Friday, December 1, 2017

Classroom News for the Week of December 4th

News and Upcoming Events: 
12/4: Please make sure your child returns his/her (empty) Friday Folder. Orchestra students: Bring your instruments. 

12/6: Class Play: Thor's Wedding, 8:30 and 2:00 MPR. Students: come to the MPR at 7:45 a.m. on this day. Please wear solid colored clothing - preferably all black, brown, white, or gray. Girls with long hair should wear their hair in a single braid or low pony tail. No words, logos, or characters on clothing.

12/7: Science Quiz. Study notes were sent home at the T-giving break and can be found under "Class Handouts" in the Link tab at right.

12/7 and 12/8: Our class will visit the Book Fair this week. On Thursday students will have time to browse the books and make selections, and on Friday they may make purchases. Students wishing to buy items from the Fair should bring money on Friday. Please discuss with your child how to keep his/her $ safe.

12/11 Winter Program- K-2 Parents: 10:45 a.m.; 3-6 Parents 1 p.m., MPR. Students: Please dress up in a way that feels comfortable to you, and in a way that will allow you to participate in all the days' activities without changing clothes. Wear comfortable shoes. No words, logos, characters on clothing.

12/14 Grade 4 "At the Movies" Holiday Party. Students: please bring $3 cash by Friday, December 8 to pay for party supplies and goodies. PG permission slips will come home Monday 12/4. Please sign and return asap.

12/18 - 1/5 Winter break. School resumes Monday, January 8th.

1/11 - Mission Project due. Outline of project requirements can be found under "Class Handouts" in the Link tab at right.

1/15 - MLK Holiday. School closed.

1/19 Field Trip to Leonis Adobe Museum. http://www.leonisadobemuseum.org/ Our class can bring 3 adult chaperones. If you are willing and able to supervise a small group of students on the trip and at the park, please email me at slc5001@lausd.net. Chaperones will be assigned on a first come/first serve basis. Please know, this trip will last the entire school day and involves lots of walking and standing. Thank you!

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math: 

Solving division problems with remainders using the standard algorithm.


Reading:

Scholastic News: Navajo Code Talkers; Media Literacy- Looking critically at ads.

Poetry - Identifying rhythm, structure, meaning and theme.

Understanding Analogies

Students have started a new round of Genre Genius. Ask your child about which genres s/he has selected.


Writing:

Writing short opinion pieces - Text structure for opinion pieces.


Spelling & Vocabulary:

(magn, maxi, magni - large,great. micro and min - small)
  • miniature
  • microbe
  • microscope
  • mince
  • minute (my-noot)
  • magnate
  • mafnification
  • magnificent
  • maximum
  • maximize
Social Studies/ Science:

The Birth of the Missions; Geology Quiz

Arts:

Complimentary colors quilt

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.

Birthday Celebrations: If you would like to send treats to celebrate your child's birthday, please email me a day or 2 in advance so that I can make time in our schedule for it. Treats must be something small and easy to pass out. Donuts, cookies, muffins, and mini cupcakes all work great. We currently have 30 students in our class. Your child will distribute them at the end of the day as his/her classmates are leaving the room.

Donations: If you would like to make a donation to our class (this allows me to turn in receipts for purchases I have made for the students), you can write a check to "Mt. Washington El." In the subject line write, "Donation to Room 12". Any amount is appreciated! Thank you!