment of time)
Social Studies/Science:
cooperate
operable
laboratory
labored
operator
miniature
microbe
microscope
mince
minute (very small; not the increment of time)
Social Studies/Science:
Earth Science- Rocks and Minerals
Social Studies: Native Californians' Use of Natural Resources
Arts:
Theater: We have started to work on our play with Ms. Beret.
Visual Arts: Paper mache mask making
