Tuesday

AstroCamp Packing List:

Shirts
Pants/shorts
Shoes (close-toed)
Sweaters/jackets
Rain gear
Swimsuit
Socks
Underwear
Sleepwear
Towels
Wash cloths
Shampoo
Soap
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Bedding/sleeping bag
Pillow
Flashlight
Water bottle
Two 2-liter bottles

Optional:
Camera
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Insect repellent
Sunhat
Pencil/paper
Money for ASTRO Store

Do NOT Pack
Electronics
Cell phones
Weapons

NO HOMEWORK!

See you in the morning!

Monday

Happy Banned Books Week!

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- "Moon" article + questions
- FINISH: Significant Americans report Due TOMORROW

- PLEASE NOTE: Students may turn in Bottle Buddies portion of project on Monday 10/1

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep Going!
- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Mystery #2 Questions Due: 10/10

Thursday

In-Class STEM Challenge: Create a hut for a shipwreck survivor that will protect him from the elements on a deserted island. With limited supplies and time, four tables were able to complete the challenge successfully: Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, and Neptune!

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Word Problem #12
- "U.S. Constitution": 3rd Read/page 3 & Written Response

- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Questions Due Monday (9/24)

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

Tuesday

So many creative STEM projects! We only got through half of the presentations today -- I can't wait to see the rest on Thursday! (I will take pictures.) 

Don't Forget: No School Tomorrow!

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Word Problem #10
- Page 2/Second Read of "U.S. Constitution"

- Physical Science w/Brandon: Questions Due Thursday (9/20)
- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Questions Due Monday (9/24)

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

Monday

From the Wild Robot: 

"...I do not know how to act like a mother," [said the robot.]

        "Oh, it's nothing, you just have to provide the gosling with food and water and shelter, make him feel loved but don't pamper him too much, keep him away from danger, and make sure he learns to walk and talk and swim and fly and get along with others and look after himself. And that's really all there is to motherhood!"

        The robot just stared. (page 75)

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- The Wild Robot: Chapters 39-55 by Friday 9/21
- Responding to the Text - at least 5 citations
- Earth Science w/Kirsten: Mystery Science #2 Questions: Due Monday 9/24
- Read & Annotate: "The U.S. Constitution"

Also in folders today:
- Room 14 Parent Letter
- 5th Grade Parent Letter
- CMCS Newsletter
- CMCS Code of Conduct

Ongoing and Upcoming:
- At-Home STEM Due: 9/18
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

AstroCamp

AstroCamp is coming up soon! (September 26th) Here are some important things to remember:

Departure: It is important not to be late, as we will be leaving promptly on chartered buses for Idyllwild. 

We encourage students to arrive by car and park in the visitor lot, on the hill, or on the upper yard between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m on Wednesday morning.

If it is not possible to drive your student to school Wednesday morning, he/she could take the school bus, however space for luggage is very limited on all school buses.

Pick-Up: Plan to pick you student up on Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m., but please understand that this is an estimated arrival time. 

Packing: Your child will be carrying his/her luggage, so do not over-pack. That being said, the weather in Idyllwild is variable, so packing layers is a good idea. All belongings must be labeled with the student's name and our school's name. 

Please pack plastic bags for wet bathing suits and towels. 

Also, please send two empty, clean 2-liter soda bottles for our rocket-building class.

Medications: All medications must be given to the teacher. Please have medication, with detailed instructions, in a labeled ziploc bag.  Students who use asthma inhalers will be carrying their inhalers with them at all times (even on the bus), so please make sure he/she has a small pack or secure pockets in which to carry the inhaler.

Motion Sickness: The bus ride to AstroCamp takes about 2 1/2 hours and part of the trip is on a winding road. If your child needs motion sickness pills (less drowsy formula), please administer just one pill when you drop them off on Wednesday morning. You can give one to the teacher to administer for the ride back. Again, all pills must be in a labeled ziploc, with instructions inside.

Looking forward to a great trip!

Spirit Days

Happy Friday!

I sent a reminder email out last night, but we still had less than half of Room 14 in Community gear today.

If your child has grown, and you haven't been able to make it up to school to get a shirt that fits yet, you can buy one online HERE.  If online is not your thing, you can also talk to Edith in the Main Office, and she will be able to help you out.

Thanks!

Thursday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Personification worksheet (front and back)
- Math Word Problem "6"

- Equivalent Fractions Quiz TOMORROW

Ongoing and Upcoming:
- At-Home STEM Due: 9/18
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Student Council Candidate Speeches Due: 9/14
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

Wednesday

Art vocabulary for this week: 

• analogous: a group of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel, and share a color which is dominant

Don't Forget: Picture Day is TOMORROW

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Math Word Problem "8"
- The Wild Robot: Chapters 26-38 by Friday (ANNOTATE)
- Responding to the Text (Ch 26-38) - at least 5 citations
- Science w/Brandon: Read p. 3-7 in Foss Book, Questions 1-3

- The Wild Robot Reading Quiz - Chapters 1-25 - TOMORROW

Ongoing and Upcoming:
- At-Home STEM Due: 9/18
- Significant Americans Due: 9/25
- Student Council Candidate Speeches Due: 9/14
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10
- 40 Book Challenge - Keep going!

Tuesday

Posting from the road:

Homework:
- Read at least 20 minutes
- Wild Robot through Chapter 38 by Friday (ANNOTATE)
- Responding to the Text (Ch 26-38) at least 5
- Word Problem “7”
- Animal Fiction Book Due: Tomorrow

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- 40 Book Challenge
- At-Home STEM Due: 9/18
- Significant Americans Report Due: 9/25
- Historical Fiction Book Due: 10/10

Three Day Weekend!

As you know, we don't have any official weekend homework in Room 14, but a three-day weekend like this is a fantastic opportunity to catch up in the Wild Robot!  

Students should have finished Chapter 25 by the end of last week -- that is up to page 62. We will be having a reading comprehension quiz on Wednesday.

At home reading will be assigned for next week, through Chapter 38.

We do read much of the book together in class, but pre-reading helps with comprehension, and allows students to be ready to contribute to class discussions.

At home reading can be done independently, via audio book, or family read-aloud.

Friday

Happy Friday, Room 14 Families!

We had a great day today. Have a fantastic weekend!

Remember: No school on Monday.

Thursday

Posting from the road.

Homework:
- Read at least 20 minutes
- ELA: visualizing the scene
- Math: Math Creations
- choose four people you would like to room with at Astro Camp (You are guaranteed to get at least one person)

Wednesday

Hopefully most of you received invitations to join our Google Classroom, as well as Class Craft.  (There were a couple of emails that bounced back, so I will try to see what I can do about that tonight.)

The primary way parents are staying in touch with each other this year is FreshSchools.  If you haven't signed up yet, please go HERE.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- Write & Draw: Write a paragraph about this quote from page 24: 

• "As the robot looked out at the island, it never even occurred to her that she might not belong there. As far as Roz knew, she was home."
• What does it mean to be "home"? Can a robot be "home"? What does "home" mean to you? Support your answer with examples from the book, articles, and your own experiences.  + draw a picture

- Adding and subtracting mixed numbers worksheet

Tuesday

Things are really starting to pick up speed, and students in Room 14 now have several projects they are juggling -- in addition to their reading and daily homework.   

I will be emailing parent sign ups for Google Classroom and Class Craft, to help you stay informed.

If you would like more information about the Passion Projects (aka Genius Hour) please click on the link to the right.


Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes 
- Animal Fiction book DUE: September 12th
- Read The Wild Robot, Chapters 14-25. Annotate. DUE Thursday (9/6)
- Responding to the Text (in conjunction with Wild Robot reading and annotations) at least 5
- Annotation check: Friday (9/7)
- Adding & Subtracting Fractions worksheet
- At Home STEM Project; DUE: September 18th
- Significant Americans Biography Report; DUE: September 25th
- Parent Letter about Passion Projects (aka Genius Hour)