Thursday, May 28, 2015

HW - Thursday, 5/28

PARENTS:
  • The countdown may now begin: 11 days left of school!
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts - none 
(We are working on "What's Growin' On?" in class independently and in groups. Students should be finished by lunch, Friday.)
4.  Math - none
5.  Science - none
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Week #28) Quiz TOMORROW. 
- Work on your famous Californian sketch. What? You haven't selected one? See the links below to help you!

Here are a few helpful websites to help you:

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Pokemon: Symphonic Evolution Tour

The Pokemon: Symphonic Evolution Tour is coming to San Jose on July 12 at 8:00 p.m.!

If you are a HUGE Pokemon fan and its music is something you enjoy, check this out:

For tickets, check this site out: http://www.goldstar.com/events/san-jose-ca/pokmon-symphonic-evolutions-tickets

(I am not endorsing nor do I receive any benefits from this. It's purely informational!)


HW - Wednesday, 5/27

PARENTS:
  • Wednesday Folders will go home tomorrow (Thursday).
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts - none 
(We are working on "What's Growin' On?" in class independently and in groups. Students should be finished by the end of the Thursday.)
4.  Math - none
5.  Science - none
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Week #28) Quiz on Thursday. 
- Think of a famous Californian. The person could be born in CA; moved to CA; lived in CA; or made CA famous. Mr. Amutan needs to know tomorrow.

Here are a few helpful websites to help you:



Tuesday, May 26, 2015

HW - Tuesday, 5/26

PARENTS:
  • No student will be allowed on any field trip WITHOUT their signed permission slip.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts - none 
(We are working on "What's Growin' On?" in class independently and in groups. Students should be finished by the end of the Thursday.)
4.  Math - none
5.  Science - none
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Week #28) due tomorrow; Quiz on Thursday. 
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do.
- Think of a famous Californian. The person could be born in CA; moved to CA; lived in CA; or made CA famous. Mr. Amutan needs to know tomorrow (Thursday at the latest).

Friday, May 22, 2015

Enjoy the Three-Day Memorial Day Weekend!

Just a friendly reminder:  NO school on Monday because it is a federal holiday. What exactly is Memorial Day and why do we celebrate it?

Some fun things to do this weekend (other than watch Disney's Tomorrowland):


Above all, take a brief moment on Monday to remember those who died while serving our country.

HW this weekend: Mission Project is due on Wednesday as is California Studies Weekly #28.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

HW - Thursday, 5/21

PARENTS:
  • There are still 4 students who have not returned their Spring Picture portrait packets and/or payment envelopes.  If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope. A reminder was placed in your child's Wednesday Folder last week. Thank you!
  • Due to the minimum day and today's schedule breaks (disaster drill and PE/Music), the students will take the ELA test on Friday!
  • All textbooks (Science, Math, and ELA) have been checked in and will not be sent home any longer.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages none
- WORKBOOK pages none
5.  Science - none
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Weeks #26 and 27) due tomorrow; Quizzes on Friday. The last newspaper (Week #28) was given out today. It will be due next Wednesday and its Quiz will be on Thursday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Do you know what was invented today?

Three hints:

#1 - It played an important role in California's history.
#2 - The company that produces them still has their headquarters in San Francisco, where it was started.
#3 - You may own a pair.

If you don't know, click here for the answer!

HW - Wednesday, 5/20

PARENTS:
  • There are still 4 students who have not returned their Spring Picture portrait packets and/or payment envelopes.  If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope. A reminder was placed in your child's Wednesday Folder last week. Thank you!
  • Currently, 3 students have not decided on a mission and/or type of project to complete FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY. Please see below in the History HW section for more info. Email me when you have decided.
  • On Thursday OR most likely Friday (depending how crazy it gets), the students will take the ELA test... AND THAT SHOULD BE IT FOR TESTING!
  • All textbooks (Science, Math, and ELA) have been checked in and will not be sent home any longer.
  • In today's Wednesday Folder: Free ticket to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo; Walk Through California certificate; and Reading Is Cool certificates.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages none
- WORKBOOK pages none
5.  Science - none
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Weeks #26 and 27) due tomorrow; Quizzes on Friday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

HW - Tuesday, 5/19

PARENTS:
  • There are still 4 students who have not returned their Spring Picture portrait packets and/or payment envelopes.  If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope. A reminder was placed in your child's Wednesday Folder last week. Thank you!
  • Currently, 5 students have not decided on a mission and/or type of project to complete in the next two weeks. Please see below in the History HW section for more info. Email me when you have decided.
  • Today, we finished our District test for Math. On Thursday, the students will take the ELA test... AND THAT SHOULD BE IT FOR TESTING!
  • Science and Math textbooks are being checked into the library tomorrow after the Leadership play (assembly). Make sure students do NOT leave their books at home.
  • In tomorrow's Wednesday Folder: Free ticket to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo; Walk Through California certificate; and Reading Is Cool certificates.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages none
- WORKBOOK pages none
5.  Science - none
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Weeks #26 and 27) due Thursday; Quizzes on Friday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Monday, May 18, 2015

HW - Monday, 5/18

PARENTS:
  • I think the Walk Through California performance was an engaging event, and I will consider doing it again next year. Thank you to the parents who showed up for the performance today!
  • There are still 4 students who have not returned their Spring Picture portrait packets and/or payment envelopes.  If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope. A reminder was placed in your child's Wednesday Folder last week. Thank you!
  • Currently, 7 students have not decided on a mission and/or type of project to complete in the next two weeks. Please see below in the History HW section for more info. Email me when you have decided.
  • Science and Math textbooks are being checked into the library this Wednesday.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages none
- WORKBOOK pages none
- Topic 18 Math Test tomorrow, 5/19
5.  Science - none
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Weeks #26 and 27) due Thursday; Quizzes on Friday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

A Few Upcoming Events



@ Barnes and Noble Stevens Creek

Two Songs to Practice: "Star Spangled Banner" and "I Love You, California"

Star-Spangled Banner


I Love You, California  (Official State Song of California)


HW - Wednesday, 5/13

PARENTS:
  • Spring pictures were distributed last week via the Wednesday Folder. There are still 8 students who have not returned their portrait packets and/or payment envelopes.  If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope. A reminder was placed in your child's Wednesday Folder today. Thank you!
  • Currently, 13 students have not decided on a mission and/or type of project to complete in the next two weeks. Please see below in the History HW section for more info. Email me when you have decided.
  • Last Science Lab of the year is this Friday!
  • Next Monday, the students will be participating in an interactive History walkthrough in the Multi. They have their vocabulary card/s and know they must dress up according to a historical period in California (i.e., Gold Rush, pioneer, Spanish, Mexican) OR like their vocab card term (i.e., valley, water, mountain). Dressing up is NOT necessary but it does get them in the spirit of the event.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages 432-435
- WORKBOOK pages 241-242
- Topic 18 Math Test on Tuesday, 5/19
5.  Science - Textbook pgs. 342-343
- Open Book Chapter 9 Science Test on Friday, 5/15
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Weeks #24 and 25) due tomorrow; Quizzes on Friday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

HW - Tuesday, 5/12

PARENTS:
  • Spring pictures were distributed last week via the Wednesday Folder. There are still 11 students who have not returned their portrait packets and/or payment envelopes.  If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope. An email was sent today to remind those parents who need to return them. Thank you!
  • Currently, 15 students have not decided on a mission and/or type of project to complete in the next two weeks. Please see below in the History HW section for more info.
  • Next Monday, the students will be participating in an interactive History walkthrough in the Multi. They have their vocabulary card/s and know they must dress up according to a historical period in California (i.e., Gold Rush, pioneer, Spanish, Mexican) OR like their vocab card term (i.e., valley, water, mountain).
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages 430-431
- WORKBOOK pages 239-240
- Topic 18 Math Test on Tuesday, 5/19
5.  Science - Textbook pgs. 334-338
- Science Test on Friday, 5/15
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Weeks #24 and 25) due Thursday; Quizzes on Friday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Monday, May 11, 2015

HW - Monday, 5/11

PARENTS:
  • Spring pictures were distributed last week via the Wednesday Folder. There are still 14 students who have not returned their portrait packets and/or payment envelopes.  If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope.
  • Next Monday, the students will be participating in an interactive History walkthrough in the Multi. They have their vocabulary card/s and know they must dress up according to a historical period in California (i.e., Gold Rush, pioneer, Spanish, Mexican) OR like their vocab card term (i.e., valley, water, mountain).
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages 426-429
- WORKBOOK pages none
- Topic 18 Math Test on Monday, 5/18
5.  Science - Textbook pgs. 334-338
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Weeks #24 and 25) due Thursday; Quizzes on Friday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Other weekend events

Free Paint-a-Pot for Mom!

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Free Admission at the Exploratorium in San Francisco

http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/mothers-day-free-day-2015

Mother's Day—Free Day!


Sunday, May 10, 2015 • 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Exploratorium Pier 15
Free
All Ages
Note: Entry is subject to capacity; admission is not guaranteed. We don't accept group or field trip reservations; group entry is discouraged due to large crowds. Finally, please note that food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries.

 Happy Mother's Day! All mothers—and especially Mamás Latinas—and their families are invited to a free day of fun at the Exploratorium.
¡Feliz Día de las Madres! Cordialmente extendemos una invitación a todas las Madres y, en especial, a las Mamás Latinas, a que pasen su Día lleno de diversión en el Exploratorium de San Francisco con toda su familia; ¡y que lo disfruten completamente gratis! Para obtener más información en espanol (pdf).
 ScheduleEl horario
 ExhibitsExhibiciones
NoonCuicacalliCuicacalli
2:00–4:00 p.m.Making Flores de papelHaremos Flores de papel
4:00 p.m.Mariachis Femenil Orgullo MexicanoMariachis Feminil Orgullo Mexicano
 andy además
1:00 p.m.
Mother Earth: A Special Presentation by Exploratorium astronomer Dr. Isabel Hawkins and Maya Elder Doña Ávila Vera
Madre Tierra: Una presentación especial por al astrónoma del Exploratorium Dra. Isabel Hawkins y la abuela maya Doña Ávila Vera

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Stanford's Cantor Arts Center


Programs and Events

Friday, May 8, 2015

Happy Mothers' Day and Stanford Pow Wow

First, Happy Mothers' Day to all the moms and grandmoms out there!




Second, Stanford is hosting a Pow Wow starting today through Sunday. It is free and open to the public. I just hope they have fry bread there!
http://powwow.stanford.edu



Thursday, May 7, 2015

HW - Thursday, 5/7

PARENTS:
  • Spring pictures were distributed yesterday via the Wednesday Folder. If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
- Scholastic News - page 8 + Map Quiz (pg. 6) + Debate and Sticky Situation (pg. 7) due Friday
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages 424-425
- WORKBOOK pages none
5.  Science - Textbook pgs. 330-331
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Week #23) Quiz on Friday.
- Mission project (see the link below or Mr. Amutan for more info)
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Enjoy The Latest Issue of HispaBrick Magazine, a Lego magazine created by AFOLs from Spain

LINK:  http://www.hispabrickmagazine.com/sites/default/files/Descargas/-hbm022_ingles_high.pdf

Website (in Spanish):  http://www.hispabrickmagazine.com/



HispaBrick was started in Spain by a group of AFOLs (Adult Fans of Lego) and they produce a high-quality magazine and website.

In this issue, you can read about some AFOLs and their creations (some will share their building secrets); how to make an anime Lego figure; interview with an Lego employee about the Lego House in Billund, Denmark; get to know a LUG (Lego User Group) in Hong Kong; learn how to build a Lego mummy; and much more!

Enjoy!

HW - Wednesday, 5/6

PARENTS:
  • Spring pictures go out TODAY in the Wednesday Folder. If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet with everything inside it. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
- Scholastic News - page 8 + Map Quiz (pg. 6) + Debate and Sticky Situation (pg. 7) due Friday
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages none
- WORKBOOK pages 235-238
5.  Science - Textbook pgs. 310-321 (one paragraph); 324-329
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Week #23) due Tomorrow; Quiz on Friday.
- Mission projects introduced. Project begins today.
Visit this page (http://ruskinamutan.blogspot.com/p/mission-project.html) and choose one project to do. Tomorrow, let Mr. Amutan know which one you selected.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

HW - Tuesday, 5/5 AKA "Cinco de Mayo" AKA "Revenge of the Fifth"

PARENTS:
  • Spring pictures go out in Wednesday. If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet. If you are buying, please enclose payment and return envelope.
1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS 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  Monday, June 1 ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  # none
- Scholastic News - page 8 + Map Quiz (pg. 6) + Debate and Sticky Situation (pg. 7) due Friday
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages 420-423
- WORKBOOK pages none
5.  Science - Textbook pgs. 316-319
6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Week #23) due Thursday; Quiz on Friday.
- Mission projects introduced. Will formally begin tomorrow.

Monday, May 4, 2015

HW - Monday, 5/4... "May the Fourth (Be With You)"

PARENTS:
  • Spring pictures go out in Wednesday. If you do not want to buy any, simply return the packet. If you are buying, please enclose payment.

1.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 60 minutes
2.  Reading Is Cool - 30 minutes
Reading Goal of the Month:  Most BOOKS Read AND FINISHED
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  Monday, June  ...Receive a Prize!
Remember: Read your Accelerated Reader Book (selected with your ZPD in mind) and take the Quiz in class.
3.  Language Arts
- Reading Comprehension:  #none

- Scholastic News - page 8 + Map Quiz (pg. 6) + Debate and Sticky Situation (pg. 7) due Friday
- Scholastic News
4.  Math
- TEXTBOOK pages 18-1
- WORKBOOK pages 18-1
5.  Science - Textbook pgs. Chapter 9, lesson 1

6.  History - California Studies Weekly (Week #23) due Thursday; Quiz on Friday.