Classroom News for the Week of April 18th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Living History Museum: Students will be presenting their Famous Californian Research- Save the date: The "Museum" will be open Friday May 13th from 1:15-2:15 in the MPR. We hope you can visit and see the results of the students' hard work!
• 4/22  Earth Day- John Muir Project and The Lorax
• 5/19 Open House
• 5/27 Field trip to Natural History Museum

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:
Decimals: Adding and Subtracting Decimals, Solve Word Problems with Money
Geometry: Angles; Classification of Polygons

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

Scholastic News: Evaluating Websites, Close Reading of Informational Text

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

Writing:

Essay: The Impact of John Muir's Work; Research and note-taking for Famous California Project; Revising paragraphs for unity

Social Studies/Science:

SS: California Statehood
Science: Life Science

Design/Arts:

 Design an NBS Lander - Working through the Design Process "Drop" #2 is on Friday, 4/22

Drama: Pantomime, Improvisation, Tableau

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.