Monday's Update

Since there will no longer be assigned homework for the class, there really wasn't a need for a HW post.

Instead, I will be posting daily updates.

We are finishing up Stargirl and took our last STAR Reading assessments for the year. Let these assessments guide the students in choosing books this summer. But more on that next week.

Tomorrow, students will have PE and Music classes at their normal times. (PE and Music classes will still take place this Thursday, next Tuesday AND Thursday.) Also, Ms. Rice's class will be doing a Gold Rush play after recess.

This week has two major activities: Wednesday's Mission San Juan Bautista Field trip and Friday's 4/5 Field Day.

Mission San Juan Bautista:  I have enough chaperones for the MSJ Field Trip. In fact, I have a waiting list of three more parents who would like to go. Due to the limited space on the buses, we have to cap the number of chaperones who can attend. I will be talking to those students - whose parents will be chaperones - and having them pick their groups. Keep in mind that each chaperone will be given a pencil, clipboard, and packet to complete as they lead their student groups through the Mission and State Park grounds.

Field Day:  This Friday will be a fun but TIRING day.  And to boot, they predict that it's going to be "scorcher" (in the possible 90s).  Please make sure students:

• Wear their class t-shirts
• Arrive to school in clothes that will keep them cool but also tailored to a lot of running and moving
• WEAR: light-colored shorts, athletic wear, socks, running shoes, hats, sunglasses
• DO NOT WEAR/AVOID: dark-colored clothes, sandals, overly cumbersome clothing, sweatshirts
• Bring a water bottle AND put your name on it (preferably with a permanent marker)
• OPTIONAL: Students may bring cameras (not iPod Touches, Game Boy Advances, etc.), but they will be responsible for whatever they bring.

Next week at a glance:

Monday is our classroom party.

Tuesday is the 4th grade picnic at Cataldi Park (we're walking there and back).

Wednesday is the field trip to the Tech Museum.

Thursday is the last day for some of us leaving early for the Summer.

Friday is the REAL last day for Ruskin. Report Cards to go home.

If you placed a Scholastic Book Order, they will be arriving next week.