Thursday, 10/31

Parents:

• To those who celebrated or are still celebrating, Happy Diwali!
• Happy Halloween! No HW today!
• Parent-Teacher conference forms were sent home this week. Please complete and return ASAP to secure your first (or second/third) choice. 
• 25 forms were returned as of today, 10/31.
• Today is the LAST DAY to personalize your yearbook for FREE ($7 value). Visit https://www.betteryearbook.com/online-pre-orders and use the code they give you to save $7 on the personalization of the back cover. If you placed your yearbook order online, you have until Feb. 28, 2020 to submit your personalized back cover (if you chose that option).
• Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, 11/4
• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• Upcoming Dates
• Nov. 1 - Field Trip to Don Edwards NWR. Make sure you wear something warm (sweatshirt, jacket).
• Nov. 11 - Veterans Day (Holiday/No School)
• Nov. 15, 18-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Reading Logs are due this Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. none
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

Wednesday, 10/30

Parents:

• To those who celebrated or are still celebrating, Happy Diwali!
• Tomorrow is the Halloween Parade. It officially starts at 8:30 a.m. You are welcome to watch; just make sure you sign in at the Office before heading to the basketball courts.
• Due to the parade, there will be NO music class tomorrow.
• Also, if you wish your child not participate in the parade, please send me an email requesting that your child join other students in the Library (where they will be watching a movie, most likely).
• Parent-Teacher conference forms were sent home this week. Please complete and return ASAP to secure your first (or second/third) choice. 
• 24 forms were returned as of today, 10/30.
• Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, 11/4
• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party (just an exchange or passing out of treats; no party food like pizza, etc.)
• Nov. 1 - Field Trip to Don Edwards NWR
• Nov. 11 - Veterans Day (Holiday/No School)
• Nov. 15, 18-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Reading Logs are due this Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 190-191
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none; review for Chapter 7 Open Book Test on Thursday

Tuesday, 10/29

Parents:

• To those who celebrated or are still celebrating, Happy Diwali!
• Thursday is the Halloween Parade. It officially starts at 8:30 a.m. You are welcome to watch; just make sure you sign in at the Office before heading to the basketball courts.
• Due to the parade, there will be NO music class.
• Also, if you wish your child not participate in the parade, please send me an email requesting that your child join other students in the Library (where they will be watching a movie, most likely).
• Parent-Teacher conference forms were sent home this week. Please complete and return ASAP to secure your first (or second/third) choice. 
• 20 forms were returned as of today, 10/29.
• Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, 11/4
• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party (just an exchange or passing out of treats; no party food like pizza, etc.)
• Nov. 1 - Field Trip to Don Edwards NWR
• Nov. 11 - Veterans Day (Holiday/No School)
• Nov. 15, 18-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Reading Logs are due this Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 186-189
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 260-261 (#1-20, Map the Concept) now due Wednesday; Chapter 7 Open Book Test on Thursday

Monday, 10/28

Parents:

• To those who celebrated or are still celebrating, Happy Diwali!
• Due to the possible air quality over the rest of the week, I will keep my door open at recess and lunch for those students who would rather stay inside. Monitor it here at the Air Quality Management District's site: https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.local_city&cityid=318
• Parent-Teacher conference forms were sent home today. Please complete and return ASAP to secure your first (or second/third) choice.
• Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, 11/4
• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party (just an exchange or passing out of treats; no food like pizza, etc.)
• Nov. 1 - Field Trip to Don Edwards NWR
• Nov. 11 - Veterans Day (Holiday/No School)
• Nov. 15, 18-22 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Continue working on your Mysteries of Harris Burdick stories
• Remember: Characters, Setting/s, Plot events, Dialogue
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 178-179; 180-181
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 7 Math Test on Wednesday

4.  History pgs. 49-52

5.  Science pgs. 260-261 (#1-20, Map the Concept) now due Wednesday; Chapter 7 Open Book Test on Thursday

Weekend Notes

• Tonight, Multicultural Fair (5-7 p.m.)
• Homework - None due Monday.
• Next Week
• Oct. 30 - Topic 7 Math Test
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade (?); Party (Pass out treats)
• Nov. 1 - Field Trip to Don Edwards NWR
• Upcoming Dates
• Nov. 3 - Daylight Savings (Fall back one hour)
• Nov. 11 - Veterans Day Holiday (No School)
• Nov. 15, 18-22 - Parent/Teacher Conference Days
• Sign-up sheet will be sent via email this weekend
• Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Thursday, 10/24

Parents:

• Due to the high temps forecasted for Thursday and Friday, I will keep my door open at lunch for those students who would rather stay inside.
• Keep studying your Spell-A-Thon words and collecting your pledges! Spell-A-Thon Test is this Friday. We will do it after Science Lab in the morning.
• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• Monday started the Spell-A-Thon week. Students have received their spelling words and pledge sheets already. Please participate by taking the pledge sheet to work or community groups. This helps support the PTA which, in turn, helps support our classroom!
• Please be aware: #43 had a letter cut off in the printing process. It should read: resourceful
• This Friday - Spell-A-Thon quiz
• 10/30 - 11/15: Pledge collection period
• Friday: P.E.; Multicultural Fest
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party (just an exchange or passing out of treats; no food like pizza, etc.)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; both worksheets due Friday; Quiz on Friday
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 174-175
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 257 (write two sentences of the glacier's effects); 258 Math Skills (due Friday) / pgs. 260-261 (#1-20, Map the Concept) due next Tuesday

Wednesday, 10/23

Parents:

• Due to the high temps forecasted for Thursday and Friday, I will keep my door open at lunch for those students who would rather stay inside.
• Keep studying your Spell-A-Thon words and collecting your pledges! Spell-A-Thon Test is this Friday.
• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• Monday started the Spell-A-Thon week. Students have received their spelling words and pledge sheets already. Please participate by taking the pledge sheet to work or community groups. This helps support the PTA which, in turn, helps support our classroom!
• Please be aware: #43 had a letter cut off in the printing process. It should read: resourceful
• This Friday - Spell-A-Thon quiz
• 10/30 - 11/15: Pledge collection period
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party (just an exchange; no food)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Quiz on Friday
• Benchmark vocabulary sentences and drawings due tomorrow
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 172-173
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 45-49 (due Thursday)

5.  Science pgs. 257 (write two sentences of the glacier's effects); 258 Math Skills (due Friday) / pgs. 260-261 (#1-20, Map the Concept) due next Tuesday

Tuesday, 10/22

Parents:

• Due to the high temps forecasted for Thursday and Friday, I will keep my door open at lunch for those students who would rather stay inside.
• Keep studying your Spell-A-Thon words and collecting your pledges! Spell-A-Thon Test is this Friday.
• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• We started our next classroom novel today, Island of the Blue Dolphins.
• Monday started the Spell-A-Thon week. Students have received their spelling words and pledge sheets already. Please participate by taking the pledge sheet to work or community groups. This helps support the PTA which, in turn, helps support our classroom!
• Please be aware: #43 had a letter cut off in the printing process. It should read: resourceful
• This Friday - Spell-A-Thon quiz
• 10/30 - 11/15: Pledge collection period
• Wednesday: P.E.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party (just an exchange; no food)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Quiz on Friday
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 170-171
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 45-49 (due Thursday)

5.  Science pgs. 250-255 (due Wednesday)

Monday, 10/21

Parents:

• Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes) in their San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker. They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should still log them in the reading log.
• We started our next classroom novel today, Island of the Blue Dolphins.
• Today starts the Spell-A-Thon week. Students have received their spelling words and pledge sheets already. Please participate by taking the pledge sheet to work or community groups. This helps support the PTA which, in turn, helps support our classroom!
• Please be aware: #43 had a letter cut off in the printing process. It should read: resourceful
• This Friday - Spell-A-Thon quiz
• 10/30 - 11/15: Pledge collection period
• Tuesday: Music
• Wednesday: P.E.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party (just an exchange; no food)

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Quiz on Friday
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 166-169
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 6 Math Test tomorrow

4.  History pgs. 41-44

5.  Science pgs. 250-255 (due Wednesday)

Weekend 10/18-19

• No Homework this weekend
• There are a handful of students who still need to complete their math, science, and/or history tests. I will be making sure they complete them this week.
• Next Week
• SPELL-A-THON begins!
• Complete game boards by the end of the week
• Pizza boxes make great boxes for their square game board and materials. A medium-sized box should do.
• Begin new novel study on Monday
• Begin narrative writing task on Monday
• Topic 6 Math Test on Tuesday
• Friday is the Multicultural Fair from 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, 10/17

Parents:

• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• The Earthquake Drill was mostly a success. Students ducked, covered, and evacuated quickly. The only "ding" we received was that our evacuation point needed to be farther from the solar panels. (So we scooted back.)
• The students have completed painting their papier mache Fall projects. Jack O' Lanterns and Skulls go home on 10/31. Large and small Pumpkins can stay on their desks until Thanksgiving Break.
• Friday: P.E.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 158-159; 160-161
• Corrected 152-153; 154-157 already due to almost the whole class having completed them
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 6 Test on Tuesday

4.  History pgs. 37-40

5.  Science pgs. 244-247

Wednesday, 10/16

Parents:

• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 17 - School-Wide (Full) Earthquake Drill
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 152-153; 154-157 (due Friday)
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. 238-243 (due Thursday)

Tuesday, 10/15

Parents:

• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• Wednesday: P.E.; Library
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 16 - Science Chapter 6 Open Book Test
• Oct. 17 - School-Wide (Full) Earthquake Drill
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 148-151
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 31-36 (due Wednesday)

5.  Science pgs. 238-243 (due Thursday)

Monday, 10/14

Parents:

• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• Tuesday: Music; FIS; PICTURE DAY
• Wednesday: P.E.; Library
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 15 - Picture Day
• Oct. 16 - Science Chapter 6 Open Book Test
• Oct. 17 - School-Wide (Full) Earthquake Drill
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 142-143 (from Friday); 144-147
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. 31-36 (due Wednesday)

5.  Science pgs. 232-235

Weekend Notes

• Tonight, PTA Movie Night. Doors open at 6 p.m.
• Next Week
• Oct. 14 - ASSEMBLY: BMX Bikes for Red Ribbon (Anti-Drug) Week
• Topic 5 Test (Math)
• Oct. 15 - Picture Day
• Oct. 16 - Science Chapter 6 Open Book Test
• Oct. 17 - Full Catastrophe (Earthquake) Drill
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

Some cool events this weekend (other than the Pokémon Go Community Day):

• [CULTURAL] Fleet Week in San Francisco: Busy week in the City. Visit ships for free. Listen to the Marine Bands play free concerts. Cool stuff. https://fleetweeksf.org/
• [HISTORY] Presidio (San Francisco): THE PRESIDIO: SAN FRANCISCO STARTED HERE. "In 1776, Juan Bautista de Anza led a diverse group of families to establish the Presidio, Spain's northernmost colony in Alta California.  Thus began San Francisco!  To hear more of the story, meet National Park Service volunteer Walter Coe at his drop-in interpretive session in the Presidio Visitor Center.  No reservations required." https://www.parksconservancy.org/events/presidio-san-francisco-william-penn-mott-jr-presidio-visitor-center/presidio-san-francisco

Thursday, 10/10

Parents:

• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• October Scholastic Book Orders (paper and online) are due Friday, 10/11
• Friday: P.E.; PTA Movie Night
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 11 - PTA Movie Night: ALADDIN; doors open at 6 p.m.
• Oct. 14 - ASSEMBLY: BMX Bikes for Red Ribbon (Anti-Drug) Week
• Oct. 15 - Picture Day
• Oct. 17 - Full Catastrophe (Earthquake) Drill
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 138-141
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 5 Test on Monday, 10/14
• Almost all of the corrected Topic 4 Tests went home today

4.  History pgs. none

5.  Science pgs. none

• We have finished the videos on the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami as well as the volcanoes/calderas near Pompeii and Naples. We will next view the NOVA video, Killer Landslides, which will look at the 2004 Oso (WA) landslide and how landslides happen. Here is the link to the video's trailer: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/killer-landslides/

Wednesday, 10/9

Parents:

• Let's hope we have power tomorrow...
• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• October Scholastic Book Orders (paper and online) are due Friday, 10/11
• Wednesday: PTA Meeting tonight @ 6:00 p.m. (Library)
• Thursday: Music; SPIRIT DAY: Think Pink
• Friday: P.E.; PTA Movie Night
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 11 - PTA Movie Night: ALADDIN; doors open at 6 p.m.
• Oct. 15 - Picture Day
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Handouts due Thursday
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 130-131; 132-133
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 5 Test on Monday, 10/14

4.  History pgs. none; Review for History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Thursday

5.  Science pgs. none

• We have finished the videos on the Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami as well as the volcanoes/calderas near Pompeii and Naples. We will next view the NOVA video, Killer Landslides, which will look at the 2004 Oso (WA) landslide and how landslides happen. Here is the link to the video's trailer: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/killer-landslides/

Tuesday, 10/8

Parents:

• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• October Scholastic Book Orders (paper and online) are due Friday, 10/11
• Wednesday: P.E.
• Thursday: Music; SPIRIT DAY: Think Pink
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 10 - Spirit Day (Think Pink Day)
• Oct. 15 - Picture Day
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Handouts due Thursday
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 126-129
• Workbook pgs. none

4.  History pgs. none; Review for History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Thursday

5.  Science pgs. none

• We will finish the rest of the PBS NOVA video, The Next Pompeii, upon my return. It recounts Vesuvius's explosion and destruction to the nearby resort town of Pompeii. Then, it turns its focus on another hot spot which threatens the modern town of Naples. Here is the link to the video: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-next-pompeii/

Monday, 10/7

Parents:

• We began the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker last week. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• Tuesday: Music; FIS; 4th grade teacher planning day (on campus but have subs)
• Wednesday: P.E.
• Thursday: Music; SPIRIT DAY: Think Pink
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 10 - Spirit Day (Think Pink Day)
• Oct. 15 - Picture Day
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 120-121; 122-123 (from Friday); 124-125
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 4 Test tomorrow (Tuesday)

4.  History pgs. none; Review for History Unit 1 Open Book Test on Thursday

5.  Science pgs. pgs. 222 (Math Skills), 224-225 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Tuesday

• We will finish the rest of the PBS NOVA video, The Next Pompeii, upon my return. It recounts Vesuvius's explosion and destruction to the nearby resort town of Pompeii. Then, it turns its focus on another hot spot which threatens the modern town of Naples. Here is the link to the video: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-next-pompeii/

Friday, 10/4

Parents:

• We begin the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker this month. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art.
• Upcoming Dates
• Oct. 10 - Spirit Day (Think Pink Day)
• Oct. 15 - Picture Day
• Oct. 25 - Multicultural Fest and Spirit Day (Wear Cultural Attire)
• Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade and Class Party

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week (they are biweekly - every two weeks)
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 120-121; 122-123
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 4 Test postponed until NEXT TUESDAY

4.  History pgs. none; History Unit 1 Open Book Test postponed until NEXT THURSDAY

5.  Science pgs. 222 (Math Skills), 224-225 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Tuesday

• We will finish the rest of the PBS NOVA video, The Next Pompeii, upon my return. It recounts Vesuvius's explosion and destruction to the nearby resort town of Pompeii. Then, it turns its focus on another hot spot which threatens the modern town of Naples. Here is the link to the video: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-next-pompeii/

Thursday, 10/3

Parents:

• We begin the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker this month. The reading log was in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in the reading log.
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear for art.
• Tuesday, October 15: Picture Day

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week (they are biweekly - every two weeks)
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 116-117; 118-119
• Workbook pgs. none
• Topic 4 Test postponed until next week

4.  History pgs. none; History Unit 1 Open Book Test postponed until next week

5.  Science pgs. 218-221 due Friday / 222 (Math Skills), 224-225 (#1-20 and Map the Concept) due Tuesday

• Science Spin - pg. 4 and handout due Friday
• We will finish the rest of the PBS NOVA video, The Next Pompeii, upon my return. It recounts Vesuvius's explosion and destruction to the nearby resort town of Pompeii. Then, it turns its focus on another hot spot which threatens the modern town of Naples. Here is the link to the video: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-next-pompeii/

Wednesday, 10/2

Parents:

• We begin the San Jose Sharks Reading Is Cool monthly reading tracker today. The reading log is in the Wednesday Folder. Please have your child enter in the TITLE/s of the book/s they are reading as well as the NUMBER of PAGES they read that day (for at least 30 minutes). They could opt to read other material like magazines, guidebooks, etc. but they should log them in on the parent.
• Thursday: Music; Math Test (postponed)
• Friday: P.E.; Unit 1 History Test (postponed)
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear tomorrow for art.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

• Scholastic News - none this week (they are biweekly - every two weeks)
• Reading Logs are due Friday, November 1

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 110-111; 114
• 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. 218-221 due Friday

• Science Spin - pg. 4 and handout due Friday
• We will finish the rest of the PBS NOVA video, The Next Pompeii, tomorrow. It recounts Vesuvius's explosion and destruction to the nearby resort town of Pompeii. Then, it turns its focus on another hot spot which threatens the modern town of Naples. Here is the link to the video: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-next-pompeii/

Tuesday, 10/1

Parents:

• Happy First Day of October!
• Wednesday: P.E.; International Walk to School Day...so...consider walking to school
• Thursday: Music
• Friday: P.E.
• Reminder: Please bring an old t-shirt to wear tomorrow so we can begin painting! We only had four students bring shirts today.

1.  Read for 30 min.

2.  Language Arts

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

3.  Math

• Textbook pgs. 104-107; 108-109
• 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. 214-215

• Science Spin - pg. 4 due Friday
• We will start the PBS NOVA video, The Next Pompeii, tomorrow. It recounts Vesuvius's explosion and destruction to the nearby resort town of Pompeii. Then, it turns its focus on another hot spot which threatens the modern town of Naples. Here is the link to the video: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/video/the-next-pompeii/