News and Upcoming Events:
9/9: Please make sure your child return's his/her (empty) Friday Folder.
9/9: Students will receive last week's scored vocabulary test back. They should use this feedback to guide them in studying for this week's test.
9/30: Unassigned Day - School Closed
Field Trip Donation: If you have not done so already, please turn in your $35 field trip donation check asap. Thank you!
Room 12's Wishlist: If you would like to make a purchase for our class, please click on the following link. You may have items shipped directly to me at the school's address. Your generosity is appreciated!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UMPU38TFPSLQ?ref_=wl_share
What's Going On This Week In Class:
9/9: Students will receive last week's scored vocabulary test back. They should use this feedback to guide them in studying for this week's test.
9/30: Unassigned Day - School Closed
Field Trip Donation: If you have not done so already, please turn in your $35 field trip donation check asap. Thank you!
Room 12's Wishlist: If you would like to make a purchase for our class, please click on the following link. You may have items shipped directly to me at the school's address. Your generosity is appreciated!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3UMPU38TFPSLQ?ref_=wl_share
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Rounding large number in isolation; Word problems
Reading:
Chapters 7-10 of Bridge to Terabithia (realistic fiction). Our focus will be on drawing conclusions and making inferences about characters based on their thoughts and actions and identifying types of plot conflicts.
Genre Blackout: Students are challenged to read books from 9 different genres in the first reporting period. Ask your child about his or her progress. The genres are:
Genre Blackout: Students are challenged to read books from 9 different genres in the first reporting period. Ask your child about his or her progress. The genres are:
- biography
- poetry
- fantasy
- non-fiction (science)
- non-fiction (history)
- historical fiction
- realistic fiction
- folktale
- free space
Writing:
This week we will revise, edit, and publish our personal narratives.
Spelling & Vocabulary:
This week's prefixes are super, supr, sur (above, over, more) and pre (before).
- superhuman
- superabundant
- superb
- supervise
- surplus
- prehistoric
- predict
- prejudge
- precaution
- premier
Students should study both the meanings and spellings of these words. They will bring a study guide home on Monday. We will also complete activities to help them prepare for the quiz. The quiz will be Friday.
Social Studies/ Science:
World Geography (Absolute Location, Longitude and Latitude, Hemispheres and Tropics) ; Rock Formation and Layers
Arts:
Drama with Ms. Beret on Wednesday- Pantomime
Reminders:
Contact me: slc5001@lausd.net
Contact me: slc5001@lausd.net
Birthday Celebrations: If you would like to send treats to celebrate your child's birthday, please email me a day or 2 in advance. Treats must be something small and easy to pass out. We have students with food coloring, nut, dairy, and tree nut allergies. We currently have 35 students in our class. We don't have time for birthday parties - your child will distribute the treat at the end of the day as his/her classmates are leaving the room.
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.
