HW - Thursday, 1/31

Parents:

• Pennies for Patients ends TOMORROW, Friday, 2/1.
• February Scholastic Book Orders are due by TOMORROW, Friday, 2/1.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• Music "Informance" Winter Concerts <Mr. Amutan's and Ms. Calara's classes only>
• NEXT WEEK Ms. Clements - Thursday, February 7 (10:20-11:00 a.m.)
• Spring Concerts will be held close to the end of the school year (think mid-/late-May)
• Next month, we will be hosting Piedmont Hills HS students every other Wednesday. They will be teaching Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) lessons to the students. We did this last year, and I must say that the Ruskin students are pretty receptive to them and what they're teaching.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 11e; Test tomorrow
• Scholastic News and Science Spin due Friday; open magazine Quiz tomorrow

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 216-217
• Workbook pgs. R 9-7

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 203

HW - Wednesday, 1/30

Parents:

• Music "Informance" Winter Concerts <Mr. Amutan's and Ms. Calara's classes only>
• TOMORROW Ms. Wang - Thursday, January 31 (10:30-11:00? a.m.)
• NEXT WEEK Ms. Clements - Thursday, February 7 (10:20-11:00 a.m.)
• Spring Concerts will be held close to the end of the school year (think mid-/late-May)
• Pennies for Patients ends on Friday, 2/1.
• February Scholastic Book Orders are due by this Friday, 2/1.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• Next month, we will be hosting Piedmont Hills HS students every other Wednesday. They will be teaching Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) lessons to the students. We did this last year, and I must say that the Ruskin students are pretty receptive to them and what they're teaching.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 11c-d; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News and Science Spin due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday
• Scholastic reading handout due tomorrow

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 214-215
• Workbook pgs. R 9-6

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 195-199

HW - Tuesday, 1/29

Parents:

• TONIGHT ONLY: Ruskin PTA fundraiser at Chipotle between 4-8 p.m. Tell them you're supporting Ruskin Elementary PTA so 33% of your purchase goes to the PTA!
• Pennies for Patients ends on Friday, 2/1.
• February Scholastic Book Orders are due by this Friday, 2/1.
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• Next month, we will be hosting Piedmont Hills HS students every other Wednesday. They will be teaching Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) lessons to the students. We did this last year, and I must say that the Ruskin students are pretty receptive to them and what they're teaching.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 11c-d; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News and Science Spin due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 212-213
• Workbook pgs. R 9-5

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Monday, 1/28

Parents:

• Pennies for Patients ends on Friday, 2/1.
• February Scholastic Book Orders are due by this Friday, 2/1.
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We will finish the movie, Tuck Everlasting, this week.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 11a-b; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News and Science Spin due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 210-211
• Workbook pgs. R and P 9-4

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

It's the Last Weekend in January Already?

• Wordly Wise Lesson 1-10 Quizzes on Monday. Each of the two quizzes involve reading a one page passage then answering twelve questions, which contain vocabulary words from Lessons 1-10. They will be closed book.
• Some students did not complete the Review Packet for today. They have Monday morning to turn it in completed, or they will have to stay in to complete it.
• We started Tuck Everlasting the movie in class today. We will finish it, in about 30 minute segments, by the end of Tuesday.
• Thanks to those students and families who have donated to the Pennies for Patients drive. So far, we have collected $136.75 as a class and earned the Bronze Pennant! Keep the change coming! This coming Friday is the last day of the drive!
• It's going to be beautiful weather-wise this weekend. Try and get out and go for a walk, run, or any other outdoor activity. However, if you're ill, stay in and recuperate. There seems to be a bit of the stomach flu going around so take care of yourself (and everyone at home)!
• The 2019 NHL All-Star festivities start tonight with the Skills Challenge and tomorrow is the actual All-Star game. The Fan Fair started yesterday and runs through Sunday. If you can, check out the NHL Fan Fair ($20 Day of Tickets; $17 advance Adult ticket; $15 Youth ages 2-12/Senior/College student/Military ticket). There will be a lot of exhibitions, activities, and former player appearances and autograph events. You can even take a picture of the Stanley Cup!
• NHL Fan Fair link: https://www.nhl.com/fans/all-star/fan-fair
• NHL Fan Fair schedule: https://www.nhl.com/fans/all-star/fan-fair#schedule

Have a great weekend!

HW - Thursday, 1/24

Parents:

• Folders will go home today.
• Pennies for Patients collection is underway. There will weekly collections and the final collection will be on Friday, 2/1.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• We are finishing Tuck Everlasting this week. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie, rated PG. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!
• Click here to read the Amazon listing and viewer reviews of the movie
• Click here to read the IMDB listing of the movie
• Music "Informance" Winter Concerts <Mr. Amutan's and Ms. Calara's classes only>
• Ms. Wang - Thursday, January 31 (10:30-11:00? a.m.)
• Ms. Clements - Thursday, February 7 (10:20-11:00 a.m.)
• Spring Concerts will be held close to the end of the school year (think mid-/late-May)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise Lessons 1-10 Review Packet due Friday; Two Mid-Term quizzes (12 questions each) on Lessons 1-10 on Monday
• No Scholastic News this week
• Tuck Everlasting activity pages due tomorrow

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 208-209
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 184-191 due Friday

HW - Wednesday, 1/23

Parents:

• Folders will go home tomorrow.
• Pennies for Patients collection is underway. There will weekly collections and the final collection will be on Friday, 2/1.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• We are finishing Tuck Everlasting this week. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie, rated PG. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!
• Click here to read the Amazon listing and viewer reviews of the movie
• Click here to read the IMDB listing of the movie
• Music "Informance" Winter Concerts <Mr. Amutan's and Ms. Calara's classes only>
• Ms. Wang - Thursday, January 31 (10:30-11:00? a.m.)
• Ms. Clements - Thursday, February 7 (10:20-11:00 a.m.)
• Spring Concerts will be held close to the end of the school year (think mid-/late-May)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise Lessons 1-10 Review Packet due Friday; Two Mid-Term quizzes (12 questions each) on Lessons 1-10 on Monday
• No Scholastic News this week

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 206-207
• Workbook pgs. R 9-2

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 184-191 due Friday

Weekend Quickies

• NO SCHOOL on Monday due to a federal holiday, Dr. King's birthday.
• Reminder: Music class when we return on Tuesday
• Wordly Wise Review of Lessons 1-10 begins on Tuesday.
• Winter Music Concert "Informance" (Ms. Wang) will be on Thursday, January 31. Times TBA. As soon as I get Ms. Clements's concert date and time, I will let you know.
• Tonight is the last night for placing a Scholastic Book Order online.
• If you are a San Jose Earthquakes fan or want to know more about the organization, they are having a FREE meet-and-greet with their new Head Coach Matías Almeyda and his staff this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Coach Almeyda was just named CONCACAF Coach of the Year (he was with Liga MX's Chivas de Guadalajara). There is a link for FREE tickets (you'll need to create or use a Ticketmaster account) in the Press Release here:   https://www.sjearthquakes.com/post/2019/01/04/news-fans-invited-meet-quakes-head-coach-matias-almeyda-first-time-jan-20

Enjoy the 3-day weekend!

HW - Thursday, 1/17

Parents:

• Folders went home today; Some Tuck Everlasting quizzes were graded. Still have some more to go.
• Pennies for Patients collection is underway. There will weekly collections and the final collection will be on Friday, 2/1.
• Scholastic Book Orders are due tomorrow Friday, 1/18.
• Next Monday, NO SCHOOL due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We will be finishing Tuck Everlasting tomorrow. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 10e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday; TWO comprehension sheets will be collected on Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 196-199
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 8 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Wednesday, 1/16

Parents:

• Folders go home tomorrow; I want to get the Tuck Everlasting quizzes done for the folder.
• Pennies for Patients collection is underway. There will weekly collections and the final collection will be on Friday, 2/1.
• Scholastic Book Orders are due by this Friday, 1/18.
• Next Monday, NO SCHOOL due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We will be finishing Tuck Everlasting in a few days. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 10e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday; TWO comprehension sheets due tomorrow; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 194-195
• Workbook pgs. R and P 8-7
• Topic 8 Test on Friday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 170 Math Skills; 172-173 #1-20 + Map the Concept; 174-175 (all due Thursday). Chapter 5 Open Book Test on Thursday

HW - Tuesday, 1/15

Parents:

• Pennies for Patients collection is underway. There will weekly collections and the final collection will be on Friday, 2/1.
• Scholastic Book Orders are due by this Friday, 1/18.
• Next Monday, NO SCHOOL due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We are continuing to read Tuck Everlasting. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 10c-d; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 192-193
• Workbook pgs. R and P 8-6
• Topic 8 Test on Friday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 170 Math Skills; 172-173 #1-20 + Map the Concept; 174-175 (all due Thursday). Chapter 5 Open Book Test on Thursday

HW - Monday, 1/14

Parents:

• Pennies for Patients starts officially today. There will weekly collections and the final collection will be on Friday, 2/1.
• Scholastic Book Orders are due by this Friday, 1/18.
• Next Monday, NO SCHOOL due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We are continuing to read Tuck Everlasting. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 10a-b; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News and Geography Spin due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 190-191
• Workbook pgs. R and P 8-5

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 164-167; Chapter 5 Open Book Test on Thursday

Weekend Shorts

• Wednesday Folders went home today. Thank you for being patient.
• Scholastic Book Club Orders are due by this coming Friday, 1/18.
• Pennies for Patients assembly is on Monday. Flyers and collection boxes went home today.
• No Homework.
• A few students need to complete their Tuck Everlasting quizzes on Monday.
• Have a good weekend and stay dry!

HW - Thursday, 1/10

Parents:

• Wednesday Folder to go out on Friday. Sorry for the inconvenience! But January lunch calendars and STEM Night sign up papers were passed out yesterday.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We are reading Tuck Everlasting. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9e (due Friday)
• Scholastic News and Science Spin magazines (last page) are due Friday; open magazine quiz tomorrow
• Open book quiz for Tuck Everlasting

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 188-189
• Workbook pgs. R and P 8-4

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

HW - Wednesday, 1/9

Parents:

• Wednesday Folder to go out on Friday. Sorry for the inconvenience! But January lunch calendars and STEM Night sign up papers were passed out today.
• Thursday: Music; "Bye Bye Bully" assembly (8:30-9:15 a.m.)
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We are reading Tuck Everlasting. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9e (due Friday)
• Scholastic News and Science Spin magazines (last page) are due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 186-187
• Workbook pgs. R 8-3

4.  History pgs. 49-52

5.  Science pgs. 160-161

HW - Tuesday, 1/8

Parents:

• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music; "Bye Bye Bully" assembly (8:30-9:15 a.m.)
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We started Tuck Everlasting yesterday. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9c-d
• Scholastic News and Science Spin magazines (last page) are due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 182-185
• Workbook pgs. R 8-2

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 154-159

HW - Monday, 1/7

Parents:

• Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a restful break!
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music; "Bye Bye Bully" assembly (8:30-9:15 a.m.)
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad meet this week
• We started Tuck Everlasting today. When we are done with the book and activities, we will be watching the movie. Please try to dissuade your child from reading ahead and watching the movie while we are studying the story. Thank you for your cooperation!

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 9a-b
• Scholastic News - has not arrived

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 180-181
• Workbook pgs. R and P 8-1

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 148-151