3/12 - Monday is orchestra. Remember to bring your instruments.
3/16 First-grade Buddies: St. Patrick's Day design challenge
3/26- 3/30 Spring Break. No school.
4/2 Cesar Chavez Birthday observed. No school.
4/5 Field Trip to Placerita Canyon. We can take 3 parent chaperones. If you are able to supervise a group of students on this hiking trip, please email me at slc5001@lausd.net.
We are running low on some classroom supplies. Donations for any of the following items are greatly appreciated!
Clorox bleach wipes- Clear tape in individual dispensers
- masking tape
paper towels
Also, we need 6 packages of Chips Ahoy Chocolate Chip cookies (Classic blue package, regular size - about 30 cookies per package) for the entire 4th grade to use in an upcoming social studies lesson. If you can donate a pack or 2, please send it to the classroom by Thursday morning. Thank you!
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Finding equivalent fractions on the number line; Using benchmark fractions to compare fractions.
Reading:
By The Great Horn Spoon chapters 9-13. This week we will be using depth and complexity icons and writing personal responses journal entries.
Poetry: Identifying rythm, structure, and meaning.
Poetry: Identifying rythm, structure, and meaning.
Writing:
Students will be using laptops (and their google accounts) to type and add graphics to their persuasive essays.
Visual Art:
Illustrating Fairy Tales
Illustrating Fairy Tales
Social Studies/Science -
Social Studies - The Environmental Impact of the Gold Rush
Science - Life Science: Animal adaptation research
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!
