News and Upcoming Events:
2/17 Presidents' Day Holiday. No school. No orchestra class this week
2/25 Grade 4 Spelling Bee. Participation is optional, and all students are strongly urged to give it a try. Audience will be made up of 4th grade students. This week we will have mock bee's in the classroom.
3/19 (new date) Save the Date: Wolves on Wheels
Rollerskating Fundraiser 5-7pm. Detailed info will be sent out asap.
JPL Field Trip Update:
Thank you to all the parents who worked to get us a field trip to JPL! A parent in room 11 was able to secure a date for April 13th.
2/11 UPDATE -All Chaperone spots have been filled. Thank you!
Thank you to all the parents who worked to get us a field trip to JPL! A parent in room 11 was able to secure a date for April 13th.
2/11 UPDATE -All Chaperone spots have been filled. Thank you!
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
CGI problem solving with fractions.
* Homework in math this week will be test practice on previously taught skills. There is a high degree of difficulty on some problems. This is a good opportunity to work with your child on reasoning through problems. We will also be correcting and discussing each night's HW in class the next morning.
* Homework in math this week will be test practice on previously taught skills. There is a high degree of difficulty on some problems. This is a good opportunity to work with your child on reasoning through problems. We will also be correcting and discussing each night's HW in class the next morning.
Reading:
Analyzing common fairy tales for patterns, rules, and stereotypes in preparation for the fairy tale unit.
Writing:
Research continues on Black History Month class project.
Essay writing: This week students will develop their seed idea into an essay.
Brainstorming modern fairy tales.PE:
Jumprope unit continued.
Spelling & Vocabulary:
See note above.
Arts:
Research continues on Black History Month class project.
Essay writing: This week students will develop their seed idea into an essay.
Brainstorming modern fairy tales.PE:
Jumprope unit continued.
Spelling & Vocabulary:
See note above.
Arts:
Sculpture project for Silent Auction fundraiser
Social Studies/ Science:
Rancho period and the Bear Flag revolt
Physical Science - Energy (closed and open circuits)
Rancho period and the Bear Flag revolt
Physical Science - Energy (closed and open circuits)
