Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Scripts Finished and Parts Assigned

Guinea Pigs:  We have a few weeks still available for care over the summer.  Please check the Volunteer site.  Also, it would be helpful to have a few more bags of litter for the summer.  Thanks.

Homework

4th Grade Math:  No new homework, but some students may need to complete their  Graphing and Decimal review page from last night.  
Optional Challenge: Diggin' Dinos
 Also optional: Extra practice for Multiplication Facts: (Factor BINGO boards,  Factor BINGO rules)
Currently in math class:  We are looking at data samples and creating graphs.  This week is a focus on temperatures on historical record dating back to the 1800s for San Francisco.  The students are creating a dual line graph to compare record highs to record lows for each month.  

5th Grade Math:   20 minutes, Show Me One Half

Writing: Strawberry Who (Due Thursday)  Each student has been assigned 7 classmates to write a poetic line about.  They have their sheets and names.

Reading (20 minutes):  Book Club book

Sailing Program Waiver Please fill out and sign both sides of the waiver.

Upcoming Events: 

Save the Date:  May 29, 6:00-8:30pm, Performance of Learning & 5th Grade Tribute in the classroom and Depot.

Field Trips



  • Friday, May 23 (8:45-3:00)  Sailing on Bay and nautical skills workshop.
  • Thursday, June 5 (7:45-4:30)  Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, Coloma CA
  • June 5 we are headed to Gold Country!  We have an early departure of 7:45am and a late return of 4:30pm (traffic depending).  We will need drivers.  It is a long drive, but a fun trip.  We will explore and tour the town, visit the museum and Sutter's MIll, followed by panning for gold in the South Fork of the American River.
Today in Strawberry:  We assigned parts for our script and had our first read through.  The movies are completed and we are on our way to being ready for the Thursday, May 29th showcase of learning event.