FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is THIS Saturday!

FREE comic books?!?

You don't say!

Yep! 

This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day 2013!

Here is a list of comic book stores (near the 95132 zip code) who are planning on giving away special Free Comic Book Day comics:

(Call ahead to see if they're having any promotions AND the limit of free comic books per person)

Click here to see what free comics are offered on this day. Please note: not all comics will be carried at each store but expect a selection from the list.

One of the best comic book stores around the Bay Area is Lee's Comics in Mountain View ( on Rengstorff near Costco). Lee is a great supporter of the comic book industry and community, its artists, and usually has really great sales on this day.

HW - Tuesday, 4/30

ELA CST Part II is TOMORROW

NEXT WEEK are Math CSTs

Students were instructed to bring them home ALL Language Arts Test Prep packets and worksheets so parents can review the materials with them.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!
They are DUE TOMORROW!!!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity

4.  Reading Comprehension -  NONE

5.  Wordly Wise (DONE WITH THE BOOK)

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook (DONE WITH THE BOOK)
-- Review Language Arts Test Practice Packet
7.  My Math Class  -  Topics 19/20 Test on Friday

-- Textbook pgs. 452-453

-- Workbook pgs. 253-254
-- TWO Math CST Test Prep Handouts
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science 
-- pgs. none
-- Science Fair Projects are due May 14
9.  History 

-- pgs. none
-- Study Packet due Thursday, 5/2
-- Unit 2 Open Book Test on Friday, 5/3
-- California Mission Projects are due May 10
-- I am still waiting for FOUR STUDENTS to let me know what mission they will be researching, reporting and presenting

NOTES:

• Since we are done with the textbook, we are reading BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON and will finish the book this week.
• Spring Picture order forms have arrived and will be in this Wednesday's Folder.
• Family Fun Night is ON!  More information to follow...
• There is a POSSIBLE field trip to Sacramento but a lot of things must happen. The first being school board approval.  More information to follow...

HW - Monday, 4/29

ELA CSTs TOMORROW and WEDNESDAY
NEXT WEEK are Math CSTs

Students were instructed to bring them home ALL Language Arts Test Prep packets and worksheets so parents can review the materials with them.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity

4.  Reading Comprehension -  NONE

5.  Wordly Wise (DONE WITH THE BOOK)

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook (DONE WITH THE BOOK)
-- Language Arts Test Practice Packet (due by the end of the day Tuesday; time will be given in class so they can complete the packet)
7.  My Math Class  -  Topics 19/20 Test on Friday

-- Textbook pgs. 442-443; 446-447 (skip #4); 448-449 (skip Set D); 451

-- Workbook pgs. 249-250
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science 
-- pgs. 316-321
-- Science Fair Projects are due May 14
9.  History 

-- pgs. none
-- Study Packet due Thursday, 5/2
-- Unit 2 Open Book Test on Friday, 5/3
-- California Mission Projects are due May 10
-- I am still waiting for FOUR STUDENTS to let me know what mission they will be researching, reporting and presenting

NOTES:

• Since we are done with the textbook, we are reading BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON and will finish the book this week.
• Spring Picture order forms have arrived and will be in this Wednesday's Folder.
• Family Fun Night is ON!  More information to follow...

Due to STAR (CST) testing, a few schedule changes

Parents,

Due to STAR (CST) Testing this week, here are a few changes to this week and next week's schedule:

Testing Dates -  Tuesdays and Wednesdays are designated test days for Part 1 and Part 2, respectively; if a child is absent, any other day will be used for make-up tests.

Testing Hours -  First morning session after the Pledge of Allegiance and Morning Announcements, so PLEASE ARRIVE TO SCHOOL EARLY. Since the test is untimed, any students who are not finished by the morning recess bell will be escorted to a designated room to complete their test.

Math - Mondays and Fridays before lunch; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after lunch.

PE and Music - Instead of before the morning recess, it will be after the morning recess. Quiet transition will be expected because the 5th grade classes will be testing when students return from PE and Music.

Homework - It will be lessened but the students will be given additional time in class to complete their work.

Please make sure your child reviews their test prep packets, gets plenty of rest (go to bed early!), and has a nutritious dinner and breakfast before coming to school each testing day.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Mr. Amutan

Weekend HW

ELA CSTs this Tuesday and Wednesday.
Math CSTs next Tuesday and Wednesday.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

6.  Language Arts
-- ELA CST Practice Test Packet due Monday
7.  My Math Class

-- Textbook pgs. 440-441

-- Workbook pgs. 245-248
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science

-- Science Fair Projects are due May 14
-- I am still waiting for SIX STUDENTS to turn in their permission slip
9.  History 

-- pgs. none
-- Study Packet due Thursday, 5/2
-- Unit 2 Open Book Test on Friday, 5/3
-- California Mission Projects are due May 10
-- I am still waiting for FOUR STUDENTS to let me know what mission they will be researching, reporting and presenting

HAVE A GREAT (and safe) WEEKEND!

HW - Thursday, 4/25

NFL DRAFT DAY!!!

ELA CSTs; 2 WEEKS until Math CSTs.

Students were instructed to bring them home ALL Language Arts Test Prep packets and worksheets so parents can review the materials with them.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity - NONE

4.  Reading Comprehension -  NONE

5.  Wordly Wise- NONE (DONE WITH THE BOOK)

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook pgs. NONE (DONE WITH THE BOOK)
-- Language Arts Test Practice Packet
-- Unit 6 Theme Test TOMORROW
7.  My Math Class

-- Textbook pgs. 437-439

-- Workbook pgs. none
-- Math Packet (started in class)
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science 
-- pgs. 310-313
-- Science Fair Projects are due May 14
9.  History 

-- pgs. none
-- Study Packet due Thursday, 5/2
-- Unit 2 Open Book Test on Friday, 5/3
-- California Mission Projects are due May 10
-- I am still waiting for FOUR STUDENTS to let me know what mission they will be researching, reporting and presenting

NOTES:

• We finished Skylark, the last story of the textbook.  We will NOT be doing spelling activities for Skylark.  Instead, we will be wrapping up the LA workbook this week so that we can take the Unit 6 Theme Test on Friday (instead of doing it during CST test week).
• Since we are done with the textbook, we just started BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON.

HW - Wednesday, 4/24

ELA CSTs; 2 WEEKS until Math CSTs.

In-Class CST ELA and MATH Practice Test was administered today.
Students were instructed to bring them home so parents can review the test with them.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity - NONE

4.  Reading Comprehension -  NONE

5.  Wordly Wise- NONE (DONE WITH THE BOOK)

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook pgs. NONE (DONE WITH THE BOOK)
-- Language Arts Test Practice Packet
-- Unit 6 Theme Test this Friday
7.  My Math Class

-- Textbook pgs. 434-435

-- Workbook pgs. none
-- Math Packet (started in class)
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science 
-- pgs. none
-- Science Fair Projects are due May 14

9.  History 
-- pgs. none
-- Study Packet due Thursday, 5/2
-- Unit 2 Open Book Test on Friday, 5/3
-- California Mission Projects are due May 10
-- I am still waiting for 1/4 of the class to let me know what mission they will be researching, reporting and presenting

NOTES:

• We finished Skylark, the last story of the textbook.  We will NOT be doing spelling activities for Skylark.  Instead, we will be wrapping up the LA workbook this week so that we can take the Unit 6 Theme Test on Friday (instead of doing it during CST test week).
• Since we are done with the textbook, we just started BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON.

HW - Tuesday, 4/23

1 WEEK until ELA CSTs; 2 WEEKS until Math CSTs.


In-Class CST ELA and MATH Practice Test to be administered tomorrow.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity - NONE

4.  Reading Comprehension -  NONE

5.  Wordly Wise- NONE (DONE WITH THE BOOK)

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook pgs. NONE (DONE WITH THE BOOK)
-- Language Arts Test Practice Sheets
-- Unit 6 Theme Test this Friday
7.  My Math Class

-- Textbook pgs. 430-431, 432-433

-- Workbook pgs. 242-244
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science 
-- pgs. none
-- Science Fair Projects are due May 14

9.  History 
-- pgs. 63-64
-- California Mission Projects are due May 10
-- I am still waiting for 1/4 of the class to let me know what mission they will be researching, reporting and presenting

NOTES:

• Spring Pictures TOMORROW
• We finished Skylark, the last story of the textbook.  We will NOT be doing spelling activities for Skylark.  Instead, we will be wrapping up the LA workbook this week so that we can take the Unit 6 Theme Test on Friday (instead of doing it during CST test week).
• Since we are done with the textbook, we just started BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON.

HW - Monday, 4/22

1 WEEK until ELA CSTs; 2 WEEKS until Math CSTs.

In-Class CST ELA and MATH Practice Test to be administered on Wednesday.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity - NONE

4.  Reading Comprehension -  NONE

5.  Wordly Wise- NONE (DONE WITH THE BOOK)

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook pgs. 398-399, 401-403 (started in class)
-- Adverbs Worksheets (2)
7.  My Math Class

-- Textbook pgs. 426-429

-- Workbook pgs. 241
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science 
-- pgs. none
-- Science Fair Projects are due May 14

9.  History 
-- pgs. none
-- California Mission Projects are due May 10
-- I am still waiting for 1/3 of the class to let me know what mission they will be researching, reporting and presenting

NOTES:

• Spring Pictures on Wednesday, April 24.
• We finished Skylark, the last story of the textbook.  We will NOT be doing spelling activities for Skylark.  Instead, we will be wrapping up the LA workbook this week so that we can take the Unit 6 Theme Test on Friday (instead of doing it during CST test week).
• Since we are done with the textbook, we just started BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON today.

Science Fair Links

If you're looking for the Science Fair Permission Slip, Handbook or Board Ticket, please click on the following link and scroll down midway: http://ruskin.berryessa.k12.ca.us/Programs/Science-Lab/Ruskin-Science-Fair---2013/index.html

REMINDER: Spring Pictures are this Wednesday

If you're planning on getting that haircut, this weekend would be a great time to do so!

Weekend HW

1 1/2 WEEK until ELA CSTs.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook pgs. 387-396
-- ELA CST Practice Test Packet #2 due Monday
7.  My Math Class

-- Textbook pgs. 424-425

-- Workbook pgs. 239-240
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science
-- Science Fair Project is due MAY 14

HAVE A GREAT (and safe) WEEKEND!

California Mission Project - Due May 10

Students will choose one of four options after selecting their mission on this page: http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html

Yes, there may be multiple students doing the same mission, but they still have to complete their own project.

On MONDAY, you must tell Mr. Amutan what mission you have selected.  Please don't change your mind about the mission either as you may waste valuable time, energy, and resources.

HW - Thursday, 4/18

1 1/2 WEEK until ELA CSTs.

ELA CST Practice Test Packet #2 due Monday.
(A couple problems were cut off so I will help "finish" the questions and answers tomorrow in class.)

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity - Last Spelling Activities from the Textbook

4.  Reading Comprehension -  none

5.  Wordly Wise- DONE with the book

-- Students were told to bring the book home so their parents can decide what to do with it.

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook pgs. 384, 386
7.  My Math Class

-- Textbook pgs. Graph Sheet based on 18-2 and 18-3  

-- Workbook pgs. 233-238
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science
-- pgs. none
-- PG&E Electricity Packet

9.  History -  pgs. none

NOTES:

• We will finish Skylark, the last story of the textbook, tomorrow.  We will NOT be doing spelling activities for Skylark.  Instead, we will be wrapping up the LA workbook mid-next week so that we can take the Unit 6 Theme Test next Friday (instead of doing it during CST test week).
• Since we will be done with the textbook, we will be reading novels in its place.
• We have been practicing for the ELA CSTs in class. Another ELA test prep packet was sent home yesterday.
• Mission Projects will officially start tomorrow when I will debrief the students on the different options.
• REMEMBER: Science Fair projects are due MAY 14...in ONE MONTH!!! EVERYONE in my class has to do one!

HW - Tuesday, 4/16 UPDATED

TWO WEEKS until ELA CSTs.

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 

"Reading Is Cool" Goal of the Month:  MOST PAGES READ 
Remember: read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class...and ADD UP THE PAGES YOU HAVE READ!

2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes

3.  Spelling Activity - Last Spelling Activities from the Textbook

4.  Reading Comprehension -  none

5.  Wordly Wise- DONE with the book
-- WW Lesson 1-20 Cumulative Review Tests WEDNESDAY 
[Correction: FOUR reading selections and a total of 48 problems (12 questions each selection)]

6.  Language Arts
-- Workbook pgs. 371-378
7.  My Math Class - Topic 17 Test on THURSDAY

-- Textbook pgs. Topic 17 Test Prep and Reteaching; Topic 18 Lesson 1

-- Workbook pgs. Topic 17, Lessons 5 and 6
-- CLICK HERE for Graph Paper

8.  Science - Topic 8 Open Book Test on Wednesday
-- pgs. none
-- PG&E Electricity Packet due Thursday (started in class)

9.  History -  pgs. none

NOTES:

• Book Fair this week.
• Bullying assembly tomorrow morning, a student leadership production
• I will be doing Skylark, the last story of the textbook, later this week.  We will NOT be doing spelling activities for Skylark.  Instead, we will be wrapping up the LA workbook mid-next week so that we can take the Unit 6 Theme Test next Friday (instead of doing it during CST test week).
• Since we will be done with the textbook, we will be reading novels in its place.
• We have been practicing for the ELA CSTs in class. Another ELA test prep packet will be going home tomorrow.
• Mission Projects will officially start Friday when I will debrief the students on the different options.
• REMEMBER: Science Fair projects are due MAY 14...in ONE MONTH!!! EVERYONE in my class has to do one!