Monday, May 25, 2015

Classroom News for the Week of May 25th

News and Upcoming Events: 

Thank you all for attending Open House! It was wonderful to see so many families in attendance!


5/25 Monday - Memorial Day Holiday - School Closed

5/27 Wednesday - Last Night of Homework

5/28 Thursday - Field Trip to Natural History Museum 
We have all the parent chaperones we need. Thank you! Students should bring a snack and a sack lunch. Students should wear shoes comfortable for walking.

5/29 Friday -"Voices Within"Performance

Important! Students need to be at school at 8 a.m. We need the extra time to warm-up and rehearse with the Master Chorale singers. 

Clothing: Students should wear plain, solid-color T-shirts. They will be given a white Voices Within shirt the morning of the performance and we don't want any logos or detailing showing through. Students should wear black jeans or pants. If this isn't an option, they should wear the darkest pants they have. No hats.

Our performance (one time only!) is going to be on May 29th at 9 AM in the MPR. Don't miss it!

6/4 Last Day of School; 4th Grade End-of-Year Party

Items Needed:

Newspaper! We need LOTS of newspaper for an upcoming project. Please feel free to drop off anytime this week.

Classroom clean-out is this Friday afternoon. Students will be bringing home all of their projects/ work/belongings. Please have your child bring a sturdy, large, two- handled bag to transport his/her belongings home. A double bagged Trader Joe's shopping bag or other reusable grocery bag works well.

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math: 
Finding Combinations; Outcomes and Tree Diagrams; Geometry Map Project

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Accelerated Math (Individualized Practice)

Reading:

Close reading of non-fiction - Year-End Summer Issue of Scholastic News

Writing:

Writing and performing NBS Skits


Design and Arts:



Voices Within - final rehearsals; Build It! Dowel Challenge

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Classroom News For the Week of May 18th

News and Upcoming Events: 

5/18 Spring Concert 1 pm in the MPR
Orchestra students should wear black pants or skirts/ white shirts.

5/19 & 5/20 Book Fair 
Rm. 17 students will be visiting the book fair. Students wishing to purchase items should bring money to school. Students are responsible for the handling and safekeeping of their money.

5/21 Early Dismissal (12:50 p.m.) and Open House 6 - 7 p.m.
Please come to room 17 and see many of the projects and assignments your child has been working on!

5/25 Memorial Day Holiday - School Closed

5/27 Last Night of Homework

5/28 Field Trip to Natural History Museum 
We have all the parent chaperones we need. Thank you!

5/29 "Voices Within"Performance
Save the date: Our performance (one time only!) is going to be on May 29th at 9 AM in the MPR. Don't miss it!

6/4 Last Day of School

Items Needed:

Baby Wipes (many packs)
Clear Tape in individual dispensers


What's Going On This Week In Class:

This week students will be finishing up many projects for Open House. We look forward to seeing you all Thursday evening!



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:
Print - The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, La Opinion, LA Daily News



Online Sources - ReutersAssociated Press; web sites ending in .edu or .gov

Monday, May 11, 2015

Classroom News for the Week of May 11

News and Upcoming Events: 

5/12 Volunteer Tea MPR 2:45 pm

5/14 Ms. Convey To Training, Ms. Simons will be teaching

5/21 Open House

5/28 Field Trip to Natural History Museum 
Students will receive a trip slip on Monday. Please sign and complete as soon as possible. We can take 6 chaperones on this trip. Please email me at slc5001@lausd.net if you would like to come. This is a fun and informative trip to culminate the year. Student groups will tour the museum at their own pace. 

5/29 "Voices Within"Performance
Save the date: Our performance (one time only!) is going to be on May 29th at 9 AM 10:30 a.m. in the MPR. Don't miss it!

Items Needed:

Baby Wipes (many packs)
Clear Tape in individual dispensers



What's Going On This Week In Class:


Math: 
Multiplying Decimals and Geometry Review; Tangram Puzzle

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Accelerated Math (Individualized Practice)

Reading:

Guided reading of By The Great Horn Spoon Chapters 15 through 18; Researching Diseases of the Gold Rush

Writing:

BGHS: Response to Literature Journals; Letter Writing


JPL Design Challenge (Science, Math, Writing):

Challenge #1: Designing an NBS Lander (Collaborative Design Challenge) to Meet Client's Criteria - Congratulations to all design teams! Students will have a chance to improve upon their original designs. 

Challenge #2: The Robotic Arm

Social Studies/Science:

Social Studies: California History Wrap-Up - "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly"

Life Science: Final Quiz this Friday. Study notes will be sent home Monday.

Arts:

Music: Voices Within - Students should practice singing all the songs.


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!

Homework:
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. 


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:
Print - The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, La Opinion, LA Daily News



Online Sources - ReutersAssociated Press; web sites ending in .edu or .gov

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Classroom News for the Week of May 4

News and Upcoming Events: 

The students worked very hard on the SBAC. I am very proud of their efforts on a challenging test! Great job, Room 17!

5/12 Volunteer Tea MPR 2:45 pm

5/21 Open House

5/28 Field Trip to Natural History Museum

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!

Items Needed:

Baby Wipes (many packs)
Clear Tape in individual dispensers



What's Going On This Week In Class:


Math: 
Multiplying Decimals and Geometry Review

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Accelerated Math (Individualized Practice)

Reading:

Guided reading of By The Great Horn Spoon Chapters 13 through 16; Researching Diseases of the Gold Rush

Creating "Sensory Figures" from first-person historical accounts

Writing:

BGHS: Response to Literature Journals; Letter Writing


JPL Design Challenge (Science, Math, Writing):

Designing an NBS Lander (Collaborative Design Challenge) to Meet Client's Criteria

Social Studies/Science:

Social Studies: California 1850 and Beyond; California Women Who Made a Difference

Life Science: Animal Habitats and Adaptations

Arts:

Music: Voices Within - Students should practice singing all the songs.

Visual Arts: Mother's Day Crafts

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!

Homework:
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. 


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:
Print - The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, La Opinion, LA Daily News



Online Sources - ReutersAssociated Press; web sites ending in .edu or .gov