HW - Thursday, 3/30

Parents:

• Wednesday Folders go home today.
• PTA News:  
• TONIGHT: Fundraiser at Sweet Tomatoes. Please see email for more info.
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Time for Kids worksheets due tomorrow
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your final draft. Check for punctuation and grammar mistakes. Books to be distributed tomorrow to those who look like they're ready. Follow the guidelines. Start typing it using Google Docs and save it to your Google Drive. The Cinderella book's deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 12.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 390-393; 394-395
• WKBK pgs. none
• Math Enrichment Packet is due Monday
• Topic 14 Math Test is next Tuesday, April 4

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 139-142

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 338 (Math Skills); 340-341 (#1-20, Map the Concept); 342-343 due TOMORROW
• Open Book Chapter 9 Science Test is next Monday, April 3.

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 3/29

Parents:

• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Time for Kids worksheet due tomorrow
• Time for Kids: Nepal magazine answers are due tomorrow
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your final draft. Check for punctuation and grammar mistakes. Books to be distributed tomorrow to those who look like they're ready. Follow the guidelines. Start typing it using Google Docs and save it to your Google Drive. The Cinderella book's deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 12.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 386-387 due tomorrow
• WKBK pgs. 14-11 R/P due tomorrow
• QUIZ on Thursday: 14-11
• Topic 14 Math Test is next Tuesday, April 4

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 135-138 due tomorrow

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 334-337 due tomorrow
• Open Book Chapter 9 Science Test is next Monday, April 3.

6.   Music tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 3/28

Parents:

• Quick Check (Math) 14-4 quiz had a question that confused students. It read:

"Jeff was 1/4 of his way home from school. How many feet away from his house was he if the distance from his home to school was 812 feet?"

It was interpreted two different ways: he was 1/4 away from home (choice A, 203 feet) OR he was 1/4 away form school on his way home (choice B, 609 feet).

The book says choice A is the answer, but I am accepting choice B as well since it was a poorly worded question.

Please have your child return their quiz to school so it can be reviewed and/or corrected.

Thank you.

• Tomorrow is our Field Trip to the Children's Discovery Museum. We will leave at 8:00 a.m. Please make sure that you arrive to school early. 
• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No magazine delivery today. Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Time for Kids worksheet due Thursday
• Time for Kids: Nepal magazine answers are due Thursday
• pg. 3 (Try It!)
• pg. 5 (Top 5; Map It Out; Try It!)
• pg. 7 (Think - write one paragraph)
• pg. 8 (Chart; List 3-5 questions; Tale 2-3 paragraphs)
• Finish your THANK YOU letter to Scholastic Book Club. Think of the following questions to help you write the letter:
• What was your reaction when Michael and Scott told you that you were going to get free books?
• Which books did you choose and why?
• What do you think of the books (if you looked through or read them)?
• Have you ordered from the Book Club?
• If YES, why do you like ordering from the Book Club? Is there anything else you like about the Scholastic Book Club (i.e., flyers, promos)?
• If NO, what would you like to see in future flyers that would attract your interest?
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your final draft. Check for punctuation and grammar mistakes. Books to be distributed tomorrow to those who look like they're ready. Follow the guidelines. Start typing it using Google Docs and save it to your Google Drive. The Cinderella book's deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 12.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 386-387 due Thursday
• WKBK pgs. 14-11 R/P due Thursday
• QUIZ on Thursday: 14-11
• Topic 14 Math Test is next Tuesday, April 4

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 135-138 due Thursday

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 334-337 due Thursday
• Open Book Chapter 9 Science Test is next Monday, April 3.

6.   P.E. tomorrow (but we will be on a field trip)

HW - Monday, 3/27

Parents:

• Quick Check (Math) 14-4 quiz had a question that confused students. It read:

"Jeff was 1/4 of his way home from school. How many feet away from his house was he if the distance from his home to school was 812 feet?"

It was interpreted two different ways: he was 1/4 away from home (choice A, 203 feet) OR he was 1/4 away form school on his way home (choice B, 609 feet).

The book says choice A is the answer, but I am accepting choice B as well since it was a poorly worded question.

Please have your child return their quiz to school so it can be reviewed and/or corrected.

Thank you.

• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!
• I will be at a District Writing Training at the District Office tomorrow with the rest of the 4th grade teachers.

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No magazine delivery today. Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Finish your THANK YOU letter to Scholastic Book Club. Think of the following questions to help you write the letter:
• What was your reaction when Michael and Scott told you that you were going to get free books?
• Which books did you choose and why?
• What do you think of the books (if you looked through or read them)?
• Have you ordered from the Book Club?
• If YES, why do you like ordering from the Book Club? Is there anything else you like about the Scholastic Book Club (i.e., flyers, promos)?
• If NO, what would you like to see in future flyers that would attract your interest?
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your final draft. Check for punctuation and grammar mistakes. Books to be distributed tomorrow to those who look like they're ready. Follow the guidelines. Start typing it using Google Docs and save it to your Google Drive. The Cinderella book's deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 12.

3.  Math

• TEXT pgs. 386-387
• WKBK pgs. 14-9 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 14-9
• Topic 14 Math Test is next Tuesday, April 4

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 330-331
• Open Book Chapter 9 Science Test is next Monday, April 3.

6.   Music tomorrow

HW - Thursday, 3/23

Parents:

• Quick Check (Math) 14-4 quiz had a question that confused students. It read:

"Jeff was 1/4 of his way home from school. How many feet away from his house was he if the distance from his home to school was 812 feet?"

It was interpreted two different ways: he was 1/4 away from home (choice A, 203 feet) OR he was 1/4 away form school on his way home (choice B, 609 feet).

The book says choice A is the answer, but I am accepting choice B as well since it was a poorly worded question.

Please have your child return their quiz to school so it can be reviewed and/or corrected.

Thank you.

• Stem Night tickets were distributed to students today
• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!
• Scholastic Book Orders are due TOMORROW, March 23.
• The students enjoyed asking questions and getting free books from the Scholastic reps, Michael and Scott, who visited. It was an interesting visit: they hung out for the morning, took a few pictures of the classroom library and when we gathered as a class, conversed with me re: the Scholastic Book Club, and talked with the staff during lunch (which they provided from Panera). They left right after the students returned from lunch.

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Read your magazines. Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your final draft. Check for punctuation and grammar mistakes. Books to be distributed tomorrow to those who look like they're ready. (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. 380-381
• WKBK pgs. 14-8 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 14-8

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none; 89-90 will be corrected tomorrow
• Review Packet due TOMORROW.
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is MOVED TO TOMORROW

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 324-329

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 3/22

Parents:

• Stem Night tickets will be distributed to students tomorrow.
• Tomorrow is a Spirit Day: Crazy Hair Day. Students CANNOT bring any hair coloring tools to school tomorrow.
• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!
• Scholastic Book Orders are due TOMORROW, March 23.
• The students enjoyed asking questions and getting free books from the Scholastic reps, Michael and Scott, who visited. It was an interesting visit: they hung out for the morning, took a few pictures of the classroom library and when we gathered as a class, conversed with me re: the Scholastic Book Club, and talked with the staff during lunch (which they provided from Panera). They left right after the students returned from lunch.

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Read your magazines. Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your final draft. Check for punctuation and grammar mistakes. Books to be distributed tomorrow to those who look like they're ready. (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. 378-379
• WKBK pgs. 14-7 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 14-7

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 89-90
• Review Packet due Friday. Started in class today and they will also have work time tomorrow in class.
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is MOVED TO THIS FRIDAY

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 320-321

6.   Music tomorrow

Western Union Telegraph Map

Known as the Transcontinental Telegraph Line, the ability to transmit telegraph messages from the East Coast of the United States to the West Coast was awarded to Hiram Sibley and his company, Pacific Telegraph Company, in 1860. Sibley would become the first president of Western Union, which controlled a majority of the telegraph lines in the U.S.

Worth Sharing: Acrylamide Levels Found in Kid Snacks

From the Mercury News article:
Walgreens’ ‘Disney’ animal crackers contain cancerous chemical, group says

"Turns out the bare necessities involved in making that version of the crackers requires higher baking temperatures, which produces excessive levels of a cancer-causing chemical called acrylamide, said Charles Margulis of the Oakland-based Center for Environmental Health."

"Acrylamide is formed during frying, roasting, broiling, toasting or baking that results in browning of foods. In general, foods cooked to darker colors have higher acrylamide levels."

"Other animal crackers the group found contained levels of acrylamide requiring a warning under California law were: Barbara’s (Weetabix) Snackimals Vanilla Cookies; Stauffer’s Animal Crackers Original; Gold Emblem (a CVS store brand); Kirkland Signature organic (a Costco store brand); Mi-Del Gluten-free Arrowroot Cookies; Cookies Animalitos Galletas (La Moderna brand); and Galletas de Animalitos Con Betun brand."

"The group also found unhealthy acrylamide leveIs in eight out of 17 brands of ginger snap cookies, including Pepperidge Farm Ginger Family Cookies, Nabisco Ginger Snaps, Market Pantry (a Target store-brand) Gingersnaps, Signature Kitchens (an Albertson’s store-brand) Ginger Snaps, and others."

Three Author/Illustrators Visiting San Jose: Brandon Mull (3/22); Kevin Henkes (3/30); Genevieve Santos (4/11)

Hicklebee's, the long-time, well-respected local bookstore is holding some notable author/illustrator events in the coming weeks.

• Brandon Mull on Wednesday, March 22 @ 3:30 p.m. He is best known for the series Fablehaven, Spirit Animals, Beyonders, and Five Kingdoms.

 

• Kevin Henkes, a Caldecott-winning illustrator and Newbery-honored author, next Thursday, March 30 @ 3:00 p.m. He has won the 2004 Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; the 2015 Caldecott Honor for Waiting; and the Newbery Honor for Olive's Ocean (2004) and The Year of Billy Miller (2013).

• Genevieve Santos, San Jose-based illustrator, on Tuesday, April 11 @ 3:30 p.m. Ms. Santos will be presenting her first children's book Daisy Dreamer and the World of Make Believe.

HW - Tuesday, 3/21

Parents:

• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!
• Scholastic Book Orders are due THIS Thursday, March 23.

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Issues were not distributed today; Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your Second Draft: DUE TODAY 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. 374-375; 376-377
• WKBK pgs. 14-5 R/P; 14-6 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 14-5 and 14-6

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 89-90
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is MOVED TO THIS FRIDAY

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 316-319

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Monday, 3/20

Parents:

• PTA News:  
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!
• Scholastic Book Orders are due THIS Thursday, March 23.

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Issues were not distributed today; Open Magazine Quiz next Monday
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your Second Draft: DUE TODAY 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. 370-373
• WKBK pgs. 14-4 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 14-4

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 129-132
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is THIS Thursday

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 310-313

6.   Music tomorrow

HW - Thursday, 3/16

Parents:

• PTA News:  
• TOMORROW March 17 - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!
• Scholastic Book Orders are due Thursday, March 23.

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Read your issue; Open Magazine Quiz on Monday
• Response sheet is due Friday
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your 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. 364-365; 366-367
• WKBK pgs. 14-1 R/P; 14-2 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 14-1; 14-2

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 125-128
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is next Thursday

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 3/15

Parents:

• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 17 - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Read your issue; Open Magazine Quiz on Monday
• Response sheet is due Friday
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your 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. 361
• WKBK pgs. none
• QUIZ tomorrow: n/a

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is next Thursday

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 3/14

Parents:

• Happy 𝝿 Day!
• And Happy Birthday, Steph Curry!
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 17 - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - Issues were distributed today: "Animal House" and Your $'s "The Art of Negotiating"
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your 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. 358-360
• WKBK pgs. none
• QUIZ tomorrow: n/a
• Topic 13 Math Test TOMORROW

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 121-124
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is next Thursday

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Monday, 3/13

Parents:

• Thank you to the students who helped look for a parent's keys this morning. Luckily, they were found among the dewy, high grass.
• Thank you to the students and parents for putting up with the wet socks and shoes. This was a one-time event (I hope!).
• Also, as an indirect result, we will be attending tomorrow's Science Fair assembly.
• PTA News:  
• Friday, March 17 - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine
• Cinderella Project - Keep working on your 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. 354-357
• WKBK pgs. none
• QUIZ tomorrow: n/a
• Topic 13 Math Test on Wednesday

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 117-120
• Unit 4 Open Book History Test is next Thursday

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none
• Review for Chapter 8 Open Book Science Test TOMORROW

6.   Music tomorrow

Weekend Info

• Math: Textbook Topic 13, Lesson 10; Workbook Topic 13-10 Reteaching/Practice
• MONDAY: Science Fair Kick-Off Assembly
• TUESDAY: Science Chapter 8 Open Book Test
• WEDNESDAY: Math Topic 13 Test
• Minimum Days (1:00 p.m. dismissal) ALL WEEK

Tomorrow at Barnes and Noble

The LEGO Batman Movie Event

Special Event, Children's Event (Childrens) 
Saturday March 11, 2017 At the finale for our three-month celebration of The LEGO Batman Movie, kids will be able to help Batman protect Gotham from the Joker by making their very own LEGO Batman Speedwagon! Kids can also collect the final two limited edition trading cards featuring characters from the movie. Join us for this fun LEGO Make & Take event (while supplies last). 

According the the Barnes and Noble website, the event is starting a different times in the South Bay:

• 12 p.m. @ Blossom Hill
• 2 p.m. @ Eastridge
• 3 p.m. @ Gilroy
• 5 p.m. @ Stevens Creek

Call ahead to be sure.

HW - Thursday, 3/9

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
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine
• Cinderella Project - First Draft due this Friday, 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. 350-351
• WKBK pgs. 13-9 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-9
• Topic 13 Math Test next Wednesday

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 111-116
• Mission Projects presentations are done! Thank you! Now I have to grade them...

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 298-299 (First paragraph: write about at least four animals that use electricity for hunting or defense. Second paragraph: compare and/or contrast these animals and the electric eel); 300 (Math Skills only); 302-303 (#1-20; map the concept)
• Chapter 8 Open Book Science Test next Tuesday

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 3/8

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
• See more at ruskinpta.weebly.com
• Parent Conference Week: Fri., March 10; Mon.-Fri., March 13 - 17 (1:00 p.m. Dismissal!)
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: KATELYN!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/3*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine
• Cinderella Project - First Draft due this Friday, 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. 346-349
• WKBK pgs. 13-7 P; 13-8 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-8

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 107-110
• Mission Projects presentations are done! Thank you! Now I have to grade them...

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 300 (Math Skills only); 302-303 (#1-20; map the concept) (DUE Friday)

6.   Music tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 3/7

Parents:

• Reminder: We will be lining up near Mr. Lee's windows from now on.
• PTA News:  
• TOMORROW Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• Friday, March 17 (date change!) - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• 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 TODAY, March 6
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: TBD!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine
• Cinderella Project - First Draft due this Friday, 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. 344-345
• WKBK pgs. 13-5 P; 13-6 P; 13-7 R
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-7

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Mission Projects presentations are done! Thank you! Now I have to grade them...

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 292-297

6.   P.E. tomorrow

A Few Links

• Since we're reading about electricity, please set some time aside to watch this really good PBS Nova episode on revolutionizing batteries: The Search for the Superbattery (YouTube, non-PBS link; ignore comment section); if you are a KQED member, you can access it here via their Passport (archive).
• Then watch another excellent Nova episode on how the Japanese art of paper-folding is helping innovate contemporary design and application: The Origami Revolution.
• Have you ever seen a plaque on a building or rock denoting the location of a California Historical Landmark? Have you ever wondered which place was the first designated as such? Someone compiled a list and created a website for it, arranged in chronological order. Take a peek! I bet you've seen (or visited) the FIRST landmark and didn't even know it!

HW - Monday, 3/6

Parents:

• Reminder: We will be lining up near Mr. Lee's windows from now on.
• PTA News:  
• THIS Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• Friday, March 17 (date change!) - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• 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 TODAY, March 6
• CONGRATULATIONS to our February San Jose Sharks Reading is Cool winner: TBD!

1.  Read for 30 min.  *March READING LOGS are due Monday, 4/2*

2.  Language Arts

• Time for Kids - No weekly magazine
• Cinderella Project - First Draft due this Friday, 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. 340-343
• WKBK pgs. 13-5 R; 13-6 R
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-6

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Mission Projects presentations continue tomorrow

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. none

6.   Music tomorrow

HW - Thursday, 3/2

HAPPY MARCH

Parents:

• Reminder: We will be lining up near Mr. Lee's windows from now on.
• PTA News:  
• Wednesday, March 8 - PTA Meeting
• Friday, March 17 (date change!) - PTA Movie Night, Moana
• 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 TOMORROW, 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. 334-335
• WKBK pgs. 13-4 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-4

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. none
• Mission Projects (Due Monday, March 6) - Continue working on them

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 276-279

6.   P.E. tomorrow

HW - Wednesday, 3/1

HAPPY MARCH

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 THIS 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. 332-333
• WKBK pgs. 13-3 R/P
• QUIZ tomorrow: 13-3

4.   History

• TEXT pgs. 103-106
• Mission Projects (Due Monday, March 6) - Continue working on them

5.   Science

• TEXT pgs. 282-289 (same from Tuesday; due Tomorrow)

6.   Music tomorrow