Thursday, October 4, 2012

HW - Thursday, 10/4

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 
Remember to read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class!
2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes
3.  Spelling Activity
4.  Reading Comprehension -  # 37-38 / Finishing the Green book tomorrow
5.  Wordly Wise # 4e / Lesson 4 Test tomorrow
6.  My Math Class - Topic 2 Test on Friday
-- Textbook pgs. 57-59
-- Workbook pgs. none
7.  Science - none
8.  History - California Poster and State Symbols Quiz, Friday, October 12

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

HW - Wednesday, 10/3

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 
Remember to read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class!
2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes
3.  Spelling Activity
4.  Reading Comprehension -  # 33-34
5.  Wordly Wise # 4e
6.  My Math Class - Topic 2 Test on Friday
-- Textbook pgs. 50-53 evens
-- Workbook pgs. none
7.  Science - none
8.  History - California Poster and State Symbols Quiz, Friday, October 12
9.  Language Arts - Simple Predicates worksheet 

Two Things: Walk-A-Thon and More Chaperones Needed for the Don Edwards

1)  Thank you to the following parents who helped with our class's Walk-A-Thon: Dominic's mom, Alan's mom, Daniel's mom, and Ruari's dad and mom! It was a scorcher but those kids really trooped through it. Some even finished with 50 laps!

Please continue to collect Walk-A-Thon donations even if we already completed the event.
This is the largest PTA event of the year, and it raises the most money for the school and the PTA.

2)  If you are available to be a chaperone for a group of 12-13 students for the upcoming Don Edwards field trip on Monday, October 15, please contact me ASAP.

Thank you to those who already signed up to be chaperones and attended the training to lead small science explorations.


Tuesday, October 2, 2012

HW - Tuesday, 10/2

1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 
Remember to read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class!
2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes
3.  Spelling Activity  (Theme 1 Test next Friday)
4.  Reading Comprehension -  # 29-30
5.  Wordly Wise # 4c-d
6.  My Math Class - Test on Friday
-- Textbook pgs. 48-49 ALL, 50-53 odds
-- Workbook pgs. none

7.  Science - none
8.  History - 143-145

Cool Weekend Activity: Sat., 10/13 Take Flight for Kids

A Full Day Family Friendly FREE Science and Aviation Festival
Reid Hillview Airport, San Jose, CA
Saturday October 13, 2012
A project of the Valley Medical Center Foundation


For FREE admission, you must register on-line (http://takeflightforkids.com/) and please consider bringing a canned good, diapers and wipes, and new socks for Bill Wilson Center  

Serving 10,000 people per year, with an emphasis on youth, Bill Wilson Center programs focus on building self-confidence and developing personal assets. With these tools, youth can permanently change the direction of their lives.  http://www.billwilsoncenter.org/


  • 2500 Cunningham Ave, San Jose,CA (near Eastridge Mall, across from Lake Cunningham Park).
  • Approximately 10,000 attendees are expected
  • 200+ exhibitors will be with us.
  • TONS OF FUN at the biggest, most fun hands-on science, arts, do-it-yourself, FREE festival in Northern California.
  • For FREE ADMISSION to the Festival:  Register for Free Admission
    • Note: due to insurance issues, free flights will NOT be offered this year. However, the festival will be bigger and better than ever, so come on our and have the best time ever!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Cool Family Activity: Oct. 4-8 Fleet Week in San Francisco

Have you ever seen the San Francisco Bay?

Now, have you ever seen it loaded with military ships of all sizes?!?


October 4-8 is Fleet Week in San Francisco, and SF is one of a couple of US cities lucky to host an official "Fleet Week."


Saturday is the big day: the Parade of Ships and Air Show.


See here for the official list of events

Here is the main page for those who like to poke around websites. 




HW - Monday, 10/1


1.  Ruskin Reads - 30 minutes 
Remember to read your Accelerated Reader (ZPD) Book and take the Quiz in class!
2.  RuskinFIT (Physical Exercise) - 30 minutes
3.  Spelling Activity  (Theme 1 Test next Wednesday)
4.  Reading Comprehension -  # 25-26
5.  Wordly Wise # 4a-b
6.  My Math Class - Test on Wednesday
-- Textbook pgs. 48-49
-- Workbook pgs. none