Classroom News for the Week of March 28th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Intervention Classes - Class are Monday and Wednesday at 2:40 for selected students.
• 3/28 School Closed for Cesar Chavez Holiday
• URGENT - 4/1 Field Trip To Autry Museum -We need at least 1 chaperone for this trip, currently we have none assigned. Our class will be taking this trip solo (Rm. 11 will go on another day), therefore it is very important we have at least one other adult to help supervise. Please be prepared to ride the bus with the students and help supervise. Our trip is from 11 am until 2:30. Please email me if you would like to attend (slc5001@lausd.net).
• 4/8 Science test - Study Notes will be sent home Tues 3/29

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

Math- Fractions - Adding and Subtracting Fractions; Word Problems

Accelerated Math (Self-paced practice)

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

By The Great Horn Spoon Chapters 8-10. Have your child give you a quick oral summary of the events they have read so far. Using Depth and Complexity Icons to dig deeper into the text

Predicate and Subject (Complete Sentence vs. Fragment); Thinking about Analogies

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Response to Reading (Journal Entries)

Social Studies/Science:

SS: The Effects of the Gold Rush; Multiple Perspectives
Science: Life Science

Arts:

Illustrating our books

Pantomime and Improvisation

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.

Classroom News for the Week of March 14th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Student authored Book Project -  Last week students received back their drafts with my notes and suggestions. This week- Continue to revise and proofread your stories carefully. Read your story aloud to several family members to get feedback. When you are finished, bring in the final story on your flash drive and a final printed copy. I will print your story on the publisher's special paper from your flash drive and you can begin illustrating. We will hang the printed copy for your classmates to read and enjoy. Bring in your work as soon as you are done, and no later than Friday, March 18.
• Intervention Classes - Class are Monday and Wednesday at 2:40 for selected students.
• 3/15 - Final Early Dismissal- This Tuesday 3/15 is the last day of early dismissal. For the remainder of the year, school lets out at 2:30 on Tuesdays.
• 3/21- 3/24 Spring Break 
• 3/28 School Closed for Cesar Chavez Holiday
• 4/1 Field Trip To Autry Museum - Please make sure to sign the trip slip and return it a.s.a.p. We can take 2 chaperones on this trip. Please be prepared to ride the bus with the students and help supervise. Our trip is from 11 am until 2:30. Please email me if you would like to attend (slc5001@lausd.net). Chaperones will be assigned on a first-come/first-serve basis.

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

Math- Fractions - Adding and Subtracting Fractions; Word Problems

Accelerated Math (Self-paced practice)

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

By The Great Horn Spoon (an adventure tale in the Gold Rush) Chapters 5-9. Have your child give you a quick oral summary of the events they have read so far. 

Reading Irish folktales and Legends.

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Creating "Sensory Figures"; Response to Reading (Journal Entries); Writing Autobiographical Sketches "About the Author"

Social Studies/Science:

SS: The Effects of the Gold Rush; Multiple Perspectives
Science: Life Science unit begins

Visual Arts:

Illustrating our books

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.

Classroom News for the Week of March 7th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Student authored Book Project -  Typed stories are due on Tues. March 8 (not Mar. 4 as previously stated) although students are encouraged to bring in their hard copies as early as possible. Now is a good time to make sure your printer has ink, is working, etc.All students who need one will be given a flash drive (green wrist band). If your child loses the flash drive, it is $5 to replace. Students will receive their typed drafts back (with my notes) no later than 3/11 so they can make final revisions.
• Wolf Pack Run- Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success for our class and school! We are so grateful for your contributions and support!
• Good Luck to All Fairy Tale Contest Entrants - Your stories have been sent to New York. Winners are announced 4/19.
• Intervention Classes - Class begins the Wednesday 3/9 at 2:40 for selected students.
• 3/11 Report Card #2 will be sent home
• 4/1 Field Trip To Autry Museum - Gold Rush. Students will be bringing home a trip slip this week. Please make sure to sign it and return it a.s.a.p. We can take 2 chaperones on this trip. Please be prepared to ride the bus with the students and help supervise. Our trip is from 11 am until 2:30. Please email me if you would like to attend (slc5001@lausd.net). Chaperones will be assigned on a first-come/first-serve basis.

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

Math- Fractions - Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Accelerated Math (Self-paced practice)

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

This week we will begin reading the novel By The Great Horn Spoon (an adventure tale in the Gold Rush). This book by Sid Fleischmann won the Newbery Award in Children's Literature. Be sure to ask your child about the story. Have your child give you a quick oral summary of the events they have read so far.

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Revising Tall Tales; Response to Reading

Social Studies/Science:

SS: The Gold Rush: Environmental Impact
Science: Life Science unit begins

Visual Arts:

Creating captivating book covers for the student authored book project.

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.