HW - Monday, 10/31

Parents:

•  HAPPY  HALLOWEEN! 
• If you're going Trick o' Treating, be safe tonight and let your parents/guardians check your candy first!
• THANK YOU to those who brought treats to share with your classmates! They were all appreciative!
• As a class, we are participating with some other Ruskin classes in the Trick or Treat for UNICEF. This is optional but students have learned about what UNICEF does around the world. We will count the collected money in class on Thursday, 11/3. We will then total the collections, and I will take them to the nearest Coinstar, which is processing the donations without a fee. The receipt is then mailed to UNICEF. Afterwards, I will share on the Blog how much we have donated and what that roughly helps purchase for UNICEF's causes. To learn more, please visit www.unicefusa.org/trick-or-treat.
• LOCK IN the early Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily to $30 after 10/31.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• UPDATE: The printing started on Friday!
• Here is the FINAL revision:
  
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.  *READING LOGS are due by Wednesday, 11/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 10 a-b; Topic 10 test on Friday
• Students should start preparing for the end of the unit tests on Tuesday.
• Time for Kids
• This week's issue has not arrived
• Open magazine quiz next Monday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 152-153; 154-157
• WORK pgs. none
• Topic 6 Test is this Wednesday, 11/2

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music Tomorrow

The Wet Weekend Upon Us

It started this morning and as I am typing this, we are having a break in the weather pattern. Stay warm and dry, and drive safely!

A couple of news points:

• Lego name tags are pretty much complete for everyone in the class. However, there are a handful of students missing pieces, so I will be getting their counts on Monday for the last order.
• El Dia de los Muertos masks are almost finished. Students will be taking them home on Monday.
• NO MONDAY FLAG POLE.
• The Halloween Parade begins at 8:45 a.m. The weather projects to be cooperating with us. Here is the layout of where classes and the parent area will be situated.
  
• Trick or Treat for UNICEF donations are due on Tuesday, 11/1.
• November Scholastic Book Orders are due by Friday, 11/4.
• Next week
• Monday: Time for Kids packet is due; Time for Kids quiz; Halloween parade; treat exchange; maybe a student's birthday celebration
• Wednesday: Topic 6 Math test
• Friday: VTA in-class presentation
• Two Toys R Us events this weekend:

HW - Thursday, 10/27

Parents:

• Wednesday Folders went out today.
• As a class, we are participating with some other Ruskin classes in the Trick or Treat for UNICEF. This is optional but students have learned about what UNICEF does around the world. We will count the collected money in class on Thursday, 11/3. We will then total the collections, and I will take them to the nearest Coinstar, which is processing the donations without a fee. The receipt is then mailed to UNICEF. Afterwards, I will share on the Blog how much we have donated and what that roughly helps purchase for UNICEF's causes. To learn more, please visit www.unicefusa.org/trick-or-treat.
• Most of the class built their Lego name tags today. However, we encountered some problems: students didn't count correctly based on their design; students didn't count their pieces correctly causing some shortages; and we have some extra pieces (as a result of miscounts). Once all students have finished putting their name tags together, I start another order for the missing elements.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily to $30 after 10/31.
• Monday, 10/31 (All Hallows' Eve):
• Halloween Parade will begin at 8:40 a.m. on the black top/basketball courts. There will only be one parade, and we are requesting that parents please WAIT AT THE LUNCH TABLES while the classes are moving to their spots. Violent costumes are not allowed. Students who cannot participate will be provided an alternative activity monitored by a staff member.
• We will have a brief treat exchange in the afternoon. It's not a party but just an exchange of goodies before we go home. Treats must be purchased at a store and cannot be homemade. You may also provide alternatives like pencils, little toys/trinkets, etc. If you would like to bring treats to share, please remember we have 29 students. Thank you!
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• UPDATE: The printing is beginning today!
• Here is the first mock-up of the t-shirt (which was received last week). This will be the FINAL revision:
  
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.  *READING LOGS are due by Wednesday, 11/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9e; Test tomorrow
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Reading packet is due Monday
• Continue writing your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories.  Please try to minimize your assistance as this is their first draft.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 148-151
• WORK pgs. none
• Topic 6 Test is next Wednesday, 11/2

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 10/26

Parents:

• Wednesday Folders go out tomorrow. Sorry for the delay but I wanted to make sure that some more graded work gets to you.
• Part of the class started building their Lego name tags today. We will continue through Friday.
• Today's fire drill was a success. Since we had The Great Shake Out last week, the earthquake drill was canceled.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily to $30 after 10/31.
• Monday, 10/31 (All Hallows' Eve):
• Halloween Parade will begin at 8:40 a.m. on the black top/basketball courts. There will only be one parade, and we are requesting that parents please WAIT AT THE LUNCH TABLES while the classes are moving to their spots. Violent costumes are not allowed. Students who cannot participate will be provided an alternative activity monitored by a staff member.
• We will have a brief treat exchange in the afternoon. It's not a party but just an exchange of goodies before we go home. Treats must be purchased at a store and cannot be homemade. You may also provide alternatives like pencils, little toys/trinkets, etc. If you would like to bring treats to share, please remember we have 29 students. Thank you!
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• Here is the first mock-up of the t-shirt (which was received last week). The image is going to be revised:
  
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.  *READING LOGS are due by Wednesday, 11/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9e; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Reading packet is due Monday
• Continue writing your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories.  Please try to minimize your assistance as this is their first draft.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 144-147
• WORK pgs. none
• Topic 6 Test is next Wednesday, 11/2

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none
• Open Book Chapter 3 Science Test tomorrow

6.   Music Tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 10/25

Parents:

• Book orders have shipped. They are scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
• The rest of the roughly 64,000+ Lego elements ordered for their name tags arrived yesterday. We will build them tomorrow.
• TOMORROW is an Earthquake/Fire Drill. Remember to DROP, COVER, and HOLD for an Earthquake, and evacuate swiftly and safely to the blacktop for the Fire drill.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily to $30 after 10/31.
• Monday, 10/31 (All Hallows' Eve):
• Halloween Parade will begin at 8:40 a.m. on the black top/basketball courts. There will only be one parade, and we are requesting that parents please WAIT AT THE LUNCH TABLES while the classes are moving to their spots. Violent costumes are not allowed.
• We will have a brief treat exchange in the afternoon. It's not a party but just an exchange of goodies before we go home. Treats must be purchased at a store and cannot be homemade. You may also provide alternatives like pencils, little toys/trinkets, etc. If you would like to bring treats to share, please remember we have 29 students. Thank you!
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• Here is the first mock-up of the t-shirt (which was received last week). The image is going to be revised:
  
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.  *READING LOGS are due by Wednesday, 11/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9c-d; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Reading packet is due Friday - I just now realized that this may not have been passed out today in class. I will distribute and go over them tomorrow.
• Continue writing your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories.  Please try to minimize your assistance as this is their first draft.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 142-143
• WORK pgs. Reteaching 6-2 ONLY
• Topic 6 Test is next Wednesday, 11/2

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 112-113
• Open Book Chapter 3 Science Test this Thursday

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Monday, 10/24

Parents:

• Book orders have shipped. They are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, 10/26.
• The rest of the roughly 64,000+ Lego elements ordered for their name tags arrived today. We will build them on Wednesday.
• This Wednesday is an Earthquake/Fire Drill. Remember to DROP, COVER, and HOLD for an Earthquake, and evacuate swiftly and safely to the blacktop for the Fire drill.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily after 10/31.
• We will have a brief treat exchange on Monday, 10/31 in the afternoon. It's not a party but just an exchange of goodies before we go home. If you would like to bring treats to share, please remember we have 29 students. Thank you!
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• Here is the first mock-up of the t-shirt (which was received last week). The image is going to be revised:
  
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9a-b; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Continue writing and revising your letter to an author.
• Continue writing your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories. We continued using our Google accounts today. Please try to minimize your assistance as this is their first draft.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 138-141
• WORK pgs. none
• Topic 6 Test is next Wednesday

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 108-109 (write a paragraph); pg. 110 (Link for Home and School: MATH only)
• Open Book Chapter 3 Science Test on Thursday

6.   Music Tomorrow

Few Notes on a Friday Afternoon

• Review and study for the Time for Kids quiz on Monday.
• No Math or other HW. Though, you may want to continue to work on your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories. They are due by Friday.
• Please turn in your Walk-A-Thon pledges on Monday! Thank you for supporting Ruskin and Ruskin's PTA!
• Please consider ordering your yearbooks by 10/31 and save $$$. Visit Ruskin PTA's website for the link and more info: http://ruskinpta.weebly.com
• We will have a brief treat exchange on Monday, 10/31 in the afternoon. It's not a party but just an exchange of goodies before we go home. If you would like to bring treats to share, please remember we have 29 students. Thank you!
• Worth sharing: if you're shopping for Halloween costumes this weekend, the Target Cartwheel app has a 25% "coupon" offer. 
  
• Today, we had a successful owl pellet lab. Here are a few pictures of students dissecting the owl pellets. 

Have a great weekend!

HW - Thursday, 10/20

Parents:

• Today, we practiced Drop, Cover, and Hold as part of The Great Shakeout. At 10:20 a.m., students were in music class as the whole school participated in the exercise.
• Book orders have shipped. They are scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, 10/26.
• Tomorrow is the extra long Science Lab class on owl pellet dissection. It will take place in the Multi, and students who are allergic to animal hair will be placed in the Library or Office and given an alternative assignment.
• Also, tomorrow is College Day. (Wear clothing, etc. from parent's/s' alma mater, or choose a college you want to go to and wear something from there.)
• Friendly reminder that I will be at a district math curriculum committee meeting on Tuesday, 10/25.
• Next Wednesday is an Earthquake/Fire Drill. Remember to DROP, COVER, and HOLD for an Earthquake, and evacuate swiftly and safely to the blacktop for the Fire drill.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily after 10/31.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Lego bricks (for their name tags) are on their way. About 25% have been received of the 6,000+ bricks that were ordered.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• Here is the first mock-up of the t-shirt (which was received today):
  
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8e and Crossword Lessons 5-8; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Continue writing and revising your letter to an author.
• Continue writing your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories. We continued using our Google accounts today. Please try to minimize your assistance as this is their first draft.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 135
• WORK pgs. none
• Topic 5 Practice Test
• Topic 5 Test tomorrow

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 104-107

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 10/19

Parents:

• Tonight is the last presidential debate.
• Book orders have shipped.
• This Friday is the extra long Science Lab class on owl pellet dissection. It will take place in the Multi, and students who are allergic to animal hair will be placed in the Library or Office and given an alternative assignment.
• ALSO, this Friday is College Day. (Wear clothing, etc. from parent's/s' alma mater, or choose a college you want to go to and wear something from there.)
• Next Wednesday is an Earthquake/Fire Drill. Remember to DROP, COVER, and HOLD for an Earthquake, and evacuate swiftly and safely to the blacktop for the Fire drill.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily after 10/31.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8e and Crossword Lessons 5-8 due Friday; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Continue writing and revising your letter to an author
• Continue writing your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories. We continued using our Google accounts today. Please try to minimize your assistance as this is their first draft.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 134
• WORK pgs. R/P  5-6
• Topic 5 Test MOVED to FRIDAY

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 100-101

6.   Music Tomorrow

Wear ORANGE tomorrow to spread the message: STOP BULLYING

Just got this from the District Office:
(Of course, you don't HAVE to wear orange if you do not choose to do so.)

HW - Tuesday, 10/18

Parents:

• Today, we started a Scholastic News Election study unit. No homework today but there may be future assignments.
• Book orders have shipped.
• This Friday is the extra long Science Lab class on owl pellet dissection. It will take place in the Multi, and students who are allergic to animal hair will be placed in the Library or Office and given an alternative assignment.
• ALSO, this Friday is College Day. (Wear clothing, etc. from parent's/s' alma mater, or choose a college you want to go to and wear something from there.)
• Next Wednesday is an Earthquake/Fire Drill. Remember to DROP, COVER, and HOLD for an Earthquake, and evacuate swiftly and safely to the blacktop for the Fire drill.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily after 10/31.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8c-d; Crossword Lessons 5-8 due Friday; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Continue writing and revising your letter to an author
• We started using our Google accounts today. They should have access at home from now until the rest of the school year (and through middle school). They can continue to work on their stories at home. Please try to minimize your assistance as this is their first draft.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 130-131; 132-133
• WORK pgs. R/P  5-5
• Topic 5 Test on Thursday

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 96-99

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Monday, 10/17

Parents:

• Tomorrow, October 18, is Fall Picture Day.
• Yearbook sales have started! Best time to buy them is now because they're only $20 AND you get to personalize your back cover. Prices go up scarily after 10/31.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• PTA News:  See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8a-b ; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz next Monday
• Continue writing  and revising your letter to an author

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 122-123; 124-125; 126-129 (lots of time was given in class to complete them)
• WORK pgs. R/P  5-4 (Thanks, Evan!)

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 88-93

6.   Music Tomorrow

Few Weekend Reminders

• Stay dry and drive safely this weekend.
• Monday: Time for Kids quiz
• Tuesday: Picture Day; Math Topic 5, Lesson 4 (Textbook and Workbook R/P) due
• Continue to work on your Letter to an Author as well as your Mysteries of Harris Burdick story. No due date set yet.
• Yearbook sales have started!
• Order your yearbook by 10/31 and personalize your yearbook for FREE*. 
• Early bird special pricing: $20 (soft cover), $30 (hard cover); Special pricing ends 10/31/2016
• Prices go up after 10/31 ($30 soft cover, $40 hard cover); Final deadline is 4/1/2017
• More details on PTA site and flyers that were sent home. See their website for more info: ruskinpta.weebly.com

HW - Thursday, 10/13

Parents:

• Next Tuesday, October 18, is Fall Picture Day.
• PLEASE monitor the weather as it is supposed to rain Friday.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• PTA News:
• Movie Night: This Friday October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7e ; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids "Battle Over Bears"
• Open magazine quiz on Monday
• Start your Letter to an Author. Research their mailing address (or the mailing address of the publishing company/agency). Rough draft is due tomorrow.
• 1st Paragraph = About you; 2nd Paragraph = Author's book/s and character/s; 3rd Paragraph = 3-4 questions for the author (try to keep them book-related)

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 120-121
• WORK pgs. R/P  5-3

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 31-36

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 10/12

Parents:

• Next Tuesday, October 18, is Fall Picture Day.
• Most students completed two Math Tests today: Topic 4 and a cumulative test on Topics 1-4. Those students who did not finish will have time to do so tomorrow.
• Today, we had our first Little Buddies session. Mrs. Coan and I decided to move it to the period after recess and before P.E. because it was a better time. You will get an updated schedule.
• PLEASE monitor the weather as it is supposed to rain Friday.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• PTA News:
• PTA Meeting: TONIGHT October 12 (6 p.m. in the Library)
• Movie Night: This Friday October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• I am trying a different layout. Please let me know what you think of it (LINK to One question poll).

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7e (due Friday); Test on Friday
• Time for Kids "Battle Over Bears"
• Open magazine quiz on Monday
• Start your Letter to an Author. Research their mailing address (or the mailing address of the publishing company/agency).

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 116-117; 118-119
• WORK pgs. R (only) 5-1; 5-2

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 31-36 (due Friday)

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music Tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 10/11

Parents:

• Next Tuesday, October 18, is Fall Picture Day.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas")
• PTA News:
• PTA Meeting: TOMORROW October 12 (6 p.m. in the Library)
• Movie Night: This Friday October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• I am trying a different layout. Please let me know what you think of it (LINK to One question poll).

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7c-d; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids "Battle Over Bears"
• Reading worksheet due tomorrow
• Open magazine quiz on Monday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 108-109; 110-111
• WORK pgs. none
• Topic 4 Test is TOMORROW

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Monday, 10/10

Parents:

• THANK YOU to the parent volunteers at today's Walk-A-Thon! We needed your help, and you delivered!
• Next Tuesday, October 18, is Fall Picture Day.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas)
• PTA News:
• PTA Meeting: This Wednesday October 12 (6 p.m. in the Library)
• Movie Night: This Friday October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• I am trying a different layout. Please let me know what you think of it (LINK to One question poll).

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7a-b; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids "Battle Over Bears"
• Open magazine quiz on Monday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 102-103; 104-107
• WORK pgs. R/P 4-5; 4-6
• Test is this Wednesday, 10/12

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Review Packet (six pages) due TOMORROW. Students SHOULD USE their books!
• Open Book Unit 1 Test TOMOROW

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music Tomorrow

Weekend Reminders

News

• Ruskin Fall Walk-A-Thon is on Monday. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Bring a water bottle. Parents, if you marked that you can help out on Monday, please show up at 1:10 p.m.

Homework

• Time for Kids Quiz on Monday.
• Math: Topic 4, Lesson 5 (Text pgs. 102-103; Wkbk R/P 4-5) due Tuesday; Topic 4 Test on Wednesday
• History review packet due Tuesday; Open Book Unit 1 Test on Tuesday
• Keep reading and logging in your pages on your Reading Log

HW - Thursday, 10/6

Parents:

• Tomorrow, October 7, is Ruskin's Multicultural Fair from 5-7 p.m. Come and share your cultural heritage as you learn about others'!
• This coming Monday, October 10, is Ruskin's Fall Football (theme) Walk-A-Thon.
• Book Orders are due Wednesday, 10/12.
• October 18 is Fall Picture Day.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas)
• PTA News:
• PTA Meeting: October 12 (6 p.m. in the Library)
• Movie Night: October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• I am trying a different layout. Please let me know what you think of it (LINK to One question poll).

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 6e; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Open magazine quiz on Monday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 100-101
• WORK pgs. R/P 4-4
• Test is next Wednesday, 10/12

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Review Packet (six pages) due Tuesday. Students SHOULD USE their books!
• Open Book Unit 1 Test next Tuesday, 10/11

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

Meet Author Raina Telgemeier at Hicklebee's (Sunday, 10/30)

Currently one of the most popular authors for older children and young adults, Telgemeier is currently swinging through the Midwest and eventually the West Coast. Her Santa Cruz bookstore appearance has already sold out. Don't miss out on this opportunity to listen to a favorite author among many upper grade students speak about her latest book, Ghosts!

Hicklebee's, a popular independent San Jose bookstore, is hosting the Telgemeier event at Willow Glen Middle School. You have two options: $12 (one softcover book and two event tickets) or $27 (hardcover and two event tickets). You must register online!

HW - Wednesday, 10/5

Parents:

• Tomorrow, October 6, is our first Spirit Day: Think Pink to support "Stand Up 2 Cancer". Wear pink to school to show your support for efforts to end cancer.
• Friday, October 7, is Ruskin's Multicultural Fair from 5-7 p.m. Come and share your cultural heritage as you learn about others'!
• This coming Monday, October 10, is Ruskin's Fall Football (theme) Walk-A-Thon.
• Book Orders are due Wednesday, 10/12.
• October 18 is Fall Picture Day.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas)
• PTA News:
• PTA Meeting: October 12 (6 p.m. in the Library)
• Movie Night: October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• I am trying a different layout. Please let me know what you think of it (LINK to One question poll).

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 6e (due Friday); Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Complete Hyper Loop worksheet for tomorrow
• Open magazine quiz on Monday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 96-99
• WORK pgs. none
• Test is next Wednesday, 10/12

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 1-2
• Open Book Unit 1 Test next Tuesday, 10/11

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music Tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 10/4

Parents:

• Tomorrow, October 5, is International Walk to School Day.
• Also tomorrow, MATH OLYMPIAD starts: 2:40 - 3:40 in Mr. Amutan's room, E-2.
• Thursday, October 6, is our first Spirit Day: Think Pink to support "Stand Up 2 Cancer".
• Friday, October 7, is Ruskin's Multicultural Fair from 5-7 p.m. Come and share your cultural heritage as you learn about others'!
• Next Monday, October 10, is Ruskin's Fall Football (theme) Walk-A-Thon.
• October 18 is Fall Picture Day.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas)
• PTA News:
• PTA Meeting: October 12 (6 p.m. in the Library)
• Movie Night: October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• I am trying a different layout. Please let me know what you think of it (LINK to One question poll).

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 6c-d; Test on Friday
• Time for Kids
• Complete Hyper Loop worksheet for Thursday
• Open magazine quiz on Monday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 94-95
• WORK pgs. R/P 4-2
• Test is next Wednesday, 10/12

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 23-28
• Open Book Unit 1 Test next Tuesday, 10/11

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Monday, 10/3

Parents:

• This Wednesday, October 5, is International Walk to School Day.
• This Friday, October 7, is Ruskin's Multicultural Fair from 5-7 p.m. Come and share your cultural heritage as you learn about others'!
• Next Monday, October 10, is Ruskin's Fall Football (theme) Walk-A-Thon.
• October 18 is Fall Picture Day.
• We have started two Reading Log programs for October: Book It!, sponsored by Pizza Hut, and Reading is Cool, sponsored by the San Jose Sharks. Students who complete the monthly reading log get a coupon for a free personal pizza and entered for possible prizes from the Sharks.
• Congratulations to Andrea, who had the winning design for our t-shirt! (We are the "Popularly Peaceful Pandas)
• PTA News:
• PTA Meeting: October 12 (6 p.m. in the Library)
• Movie Night: October 14 (6-8 p.m. in the Multi)
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• I am trying a different layout. Please let me know what you think of it (LINK to One question poll).

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 6a-b; Test on Friday
• Read Time for Kids; Open magazine quiz on Monday

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 90-93
• WORK pgs. R/P 4-1

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music Tomorrow