News and Upcoming Events:
Spring Break 3/30 - 4/3
No homework will be assigned over the break. However, your child has an upcoming project (The Living History Museum speech) due April 15th. If you would like to get a head start, the letter detailing the assignment will come home this Monday. Additionally, your child should read nightly and can review 4th grade math skills on Khan Academy.
4/6 Cesar Chavez Holiday - School Closed
4/7 First Day Back - Field Trip to Gene Autry Museum
Students should wear their field trip shirts.
Please bring a snack and a lunch.
Parent Chaperones: Rachel Karsen, Kai Ti Olsen, Miriam Minick
Supplies
We have everything we need! Thank you so much for your donations!!
4/15 Speeches Due
Students should turn in a typed copy of their speech and have it memorized by this date.
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.
Current Event Assignment:
Each week your child will have a current events assignment. Students should turn in a copy of the article they have chosen stapled behind the current event worksheet. If your child would like to start the assignment over the weekend, the worksheet is available under "Links", in the class handout section, titled "Current Event Worksheet".
Log on using "guest" (Confirmation Code and State SSID) at SBAC Practice Test. No score is given for the practice test.
Current Event Assignment:
Each week your child will have a current events assignment. Students should turn in a copy of the article they have chosen stapled behind the current event worksheet. If your child would like to start the assignment over the weekend, the worksheet is available under "Links", in the class handout section, titled "Current Event Worksheet".
- Students MUST attach the article. If your child does not have access to a printer, please use a paper resource.
- Students may turn in a maximum of two sports related articles
- Students may not use celebrity news
- Students may not use editorials
- All answers should be in complete sentences.
- Students may choose print or online articles from the following sites only:
5/29 -"Voices Within"Performance
Save the date: Our performance (one time only!) is going to be on May 29th at 10:30 a.m. in the MPR. Don't miss it!
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Perimeter and Area
Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice)
Accelerated Math (Individualized Practice)
Reading:
This week we will start reading By The Great Horn Spoon. This award winning book is historical fiction and follows two friends through their adventure to California's gold fields.
Close reading of a biography of John Muir.
Close reading of a biography of John Muir.
Writing:
Typing Persuasive Letters
Flash draft: Metric vs. US Customary
Response to Literature Journals
Social Studies/Science:
No rotations this week
Arts:
Music: Voices Within -We are starting to write lyrics!
Visual Arts: Portraiture
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.
