HW - Tuesday, 2/28

Parents:

• Reminder: We will be lining up near Mr. Lee's windows from now on.
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 17 (date change!) - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• March Scholastic Book Orders (paper or online) are due Monday, March 6
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: DANA!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Friday, 3/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine
• Cinderella Project - First Draft due March 10. (Second Draft: March 20. Book will be due April 7.) Follow the guidelines. Start typing it using Google Docs and save it to  your Google Drive.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 330-331
• WKBK pgs. 13-2 R/P
• 13-1/13-2 Enrichment Sheet
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-2

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 97-102
• Mission Projects (Due Monday, March 6) - Continue working on them

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 282-289

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Monday, 2/27

Parents:

• Remember: We will be lining up near Mr. Lee's windows starting tomorrow due to the dumpster's placement. (Parents: the dumpster is there for school use only as teachers and staff prepare for renovation this summer. If you see any unauthorized dumping, please let the office know. Thank you!)
• Library is tomorrow; BRING YOUR BOOKS FROM HOME
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 3 - PTA Movie Night "Moana"
• Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• March Scholastic Book Orders (paper or online) are due Monday, March 6
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: DANA!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Friday, 3/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine
• Cinderella Project - First Draft due March 10. (Second Draft: March 20. Book will be due April 7.) Follow the guidelines. Start typing it using Google Docs and save it to  your Google Drive.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 328-329
• WKBK pgs. 13-1 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-1

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 91-96
• Mission Projects (Due Monday, March 6) - Continue working on them

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 272-275

6.   Music tomorrow

Enjoy Your Week-Long Break

School will start up again on Monday, February 27.

Mission project forms went today. They are due March 6.

No packets; just the project for this week.

Enjoy!

HW - Thursday, 2/16

Parents:

• Minimum Day (1:00 p.m. dismissal) TOMORROW, February 17
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 3 - PTA Movie Night
• Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• ONE Lego Contest: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html 
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: DANA!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Review for tomorrow's Cumulative (Lessons 1-20) Mini-Tests (Each contains one reading passage and 12 questions)
• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. none
• WKBK pgs. none

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Mission Projects - start reading and research

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. tomorrow

FINALLY!!!

Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, and many more Pokémon are nearly here! Starting later this week, you’ll have the opportunity to catch more than 80 Pokémon originally discovered in the Johto region in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games. We’ve also implemented some new features to enhance your Pokémon GO experience.

Read more at http://pokemongolive.com/en/post/johto-pokemon

HW - Wednesday, 2/15

Parents:

• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) tomorrow, February 16
• Minimum Day (1:00 p.m. dismissal) this Friday, February 17
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 3 - PTA Movie Night
• Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• ONE Lego Contest: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html 
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: DANA!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lessons 11-20 Review packet due tomorrow; Cumulative (Lessons 1-20) Mini-Tests (One reading passage and 12 questions each) on Friday
• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 326 (Topic 13 Review What You Know)
• WKBK pgs. none
• Topic 12 Test moved to tomorrow

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Mission Project forms go home tomorrow

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 2/14

Happy Valentine's Day!

Parents:

• THANK YOU to all who brought something to exchange with your classmates! Now take it easy and limit yourself to the goodies each day.
• Lunar New Year Assembly (during school) tomorrow, February 15 (8:20 a.m.)
• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) this Thursday, February 16
• Minimum Day (1:00 p.m. dismissal) this Friday, February 17
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 3 - PTA Movie Night
• Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• ONE Lego Contest: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html 
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: DANA!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lessons 11-20 Review packet due Thursday; Cumulative (Lessons 1-20) Mini-Tests (One reading passage and 12 questions each) on Friday
• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 322-324
• WKBK pgs. none
• Topic 12 Test tomorrow

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Monday, 2/13

Parents:

• If you are bringing something for the Valentine's Day card/snack exchange, please be sure to bring it with you to school tomorrow.
• Lunar New Year Assembly (during school) this Wednesday, February 15 (8:20 a.m.)
• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) this Thursday, February 16
• Minimum Day (1:00 p.m. dismissal) this Friday, February 17
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 3 - PTA Movie Night
• Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• ONE Lego Contest: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html 
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: DANA!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lessons 11-20 Review packet due Thursday; Cumulative (Lessons 1-20) Mini-Tests (One reading passage and 12 questions each) on Friday
• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 318-321
• WKBK pgs. none
• Topic 12 Test this Wednesday

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Unit 3 Review Packet due tomorrow
• Unit 3 Open Book Test MOVED to tomorrow; Review for it

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music tomorrow

If you missed the PTA meeting with the Math Presentation...

Ms. Lee shared a photo of the handout with me.
I hope you find some of the advice and links helpful as you continue to support your child's learning in math (or any subject, really)!


(Click on image to enlarge)

Next Week

Next week is the last week of school before President's Break.
Here are some things to remember:

• MONDAY:  The only "normal" day of the week; Math Topic 12-11 Quiz
• TUESDAY: Valentine's Day (we will do our Valentine's Day swap of cards and/or treats in the afternoon before school ends); HISTORY TEST (Unit 3 Open Book); Music class
• WEDNESDAY:  Lunar New Year Celebration; MATH TEST (Topic 12); P.E. class
• THURSDAY:  Winter Music performance (during school); Music class (?)
• FRIDAY:  Minimum Day (1:00 p.m. dismissal); WORDLY WISE TEST (Cumulative Lessons 1-20); P.E. class

Also, PLEASE consider donating to the Science Lab. Without your donations, the school may not be able to support and fund the District's only elementary school science lab run by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Tom. 

ON BEHALF OF RUSKIN'S STUDENTS, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

*FREE* SF Giants/Fanfest Tomorrow, 10-3 p.m.

LINK: http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com/sf/fan_forum/fanfest.jsp
(Parking may not be free)

Listen to player and staff interviews on various stages.
And get AUTOGRAPHS!

Player Autographs

Fans will find players, coaches, alumni, broadcasters and other Giants VIPs signing autographs at designated locations throughout AT&T Park.

Autograph locations include:
Field - KIDS ONLY - 14 & younger (enter via Marina Gate/below the scoreboard)
Virgin America Loft (enter at Section 102)
View Reserve 304, 316 & 332
There will also be a selfie only station on the Promenade Level in Centerfield at the @Cafe
Please be advised that lines are likely to be long.
Posed photos are not permitted (except at the selfie station).
One autograph per person, per VIP.
The autograph and selfie stations will rotate with VIPs approximately every 50 minutes.
Waiting for the next group of VIPs is not permitted, the lines must continuously move.
The Giants will do their best to keep all those waiting in line informed of the wait times throughout the day, but please note that not all fans will receive an autograph.

It's a Lego Batman Weekend!

At Cinemark theaters, if you watch The Lego Batman Movie in their Real 3D format AND are a Cinemark Connection member (download the App as well), you can receive a complimentary Lego Batman Kiss Kiss Suit keychain, while supplies last.

On Lego's Shop at Home website, purchases of $75 or more get an exclusive Batman two mini-figure pack. 

On Saturday, at Toys R Us stores...

Starting Sunday, Target will be having a coupon ($10 off $50) for Lego Batman sets.

Later this month, Feb. 25th at Barnes and Noble...

HW - Thursday, 2/9

Parents:

• Pizza Hut Book It! pizza reward vouchers were distributed today.
• Minimum Day (1:00 p.m. dismissal) next Friday, 2/17
• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) on February 16
• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• TWO Lego Contests: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html (NOTE: Adventure Time has an age restriction that impacts current 4th graders. Older siblings (13+) can participate. Sorry!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: DANA!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lesson 20e and 17-20 Crossword; Test Friday
• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine; Black History sheet

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 312-313
• WKBK pgs. 12-10 R/P
• Quiz 12-10 tomorrow
• Average grade for 12-8 quiz: 92.5%; 12-9 quiz: 89.6%
• Topic 12 Test next Wednesday

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Unit 3 Open Book Test MOVED to next Tuesday; Review for it

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. tomorrow

Rain, Erosion and a Dam

With the past couple weeks of rainstorms, our region has seen the effects of large amounts of water on a drought-stricken land. We are witnesses to the power of water.

• Santa Cruz has been hit hard with the recent rains. The area of La Honda experienced landslides that ripped up a road and caused millions of dollars of damage. The areas affected by last year's fire have been placed on careful watch. Learn more about landslides and rainfall's effects on them from the USGS.

• Of course, drivers have to put up with the erosion that is taking place under the roads, especially with heavy rainfall. Potholes are causing hazardous driving conditions and damage to cars all over the Bay Area.

• The Oroville Dam, the tallest in the country, suffered serious damage to one of its spillways. The spillway, a pathway for water to be diverted so the reservoir's water does not flow over the dam and damage it, has not been used since the late 1960s.

HW - Wednesday, 2/8

Parents:

• Tomorrow is a Spirit Day: SPORTS DAY. Wear anything sports related to school. But leave the equipment at home!
• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) on February 16
• PTA News:  
• *TODAY*  PTA Meeting: Feb. 8; Kalpana Thatte, BUSD Math Instructional Coach, will be presenting on Unlocking Common Core and Math - Parent's Guide for Home Support! Since PTA is hosting this talk for the Ruskin community, it is OPEN TO ALL!
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• TWO Lego Contests: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html (NOTE: Adventure Time has an age restriction that impacts current 4th graders. Older siblings (13+) can participate. Sorry!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: Question Mark!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lesson 20e and 17-20 Crossword; Test Friday
• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine; Dr. King reading sheet

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 310-311
• WKBK pgs. 12-9 R/P
• Quiz 12-9 tomorrow
• Average grade for 12-8 quiz: TBD%

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Unit 3 Open Book Test on Friday; Review for it

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   MUSIC tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 2/7

Parents:

• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) on February 16
• PTA News:  
• *TOMORROW*  PTA Meeting: Feb. 8; Kalpana Thatte, BUSD Math Instructional Coach, will be presenting on Unlocking Common Core and Math - Parent's Guide for Home Support! Since PTA is hosting this talk for the Ruskin community, it is OPEN TO ALL! .
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• TWO Lego Contests: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html (NOTE: Adventure Time has an age restriction that impacts current 4th graders. Older siblings (13+) can participate. Sorry!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our January San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: Question Mark!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lesson 20c-d; Test Friday
• Time for Kids - Magazines did not arrive today

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 308-309
• WKBK pgs. 12-8 R/P
• Quiz 12-8 tomorrow
• Average grade for 12-7 quiz: TBD%

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 65-66

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Monday, 2/6

Parents:

• *TODAY ONLY* FREE yogurt at Yogurtland from 4-7 p.m.
• LIBRARY tomorrow. Bring your books to school!
• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) on February 16
• PTA News:  
• PTA Meeting: Feb. 8; Kalpana Thatte, BUSD Math Instructional Coach, will be presenting on Unlocking Common Core and Math - Parent's Guide for Home Support!
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• TWO Lego Contests: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html (NOTE: Adventure Time has an age restriction that impacts current 4th graders. Older siblings (13+) can participate. Sorry!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our December San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: AVNEET!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lesson 20a-b; Test Friday
• Time for Kids - Magazines did not arrive today.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 304-307
• WKBK pgs. 12-7 R/P
• Quiz 12-7 tomorrow
• Average grade for 12-6 quiz: 90%

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 85-88

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music Tomorrow

Weekend Stuff: HW and Events

• HW due Monday
• Math Topic 12-6: Text pgs 300-302; Workbook 12-6 R/P; 12-6 Quiz on Monday
• Time for Kids Quiz on Monday
• Mixed-Up Files Quiz, Chapter 3 (after we complete the chapter in class)
• Weekend Events
• All Weekend - If you're a Bank of America (or Merrill Lynch) credit or debit card holder, then you can attend these museums for free this weekend.
• SATURDAY
• (SF) Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits Powwow: Ferry Building. Free admission; parking is not.
• Toys R Us - Free Pokemon card 
• Barnes and Noble (any) - Disney Reads Day 
  

HW - Thursday, 2/2

Parents:

• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) on February 16
• PTA News:  
• PTA Meeting: Feb. 8; Kalpana Thatte, BUSD Math Instructional Coach, will be presenting on Unlocking Common Core and Math - Parent's Guide for Home Support!
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• TWO Lego Contests: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html (NOTE: Adventure Time has an age restriction that impacts current 4th graders. Older siblings (13+) can participate. Sorry!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our December San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: AVNEET!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lesson 19e; Test Friday
• Time for Kids - Read your magazines. Complete Your $ worksheet.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 296-299
• WKBK pgs. 12-5 R/P
• Quiz 12-5 tomorrow
• Average grade for 12-3: 94.6% / 12-4 quiz: 88.5%

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 81-84

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. Tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 2/1

Parents:

• January is OVER?!?
• Pennies for Patients fundraiser ended last Friday. Though we fell shy of our goal as a class ($232.75 raised; goal was $300) and school ($5,435 raised; goal was $6,000), all of the collected donations will benefit children suffering from lymphoma and leukemia as well as those researching and treating the diseases. Thank you so much for your contributions to a worthy cause!
• Winter Concert at Ruskin (during school) on February 16
• PTA News:  
• PTA Meeting: Feb. 8; Kalpana Thatte, BUSD Math Instructional Coach, will be presenting on Unlocking Common Core and Math - Parent's Guide for Home Support!
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• TWO Lego Contests: http://ruskinlug.blogspot.com/2017/01/two-new-contests.html (NOTE: Adventure Time has an age restriction that impacts current 4th graders. Older siblings (13+) can participate. Sorry!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our December San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: AVNEET!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *February READING LOGS are due by Thursday, 3/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise - Lesson 19e; Test Friday
• Time for Kids - Read your magazines.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 294-295
• WKBK pgs. 12-4 R/P
• Quiz 12-4 tomorrow
• Average grade for 12-3 quiz: TBD

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 75-80

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none; Review for tomorrow's open book test
• Science Chapter 7 Test (Open Book) on Thursday

6.   Music Tomorrow