Thanksgiving Break Homework

No NEW homework for the break.

Just the assignments that were given to them this week:

• Math Textbook 185-189 due Monday
• Topic 7 Math Test on Tuesday
• California Studies (Weeks 6-8) due Monday (skip "Let's Write")

Have fun completing the newly released TenMarks assignments and SumDog!

New TenMarks Assignments Created for Review and Practice

If you're thinking of other ways to review the math from this school year until now, then you must do the TenMarks assignments that were released today:


REVIEW (10 problems each set)
4.OA.1 - Understanding Multiplicative Comparisons
4.OA.2 - Multiplication and Division to Solve Word Problems
4.NBT.5 - Solve Word Problems Using Multiplication Strategies
4.NBT.6 - Understanding Division Using Models and Strategies
4.NBT.6 - Relating Multiplication and Division
4.NBT.6 - Solve Word Problems Involving Division


PRACTICE (20 problems each set)
4.OA.4 - Multiples and Divisibility
4.OA.4 - Factors
4.OA.4 - Understanding Prime and Composite Numbers


The website again is www.tenmarks.com.

ENJOY!

HW - Thursday, 11/20

PARENTS:  

• SORRY for the late post...
• ALL WEEK, we have MINIMUM DAYS (1:00 p.m. dismissal) due to conferences.
• Warm Coat Drive is underway!  Please bring in any coats you would like to donate to needy families.  Ruskin will be collecting and donating them.
• Our Thanksgiving party is TOMORROW. Since we won the Red Ribbon Door Contest (thank you again, Ms. Ellie), the office will be paying for the pizza. Ms. Conlon has volunteered to pick up the pizzas for our class. (THANK YOU!)
• Also, there is a sign-up sheet outside our door. If you are contributing to the Thanksgiving Party, please write your name on the sheet (or have your child do it).
• CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona, our San Jose Sharks' Reading is Cool October Reader of the Month!
• We're only missing SEVEN Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.
• Today we did a California Agriculture lesson on beef and how it arrived in California. Because students asked to see more videos (we ran out of time), here are the videos of young chefs preparing California-raised beef: http://www.learnaboutag.org/bonalabeef

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: His Father's Boots
4.  Wordly Wise none

5.  Math  

- TEXTBOOK pages  185-189  (Due Monday, 12/1)

- WORKBOOK pages  none
- MATH TEST has been postponed until Tuesday, December 2

6.  Scholastic News - none

LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper

7.  Science pgs. none

8.  History - California Studies (three newspapers) need to be read and completed for Monday, December 1. No need to do "Let's Write."

HW - Wednesday, 11/19

PARENTS:  

• ALL WEEK, we have MINIMUM DAYS (1:00 p.m. dismissal) due to conferences.
• Warm Coat Drive is underway!  Please bring in any coats you would like to donate to needy families.  Ruskin will be collecting and donating them.
• Our Thanksgiving party is this Friday. Since we won the Red Ribbon Door Contest (thank you again, Ms. Ellie), the office will be paying for the pizza. Ms. Conlon has volunteered to pick up the pizzas for our class. (THANK YOU!)
• Also, there is a sign-up sheet outside our door. If you are contributing to the Thanksgiving Party, please write your name on the sheet (or have your child do it).
• CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona, our San Jose Sharks' Reading is Cool October Reader of the Month!
• We're only missing SEVEN Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.
• Today we did a California Agriculture lesson on beef and how it arrived in California. Because students asked to see more videos (we ran out of time), here are the videos of young chefs preparing California-raised beef: http://www.learnaboutag.org/bonalabeef

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: Gift of the Magi (GREAT STORY!)
4.  Wordly Wise Lessons 1-10 Review Sheets (Due Thursday)
- Wordly Wise L 1-10 Tests on Thursday

5.  Math  

- TEXTBOOK pages  182-184

- WORKBOOK pages  none
- MATH TEST has been postponed until Tuesday, December 2

6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Thursday

LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper

7.  Science pgs. Science Spin due Thursday

8.  History - California Studies (three newspapers) need to be read and completed for Monday, December 1. No need to do "Let's Write."

HW - Tuesday, 11/18

PARENTS:  

• ALL WEEK, we have MINIMUM DAYS (1:00 p.m. dismissal) due to conferences.
• TOMORROW is PICTURE MAKE UP DAY. Bring your photos from the first picture day with you.
• Warm Coat Drive is underway!  Please bring in any coats you would like to donate to needy families.  Ruskin will be collecting and donating them.
• Our Thanksgiving party is this Friday. Since we won the Red Ribbon Door Contest (thank you again, Ms. Ellie), the office will be paying for the pizza. Ms. Conlon has volunteered to pick up the pizzas for our class. (THANK YOU!)
• Also, there is a sign-up sheet outside our door. If you are contributing to the Thanksgiving Party, please write your name on the sheet (or have your child do it).
• CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona, our San Jose Sharks' Reading is Cool October Reader of the Month!
• We're only missing SEVEN Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: Piping Hot Pizza Mystery
4.  Wordly Wise Lessons 1-10 Review Sheets (Due Thursday)
- Wordly Wise L 1-10 Tests on Thursday

5.  Math  

- TEXTBOOK pages  180-181

- WORKBOOK pages  107
- MATH TEST on Friday (morning)

6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Thursday

LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper

7.  Science pgs. Science Spin due Thursday

8.  History - none

HW - Monday, 11/17

PARENTS:  

• ALL WEEK, we have MINIMUM DAYS (1:00 p.m. dismissal) due to conferences.
• Warm Coat Drive is underway!  Please bring in any coats you would like to donate to needy families.  Ruskin will be collecting and donating them.
• Our Thanksgiving party is this Friday. Since we won the Red Ribbon Door Contest (thank you again, Ms. Ellie), the office will be paying for the pizza. I just need a parent to coordinate the purchase and pick up of the pizza. Please email me.
• Also, there is a sign-up sheet outside our door. If you are contributing to the Thanksgiving Party, please write your name on the sheet (or have your child do it).
• CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona, our San Jose Sharks' Reading is Cool October Reader of the Month!
• We're only missing SEVEN Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.
• Update: EXTENDED! TONIGHT is the last night to order the NEW Ruskin School T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are going fast!  Price will go up from $15 to $20 after tonight! Buy them here:
• T-Shirt ($15):  http://www.booster.com/ruskinpta
• Zippered Hoodie ($30):  http://www.booster.com/ruskinpta-hoodies

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: The Romance of the Busy Broker
4.  Wordly Wise Lessons 1-6 Review Sheets (Due Thursday)
- Wordly Wise L 1-10 Tests on Thursday

5.  Math  

- TEXTBOOK pages  178-179

- WORKBOOK pages  103, 105

6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Thursday

LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper

7.  Science pgs. Science Spin due Thursday

8.  History - [Postponed] California Studies Weekly due TUESDAY; Open Newspaper quiz TOMORROW

Tidbits for the Weekend, 11/14-11/16

• Saturday is the last day to order the new Ruskin t-shirts and hoodies. Once the 150 minimum is met, they will not order any more.  The PTA will not stock any of them either.  So GET THEM NOW!
• Ruskin PTA Website:  http://ruskinpta.weebly.com/pta-store.html

• Saturday is also the last day to preorder Ruskin 2014-15 yearbooks (and personalize your back cover). It ONLY costs $20.  After tomorrow? $35!  PREORDER NOW! 
• http://www.betteryearbookpublishing.com/login/signin.htm
• LOGIN:  ruskin
• PASSWORD:  roadrunner

• Homework due Monday:
• Math Textbook  176-177
• California Studies ("First Californians")
• Warm Coat Drive continues all week.
• Next Thursday's Spirit Day: PAJAMA DAY

• Minimum Days (1 p.m. dismissal) ALL next week

Enjoy your weekend!

HW - Thursday, 11/13

PARENTS:  

• Warm Coat Drive is underway!  Please bring in any coats you would like to donate to needy families.  Ruskin will be collecting and donating them.
• Due to Conference Week, MINIMUM DAYS (1:00 p.m. dismissal) starting tomorrow and all of next week.
• Yearbook Orders are available online. Get them now before the price almost DOUBLES!
• The NEW Ruskin School T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are going fast!  ONCE THEY'RE GONE, WE'RE NOT OFFERING THEM FOR SALE ANYMORE!  Buy them here:
• T-Shirt ($15):  http://www.booster.com/ruskinpta
• Zippered Hoodie ($30):  http://www.booster.com/ruskinpta-hoodies
• A few parents still need to set up their Parent/Teacher Conference Date/Time.  Please check your email Inbox.  Thank you to those who confirmed their conference date and time! 
• Our Thanksgiving party is next Friday. Since we won the Red Ribbon Door Contest (thank you again, Ms. Ellie), the office will be paying for the pizza. I just need a parent to coordinate the purchase and pick up of the pizza. Please email me.
• CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona, our San Jose Sharks' Reading is Cool October Reader of the Month!
• We're only missing EIGHT Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: none
4.  Wordly Wise 10e
- Wordly Wise L10 Test on FRIDAY

5.  Math  
- TEXTBOOK pages  174-175
- WORKBOOK pages  none
6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Friday
LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper
7.  Science pgs. none
8.  History - California Studies Weekly due Monday; Open Newspaper quiz on Monday

HW - Wednesday, 11/12

PARENTS:  

• Tomorrow is SPIRIT DAY: Sports.  You can wear your sports uniforms or sports themed clothes to school.  No cleats; it's recommended to wear a shirt under your basketball, etc. "tank top" jersey; and leave the football pads and helmet at home!
• Yearbook Orders are available online.
• The NEW Ruskin School T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are going fast!  Buy them here:
• T-Shirt ($15):  http://www.booster.com/ruskinpta
• Zippered Hoodie ($30):  http://www.booster.com/ruskinpta-hoodies
• A handful of parents still need to set up their Parent/Teacher Conference Date/Time.  Please check your email Inbox.  Thank you to those who confirmed their conference date and time! 
• Our Thanksgiving party is next Friday. Since we won the Red Ribbon Door Contest (thank you again, Ms. Ellie), the office will be paying for the pizza. I just need a parent to coordinate the purchase and pick up of the pizza. Please email me.
• CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona, our San Jose Sharks' Reading is Cool October Reader of the Month!
• Project Cornerstone ABC presenters visited our class after lunch today.  The students brainstormed examples of how to be "BIG" (i.e., kind, helpful, tolerant, environmental).
• We're only missing EIGHT Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: "Mrs. Mansley's View"
4.  Wordly Wise 10c-d (due tomorrow); e (due Friday)
- Wordly Wise L10 Test on FRIDAY

5.  Math  
- TEXTBOOK pages  none
- WORKBOOK pages  98, 100
6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Friday
LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper
7.  Science pgs. none
8.  History - none

HW - Monday, 11/10

PARENTS:  

• Tomorrow is Veterans Day. NO SCHOOL.
• Yearbook Orders are available online.
• Check your email Inbox after 6:00 p.m. for your upcoming Parent/Teacher Conference Date/Time! 
• Thanksgiving Party is next Friday. Since we won the Red Ribbon Door Contest (thank you again, Ms. Ellie), the office will be paying for the pizza.
• CONGRATULATIONS to Fiona, our San Jose Sharks' Reading is Cool October Reader of the Month!
• Project Cornerstone ABC presenters will be visiting our class after lunch on Wednesday.
• We're only missing EIGHT Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: "Strange Orchid"
4.  Wordly Wise 10a-b
- Wordly Wise L10 Test on FRIDAY

5.  Math  
- TEXTBOOK pages  171-172
- WORKBOOK pages  97, 99
6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Friday
LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper
7.  Science pgs. 72-73, 74 Math, 76-77 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Wednesday
8.  History- California Studies Weekly (Week 4) due Wednesday. They do not have to do "Let's Write."

Where You Will Be in a Month!

But maybe not this late in the day!

HW - Thursday, 11/6

PARENTS:  

• Tomorrow is a 49ers assembly in the Multi. Students need to bring in the white form (signed by a parent/guardian) that was inside their Wednesday folder as pictures may be taken at the event.
• Scholastic Book Orders are DUE TOMORROW (11/7).  Each student was given a Halloween coupon (NOT a $5 off coupon, but good for ONE BOOK up to a $5 value) that MUST be used for any book from the November book order catalogs. Don't worry about the $10 minimum purchase; it shouldn't be a problem as it is part of a much larger order.
• Yearbook Orders are available online.
• LAST DAY to turn in WALK-A-THON pledges is tomorrow! Winning class get $50 for a classroom party. Speaking of which...
• THANK YOU to Jordan's grandmother for assisting with our Red Ribbon door! Our class won $40 from the office for a class party!

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: "The Mail Coach Road"
4.  Wordly Wise 9e due Friday
- Wordly Wise L9 Test on FRIDAY

5.  Math   [We skipped Topic 5]
- TEXTBOOK pages  168-171
- WORKBOOK pages  none
6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Friday; Science Spin due Friday
LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper
7.  Science pgs. 72-73, 74 Math, 76-77 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Monday
8.  History- none


NOTES:

• We're only missing EIGHT Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.

Conference Schedule (November 2014) Has Been Tabbed

In the tab section above, you will notice there is a new line and tab for the 2014 Conference Schedule.

To respect student and family privacy, I have marked "RESERVED" instead of the student's name for the times that have been filled. A confirmation note will be sent home tomorrow.

IF YOU HAVE NOT SCHEDULED YOUR CONFERENCE TIME, please choose three of the available times on the calendar and email me with your first, second and third choices.

Mr. Amutan

Missing Pages for Tonight's Reading Comprehension

HW - Wednesday, 11/5

PARENTS:  

• Scholastic Book Orders are DUE THIS FRIDAY (11/7).  Each student was given a Halloween coupon (NOT a $5 off coupon, but good for ONE BOOK up to a $5 value) that MUST be used for any book from the November book order catalogs. Don't worry about the $10 minimum purchase; it shouldn't be a problem as it is part of a much larger order.
• Yearbook Orders are available online.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension: Jade Goddess
4.  Wordly Wise 9e due Friday
- Wordly Wise L9 Test on FRIDAY

5.  Math   [We skipped Topic 5]
- TEXTBOOK pages  164-167 #7-10, 11-30 (ODDS), 31-36
- WORKBOOK pages  none
6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Friday; Science Spin due Friday
LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper
7.  Science pgs. none
8.  History
- Social Studies Weekly newspaper due TOMORROW; "Open book" short quiz based on the newspaper also tomorrow.


NOTES:

• We're only missing EIGHT Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.

California Studies Weekly has been extended to Thursday

I have extended the California Studies Weekly due date and quiz until Thursday.

I will give them some preparation questions tomorrow for the Thursday quiz.

HW - Tuesday, 11/4

PARENTS:  

• Scholastic Book Orders are DUE THIS FRIDAY (11/7).  Each student was given a Halloween coupon (NOT a $5 off coupon, but good for ONE BOOK up to a $5 value) that MUST be used for any book from the November book order catalogs.
• Yearbook Orders are available online.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension:  xxx
4.  Wordly Wise 9c-d
- Wordly Wise L9 Test on FRIDAY

5.  Math   [We skipped Topic 5]
- TEXTBOOK pages  162-163 (dividing with remainders)
- WORKBOOK pages  89, 91, 93
6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Friday; Science Spin due Friday
LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper
7.  Science pgs. none
8.  History
- Social Studies Weekly newspaper due tomorrow; "Open book" short quiz based on the newspaper also tomorrow.


NOTES:

• We're only missing EIGHT Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.

HW - Monday, 11/3

PARENTS:  

• Scholastic Book Orders are DUE THIS FRIDAY (11/7).  Each student was given a Halloween coupon (NOT a $5 off coupon, but good for ONE BOOK up to a $5 value) that MUST be used for any book from the November book order catalogs.
• Yearbook Orders are available online.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most Books Completely Read
Keep track of the books you read daily by writing them down on the Reading Log, get your parent or guardian to initial, total your pages read, and turn it in  December 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Reading Comprehension:  How Now Purple Cow?
4.  Wordly Wise 9a-b; Crossword
- Wordly Wise L9 Test on FRIDAY

5.  Math   [We skipped Topic 5]
- TEXTBOOK pages  158-159, 160-161
- WORKBOOK pages  xx
6.  Scholastic News - Debate/Sticky Situation and Page 8 due Friday; Science Spin due Friday
LINK for Debate / Sticky Situation paper
7.  Science pgs. 68-71
8.  History
- Social Studies Weekly newspaper due Wednesday; "Open book" short quiz based on the newspaper also Wednesday.


NOTES:

• We're only missing EIGHT Emergency Kits. Please turn your child's in ASAP.