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.