Thursday, May 1, 2014
Gold Rush, Y'all!
Despite gale force winds, falling branches, power outages, and flying debris, Gold Rush Day was a HUGE success!
THANK YOU so much for al of the help and support!
Check out the square dancers in the very amateur video below and the adorable photos HERE!
Friday, April 25, 2014
Gold Rush Day Update
Dear Parents, Thank you so much for completing papers to volunteer for Gold Rush Day. We are grateful for your overwhelming support! If you were selected for volunteer, you should have received a confirmation paper this week with your assignment. Check with your child for this paper. If you have not received a letter, we do not need anymore help on this day. Again, thank you so much for offering your help. All parents should check their child's homework folder for a yellow WANTED AD that went home on Tuesday. We do need help with dessert and some other donations. Email Mrs. Slezinger if you are able to help. Thank you. Gold Rush Day is Wednesday! Your child will receive a cowboy/cowgirl hat and bandana to wear, but they need your help to complete the outfit. Jeans, plaid shirts, long dresses, and Old West costumes are perfect for the event. Remember to have your child wear school appropriate shoes because there will be lots of walking and dancing! If you have not sent in your $20 donation to help with all the costs of this fun event, please do so. It is not possible without everyone's help. If you have any other questions, please let me know. |
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Cards (Set 2)
Click below for the Vocabulary Cards for Esperanza Rising- Chapters Las Papayas - Los Hijos
Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Cards (Set 2)
Esperanza Rising Vocabulary Cards (Set 2)
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Welcome Back!
The play was fantastic!
Everyone did an amazing job! I am so proud of everyone. Please send me photos to share here!
I hope everyone had a terrific and relaxing break!
We are moving into the final stretch of 4th grade! (33 days left)
English Language Arts
We are starting the novel Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. We will be reading, answering questions, having discussions, working on vocabulary, grammar, and spelling each week.
Click below for online flashcards for the first section. Use them to study.
Writing
April is National Poetry Month!
We still have a few days left... :)
Math
We will spend this week finishing up comparing and ordering fractions, getting reading to add and subtract fractions and decimals next week.
Click below to play some fun online games!
Science
Finish up electricity and geology
Social Studies
Moving from the California mission System to the Rancho time period
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Mission Research Packet
Your child was assigned a mission to research today. They were given a packet to complete. They will work on this packet at home AND at school. It is due Wednesday, March 12th!
Click on THIS LINK for an excellent Mission Resource!
Monday, February 24, 2014
This Week In Room 20
We are entering the last week of February!
It is amazing how quickly time is going!
This week we will be starting a new unit in Language Arts. The theme is THE POWER OF WORDS! Our readings will address this theme for approximately the next 6 weeks.
This week we will focus on making inferences.
This week in Math, we will continue to focus on fractions. We are delving in deep and understanding how to explain what fractions are, how they relate to each other, and where they fall on a number line. Any practice students can get at home is very beneficial.
In Science we are finishing up open and closed circuits and will begin the Physical Science Unit very soon!
In Social Studies, we are focusing on the missions, taking into consideration the opposing point of views of the Spanish and the Indians.
OUR CLASS PLAY,
GEOLOGY ROCKS
will be presented on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th
7:00 PM
(Students need to arrive by 6:30)
We need 100% commitment! Please let me know by email that your child, and hopefully your family, can be there!
It is an event you don't want to miss!
Also let me know if you would like to help with the costumes or the backdrop.
This week is Peace Corps Week 2014. As I am sure you know, my daughter, Hailey is serving in the Peace Corps in Ethiopia. She was presented with a challenge to create a video about what she wishes Americans knew about her country! Of course, Room 20 students are SUPER EXCITED about this!
Please take 2 minutes to let her share the beautiful culture with you. The more views, the better her chances to win prizes and recognition for her work in the Peace Corps, so watch it twice and share it with your friends!
Thanks!
Our field trip to the California Science Center is this Wednesday, February 26th!
Please bring a sack lunch and a drink.
Leave money, electronics, cell phones, and backpacks at home!
Monday, February 10, 2014
What's Happening
This week we are continuing to work on fractions. We are learning them in a very conceptual way. PLEASE ask your children about the games they are playing in class and take a few minutes to play them with your child! It really makes a difference. If you need pieces or more explanation, feel free to email me.
THANK YOU!
In Language Arts, we are reading the story, Who Was Steve Jobs? and answering questions about the text. The student are really enjoying it and are using the text to make amazing inferences, and at the same time learning what passion and a food work ethic can get you! We are working on persuasive letter writing and using those skills to write to companies requesting donations to ship more books.
In Science, we are working on what makes a motor run! Today was the last day on the computer lab to finish the SCIENCE Photostory, but those who need to finish have until Friday to do so. I have the program on all of the laptops in the class, or they can also visit the computer lab at lunch or recess. We can't wait to share them with you!
In Social Studies, we are learning about life on the missions. I know many of you are wondering if you, I mean the students, will be building missions at home. The answer is no. A project will be assigned with options to chose from, but will be completed mostly in class!
We have a student teacher in our class until May. She is fitting right in and we are happy to welcome Miss Smith to our Room 20 team!
We have a student teacher in our class until May. She is fitting right in and we are happy to welcome Miss Smith to our Room 20 team!
If your child had Mrs. Hauser for iPad rotation, she has made an amazing website for you to watch their movies. If their movie is not there, and they were in the second rotation, they are encouraged to go finish it at recess or lunch! Students who have not yet had the iPad rotation will be making movies soon, so check back later. The link is
Thanks Mrs. Hauser!!!! We love it!!
As most of you know, we sent 11 boxes of books to Ethiopia. The students were so proud. As a treat I brought injera, the spongy bread popular in Ethiopia, for them to try today! Most of them liked it and might have even brought some home to share!
The students are encouraged to read Hailey's blog posts answering the questions they sent to her! It is actually very informative for adults as well, so feel free to read away! The links are below.
Wednesday will be the class Spelling Bee test!
Friday is Valentine's Day. We will be handing out Valentines and doing some other class activities throughout the day. Please be sure to bring a Valentine for EVERY child, if you chose to bring them. Thanks!
Valentine Grams are available for sale at school until Thursday.
New photos have been uploaded to the PHOTO page!
If you haven't sent in your trip slip and/or donation money for the buses and entrance to the Science Center, please do so as soon as possible. If you need another form, just ask! Chaperones will be chosen soon. Sorry for the delay. Parents who have not attended the other trips will be given first chance, as long as they have a volunteer form in the office and a TB clearance. Thank you for understanding!
February 11th is a fundraiser at Menchies!
February 17th is President's Day- NO SCHOOL
February 19th and 20th is a fundraiser at West Hills Pizza
February 21st is the Father/Daughter Dance
Friday, February 7, 2014
Books to Bele!
Room 20 students packed up ELEVEN boxes of books today to send to Bele, Ethiopia! The excitement that filled their hearts was amazing! The letters they wrote showed insight and caring beyond their years. More pictures can be seen by clicking the PHOTO tab.
Enjoy your weekend, and be thankful!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Some Links For You!
On Monday, we will begin our unit on fractions. The more practice with fractions, the better! Please try to practice every night!
Click here to play:
On Monday, we will also begin a PhotoStory project. We have been working on finding images and saving them to our flash drives in class. Students MUST have all of their images on their flash drive at school on Monday!
Click here for a PhotoStory Tutorial: I highly recommend doing this to prepare for Monday's Computer Lab lesson!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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