Thrugly Thursday

Today was "ugly sweater day," but I think that the 201 kids looked great today. No ugly in here-just many festive colors.

Today we...
-worked with partners to hone our reading detective skills as we worked on "drawing conclusions" based on text evidence.
-practiced using the Distributive Property to break apart dividends and find quotients.
-read!
-revisited yesterday's Science Lab and discussed claims and evidence about why the dinosaurs became extinct.
-continued our travel through the South West Region.
-worked to finish our Cesar Chavez Newspaper.
-went to gym, lunch, etc.

This evening at home...
-finish and edit your Chavez paper. These kids are finished: DP, LB, ZK, DK, KK,. Most kids have just one section to finish.
-complete the even problems in the 4.6 Go Math homework.
-If you are finished with the Chavez paper, you must read for 30 minutes and bring a note. Everyone else, should read for 20 minutes, at the least. Please bring a note. Only 10 kids brought a "reading note" yesterday.
-Thursday Folders: please empty these and sign! :-)

Wednesday

This evening at home...
-Pldase do the back page(224) of the 4.5 class work and problem 20 on page 223. These problems should be circled in your child's book
-Kids, ask your parents to write a note indicating that you have read for 25 minutes today.
-Parents, the Chapter 4 Math tests are coming home today!

Thanks for sending in all of the gingerbread supplies! Our creations are messy, but it was a fun process. Many kids were able to create standing models. Bravo!

Twinkle Tuesday

Hello Team 201 Families!

Wow! What a fantastic job your kids did in the CAC! If you have photos, please email them to me.

Tomorrow is GingerBread STEAM day. STEAM stands for Science Technology Engineering Art and Math. The challenge is to create a structure that can stand up without supports. We will be working our designs now.
Materials Needed for Class
-plastic knives or spoons
Materials needed for each child:
-tub of white frosting
-graham crackers
-small candies

This evening at home...
hwp for Go Math 4.5
Chavez Chronicle: Finish these sections: Crops/CC Works for Migrant Farm Workers/Question of the Week.  Remember to use details from the text.

Time to Shine Thursday

Tomorrow is the big day. Doors open at 8:45 and the show starts at 9:00. It should be over between 9:30 and 9:45.

Don’t forget to wear all black tomorrow!!!

The Craters have donated bags of chips and juice boxes. Here a couple things we could use:
-Paper plates
-small cups

Our pizza party will be at about 11:00. We will go to our regular lunch period at 12:30.  Students may want to bring a light lunch/snack, and school lunch will be offered.

Good To Know:

• The Gingerbread Challenge is next Wednesday. Please bring in supplies: small candies, a tub of white frosting, and some graham crackers.
• Progress Reports go home tomorrow. Remember, these grades are just a "snapshot." The gradebook is open.
• Next week will be more "normal." Expect homework and a reading test on Friday.

Thanks for all of your support at home. Your kids are amazing!!!

Way to Go Wednesday

Show business is hard work, and your kids worked hard today!

Tomorrow is picture day!!

Please try to bring in exact change for PIZZA Money, which is due tomorrow! The cost is $3.50.
Progress Reports go home on Friday. Remember, this is just a five week "snapshot."
Gingerbread house supplies: Please bring them in by Wednesday, which is our construction day. Here is what we need:
-a tub of white frosting
-Graham crackers
-small candies.


Back to rehearsal!!

Musical Monday

Hello Team 201 Families!

Quick Reminders:
-Pizza forms went home last week. We are collecting $3.50 for our post-CAC party. Please bring in the money tomorrow. Dollars and quarters would be most helpful!
-Thursday is Picture Day!
-Our CAC Performance is this Friday at 9:00. Please join us!
-This evening's homework is to read and practice those lines!! Show business is hard work!
-On Friday, kids should wear a black "base" layer. This means black pants or leggings for the gals and black shirts for all. No graphics, please. If you don't have a plain black T, just wear one inside- out.

Fantabulous Friday

Today we....

• created.
• collaborated.
• thought critically.
• communicated, orally and artistically.

CAC Updates:

• Thanks to all of the parents who have donated time and resources. Janelle's mom and Nicholas' mom have been working behind the scenes. Mia's mom might be ready to open her own dress shop! She has been creating costumes at home and at school. Damiya's mom has been creating props and helping us facilitate art.
• Parents, I know that not all of you are able to donate time. If you have just one day, I hope you can attend our show next Friday! Every child will be on stage performing.

Things we no longer need:

-elastic

-sunglasses

Things we do need:

-Glow sticks necklaces and bracelets. It would be great if each child had more than one!

-Each kid to come to school wearing a black "base" layer on Friday.

-Pizza money! Just one student has brought in the 3.50 that we need in order to order post-show pizza.

-Parents! I know that many of you will be in next week. Let me know if you can come join us. Or, just show up! We will be happy to put you to work.

This weekend at home....

• Practice your lines and your dance moves. Remember to find the beat and enunciate!
• READ

Fantastic job this week, Fantasticos 201!

Wacky Wednesday

This evening at home....

• Study your lines!
• Read!
• Create visual "vocab" cards for 2-4 words from our script. Use the bold words. Find out what the word means and describe the meaning. Create a visual and an example.
• No math homework this evening. Facts!

Time to Shine Tuesday

Phew! So much to do!
Any parent who would like to volunteer in the CAC and has "approved" status may come on in any day this week! Send me a quick email to let me know, or just show up!

Things we need:
Glow sticks necklaces and bracelets Lots of them!
Each child can bring in an 8x10 frame. Dollar Tree has inexpensive options.
Black framed glasses. No lenses necessary.

Base costume for most students (not Tourists)
-Black pants or leggings (no graphics).
-Black t shirt or turtleneck (no graphics).
-There is no need to bring these items in ahead of time. Just wear them to school on performance day.

Picture Day is Thursday, 12/13! Forms are going home today.

This evening:
Practice your lines
Practice the song
Interpret the Remainder practice sheet.

Making Memories Monday

Today was our first day in the CAC. Parents who want/can volunteer, please let me know. I am happy to see you any time! Any parent who does not have time to come in, but does have time to run to the fabric store, please let me know.  I will reimburse you.  This would be a tremendous help!


Today we shared this weekend's Heritage Activity. We also created culture pennants using water color pencils and sharpies. After recess, we will practice our final Pod song.   Math kept us busy today. We reviewed basic division with two digit dividends and them moved on to "interpreting remainders." This is a tricky skill. Kids need to read carefully and really think about the problem and what it asks. Take some time to look over and give support on tonight's homework if possible.


This evening at home...

• In Journeys, read Harvesting Hope.
• Complete the HWP for lesson 4.3
• Read!!

GTK;

-Our show is 12/14 at about 9:00. Every child in 201 will have a speaking part. I hope that you can come!

-201 will be making gingerbread houses the  week of 12/17. We will use milk cartons from school. Kids will be responsible for bringing in white frosting, graham crackers, and assorted candies. If anything is on sale, you might want to buy this week. I will be sending home a supply list soon.