Monday, 9/30

Parents:

• Happy Last Day of September!
• Tuesday: Music; First Day of FIS
• Wednesday: P.E.; International Walk to School Day...so...consider walking to school!
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week (they are biweekly - every two weeks)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 96-99; 100-101 (from Friday); 102-103
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 4 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. none; Review Packet due Thursday, 10/3; History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Friday, 10/4

5.  Science pgs. 210-213

• Science Spin - pg. 4 due Friday

Weekend Notes

Ruskin Notes

• History Review Packet is due Thursday, 10/3. Students must use their books to help them complete the packet. Unit 1 Open Book Test on Friday, 10/4.
• Math Topic 4, Lessons 3 and 4 are due Tuesday.
• THANK YOU to the parents who have signed up to be Ruskin PTA members!
• We will be working with paints next week, so please send your child to school with an old shirt.

Other News/Fun Events

• Saturday, 9/28 starting at 11 a.m.: Hicklebee's book store in downtown Willow Glen is hosting Rosemary Wells, the popular author/illustrator best known for Hand in Hand, the Max and Ruby series. It will be a great opportunity to listen to an artist discuss her craft and her latest publication. Click here for more info: https://www.hicklebees.com/event/rosemary-wells-1
• Saturday, 9/28 starting at 2 p.m.: Barnes and Noble is celebrating "Demigod Day" in honor of Rick Riordan and his famous novel series at their stores. The event may include activities like a demigod scavenger hunt or deciphering secret codes with the Greek alphabet. They will also have a free "Demigod Goals" poster and trading cards, while supplies last. Sign up here: https://customer.barnesandnoble.com/signup/Sept2019DemigodDay
• Sunday, 9/29 starting at 9 a.m.: Almaden Quicksilver County Park's four-mile hike will "recount" the area of New Almaden and the former bustling quicksilver (mercury) mines. The mines boomed with the Gold Rush as mercury was used in the separation process of gold from the ore. Please read more about the park as poison oak is common to the area and wildlife such as rattlesnakes may be present. Click here for more info: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/parks/Pages/calendar.aspx . Read a little more about the history of the mines here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almaden_Quicksilver_County_Park

Thursday, 9/26

Parents:

• Wednesday Folders went home today.
• Please consider signing up for Ruskin's PTA. They support many programs in throughout our school and classrooms, and Ruskin has had the strongest PTA in this district. As a Ruskin PTA member, I thank you!
• Tomorrow, we will finish the PBS NOVA documentary on the 2011 Tōhoku (Japan) earthquake and tsunami titled, Japan's Killer Quake. Here is a link to the trailer: https://www.pbs.org/video/nova-japans-killer-quake-preview-1/
• Friday: Science Lab; P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Complete and proofread your Hispanic-American biography paragraph (Google Doc). I want them done by the end of the day tomorrow.

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 94-95
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none; Review Packet will go home on Friday.

• History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Thursday, 10/3

5.  Science pgs. none

Wednesday, 9/25

Parents:

• Wednesday Folders to go home tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• Tomorrow, we will start the PBS NOVA documentary on the 2011 Tōhoku (Japan) earthquake and tsunami titled, Japan's Killer Quake. Here is a link to the trailer: https://www.pbs.org/video/nova-japans-killer-quake-preview-1/
• Wednesday: Parents, please visit the FIS grand opening from 6:30-7:00 p.m. tonight!
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Keep working on your Hispanic-American biography paragraph (Google Doc)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 90-93
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 3 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. none; Review Packet will go home tomorrow. History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Wednesday, 10/2

5.  Science pgs. 206-207

Tuesday, 9/24

Parents:

• Wednesday: P.E. / Due to the heat, students can eat inside the classroom during lunch
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - has not arrived yet
• Keep working on your Hispanic-American biography paragraph (Google Doc)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 84-85
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 3 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. 1-2 due Wednesday; History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Monday, 9/30

5.  Science pgs. 200-205

Monday, 9/23

Parents:

• Tuesday: Music (Ms. Johnson is out today) / Due to the heat, students can eat inside the classroom during lunch
• Wednesday: P.E. / Due to the heat, students can eat inside the classroom during lunch
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - has not arrived yet

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 80-81; 82-83
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 3 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. 1-2 due Wednesday; History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Monday, 9/30

5.  Science pgs. none

Thursday, 9/19

Parents:

• Scholastic Book Fair all week
• We finished our classroom novel, From the Mixed-Up Files from Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Students will start novel activities soon.
• Thursday: Back to School Night
• Friday: Field Trip to Levi's Stadium. Wear a Ruskin OR 49ers t-shirt, comfortable running/walking shoes, and BRING your lunch in a DISPOSABLE bag. All bag lunches will be transported in a larger black bag by Mr. Macdonald.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Close Reading sheet due Monday. Open magazine quiz on Monday.

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 78-79
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 3 Math Test next Thursday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

Wednesday, 9/18

Parents:

• Scholastic Book Fair all week
• We finished our classroom novel, From the Mixed-Up Files from Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Students will start novel activities soon.
• Thursday: Music (Not for Ms. Johnson's class though); Back to School Night
• Friday: Field Trip to Levi's Stadium. Wear a Ruskin t-shirt, comfortable running/walking shoes, and BRING your lunch in a DISPOSABLE bag.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Monday. Open magazine quiz on Monday.

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 74-77
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 3 Math Test next Thursday

4.  History pgs. 24-28 (due Thursday)

5.  Science pgs. none

• Chapter 5 Open Book test on Thursday

Tuesday, 9/17

Parents:

• Scholastic Book Fair all week
• We finished our classroom novel, From the Mixed-Up Files from Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Students will start novel activities soon.
• We started cursive/handwriting today.
• Wednesday: P.E.
• Thursday: Music (Not for Ms. Johnson's class though); Back to School Night
• Friday: Field Trip to Levi's Stadium. Wear a Ruskin t-shirt, comfortable running/walking shoes, and BRING your lunch in a DISPOSABLE bag.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Monday. Open magazine quiz on Monday.

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 70-73
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 3 Math Test next Thursday

4.  History pgs. 24-28 (due Thursday)

5.  Science pgs. 190 (Math); 192-193 (#1-20, Map the Concept)

• Chapter 5 Open Book test on Thursday

Monday, 9/16

Parents:

• Scholastic Book Fair all week
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E.
• Thursday: Music (Not for Ms. Johnson's class though); Back to School Night
• Friday: Field Trip to Levi's Stadium. Wear a Ruskin t-shirt, comfortable running/walking shoes, and BRING your lunch in a DISPOSABLE bag.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News and Science Spin - has not arrived yet

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 66-67; 68-69 (all were started in class)
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 19-22

5.  Science pgs. 190 (Math); 192-193 (#1-20, Map the Concept)

• Chapter 5 Open Book test on Thursday

Thursday, 9/12

Parents:

• Parent chaperones for the Levi's Stadium field trip have been notified. Thank you to all who expressed interest! There were so many it's too bad we could only take three! BUT WE WILL NEED YOU for the November 1 Don Edwards Field Trip (we'll need at least 6-8 parents), so please sign up for that trip!
• Parent Help needed to put butcher paper up on the Multipurpose room's walls! Meet in the Multipurpose room this coming Monday, September 16 at 2:30 p.m.
• The first Ruskin Science Lab day with Ms. Turner and Ms. Tom is tomorrow. Our time slot for the rest of the year will be first thing in the morning on Fridays. Make-up lab days, however, may be on any day of the week that fits our schedule.
• Back to School Night is Thursday, September 19 (K-2, 5:30-6:00 p.m.; 3-4, 6:10-6:40 p.m.)
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News and Science Spin - pg. 8 (skip Write About It) and pg. 4 (Science Spin) due Friday. Open Magazine Quiz on Friday (Only for Scholastic News, not Science Spin)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 60-61, 63
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 2 Test on Monday, 9/16

4.  History pgs. 11-18 (due Friday)

5.  Science pgs. 186-189 (due Friday)

Wednesday, 9/11

Parents:

• Parent chaperones for the Levi's Stadium field trip have been notified. Thank you to all who expressed interest! There were so many it's too bad we could only take three! BUT WE WILL NEED YOU for the November 1 Don Edwards Field Trip (we'll need at least 6-8 parents), so please sign up for that trip!
• Parent Help needed to put butcher paper up on the Multipurpose room's walls! Meet in the Multipurpose room this coming Monday, September 16 at 2:30 p.m.
• Back to School Night is Thursday, September 19 (K-2, 5:30-6:00 p.m.; 3-4, 6:10-6:40 p.m.)
• Wednesday: PTA Meeting @ 6 p.m. in Multi
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News and Science Spin - pg. 8 (skip Write About It) and pg. 4 (Science Spin) due Friday. Open Magazine Quiz on Friday (Only for Scholastic News, not Science Spin)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 54-59
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 2 Test on Monday, 9/16

4.  History pgs. 11-18 (due Friday)

5.  Science pgs. 186-189 (due Friday)

Tuesday, 9/10

Parents:

• THANK YOU to the parents who returned the signed Highlights forms and classroom donations. Highlights forms have been submitted and because of your participation, the class was able to get a free one-year subscription to Highlights Magazine, package of scratch-and-sniff stickers, a set of Hidden Pictures books, and some pencil grips. Thank you again!
• Back to School Night is Thursday, September 19 (K-2, 5:30-6:00 p.m.; 3-4, 6:10-6:40 p.m.)
• Wednesday: P.E.; PTA Meeting @ 6 p.m. in Multi
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News and Science Spin - pg. 8 (skip Write About It) and pg. 4 (Science Spin) due Friday. Open Magazine Quiz on Friday (Only for Scholastic News, not Science Spin)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 50-53
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 8-10

5.  Science pgs. 182-183

Monday, 9/9

Parents:

• THANK YOU to the parents who returned the signed Highlights forms and classroom donations. Highlights forms have been submitted and because of your participation, the class was able to get a free one-year subscription to Highlights Magazine, package of scratch-and-sniff stickers, a set of Hidden Pictures books, and some pencil grips. Thank you again!
• It's not too late to return Music registration forms but they are needed ASAP. If you need a form, please email me and I can send you a PDF copy.
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E.; PTA Meeting @ 6 p.m. in Multi
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News and Science Spin - pg. 8 (skip Write About It) and pg. 4 (Science Spin) due Friday. Open Magazine Quiz on Friday (Only for Scholastic News, not Science Spin)

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 42-43 (from Friday); 44-45; 46-49 (all were started in class)
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 6

5.  Science pgs. 176-181

Weekend Tidbits

• PTA Ice Cream Social today from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
• Levi's Stadium permission slips and 49ers consent form were distributed today
• Next Week:
• First Monday Morning Flagpole of the school year
• New Scholastic News and Science Spin magazines
• Starting Handwriting packet
• Also, we have finalized the date for the second field trip to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge in Alviso: Friday, November 1. We will need a lot of parent volunteers to lead a few class sessions and walk student groups from one station to another.

Have an enjoyable weekend!

Thursday, 9/5

Parents:

• THANK YOU to the parents who returned the signed Highlights forms and classroom donations. Highlights forms have been submitted and because of your participation, the class was able to get a free one-year subscription to Highlights Magazine, package of scratch-and-sniff stickers, a set of Hidden Pictures books, and some pencil grips. Thank you again!
• Students have been emailed the Scholastic News URL and class password. They can access their Scholastic News digitally for the rest of the school year. If your child needs help with their email, please contact me.
• It's not too late to return Music registration forms but they are needed ASAP. If you need a form, please email me and I can send you a PDF copy. Ms. Clements, the music teacher, took a count of about 5 students who indicated that they are interested in taking music but haven't turned in their form yet.
• Friday: P.E.; PTA Ice Cream Social 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday (skip Write About It, for now); Open Magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 37; 40-41
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

Wednesday, 9/4

Parents:

• THANK YOU to the parents who returned the signed Highlights forms and classroom donations. Highlights forms have been submitted and because of your participation, the class was able to get a free one-year subscription to Highlights Magazine, package of scratch-and-sniff stickers, a set of Hidden Pictures books, and some pencil grips. Thank you again!
• Students have been emailed the Scholastic News URL and class password. They can access their Scholastic News digitally for the rest of the school year. If your child needs help with their email, please contact me.
• Thursday: Last day to return Music registration forms. If you need a form, please email me and I can send you a PDF copy.
• Friday: P.E.; PTA Ice Cream Social 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday (skip Write About It, for now); Open Magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 34-35
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 1 Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

Tuesday, 9/3

Parents:

• THANK YOU to the parents who returned the signed Highlights forms and classroom donations.
• Students have been emailed the Scholastic News URL and class password.
• Wednesday: P.E.; Last day to place Scholastic Book Orders.
• Thursday: Last day to return Music registration forms. If you need a form, I can send you a PDF copy.
• Friday: P.E.; PTA Ice Cream Social 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday (skip Write About It, for now); Open Magazine Quiz on Friday

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 28-29; 32-33
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 1 Test on Thursday

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 172-173 (Make an Advertisement)