HW - Thursday, 12/20

Parents:

• THANK YOU for the party donations, parents!
• Friday: (MINIMUM DAY; 1:00 dismissal) Santa Class Picture; P.E.
• LEGO Robotics, Math Olympiad and regular S.I. classes will reconvene in January.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise NONE
• Scholastic News NONE

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. none
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Wednesday, 12/19

Parents:

• Thursday: Music; Little Buddies; Holiday Party
• Friday: (MINIMUM DAY; 1:00 dismissal) Santa picture; P.E.
• LEGO Robotics, Math Olympiad and regular S.I. classes will reconvene in January.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise NONE
• Scholastic News NONE

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. none
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Tuesday, 12/18

Parents:

• Wednesday: Math Test; Holiday Play (by the 3rd graders); P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library @1:30 ; 
• Thursday: Music; Little Buddies; Holiday Party
• Friday: (MINIMUM DAY; 1:00 dismissal) P.E.
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December. They will meet again in January.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise NONE
• Scholastic News NONE

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. none
• Workbook pgs. P 7-4 -> 7-7
• Topic 7 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Monday, 12/17

Parents:

• Tuesday: Music; Holiday Sing-Along
• Wednesday: Math Test; Library; Holiday Play (by the 3rd graders) P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music; Little Buddies; Holiday Party
• Friday: (MINIMUM DAY; 1:00 dismissal) P.E.
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December. They will meet again in January.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise NONE
• Scholastic News NONE

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. none
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 7 Test on Wednesday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

Weekend Notes (12/14-16)

• THANK YOU to the parents who donated tissue boxes to the class! We are good for the rest of the year...I hope!
• THANK YOU to the families who donated warm sweaters and coats and/or food for the Ruskin Holiday Food Drive! You helped families in need!
• Finally...HUGE THANK YOU to the families who donated to the class! It's not too late if you didn't, but it really helps for field trips and activities in the classroom!
• Reminder: this coming FRIDAY is a Minimum Day (1:00 Dismissal)
• Next week in a glance
• MON - Ice Skating Field Trip. No slip (both sides), No trip! 
• Students SHOULD bring a jacket and warm clothing (layers that can be taken off if needed). Also, they SHOULD bring their lunch or snacks!
• Students CAN bring a helmet, knee or elbow pads. They are responsible for what they bring.
• Students CANNOT bring a smartphone. No need for it!
• TUES - Music; Holiday Sing-Along
• WED - Math Test; P.E.; Holiday Play
• THURS - Music; Little Buddies; Class Party (sign ups will be sent out this weekend)
• FRI - P.E.; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• No Homework this weekend.

HW - Thursday, 12/13

Parents:

• REMEMBER: Warm Coat Drive and Food Drive end this Friday.
• Reminder: If students use second-chance breakfasts, it gets deducted from their LUNCH accounts. So please talk to your child about their use of lunch funds for second-chance breakfast. Also, consider sending a snack instead.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8e; Lesson 5-8 Crossword due Friday
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. none
• Workbook pgs. P 7-1; P 7-2; P 7-3
• Topic 7 Test next Wednesday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Wednesday, 12/12

Parents:

• REMEMBER: Warm Coat Drive and Food Drive end this Friday.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8e; Lesson 5-8 Crossword due Friday
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 174-175
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 7 Test next Wednesday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

• Chapter 4 Test tomorrow

HW - Tuesday, 12/11

Parents:

• REMEMBER: Warm Coat Drive and Food Drive end this Friday.
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8c-d
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday; Handout due tomorrow

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 172-173
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 7 Test next Wednesday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 138 (Math Links); 140-141 (Review #1-20 and Map the Concept) due Wednesday

• For the Science assignment question #20, our school community area is part of the Coyote Creek Watershed which is managed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District (See below): http://explore.museumca.org/creeks/1390-RescCoyote.html 
• BUT to answer the question, you probably want to use the Santa Clara Valley Water District website: https://www.valleywater.org/how-we-operate/about-the-water-district Read the section titled WATER SOURCES to help find the answer. You may have to think about what the information is saying.
• Chapter 4 Test on Thursday

HW - Monday, 12/10

Parents:

• REMEMBER: Warm Coat Drive and Food Drive end this Friday.
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 8a-b
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 166-167; 168-169
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 138 (Math Links); 140-141 (Review #1-20 and Map the Concept) due Wednesday

• For the Science assignment question #20, our school area is part of the Coyote Creek Watershed: http://explore.museumca.org/creeks/1390-RescCoyote.html
• Chapter 4 Test on Thursday

Weekend Notes 12/7-9

• Upcoming Dates
• Monday, 12/10 - Hearing Bus
• Monday, 12/17 - Mobile Dairy Classroom; Holiday Ice Skating
• Tuesday, 12/18 - Holiday Sing Along
• Ending this coming Friday
• Warm Sweater Drive - please consider donating new or gently used sweaters, jackets, etc. Drop items off in Ms. Calara's room (E-3).
• Ruskin Food Drive - please consider donating food to help local families during this holiday season.
• Math Textbook pgs. 166-167 due Tuesday
• Science Chapter 4 Open Book Test moved to Thursday, 12/13

HW - Thursday, 12/6

Parents:

• Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow by 7:00 p.m.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue next week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7e (due Friday)
• Scholastic News due Friday; Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 164-165
• Workbook pgs. R 7-4
• Topic 7 is the last Topic we will cover before the Holiday Break

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 132-137; Chapter 4 Open Book Test will be next Wednesday, 12/12

HW - Wednesday, 12/5

Parents:

• Wednesday Folders went out today.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue next week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7e (due Friday)
• Scholastic News due Friday; Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 162-163
• Workbook pgs. R 7-3
• Topic 7 is the last Topic we will cover before the Holiday Break

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 128-129

HW - Tuesday, 12/4

Parents:

• Wednesday: Library (MAYBE...Ms. Sandra has been out); Yearbook photos for school groups like Safety Patrol, etc.; P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7c-d
• Scholastic News due Friday
• Handout due tomorrow

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 160-161
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 7 is the last Topic we will cover before the Holiday Break

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Monday, 12/3

Parents:

• December ALREADY?!
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: Library; Yearbook photos for school groups like Safety Patrol, etc.; P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad continue this week and month...
• ...BUT regular S.I. classes do NOT meet in December.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 7a-b
• Scholastic News due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 158-159
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 122-127