News and Upcoming Events:
Grade 4 Spelling Bee - We had a 28 4th grade students participate in the Bee. Congratulations to all the participants for trying their best! Special congratulations go out to our four-way tie winners: Annie, Alyssa, Charlie, and Colt!
2/16 President's Day Holiday - School Closed
2/17 "My Favorite President" Poster due. Posters should be completed in pencil, colored pencil, and crayon. Neatness and thorough answers are required.
2/19 Science Quiz. Mrs. Paz sent study notes home Thursday 2/12. Please study a little each night.
- BOOK PROJECT DUE DATES:
- 2/27 Hard copies of typed stories are due in class
- 3/2 Hard Copies will be returned to students with my notes
- 3/6 Final revised stories due in class. Please turn in a hard copy and a copy on the flash drive.
3/6 Report Card #2 Sent Home
Room 17 is in need of the following supplies:
- Paper towels
- No. 2 Pencils
- Baby Wipes
- Swiffer duster refills
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Kleenex
Smarter Balance Testing:
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Your child can take the Smarter Balanced Practice (SBAC) test at home.
This is a preview of the test your child will be taking later in the
spring. For the real SBAC your child will take the test on an iPad with
an external keyboard. At home you may use a tablet or a computer,
although the tablet will allow the student to manipulate the screen in a
manner closer to the actual test.
Log on using "guest" (Confirmation Code and State SSID) at SBAC Practice Test. No score is given for the practice test.
Log on using "guest" (Confirmation Code and State SSID) at SBAC Practice Test. No score is given for the practice test.
Reminders:
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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:
Health:
Lesson Focus: Making a Character"Coat of Arms"
Math:
Math:
Fraction Review; District Assessment; Fractions as Multiples
Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice)
Accelerated Math (Individualized Practice)
Reading:
Bud, Not Buddy -This week we will finish the book. We will also be looking at euphemisms in the book and discussing the author's theme. Students should be ready to take the AR quiz on Friday.
Using Depth and Complexity Icons to analyze Informational Text
Using Depth and Complexity Icons to analyze Informational Text
Writing:
We are continuing to work on the student authored book project in class. On Wednesday, students will bring home detailed instructions for typing their book. Please review this letter carefully and contact me right away with any questions. There are several due dates associated with this project.
Mission Project:
Students are finishing typing their reports.
Social Studies/Science:
Earth Science- Rocks and Minerals Quiz on Thursday
Social Studies: Life on a Rancho
Arts:
Using the Visual Thinking Strategy to analyze art.
