Thursday, March 29, 2018

Enjoy your Spring Break!


  • HOMEWORK
    • Nothing assigned specifically for this break
    • Keep working on your Science Fair projects and writing your Cinderella story (use your Google drive, if you can)
    • I will assign optional TenMarks Math practice by the end of this weekend.
  • NO SCHOOL tomorrow
  • Classes resume on Monday, April 9
  • A LOOK AHEAD at some upcoming dates:
    • April 10 - Science Fair Projects are collected and brought into the Multi
      • Also, PTA fundraiser at Tastea (Berryessa and Capitol)
    • April 11 - PTA Meeting in the Library (6 p.m.)
    • April 12 - Open House (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.)
    • April 13 - PTA Movie Night
    • April 17 - Spring Picture Day
    • April 18 - Book Fair starts (ends 4/26)
    • April 23 - SBAC Testing Period begins (last day is 5/11).
      • Our designated testing days are April 23-25 (English Language Arts) and April 30 and May 1 (Math). However, we have flex days set aside for students needing more time or making up tests due to absences.
    • May 1 - Levi's Stadium Field Trip
    • May 9 - PTA Meeting in the Library (6 p.m.)
    • May 28 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
    • May 30 - Happy Hollow Field Trip
    • May 31 - Mrs. Clements's music class concert (6:30-8:00 p.m.)
Have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!


Wednesday, March 28, 2018

HW - Wednesday, 3/28

Parents:
  • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
  • Thursday: Music 
  • SPRING BREAK begins THIS FRIDAY (no School)
    1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
    2.  Language Arts
    • Time for Kids - Read the new issues; 3-2-1 on article due tomorrow; quiz on the Monday we return to school
    • Cinderella Project - Project Guidelines went home yesterday. Pay attention to the Due Dates.
    3.  Math
    • Textbook pgs. 390-393; 394-395
    • Workbook pgs. none
    4.   History - pgs. none
    5.   Science - pgs. 330-331

    Tuesday, March 27, 2018

    HW - Tuesday, 3/27

    Parents:
    • CLASS T-SHIRTS were distributed yesterday.
    • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
    • Wednesday: P.E.
    • Thursday: Music 
    • SPRING BREAK begins this Friday (no School)
      1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
      2.  Language Arts
      • Time for Kids - Read the new issues; 3-2-1 on article due Thursday; quiz on the Monday we return to school
      • Cinderella Project - Project Guidelines went home today. Pay attention to the Due Dates.
      3.  Math
      • Textbook pgs. 383-385; 386-387
      • Workbook pgs. none
      4.   History - pgs. 135-138
      5.   Science - pgs. 334-337

      Monday, March 26, 2018

      HW - Monday, 3/26

      Parents:
      • CLASS T-SHIRTS were distributed today.
      • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
      • Tuesday: Music (Reminder: Mrs. Clements is back! - no pun intended)
      • Wednesday: P.E.
      • Thursday: Music 
      • SPRING BREAK begins this Friday (no School)
        1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
        2.  Language Arts
        • Wordly Wise - none
        • Time for Kids - Read the new issues; quiz on the Monday we return to school
        3.  Math
        • Textbook pgs. 378-379; 380-381
        • Workbook pgs. 14-7 and 14-8 R/P
        4.   History - pgs. none
        5.   Science - pgs. 324-329

        Friday, March 23, 2018

        Weekend, 3/23-25

        Parents:
        • Mr. G(oldfein), our student teacher, returned this past week having done a quarter of observing and teaching in Mrs. Burns's class during the last quarter. He will be staying with us until the end of the school year. He will be doing 2-3 lessons each week in different subjects and eventually, he will have to teach the class for two weeks by himself. I will be assisting him with the lesson preparation and delivery as well as evaluating him while he's teaching. Finally, he will be distributing Release Forms this coming Monday because he and the students (with signed consent forms) will be taped for his credential program some time later this quarter. Thank you to those who have already turned them in!
        • Class T-Shirts arrived today and will be distributed on Monday.
        • HW
          • Time for Kids
            • Quiz on Monday, 3/26
          • Math
            • Textbook pgs. 376-377
            • Workbook pgs. 14-6 R/P
          • Science - Keep working on your Science Fair projects. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
        Enjoy the weather and have a good weekend!

        Thursday, March 22, 2018

        HW - Thursday, 3/22

        Parents:
        • ENDING THIS WEEK!!! The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
        • THANK YOU to the parents who returned t-shirt order forms and/or submitted class donations! T-shirts are supposed to be done by Spring Break.
        • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
        • We kicked off the Cinderella story project informally yesterday. More info to follow tomorrow.
        • Friday: P.E.
          1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
          2.  Language Arts
          • Wordly Wise - Done for the year. Wordly Wise books went home in the Wednesday Folder.
          • Time for Kids - Read the new issue; quiz next Monday
          3.  Math
          • Textbook pgs. none
          • Workbook pgs. 14-5 R/P
          4.   History - pgs. none
          5.   Science - pgs. 320-321

          Wednesday, March 21, 2018

          HW - Wednesday, 3/21

          Parents:
          • ENDING SOON!!! The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
          • THANK YOU to the parents who returned t-shirt order forms and/or submitted class donations! T-shirts are supposed to be done by Spring Break.
          • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
          • We kicked off the Cinderella story project informally today. More info to follow tomorrow.
          • Thursday: Music (Mrs. Clements is projected to return)
          • Friday: P.E.
            1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
            2.  Language Arts
            • Wordly Wise - Done for the year. Wordly Wise books are going home in the Wednesday Folder.
            • Time for Kids - Read the new issue; quiz next Monday
            3.  Math
            • Textbook pgs. 374-375
            • Workbook pgs. 14-4 R/P
            4.   History - pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test tomorrow
            5.   Science - pgs. none

            Tuesday, March 20, 2018

            HW - Tuesday, 3/20

            Parents:
            • HAPPY FIRST DAY of SPRING!!!
            • ENDING SOON!!! The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
            • THANK YOU to the parents who returned t-shirt order forms and/or submitted class donations! T-shirts are supposed to be done by Spring Break.
            • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
            • Wednesday: P.E.
            • Thursday: Music (Mrs. Clements is projected to return)
            • Friday: P.E.
              1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
              2.  Language Arts
              • Wordly Wise - Done for the year. Wordly Wise books are going home in the Wednesday Folder.
              • Time for Kids - Read the new issue; quiz next Monday
              3.  Math
              • Textbook pgs. 370-373
              • Workbook pgs. none
              4.   History - pgs. Unit 4 Review Packet due Tomorrow; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Thursday, 3/21
              5.   Science - pgs. 316-319

              Monday, March 19, 2018

              HW - Monday, 3/19

              Parents:
              • ENDING SOON!!! The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
              • THANK YOU to the parents who returned t-shirt order forms and/or submitted class donations! T-shirts are supposed to be done by Spring Break.
              • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
              • Tuesday: Music (none for Mrs. Clements' class since she will be out)
              • Wednesday: P.E.
              • Thursday: Music 
              • Friday: P.E.
                1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                2.  Language Arts
                • Wordly Wise - Four Cumulative Tests (Lessons 1-20; 12 questions each) tomorrow
                • Time for Kids - Read the new issue; quiz next Monday
                3.  Math
                • Textbook pgs. 368-369
                • Workbook pgs. 14-3 R/P
                4.   History - pgs. Unit 4 Review Packet due Wednesday; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Thursday, 3/21
                5.   Science - pgs. 310-313

                Friday, March 16, 2018

                Weekend - Happy St. Patrick's Day!

                Parents:
                • Mr. G(oldfein), our student teacher, returned this past week having done a quarter of observing and teaching in Mrs. Burns's class during the last quarter. He will be staying with us until the end of the school year. He will be doing 2-3 lessons each week in different subjects and eventually, he will have to teach the class for two weeks by himself. I will be assisting him with the lesson preparation and delivery as well as evaluating him while he's teaching. Finally, he will be distributing Release Forms this coming Monday because he and the students (with signed consent forms) will be taped for his credential program some time later this quarter.
                • [EDIT] Book Orders are due Wednesday, 3/21
                • HW
                  • Wordly Wise
                    • Wordly Wise Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due Monday, 3/19
                    • Four Cumulative Tests (Lessons 1-20; 12 questions each) on Tuesday, 3/20
                  • Math
                    • Textbook pgs. 366-367
                    • Workbook pgs. 14-2 R/P
                    • Topic 13 Test moved to Monday, 3/19
                  • History 
                    • Unit 4 Open Book Test moved to Thursday, 3/22
                  • Science - Keep working on your Science Fair projects. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                Saturday is St. Patrick's Day.

                Have a good weekend!

                Thursday, March 15, 2018

                HW - Thursday, 3/15

                Parents:
                • ENDING SOON!!! The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
                • THANK YOU to the parents who returned t-shirt order forms and/or submitted class donations! T-shirts are supposed to be done by Spring Break.
                • KEEP WORKING ON YOUR SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS! It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                • Tuesday: Music (none for Ms. Clements' class since she wi
                • Wednesday: P.E.
                • Thursday: Music
                • Friday: P.E.
                  1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                  2.  Language Arts
                  • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due Monday, March 19; Four Cumulative Tests (Lessons 1-20; 12 questions each) on Tuesday, March 20.
                  • Time for Kids - none this week
                  3.  Math
                  • Textbook pgs. 354-357; 358-359
                  • Workbook pgs. 13-1 P; 13-6 R/P; 13-10 R/P
                  • Topic 13 Test on Friday, 3/16
                  4.   History - pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Wednesday, 3/21
                  • March Madness (college research) sheet due ASAP. Once you're done with the sheet, you can begin your pennant in class. The goal is to be done by Thursday.
                  5.   Science - pgs. 302-303 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Thursday; Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Thursday, 3/15

                  Wednesday, March 14, 2018

                  HW - Wednesday, 3/14

                  Parents:
                  • THANK YOU to the parents who chaperoned today's field trip: Collin's dad, Jesse's dad,  Joanna's mom, Kyle's mom, Miguel's mom, and Sophie's mom! We could not have done it without you!
                  • Went home last Wednesday... The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
                  • T-Shirts have been ordered. Expected date of delivery is 3/23, pending purchase order approval and check issuance.
                  • Science Fair: Keep working on your projects. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                  • Ms. Clements is out this week but will hopefully be back soon (she hopes to return next week). Please leave your instruments at home until further notice.
                  • Thursday: Music
                  • Friday: P.E.
                    1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                    2.  Language Arts
                    • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due Monday, March 19; Four Cumulative Tests (Lessons 1-20; 12 questions each) on Tuesday, March 20.
                    • Time for Kids - none this week
                    3.  Math
                    • Textbook pgs. 364-365
                    • Workbook pgs. 14-1 R/P
                    • Topic 13 Test on Friday, 3/16
                    4.   History - pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Wednesday, 3/21
                    • March Madness (college research) sheet due ASAP. Once you're done with the sheet, you can begin your pennant in class. Some students have already started on their pennants. The goal is to be done by Thursday.
                    5.   Science - pgs. 302-303 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Thursday; Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Thursday, 3/15

                    Tuesday, March 13, 2018

                    HW - Tuesday, 3/13

                    Parents:
                    • Went home last Wednesday... The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
                    • T-Shirts have been ordered. Expected date of delivery is 3/23, pending purchase order approval and check issuance.
                    • Science Fair: Keep working on your projects. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                    • Ms. Clements is out this week but will hopefully be back soon (she hopes to return next week). Please leave your instruments at home until further notice.
                    • Wednesday: Field Trip with Little Buddies (Leave Ruskin around 8:00 a.m. for our 8:30 a.m. VTA Light Rail train)
                    • Thursday: Music
                    • Friday: P.E.
                      1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                      2.  Language Arts
                      • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due Monday, March 19; Four Cumulative Tests (Lessons 1-20; 12 questions each) on Tuesday, March 20.
                      • Time for Kids - none this week
                      3.  Math
                      • Textbook pgs. 364-365
                      • Workbook pgs. 14-1 R/P
                      • Topic 13 Test on Friday, 3/16
                      4.   History - pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Wednesday, 3/21
                      • March Madness (college research) sheet due ASAP. Once you're done with the sheet, you can begin your pennant in class. Some students have already started on their pennants. The goal is to be done by Thursday.
                      5.   Science - pgs. 302-303 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Thursday; Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Thursday, 3/15

                      Monday, March 12, 2018

                      HW - Monday, 3/12

                      Parents:
                      • Went home last Wednesday... The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
                      • T-Shirt / Class Donation form went out two Wednesdays ago. I have proceeded with the order filling in student sizes for those missing their forms. Thank you to the parents who have donated to the class!
                      • I am still waiting for ONE student to turn in their Science Fair forms. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                      • Tuesday: Music
                      • Wednesday: Field Trip with Little Buddies (Leave Ruskin around 8:00 a.m. for our 8:30 a.m. VTA Light Rail train)
                      • Thursday: Music
                      • Friday: P.E.
                        1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                        2.  Language Arts
                        • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise Review Packet (Lessons 11-20) due Monday, March 19; Four Cumulative Tests (Lessons 1-20; 12 questions each) on Tuesday, March 20.
                        • Time for Kids - none this week
                        3.  Math
                        • Textbook pgs. 354-357; 358-359
                        • Workbook pgs. 13-1 P; 13-6 R/P; 13-10 R/P
                        • Topic 13 Test on Friday, 3/16
                        4.   History - pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Wednesday, 3/21
                        • March Madness (college research) sheet due ASAP. Once you're done with the sheet, you can begin your pennant in class. The goal is to be done by Thursday.
                        5.   Science - pgs. 302-303 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Thursday; Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Thursday, 3/15

                        Friday, March 9, 2018

                        Weekend, 3/9-3/11

                        REMEMBER: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS IS ON SUNDAY!
                        SPRING AHEAD ONE HOUR! :(
                        • Keep working on your Science Fair projects. ALL students must participate. If you need another participation form, please see me ASAP.
                        • Lego Robotics classes and Math Olympiad after school S.I. classes resume this week.
                        • HW:
                          • (Due Monday) SCIENCE pgs. 298-299 (at least one paragraph, two other animals comparison/contrast with an electric eel); 300 (Math Skills)
                          • (Due Tuesday) MATH pgs. 354-357; 358-359
                          • Read for TFK quiz on Monday
                        • To those of you enjoying the snow this weekend, please travel safely!

                        Thursday, March 8, 2018

                        HW - Thursday, 3/8

                        Parents:
                        • Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.) are this week: Monday-Friday, March 5-9. The focus of this Parent-Conference period is for parents for whom I need to meet with. In other words, if your child is performing at or above grade-level expectations overall, you do not have to meet. Letter went out last week.
                        • Went home on Wednesday... The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
                        • T-Shirt / Class Donation form went out last Wednesday. We are only missing FOUR student forms. Help us complete this order! If I do not receive the orders by Monday, I will proceed with the order. Thank you to the parents who have donated to the class!
                        • I am still waiting for TWO students to turn in their Science Fair forms. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                        • Friday (Early Dismissal): P.E.
                          1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                          2.  Language Arts
                          • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise 20 e; Crossword due Monday; Test on Friday
                          • Time for Kids - Read TFK: Water Woes and Your $: Cause and Effect; Quiz next Monday
                          3.  Math
                          • Textbook pgs. 350-351; 352-353
                          • Workbook pgs. 13-9 R/P
                          • Topic 13 Test on Friday, 3/16
                          4.   History - pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Wednesday, 3/21
                          5.   Science - pgs. 298-299 (write at least one paragraph comparing and contrasting two different animals that use electricity with the electric eel); 300 (Math Links) due Monday; Chapter 8 Open Book Test next Thursday, 3/15

                          Wednesday, March 7, 2018

                          HW - Wednesday, 3/7

                          Parents:
                          • Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.) are this week: Monday-Friday, March 5-9. The focus of this Parent-Conference period is for parents for whom I need to meet with. In other words, if your child is performing at or above grade-level expectations overall, you do not have to meet. Letter went out last week.
                          • Went home yesterday... The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
                          • T-Shirt / Class Donation form went out last Wednesday. We are only missing FIVE student forms. Help us complete this order! Thank you to the parents who have donated to the class!
                          • I am still waiting for TWO students to turn in their Science Fair forms. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                          • Thursday (Early Dismissal): Music; Make-up Science Lab @ 9 a.m.
                          • Friday (Early Dismissal): P.E.
                            1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                            2.  Language Arts
                            • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise 20 e due Friday; Test on Friday
                            • Time for Kids - Read TFK: Water Woes and Your $: Cause and Effect.; Quiz next Monday
                            3.  Math
                            • Textbook pgs. 347-349
                            • Workbook pgs. 13-8 R / P
                            • Topic 13 Test on Friday, 3/16
                            4.   History - pgs. 89-90; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Wednesday, 3/21
                            5.   Science - pgs. 292-297; Chapter 8 Open Book Test next Thursday, 3/15

                            Tuesday, March 6, 2018

                            HW - Tuesday, 3/6

                            Parents:
                            • Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.) are this week: Monday-Friday, March 5-9. The focus of this Parent-Conference period is for parents for whom I need to meet with. In other words, if your child is performing at or above grade-level expectations overall, you do not have to meet. Letter went out last week.
                            • Going home today... The "Make a Difference" Raffle Ticket Sale is back! See the hot pink form that goes home today for more information. Half of the proceeds Ruskin raises benefits our Science Lab!
                            • T-Shirt / Class Donation form went out last Wednesday. We are only missing FIVE student forms. Help us complete this order! Thank you to the parents who have donated to the class!
                            • I am still waiting for TWO students to turn in their Science Fair forms. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                            • Wednesday (Early Dismissal): P.E.
                            • Thursday (Early Dismissal): Music; Make-up Science Lab @ 9 a.m.
                            • Friday (Early Dismissal): P.E.
                              1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                              2.  Language Arts
                              • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise 20 c-d; Test on Friday
                              • Time for Kids - Read TFK: Water Woes and Your $: Cause and Effect.; 3-2-1 worksheet; Quiz next Monday
                              3.  Math
                              • Textbook pgs. 343-345
                              • Workbook pgs. 13-7 R / P
                              4.   History - pgs. 129-132
                              5.   Science - pgs. 282-289 (due Wednesday)

                              Monday, March 5, 2018

                              HW - Monday, 3/5

                              Parents:
                              • Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.) are: Monday-Friday, March 5-9. The focus of this Parent-Conference period is for parents for whom I need to meet with. In other words, if your child is performing at or above grade-level expectations overall, you do not have to meet. Letter went out last week.
                              • T-Shirt / Class Donation form went out last Wednesday. Thank you to the parents who have donated to the class!
                              • I am still waiting for TWO students to turn in their Science Fair forms. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                              • Tuesday (Early Dismissal): Music; Library (bring your books from home)
                              • Wednesday (Early Dismissal): P.E.
                              • Thursday (Early Dismissal): Music
                              • Friday (Early Dismissal): P.E.
                                1.  Read for 30 min. / March Reading Logs due Tuesday, April 10 (later date due to Spring Break)!
                                2.  Language Arts
                                • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise 20a-b; Test on Friday
                                • Time for Kids - Read TFK: Water Woes  and Your $: Cause and Effect.; Quiz next Monday
                                3.  Math
                                • Textbook pgs. 336-339; 340-342
                                • Workbook pgs. 13-5 R / P
                                4.   History - pgs. 125-128
                                5.   Science - pgs. 282-289 (due Wednesday)

                                Friday, March 2, 2018

                                Weekend


                                • Keep working on your Science Fair projects. ALL students must participate. If you need another participation form, please see me ASAP.
                                • Minimum days (1:00 p.m. dismissal) for the whole week. NO Lego Robotics classes; NO Math Olympiad either.
                                • HW:
                                  • (Due Tuesday) Math Textbook pgs. 336-339 (for page 339 Stop and Practice, estimate only for the odd #d problems 1-24); Workbook pgs. 13-5 R/P
                                  • Read for TFK quiz on Monday
                                • To those of you enjoying the snow this weekend, please travel safely!

                                Thursday, March 1, 2018

                                HW - Thursday, 3/1

                                Parents:
                                • Happy March! 
                                • Early Dismissal Days (1:00 p.m.) are: Friday, March 2; Monday-Wednesday, March 5-7; and Friday, March 9. The focus of this Parent-Conference period is for parents for whom I need to meet with. In other words, if your child is performing at or above grade-level expectations overall, you do not have to meet. Letter went out today.
                                • T-Shirt / Class Donation form went out on Wednesday. Thank you to the parents who have donated to the class!
                                • I am still waiting for FIVE students to turn in their Science Fair forms. It is part of the 4th grade curriculum and thus all students are expected to participate. It also counts for their Science grade: just signing up and participating earns you the full 100 points!
                                • Friday (Early Dismissal): P.E.
                                  1.  Read for 30 min. / February Reading Logs due Friday, March 2!
                                  2.  Language Arts
                                  • Wordly Wise - Wordly Wise 19 e (due Friday); Test on Friday
                                  • Time for Kids - Read TFK: The Kids' Table and TFKATW: Canada. Canada Worksheet due tomorrow.
                                  3.  Math
                                  • Textbook pgs. 334-335
                                  • Workbook pgs. 13-4 R / P
                                  4.   History - pgs. 121-124
                                  5.   Science - pgs. 279