Classroom News for the Week of May 2nd

Thank you to the mystery donor who sent skin color markers and printer ink. They arrived just in time! :)

• 5/9 One minute speeches due. Time yourself, practice, practice, practice, and memorize your speech!
• 5/10 Volunteer Tea  
• 5/13 Living History Museum: Students will be presenting their Famous Californian Research- 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!
• SBAC Testing Dates: 5/11, 5/12, 5/13, 5/16, 5/17, 5/18. We will be testing at the start of the day, prior to the recess break. Please help by making sure your child is rested and has had a nutritious breakfast.
• 5/19 Open House 6 to 7 pm
• 5/27 Field trip to Natural History Museum 
• 6/1 Rm 12's "Informance". MPR Please come see the theater skills the children have been honing this year with Ms. Beret. Stay tuned for time - most likely 1:15 pm

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:
Math Skills review for SBAC
Math Project: Creating the NBS Obstacle Course

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

Close Reading of Informational Text - Summer Olympics; Last Issue of Scholastic News; Skill Review"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Letter Writing; Keyboarding/Typing Practice

Design/Arts:

Painting Backdrops

Design an NBS RoboArm

Drama: We will continue working on our play, "Wiley and the Hairy Man".

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.