Classroom News for the Week of May 9

Thank you all for the incredible dinners, succulent plants, kind cards, and the gift certificate to Run With Us! You all made Teacher Appreciation Week very special for me and my family. Thank you for your generosity!

• 5/9 One minute speeches due. Time yourself, practice, practice, practice, and memorize your speech!
• 5/10 Volunteer Tea  2:45 MPR
• 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, has had a nutritious breakfast, and is on time.
• 5/19 Open House 6 to 7 pm
• 5/27 Field trip to Natural History Museum. Students will be bringing a trip slip home this week. We can take 5 parent chaperones on this trip. Please email me at slc5001@lausd.net if you would like to help supervise students.
• 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:
SBAC Testing & Math skills review 
Math Project: Creating the NBS Obstacle Course

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

SBAC Testing; Close Reading of Informational Text - Biography of Andy Warhol

Writing:

Letter Writing; Keyboarding/Typing Practice

Design/Arts:

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.

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.

Classroom News for the Week of April 25th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Living History Museum: Students will be presenting their Famous Californian Research- Save the date: 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!
• 4/25 Students will be bringing home instructions for preparing their one minute oral presentation. Please discuss the assignment with your child, and email me if you have any questions or concerns.
• 4/27 Administrative Assistant's Day - Thank you, Nora and Lilly! 
• 5/19 Open House
• 5/27 Field trip to Natural History Museum

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:
Metric System Review; Geometry:  Classification of Triangles, Quadrilaterals, and other Polygons

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

Close Reading of Informational Text; Main Idea, Signal Words

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Famous California Project: Drafting and Revising paragraphs for unity

Design/Arts:

Drawing Portraits (Facial Proportions); California Poppies

Design an NBS Lander - Working through the Design Process "Drop" #3 is on Friday, 4/29

Drama: We will continue working on our play, "Wiley and the Hairy Man". I will post a performance date here on the blog as soon as possible.

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.

Classroom News for the Week of April 18th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Living History Museum: Students will be presenting their Famous Californian Research- Save the date: 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!
• 4/22  Earth Day- John Muir Project and The Lorax
• 5/19 Open House
• 5/27 Field trip to Natural History Museum

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:
Decimals: Adding and Subtracting Decimals, Solve Word Problems with Money
Geometry: Angles; Classification of Polygons

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

Scholastic News: Evaluating Websites, Close Reading of Informational Text

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Essay: The Impact of John Muir's Work; Research and note-taking for Famous California Project; Revising paragraphs for unity

Social Studies/Science:

SS: California Statehood
Science: Life Science

Design/Arts:

 Design an NBS Lander - Working through the Design Process "Drop" #2 is on Friday, 4/22

Drama: Pantomime, Improvisation, Tableau

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.

Classroom News for the Week of April 11th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Intervention Classes - Class are Monday and Wednesday at 2:40 for selected students. Last class is 4/13.
• Living History Museum: Students will be presenting their Famous Californian Research- Save the date: 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!

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:
Decimals: Expanded Form and Comparing and Ordering Geometry: Angles; Classification of Polygons

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

This week we will finish reading By The Great Horn Spoon. Students will be taking AR quizzes and finishing their work from the unit.


Guided reading on John Muir; Practice finding Main Idea

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Response to Reading (Journal Entries); Research and note-taking for Famous California Project; Revising paragraphs for unity

Social Studies/Science:

SS: California Statehood
Science: Life Science

Design/Arts:

 Design an NBS Lander - "Drop" is on Friday, 4/15

Drama: Pantomime, Improvisation, Tableau

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.

Classroom News for the Week of April 4th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Intervention Classes - Class are Monday and Wednesday at 2:40 for selected students. Last class is 4/13.
• Living History Museum: Students will be presenting their Famous Californian Research- Save the date: 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!

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:
Decimals: Expanded Form and Comparing and Ordering Geometry: Angles; Classification of Polygons

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

This week we will finish reading By The Great Horn Spoon. Students will be taking AR quizzes and finishing their work from the unit.


Guided reading on John Muir; Practice finding Main Idea

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Response to Reading (Journal Entries); Research and note-taking for Famous California Project; Revising paragraphs for unity

Social Studies/Science:

SS: California Statehood
Science: Life Science

Design/Arts:

 Design an NBS Lander - "Drop" is on Friday, 4/15

Drama: Pantomime, Improvisation, Tableau

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.

Classroom News for the Week of March 28th

News and Upcoming Events:

• Intervention Classes - Class are Monday and Wednesday at 2:40 for selected students.
• 3/28 School Closed for Cesar Chavez Holiday
• URGENT - 4/1 Field Trip To Autry Museum -We need at least 1 chaperone for this trip, currently we have none assigned. Our class will be taking this trip solo (Rm. 11 will go on another day), therefore it is very important we have at least one other adult to help supervise. Please be prepared to ride the bus with the students and help supervise. Our trip is from 11 am until 2:30. Please email me if you would like to attend (slc5001@lausd.net).
• 4/8 Science test - Study Notes will be sent home Tues 3/29

What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

Math- Fractions - Adding and Subtracting Fractions; Word Problems

Accelerated Math (Self-paced practice)

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

By The Great Horn Spoon Chapters 8-10. Have your child give you a quick oral summary of the events they have read so far. Using Depth and Complexity Icons to dig deeper into the text

Predicate and Subject (Complete Sentence vs. Fragment); Thinking about Analogies

"Genre Genius" goals for the 3rd reporting period.

Writing:

Response to Reading (Journal Entries)

Social Studies/Science:

SS: The Effects of the Gold Rush; Multiple Perspectives
Science: Life Science

Arts:

Illustrating our books

Pantomime and Improvisation

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.