Sunday, March 18, 2018

Classroom News for the Week of March 19th

News and Upcoming Events: 

3/19 - Monday is orchestra. Remember to bring your instruments.

3/20 - Trip slips to Placerita Canyon due.

3/26- 3/30 Spring Break. No school. There will be no HW assigned over spring break, but students who have not finished their book illustrations by the end of the week will need to bring them home to finish.

4/2 Cesar Chavez Birthday observed. No school.

4/5 Field Trip to Placerita Canyon. We have 1 more chaperone spot available. 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

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math: 

Adding and subtracting fractions.

Reading:
 By The Great Horn Spoon chapters 14-18. Students will be finishing the book this week. They will write historical fiction journal entries, create sensory figures, and take the AR quiz.


Writing:

Animal research

Students will be using laptops (and their google accounts) to type and add graphics to their persuasive essays.

Visual Art:

Illustrating Fairy Tales

Social Studies/Science -

Social Studies - Reading and Analyzing Primary Sources
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!