Fun Events In the Coming Days

• SUNDAY, MARCH 31 - San Jose Earthquakes FREE PLAY DAY

"The Quakes and Valley Health Plan have partnered up for the 2019 season to host a series of Free Play days across the Bay Area. Kids ages 6-12 years old are invited to come out and play in scrimmage games. Free Play days are for kids to get out and play with no pressure or coaching. Participants will be treated to an autograph session with Quakes midfielder Tommy Thompson. Parents are welcome to stay and join in the conversation on youth health and wellness. Quakes Free Play will be held around different Bay Area locations and if you would like to host a Free Play in your community feel free to reach out to Courtney Ksiazek at Cksiazek@sjearthquakes.com."

Location: Welch Park adjacent from Kathrine R. Smith Elementary School, 2025 Clarice Dr., San Jose CA 95122)

Time: 3:00 Check in begins

3:30 Free Play begins

4:30 Autograph signing session with Tommy Thompson

RSVP your spot by filling out the waiver at https://www.sjearthquakes.com/free-play-day

• TUESDAY, APRIL 2 - San Jose Giants FanFest

San Jose, CA- The San Jose Giants announced today festivities surrounding the club's 2019 FanFest on Tuesday, April 2. Fans and media have their first opportunity to meet the players, receive autographs from star prospects, attend a special preseason press conference and watch an abbreviated inter-organizational exhibition between the San Jose Giants and the San Francisco Giants Triple-A Affiliate Sacramento River Cats. Gates open at 2:15 PM for media and season ticket holders and at 4:00 PM for the general public. The preseason press conference commences at 2:30 PM, autographs begin at 4:00 PM and the scrimmage starts at 6:00 PM. In addition, the San Jose Giants will be sharing exciting news about one of the biggest changes at the ballpark.

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Season ticket holders and mini plan holders receive free access to the 2019 FanFest and exhibition game. If you are a mini plan holder, please contact the Box Office to redeem your two (2) free tickets.

Otherwise, fans can purchase $5 General Admission tickets, $7 Box and Upper Luxury seats and $8 Luxury Box seats. Gates open at 2:15 PM for season ticket holders and at 4:00 PM for the general public. Details and timeline are subject to change due to weather. Tickets and more info are available online on sjgiants.com.

• WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 (Author Margaret Peterson Haddix) and SATURDAY, APRIL 6 (Author/Actor Thomas Lennon; RSVP is recommended) @ Linden Tree Books (Los Altos)

What a Nice Weekend It Looks to Be

• THANK YOU to Madelyn's mom for helping as a chaperone on today's field trip!
• TONIGHT in the Multi! 6-7:30 p.m.! Ruskin Community Dance! Learn (or practice) your square dances!
• Wordly Wise Lesson 18 Test moved to Monday
• Topic 13 Math Test on Tuesday
• No HW due Monday; Science pgs. 336-341 is due on Tuesday
• Lunch Helpers are active this month. This week:
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Aiden / Peyton
• Tuesday, Thursday - Christopher / Sophia
• Schedule will flip-flop next week
• APRIL Events
• 4/1 - I'm at a District Math Meeting all day (but will return for S.I.)
• 4/3 - PTA meeting
• 4/5 - PTA Movie Night - WRECK IT RALPH II (https://ruskinpta.weebly.com)
• 4/9 - Science Fair projects due
• 4/10 - Last day of S.I. (but not for LEGO Robotics and Math Olympiad)
• 4/11 - Open House (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• 4/12 - 5th Grade State Science Test
• 4/16 - Spring Pictures
• 4/19-4/28 - SPRING BREAK

HW - Thursday, 3/28

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Friday: FIELD TRIP. We leave from school AT 7:50 a.m. per permission slip! If you are late and we have left, you must report to the office! NO BACKPACKS on the field trip, but you can bring them and leave them in the class. Pack a disposable lunch please!
• For those staying behind (either late or no permission slip): P.E.
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad resume.
• April events
• 4/3 - PTA meeting
• 4/9 - Science Fair projects due
• 4/11 - Open House (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• 4/12 - 5th Grade State Science Test
• 4/16 - Spring Pictures
• 4/19 - 4/28 - SPRING BREAK

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 18e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - none this week

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 322-323; 325
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 13 Test next Tuesday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 336-341 due Tuesday

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 2. Get started!

HW - Wednesday, 3/27

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Thursday: Music; Spirit Day (Black and White theme - think panda, skunk, tuxedo, penguin...)
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad resume.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 18e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - none this week

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 318-319; 320-321
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 13 Test next Tuesday

4.  History pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Thursday

5.  Science pgs. 332-333

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 2. Get started!

HW - Tuesday, 3/26

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); library
• Thursday: Music; Spirit Day (Black and White theme - think panda, skunk, tuxedo, penguin...)
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad resume.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 18 c-d; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - none this week

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 314-315; 316-317
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. Unit 4 packet is due tomorrow; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Thursday

5.  Science pgs. 324-331

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 2. Get started!

HW - Monday, 3/25

Parents:

• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.); Library
• Thursday: Music; Spirit Day (Black and White theme - think panda, skunk, tuxedo, penguin...)
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad resume.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 18 a-b; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - none this week

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 312-313
• Workbook pgs. R 13-4

4.  History pgs. Unit 4 packet is due Wednesday; Unit 4 Open Book Test on Thursday

5.  Science pgs. none

• Chapter 8 Open Book Test tomorrow
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 2. Get started!

Weekend Notes

• Saturday is the Berryessa Education Raffle. It will be held at 11 a.m. in the School District Board Room. (You do not need to be present to win.)
• Homework
• Science due Monday (pgs. 310-313; 314 Math; 316-317 #1-20 and Map the Concept); Test moved to Tuesday.
• Math due Monday (pgs. 310-311)
• History Unit 4 Review Packet is due Wednesday, 3/27; Test moved to Thursday.
• Permission Slips go out on Monday for Friday's field trip with the Little Buddies
• S.I. continues this week.
• Thursday is our Spirit Day. Theme is Black and White.

HW - Thursday, 3/21

Parents:

• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle ends this week because the RAFFLE IS ON SATURDAY! Grand Prize is $1000! 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad resume.
• This Friday's PTA Movie has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 17e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - Reading questions handout and page 8 due Friday; Open Magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 308-309
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none; Unit 4 Open Book Test next Wednesday, 3/27 Thursday, 3/28

5.  Science pgs. 310-313 due Friday / 314 Math Links; 316-317 #1-20 and Map the Concept due Monday

• Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Monday, 3/25 Tuesday, 3/26
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm ONLY missing 2. Get started!

HW - Wednesday, 3/20

Parents:

• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle ends this week! Grand Prize is $1000! 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad resume.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 17 e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - page 8 due Friday; Open Magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 306-307
• Workbook pgs. Complete ALL of Topic 12
• Unit 12 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. 65-66 due Thursday; Unit 4 Open Book Test next Wednesday, 3/27

5.  Science pgs. 310-313 due Friday / 314 Math Links; 316-317 #1-20 and Map the Concept due Monday

• Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Monday, 3/25
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm ONLY missing 2. Get started!

HW - Tuesday, 3/19

Parents:

• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle ends this week! Grand Prize is $1000! 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• 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 resume.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 17 c-d; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - page 8 due Friday; Open Magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 298-299; 300-301; 303
• Workbook pgs. none
• Unit 12 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. 65-66 due Thursday; Unit 4 Open Book Test next Wednesday, 3/27

5.  Science pgs. 306-307

• Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Monday, 3/25
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 4. Get started!

HW - Monday, 3/18

Parents:

• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle ends this week! Grand Prize is $1000! 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• 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 resume.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 17 a-b; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - page 8 due Friday; Open Magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 296-297
• Workbook pgs. R/P 12-4
• Unit 12 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 294-295; 298-305

• Chapter 8 Open Book Test on Monday, 3/25
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I'm still missing 5. Get started!

It's the Weekend!

• Please contact me if you did not receive your child's report card.
• Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day on Sunday!
• The week ahead:
• MONDAY
• If your child took the longitudinal survey from last year, they're going to do it again.
• WEDNESDAY
• Library
• Math Olympiad
• THURSDAY
• Topic 12 Math Test
• FRIDAY
• Wordly Wise 17 Test
• Last week of Session 4 Lego Mindstorms
• Enjoy the weather!

HW - Thursday, 3/14

Parents:

• Happy Pi Day! Here are some deals for today if you're out and about:
• https://www.kron4.com/news/national/celebrate-pi-day-with-these-special-pie-pizza-deals/1848355081
• Minimum Days (1:00 p.m. dismissal): ALL of this week.
• Wednesday Folders to go home on Friday with report cards.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms went out with last week's Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000. 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad do NOT meet this week.
• WALK 'N ROLL started Monday and will continue for the rest of the year.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 16e and Crossword due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News - none this week

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 290-293
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 89-92

5.  Science pgs. 288-293

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I did not receive a slip today but I'm still missing 8. Get started!

HW - Wednesday, 3/13

Parents:

• Minimum Days (1:00 p.m. dismissal): ALL of this week.
• Wednesday Folders to go home on Friday with report cards.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms went out with last week's Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000. 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad do NOT meet this week.
• WALK 'N ROLL started Monday and will continue for the rest of the year.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 16 e and Crossword due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News 
• NO ISSUES arrived for this week when this was posted in the Blog

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 288-289
• Workbook pgs. none
• Handout
• Unit 11 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. 85-88

5.  Science pgs. none

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I did not receive a slip today but I'm still missing 8. Get started!

HW - Tuesday, 3/12

Parents:

• Minimum Days (1:00 p.m. dismissal): ALL of this week.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms went out with last week's Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000. 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad do NOT meet this week.
• WALK 'N ROLL started Monday and will continue for the rest of the year.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 16 c-d; Crossword due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News 
• NO ISSUES arrived for this week when this was posted in the Blog

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 280-281; 282-283; 285
• Workbook pgs. none
• Unit 11 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none; Review for your test

• Chapter 7 Open Book Test on Wednesday
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I did not receive a slip today but I'm still missing 9. Get started!

HW - Monday, 3/11

Parents:

• Minimum Days (1:00 p.m. dismissal): ALL of this week.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms went out with last week's Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000. 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Tuesday: Music (Per Mrs. Clements: No need for instruments tomorrow because of a rhythm unit.); Library 12:20 (for 15 minutes; check-in, check-out)
• Wednesday: P.E. (Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle.)
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad do NOT meet this week.
• WALK 'N ROLL started today and will continue for the rest of the year.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 16 a-b; Crossword due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News 
• NO ISSUES arrived for this week when this was posted in the Blog

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 280-281; 282-283 due Wednesday
• Workbook pgs. none
• Unit 11 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. 81-86

5.  Science pgs. 272-273; 274 Math (round to nearest whole number for your weight then you may use a calculator) due tomorrow

• Chapter 7 Open Book Test on Wednesday
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I did not receive a slip today but I'm still missing 9. Get started!

HW - Thursday, 3/7

Parents:

• Minimum Days (1:00 p.m. dismissal): tomorrow and ALL of next week.
• Conference Notices went home on Monday.
• If your child is performing at or above grade level, your child was given a paper notice today. I am not scheduling a conference so I can focus on those who I need to meet with.
• If your child did NOT receive said notice, I would like to meet with you to discuss your child's performance in the second trimester. An email was sent yesterday to ask for your availability next week.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms goes out today with the Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000. 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies; LIBRARY 9:30 a.m.
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad do NOT meet next week.
• WALK N ROLL starts on Monday.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 15e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News 
• SN page 8 and Science Spin page 4 due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday
• Scholastic News reading comprehension handout due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 276-277
• Workbook pgs. R 11-11
• Unit 11 Test next Thursday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 272-273; 274 Math (round to nearest whole number for your weight then you may use a calculator)

• Chapter 7 Open Book Test next Wednesday
• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I did not receive a slip today but I'm still missing 12. Get started!

HW - Wednesday, 3/6

Parents:

• Conference Notices went home on Monday.
• If your child is performing at or above grade level, your child was given a paper notice today. I am not scheduling a conference so I can focus on those who I need to meet with.
• If your child did NOT receive said notice, I would like to meet with you to discuss your child's performance in the second trimester. An email was sent yesterday to ask for your availability next week.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms goes out today with the Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000. 50% of each raffle ticket purchase helps to support our Science Lab!
• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.; Little Buddies; LIBRARY 9:30 a.m.
• S.I. classes, LEGO Robotics, and Math Olympiad do NOT meet next week.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 15e due Friday; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News 
• SN page 8 and Science Spin page 4 due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday
• Scholastic News reading comprehension handout due Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 272-273; 274-275
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 77-80

5.  Science pgs. none

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I received one slip today but I'm still missing 15. Get started!

HW - Tuesday, 3/5

Parents:

• Conference Notices went home yesterday.
• If your child is performing at or above grade level, your child was given a paper notice today. I am not scheduling a conference so I can focus on those who I need to meet with.
• If your child did NOT receive said notice, I would like to meet with you to discuss your child's performance in the second trimester. An email was sent yesterday to ask for your availability next week.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms will go out with the Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000.
• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• 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...but NOT next week.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 15 c-d; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News 
• SN page 8 and Science Spin page 4 due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 268-269; 270-271
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 71-76

5.  Science pgs. 266-271

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I received one slip today but I'm still missing 15. Get started!

HW - Monday, 3/4

Parents:

• Conference Notices went home today.
• If your child is performing at or above grade level, your child was given a paper notice today. I am not scheduling a conference so I can focus on those who I need to meet with.
• If your child did NOT receive said notice, I would like to meet with you to discuss your child's performance in the second trimester. An email will be sent today to ask for your availability next week.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle forms will go out with the Wednesday Folder. We had a brief introduction to it during Morning Flag Pole. Grand Prize is $1000.
• Please monitor the weather and dress accordingly.
• 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...but NOT the week after.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Wordly Wise 15 a-b; Test on Friday
• Scholastic News 
• SN page 8 and Science Spin page 4 due Friday; open magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 266-267
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 71-76 due Wednesday

5.  Science pgs. 256-263

• Science Fair project slips due ASAP! I received two slips today but I'm still missing 16. Get started!

Few Weekend Thingies

• Due Monday: Math Textbook pg. 263; 264-265 / Workbook R 11-5
• Only 15 students remain needing to turn in their Science Fair permission slip
• Conference Week is coming up. On Monday, conference forms will be going home to students whose parents I would like to meet with.
• Berryessa Education Foundation raffle is coming up as well.
• Enjoy your weekend and stay dry!