HW - Wednesday, 9/30

Parents:

• Thank you to those who collected and turned in their Box Tops.
• Chaperones (group leaders) and field instructors (parent volunteers who read the papers they provide to the students) will be needed for our upcoming field trip to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alviso on 10/21. A training date is available THIS THURSDAY, 10/1 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. I have registered for 2 PARENTS to attend. They can easily accommodate more, if interested. Contact me if you are interested.
• Our class t-shirt has been chosen! We will be the LUCKY SNOW LEOPARDS and Joanie's picture was selected as the cover art for the light blue shirt with gold lettering (barring production issues). The company we will be using is Insane Ink, a longstanding class business at Piedmont Hills High School, which is staffed by former Ruskin students. Hallie, the account manager for our school, will be mocking up the t-shirt sample next week. Order forms will be in the Wednesday Folder tomorrow.
• Scholastic Book Orders will be due next Wednesday, 10/7.
• Tomorrow begins the Sharks Reading Is Cool program. Your child will learn more about what to do in class tomorrow.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday) / Spelling Test
• Wordly Wise #4e and Crossword (due Friday) / Test on Friday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. none
• WKBK pgs. P 3-1; R and P 3-2; P 3-3
• Math Quiz on Friday

4.   History pgs. none

5.   Science pgs. none
- Review Chapter 1 for tomorrow's Open Book Test

Wonderful Learning Opportunities @ Don Edwards in Alviso (and Fremont)

On October 21, we will be visiting the salt marshes of Alviso at the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, more specifically the Environmental Education Center (EEC).

However, the Center offers more than just field trips; they offer learning experiences and ways to enjoy the natural settings the Refuge has to offer at their Alviso site or their Fremont location.

(NOTE: You can also exchange the 4th Grade National Park paper I laminated for your child for a more official card at the EEC.)

Here are a few upcoming activities. They require some form of registration. Almost all of them are FREE, but I will try to mark the ones that do request a fee. Please try to attend one of them!

Clicking on the activity will take you to the registration page.

Endangered Species Painting Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Alviso Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT) San Jose, CA

Night Owl Sky Party! Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Alviso Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) Alviso, CA

Ohlone in the Marshes - Water World

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Alviso

Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT)

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Shark Day! - Alviso

Oct 17

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come experience one of the wonders of the ocean. It’s Shark day and we have lots of cool things in store including LIVE sharks and a special guest appearance from Sharkie of the San Jose Sharks! Face painting, arts and crafts, and a nature hike are included as well. Don’t miss out! No reservations required. If you have questions, call 408-262-5513 ext. 102 or 104.

Location

Environmental Education Center, Alviso
1751 Grand Blvd.
Alviso, CA  95002

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Bird Watching for Beginners - Fremont

Oct 18 & Nov 15

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

In this beginner’s program, we will go over the use of binoculars, how to use a bird guide, and identify the birds we see on the trail. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Wear comfortable shoes. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow.  Heavy rain cancels. Led by Carmen Minch.

Location

Visitor Center
2 Marshlands Rd.
Fremont, CA  94555

*Trails are generally level. Surface and trail conditions vary. Please call for accessibility information.Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Two Writing Contests

HW - Tuesday, 9/29

Parents:

• Box Tops Collection Date is Wednesday, 9/30.
• More events were added to the Upcoming Dates tab on the HW Blog.
• Chaperones (group leaders) and field instructors (parent volunteers who read the papers they provide to the students) will be needed for our upcoming field trip to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alviso on 10/21. A training date is available THIS WEDNESDAY, 9/30 from 4-6 p.m. as well as THIS THURSDAY, 10/1 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. I have registered for 5 PARENTS to attend. They can easily accommodate more, if interested. Contact me if you are interested.
• Our class t-shirt has been chosen! We will be the LUCKY SNOW LEOPARDS and Joanie's picture was selected as the cover art for the light blue shirt with gold lettering (barring production issues). The company we will be using is Insane Ink, a longstanding class business at Piedmont Hills High School, which is staffed by former Ruskin students. Hallie, the account manager for our school, will be mocking up the t-shirt sample next week. Order forms will be in the Wednesday Folder tomorrow.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday) / Spelling Test
• Wordly Wise #4c-d / Test on Friday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 70-73
• WKBK pgs. R 3-1, 3-3
• Math Quiz on Friday

4.   History pgs. none
- Open Book Test tomorrow
- Students should be reviewing the Unit 1 lessons

5.   Science pgs. 40-41
- Open Book Test on Thursday

Now this is cool

Definitely a pain for managers and consumers, but isn't this a kind of map that could only exist in this period of time?

I'm sure there are probably more intricate ones out there but this one is pretty cool to see:

http://www.digitalattackmap.com/#anim=1&color=0&country=ALL&list=0&time=16706&view=map

HW - Monday, 9/28

Parents:

• Box Tops Collection has begun. Due Date is Wednesday, 9/30.
• More events were added to the Upcoming Dates tab on the HW Blog.
• Chaperones (group leaders) and field instructors (parent volunteers who read the papers they provide to the students) will be needed for our upcoming field trip to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alviso on 10/21. A training date is available THIS WEDNESDAY, 9/30 from 4-6 p.m. I have registered for 5 PARENTS to attend. They can easily accommodate more, if interested. Contact me if you are interested.
• Our class t-shirt has been chosen! We will be the LUCKY SNOW LEOPARDS and Joanie's picture was selected as the cover art for the light blue shirt with gold lettering (barring production issues). The company we will be using is Insane Ink, a longstanding class business at Piedmont Hills High School, which is staffed by former Ruskin students. :)
• If you missed the supermoon lunar eclipse like I did, I'll happily join you for the next reoccurrence in 2033. You just have to remind me a week before it happens. :)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday) / Spelling Test
• Wordly Wise #4a-b / Test on Friday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 66-67, 68-69 / Math Quiz on Friday

4.   History pgs. none
- Open Book Test on Wednesday

5.   Science pgs. 36-37, 38 (math only)
- Open Book Test on Thursday

Real-Life Math: Is There Something Wrong With This Picture?

Look as closely as you can.

You're not trying to find small mistakes rather something about the sign...

Remember: this is REAL-LIFE MATH.

Weekend Activities of Interest and Other Hodge Podge

Want to try to throw a stone age weapon that our earliest ancestors used?

Well, you can!

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Here's more about the Guinness World Record agora rabbit from San Martin:

http://www.morganhilltimes.com/news/community/record-setting-rabbit-raised-in-mh/article_c3da7acc-623a-11e5-b3fd-6b2ca7d8a6de.html

The rabbit lovers' blog with more agora pictures: http://ncag.blogspot.com

Again, this is simply amazing to look at so I'm going to post it here for you to share with others!

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Fall just arrived but it's still warm in the South Bay.

As the season cooling trend starts to assert itself, fall colors best exemplified in the changing hues in various trees can be a hard sight to catch in the Bay Area.  We lack that explosion of color that draw many "leaf peepers" to the the Northeastern part of the U.S.

Fret not, there are some locations in the Bay to witness the trees preparing for the winter cold.

Here's a list compiled by Parent magazine. Looks interesting! Have a good time if you go!
http://www.bayareaparent.com/Article/Where-to-See-Fall-Colors-in-the-Bay-Area/

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FREE National Parks Day TOMORROW!

Read more here: http://sf.funcheap.com/free-entrance-days-national-parks-2/

Here's the list of participating CA parks:

• Cabrillo 
• Death Valley
• Joshua Tree
• Lassen Volcanic
• Lava Beds
• Muir Woods
• Pinnacles
• San Francisco Maritime
• Sequoia-Kings Canyon
• Whiskeytown
• Yosemite

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Exploratorium in San Francisco is opening its doors to EVERYONE for free admission this Sunday.

Read more here: http://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/latino-engineering-free-day-2015

TOMORROW: PTA Ice Cream Social

The Ruskin PTA is hosting a FREE ice cream social tomorrow evening at the school from 5:30 - 6:30 PM.

It's probably going to be beautiful weather tomorrow night so come join the PTA for some FREE ice cream for the entire Ruskin community!

While you're there, please consider joining the Ruskin PTA, which supports and helps fund programs and activities for your children and the community. (Help keep Ruskin as the #1 school in the number of memberships for the entire PTA district!)

See you there!

HW - Thursday, 9/24

Parents:

• Box Tops Collection has begun. Due Date is next Wednesday, 9/30.
• Tomorrow is the first day of Science Lab.
• More events were added to the Upcoming Dates tab on the HW Blog.
• Chaperones (group leaders) and field instructors (parent volunteers who read the papers they provide to the students) will be needed for our upcoming field trip to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alviso on 10/21. Training dates are available next week and another before our field trip. Contact me if you are interested.
• Our class t-shirt has been chosen! We will be the LUCKY SNOW LEOPARDS and Joanie's picture was selected as the cover art for the light blue shirt with gold lettering (barring production issues). The company we will be using is Insane Ink, a longstanding class business at Piedmont Hills High School, which is staffed by former Ruskin students. :)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)
• Wordly Wise #3e / Test on Friday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs.63

4.   History pgs. 28
- Geography Packet due Friday

5.   Science pgs. 32-35

FREE Movies at the Capitol Drive-In tomorrow!

Per their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/WestWindCapitol6DriveIn), they will be showing the following movies tomorrow for FREE in celebration of their Customer Appreciation Night:

• Minions
• Jurassic World
• Mission Impossible 5
• San Andreas

Gates will open at 6 p.m. (expect a line of cars way before then), and the movies start at 8 p.m.

If you are not familiar with the Drive-In Theater, you have to pull your car into a designated parking area (all of them are sloped parking spots) and turn on your radio. It is then tuned into a specific FM station to listen to the movie. You can bring whatever food you want to bring in, but they offer a refreshments area and restrooms inside the center building.

Link: http://www.westwinddi.com/drive-in-events

HW - Wednesday, 9/23

Parents:

• Happy Fall everyone!
• First SPIRIT Day is tomorrow, 9/24: DISNEY DAY
• Box Tops Collection has begun. Due Date is next Wednesday, 9/30.
• This Friday is the first day of Science Lab.
• More events were added to the Upcoming Dates tab on the HW Blog.
• Chaperones (group leaders) and field instructors (parent volunteers who read the papers they provide to the students) will be needed for our upcoming field trip to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alviso on 10/21. Training dates are available next week and another before our field trip. Contact me if you are interested.
• Our class t-shirt has been chosen! We will be the LUCKY SNOW LEOPARDS and Joanie's picture was selected as the cover art for the light blue shirt with gold lettering (barring production issues). We will be using Insane Ink, a longstanding class business at Piedmont Hills High School, which is staffed by former Ruskin students. :)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)
• Wordly Wise #3e (due Friday) / Test on Friday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 54-57 (you can do the two questions at the bottom of page 55 WITHOUT using a digital interface!)
• TEST tomorrow on Topic 2

4.   History pgs. none
- Geography Packet due Friday

5.   Science pgs. 28-29 (Focus on Literature)

HW - Tuesday, 9/22

Parents:

• Today is the last day of summer! Fall begins tomorrow morning at 2:00 a.m.
• First SPIRIT Day is Thursday, 9/24: DISNEY DAY
• Box Tops Collection has begun. Due Date is 9/30.
• This Friday is the first day of Science Lab.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)
• Wordly Wise #3c-d / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. 112 
• EDITING personal narrative by adding dialogue. Add at least two instances of dialogue. Remember: you are telling a story about the person

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 50-53
• TEST this Thursday on Topic 2
• Math Workbooks have been distributed to the students.

4.   History pgs. 25-27
- Geography Packet due Friday

5.   Science pgs. 22-27

HW - Monday, 9/21

Parents:

• I apologize for not posting Thursday night's HW! :/
• First SPIRIT Day is Thursday, 9/24: DISNEY DAY
• Box Tops Collection has begun. Due Date is 9/30.
• This Friday is the first day of Science Lab.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)
• Wordly Wise #3a-b / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. 112 
• EDITING personal narrative by adding dialogue. Add at least two instances of dialogue. Remember: you are telling a story about the person

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 46-49
• TEST this Thursday on Topic 2
• Math Workbooks have arrived and will be distributed this week.

4.   History pgs. 19-21
- Geography Packet due Friday
5.   Science pgs. none

"The Search for the Lost Indian Cave of San Nicolas Island," a Channel Islands National Park Service Presentation

These videos were created for the 2012 California Islands Symposium on the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island.  A series of fourteen presentations centering around Juana Maria (known as "Karana" in Scott O'Dell's book The Island of the Blue Dolphins) can be found on the Channel Islands National Park Service YouTube account or accessed on this playlist link.

Enjoy learning more about the actual "Lone Woman" and the island in Island of the Blue Dolphins.

The possible cave of the "Lone woman" from San Nicolas Island:

The "wild dogs" of San Nicolas Island:

HW - Wednesday, 9/16

Parents:

• UPDATE: Back to School Night is TOMORROW, 9/17 from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. in E-2 (grades 3-4 are in their classrooms at this time); K-2 from 6:30 - 6:45 p.m. in their classrooms
• First SPIRIT Day is Thursday, 9/24: DISNEY DAY
• Box Tops Collection begins officially this week

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday) None this week
• Wordly Wise #2 e (due Friday) / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. 112 (continue writing the first draft of your personal narrative; remember: you are telling a story about the person)

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 42-43
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered
• Math Workbooks have arrived at the District Warehouse but have not been distributed to the teachers yet.

4.   History pgs. none
- Map Packet
5.   Science pgs. 14-19

HW - Tuesday, 9/15

Parents:

• UPDATE: Back to School Night is THIS Thursday, 9/17 from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. in E-2 (grades 3-4 are in their classrooms at this time); K-2 from 6:30 - 6:45 p.m. in their classrooms
• First SPIRIT Day is Thursday, 9/24: DISNEY DAY

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday) None this week
• Wordly Wise #2 c-d / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. 112 (write the first draft of your personal narrative)

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 40-41
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered
• Math Workbooks have arrived at the District Warehouse but have not been distributed to the teachers yet.

4.   History pgs. 11-17
5.   Science pgs. 8-11

HW - Monday, 9/14

Parents:

• Students were instructed to bring home their HW even if they completed it at school so their parents can review it.
• First SPIRIT Day is Thursday, 9/24: DISNEY DAY
• Back to School Night is next Thursday, 9/17 from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. in E-2 (grades 3-4 are in their classrooms at this time); General Meeting in the Multi from 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.; K-2 from 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. in their classrooms

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday) None this week
• Wordly Wise #2a-b / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. 112-113

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 37
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered
• Math Workbook HW has not been assigned because the workbooks have not yet been delivered.

4.   History pgs. 7-9

HW - Thursday, 9/10

Parents:

• Students were instructed to bring home their HW even if they completed it at school so their parents can review it.
• Update: Apparently with all of the changes, we may not be able to access the Accelerated Reader and STAR Reader programs on our server.
• First SPIRIT Day is Thursday, 9/24: DISNEY DAY
• Back to School Night is next Thursday, 9/17 from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. in E-2 (grades 3-4 are in their classrooms at this time); General Meeting in the Multi from 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.; K-2 from 6:45 - 7:15 p.m. in their classrooms

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)
• Wordly Wise #1e / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. 109-110 (do not do the writing task on 110)

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 30-31, 32-33
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered (Topic 1)
• Topic 1 TEST on Monday
• Math Workbook HW has not been assigned because the workbooks have not yet been delivered.

4.   History pg. none

HW - Wednesday, 9/9

Parents:

• Please email me (eamutan <at> busd <dot> net) with your preferred email address. As of today, 14 of 30 families have responded. I will be sending a group email tomorrow.
• Students were instructed to bring home their HW even if they completed it at school so their parents can review it.
• Update: Apparently with all of the changes, we may not be able to access the Accelerated Reader and STAR Reader programs on our server.
• Scholastic Book Orders (paper or on-line) are due TODAY, 9/9.
• PTA Meeting today in the Multi at 6 p.m.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)
• Wordly Wise #1c-d / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. 105-107 (do not do the writing task on 107)

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 28-29
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered (Topic 1)
• Topic 1 TEST on Monday
• Math Workbook HW has not been assigned because the workbooks have not yet been delivered.

4.   History pg. 3-6

Due to the hot weather this week

Students are reminded to bring a water bottle, and the classroom will remain open for any student to stay inside for lunch.

Also, please make sure they are dressed accordingly for the weather and talk to them about hydrating regularly.

HW - Tuesday, 9/8

Parents:

• WALK 'N ROLL Wednesday tomorrow!
• Please email me (eamutan <at> busd <dot> net) with your preferred email address. As of today, 14 of 30 families have responded. I will be sending a group email tomorrow.
• Students were instructed to bring home their HW even if they completed it at school so their parents can review it.
• Update: Apparently with all of the changes, we may not be able to access the Accelerated Reader and STAR Reader programs on our server.
• Scholastic Book Orders (paper or on-line) are due TOMORROW, 9/9.
• PTA Meeting tomorrow in the Multi at 6 p.m.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)
• Wordly Wise #1a-b / Test on Friday
• LA Workbook pgs. NONE

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 24-25; 26-27
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered (Topic 1).
• Math Workbook HW has not been assigned because the workbooks have not yet been delivered.

4.   History pg. 4

HW - Thursday, 9/3

Parents:

• Thank you to those who have returned the blue information packets as well as the Highlights order forms. You do NOT need to order; please just say NO and initial the yellow form before returning to me. As of today, 17 of 30 forms have been returned.
• Please email me (eamutan <at> busd <dot> net) with your preferred email address. As of today, 13 of 30 families have responded.
• Thank you as well to the parents who initialed and returned the Highlights forms. I will let you know what we were able to acquire.
• Students were instructed to bring home their HW even if they completed it at school so their parents can review it.
• They are wrapping up comprehension (inference) and grammar activities (subjects/predicates). Since the accounts were not set up, a short five-question quiz will be given tomorrow. Due to server issues, an alternate quiz will be given.
• Scholastic Book Orders (paper or on-line) are due by WEDNESDAY, 9/9.
• REMINDER: Due to the Labor Day holiday, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)

3.  Reading Comprehension - none

4.  Language Arts

• LA Workbook pgs. NONE
• Grammar Handouts (2 - Single Subjects and Single Predicates)

5.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 18-19
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered this week (Lessons 1-5).
• Math Workbook HW has not been assigned because the workbooks have not yet been delivered.

RE: Orange Pearson Online Access Folders

Parents,

The folders were given to teachers for distribution this week. However, the school code - and possibly other pertinent information - was not made available for sharing.

Please hold onto them until further notice.

Thank you.

UPDATE: FREE tickets (up to 8) to tomorrow's San Jose State Spartans footballgame

UPDATE (at the bottom): Tickets must be picked up between 5-7 at the CommUniverCity Night tailgate spot in the SJSU Stadium parking lot.

Game starts at 7 p.m.

Parking is $15 if you decide to park, so carpooling would be best.

After ordering tickets, you need to pick them up at their tailgate spot.

Please note: FREE tickets are still available but the free tailgate plus game tickets option isn't.

Read for more info:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-communivercity-night-with-the-spartans-presented-by-pge-tickets-17346682394

FREE! CommUniverCity Night with the Spartans! Presented by PG&E

Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)

Event Details

PLEASE NOTE;

Tickets ordered on or after Thursday, August 27 will not be mailed. Tickets may be ordered, but will need to be pciked up at CommUniverCity's tailgate spot between 5p and 7pm on game day.

 FREE TICKETS!

 Join CommUniverCity for SJSU's first game of the season! The pre-game celebration begins at 5:00pm and will include tailgating before the game. Game versus New Hampshire starts at 7:00pm. Free meal to the first First 500 fans! This includes you, your friends, your family, and even your co-workers! Show your Spartan Spirit, wear your CommUniverCity or San Jose State gear!

This is a free public event.  This community night is for you, your family, your neighbors and even your co-workers. Share it widely!

Please register ahead of time to let us know the number of tickets you would like to claim. No limit to amount of tickets.Tickets will be mailed 2 weeks prior to event. 

For additional tickets, email elizabeth@cucsj.org.

FAQs

• Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
• No ID required. No age limit. All are welcome!
   
• What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
• Public transportation is highly encouraged. VTA Route 73 stops 1 block from the stadium. Click here for route details.
•  Parking is available for $15 at any lot adjacent to Spartan Stadium. Day of Game Parking is $15 in Lots 1 and 6.
   
• Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
• Email elizabeth@cucsj.org or call 408-490-0708 OR join our tailgate! Tickets will be available.
   
•  Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
• Yes. If you are unable to attend, someone else may come in your place.
   
• What if I don't receive my tickets in time for the game?
• Email elizabeth@cucsj.org
   
• Can I update my registration information?
• Yes. Information can be changed at any time.
   
• Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
• Yes. Physical Spartan tickets must be presented. If you do not have a physical ticket, register on this page for a ticket to be mailed.

UPDATE (9/3)

Find events My Tickets

A Message from Elizabeth Figueroa, CommUniverCity San Jose: Hello, Spartans! We look forward to seeing you all this evening! If you placed an order for tickets after last Thursday evening, your tickets were not mailed. Instead, you will need to come to the table outside CommUniverCity's tailgate spot to the left of the ticket gates. The tickets printed from Eventbrite will not be valid. Physical SJSU Athletic tickets are needed to get into the game. For more information, see FAQ on our event page. Cheers! Elizabeth Figueroa www.cucsj.org

HW - Wednesday, 9/2

Parents:

• Thank you to those who have returned the blue information packets as well as the Highlights order forms. You do NOT need to order; please just say NO and initial the yellow form before returning to me. As of today, 16 of 30 forms have been returned.
• Please email me (eamutan <at> busd <dot> net) with your preferred email address. As of today, 12 of 30 families have responded.
• Students were instructed to bring home their HW even if they completed it at school so their parents can review it.
• They are wrapping up comprehension (inference) and grammar activities (subjects/predicates). Since the accounts were not set up, a short five-question quiz will be given tomorrow.
• We started Island of the Blue Dolphins today.
• REMINDER: Due to the Labor Day holiday, there is NO SCHOOL on Monday.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)

3.  Reading Comprehension - none

4.  Language Arts

• LA Workbook pgs. NONE
• Grammar Handout (Subjects/Predicates)

5.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 15-17
• QUIZ this Friday on the lessons we covered.
• Math Workbook HW has not been assigned because the workbooks have not yet been delivered.

Stanford Football sponsors "Cardinal Kids Day"

Four FREE tickets for K-8 students when on adult ticket is purchased.

Share September 12 at Stanford With Everyone at Your School We're looking forward to seeing your school here on campus for Cardinal Kids Day on September 12!  If you haven't checked lately, visit gostanford.com/cardinalkidsday for more information on everything happening before and during the game, starting at 5 PM. Don't forget - all of your students may attend for free* with your school-specific promo code, listed below. Be sure to have them claim all necessary tickets by Monday, September 7 to be seated together in Stanford Stadium. Tickets may be claimed after September 7 but will not be seated with your original school block. Your School-Specific Promo Code: RUSKIN-STANFORD Share this unique code with your students to enter at www.gostanford.com/promo-code, complete the checkout, and you're good to go! Help us make Cardinal Kids Day a special one for your school community by sharing the word. Thanks for your support and we look forward to seeing you on September 12. For more information on Cardinal Kids Day email stanfordathleticsmarketing@stanford.edu or call (800)-STANFORD (option 4).  A Few More Reasons (Videos) To Get Excited for September 12 We can't wait to see you at Stanford: The Home of Champions. Where the student-athletes of today become the leaders of tomorrow. Why are kids excited for Cardinal Kids Day? Let's ask them: English Version  |  Spanish Version And for the football fan who can't wait for kickoff: Stanford Football: The Season is Here *Up to four (4) free youth tickets per one (1) paid adult ticket. Free admission restricted to 8th grade and below due to NCAA regulations.

HW - Tuesday, 9/1

Parents:

• Thank you to those who have returned the blue information packets as well as the Highlights order forms. You do NOT need to order; please just say NO and initial the yellow form before returning to me. As of today, 16 of 30 forms have been returned.
• Please email me (eamutan <at> busd <dot> net) with your preferred email address. As of today, only 10 of 30 families have responded.
• Students were instructed to bring home their HW even if they completed it at school so their parents can review it.
• We finished the second read of Allen Say's Grandfather's Journey. They are wrapping up comprehension and grammar activities. Also, they will be taking a short five-question quiz tomorrow.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Spelling Activity (TWO due by Friday)

3.  Reading Comprehension - none

4.  Language Arts

• LA Workbook pgs. 28, 31 (write on a separate piece of paper; create colored drawing of you in your special U.S. destination!)

5.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 10-11, 12-13