December Update

Here's what we have coming up in Room 14:

We have THREE field trips coming up in January.  I sent home a letter from Kathryn about chaperones -- please let us know ASAP if you are interested, because LAUSD (and JPL) require some paperwork.

Also, we will need volunteers on Colonial Day. Please pencil us in!

Dec 03:    At-Home STEM/STEAM #2 DUE
Dec 11:     Monthly Book Report (Sci Fi/Fantasy) 
                 Reading DUE
Dec 19:    Winter Program
                Winter Break Party?
Dec 20:    Book Buddy Party
              Spirit Day: Pajama Day
Dec 21-Jan 12  NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
Jan 15:    Field Trip: JPL
Jan 16:    Field Trip: MOCA
Jan 20:    NO SCHOOL: MLK Day
Jan 22:    Monthly Book Report (Classic/Award Winning) 
                Reading DUE
Jan 30:    Field Trip:  Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Jan 31:     Spirit Day: Decades
Feb 07:     Sweetheart Dance 
Feb 17:     NO SCHOOL: President's Day
Feb 19:     Monthly Book Report (Biography) Reading DUE
Feb 21:     Colonial Day
Feb 28:     Spirit Day: Twin, Triplet, Multiples Day

November Update

Here's what we have coming up in 5th grade:

Nov 11:    No School: Veteran's Day
Nov 12-22:  Parent-Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
Nov 13:   Monthly Book Report (Science Non-Fiction) 
                Reading DUE
Nov 16:   Community Day/Campus Beautification (8-12) 
                + Town Hall Meeting
Nov 22:   Harvest Festival
Nov 25-29:  No School: Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 3:    At-Home STEM/STEAM #2 DUE
Dec. 11:   Monthly Book Report (Sci Fi/Fantasy) 
                 Reading DUE
Dec 19:    Winter Program
                Winter Break Party?
Dec 20:    Book Buddy Party
Dec 21-Jan 12  No School: Winter Break
Jan 15:    Field Trip: JPL
Jan 16:    Field Trip: MOCA
Jan 20:    No School: MLK Day
Jan 22:    Monthly Book Report (Classic/Award Winning) 
                Reading DUE
Jan 30:    Field Trip:  Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

October Update

Here's what we have coming up in 5th grade:

Oct 16:    Monthly Book Report (Historical Fiction) Reading DUE
Oct  25:   Parade of Masks
Nov 11:    No School: Veteran's Day
Nov 12-22:  Parent-Teacher Conferences & Book Fair
Nov 13:   Monthly Book Report (Science Non-Fiction) Reading DUE
Nov 16:   Community Day/Campus Beautification (8-12)
Nov 18:   At-Home STEM/STEAM #2 DUE
Nov 21:   Room 14 Thanksgiving Feast?
Nov 25-29:  No School: Thanksgiving Break
Dec 19:    Winter Program
Dec 21-Jan 12  No School: Winter Break

Historical Fiction

Still looking for a book for the Historical Fiction book report?  Here are some places to start:

50 Must Read Historical Fiction Books for Kids (BookRiot)

Historical Fiction for 4th/5th Graders (Seattle Public Library)

Historical Fiction for Kids (Bookworm for Kids)

Award Winning Historical Fiction for Middle Grade Readers

Is it Week 5 Already??

Welcome to Week 5, Phenomenal Room 14 Families!

I've posted a link to the 5th Grade Back to School Night presentation on the right.  If you were unable to attend, it will give you a general idea of what we went over. If you have questions, feel free to contact me.

Now that we've had our first month of school, things are really picking up!  Here's what is on the horizon:

Sept 18:   Monthly Book Report (Animal Fiction) Reading DUE
Sept 24:   Make-Up Picture Day
Sept 25-27:  Astro Camp (Wed-Fri)
Oct  01:   Significant Americans Report/Project DUE
Oct  01-04:  Invitational Conferences (Tue-Fri)
Oct  07:   At-Home STEM/STEAM Project #1 DUE
Oct  07:   Middle School Night
Oct 16:    Monthly Book Report (Historical Fiction) Reading DUE
Oct  25:   Parade of Masks
Nov 12-22:  Parent-Teacher Conferences & Book Fair

Welcome Back!

Welcome Back, New 5th Grade Families! 

There's always a lot going on in 5th grade, so this website will be a place for you to find a list of important upcoming dates, as well as links to useful information.

Links to Room 14 Back to School paperwork and forms:

5th Grade Welcome Letter
Supply List
Homework Policy

Online Form: Parent/Guardian Contact Form (one per parent/guardian)
Online Form: Family/Student Information Form (one per family)
Online Form: Core Lit (The Wild Robot) Information/Form (one per family)

Monthly Book Report Information
Passion Project Information
Room 14 Wish List
Classroom Technology Contract
Information About the Common Core
Helping Your Child With Reading At Home
How to Support Middle Grade Readers

Upcoming Dates:

Aug 14:   Parent Orientation
Aug 20:   First Day of School!
Aug 23:   Back to School Paperwork DUE
Aug 30:   NO SCHOOL: Admission Day
Sept 02:   NO SCHOOL: Labor Day
Sept 03:   Have a copy of The Wild Robot in class
Sept 03:   Back to School Night
Sept 12:   Picture Day
Sept 18:   Monthly Book Report (Animal Fiction) Reading DUE
Sept 23:   At-Home STEM Project #1 DUE
Sept 25:   Astro Camp (Wed-Fri)
Oct  01:   Significant Americans Report/Project DUE
Oct  07:   Middle School Night

Keep Them Reading Over the Summer!

Here's a list with some great summer reading suggestions for incoming 5th graders:

Happy Summer!

Great Article:

"Psychologists Recommend Children Be Bored in the Summer"

Send Your Name to Mars!

Click HERE to send your name to Mars! (Through September 30, 2019)

Weekly Update: 4/2-4/5

Ongoing & Upcoming:

4/05 5th Grade Panoramic & Culmination Pictures
4/10 Poetry Book Due
4/11 Open House
4/13 Spring Break
4/22 SBAC ELA Testing for 5th grade! This is the day after Spring Break. 
4/25 Musical Theatre performance
5/06 SBAC MATH Testing for 5th grade this week
5/06 State Report Due
5/08 Your Choice Book Due
5/15-5/17 CIMI
5/22 SBAC SCIENCE Testing for 5th grade
6/06 Culmination!

Please check ClassDojo for a daily screen shot of the homework planner.

Weekly Update: 3/18-3/22

Ongoing & Upcoming:

This week: SBAC Practice Testing
3/28 5th Grade Field Trip: Reagan Library
4/05 5th Grade Panoramic & Culmination Pictures
4/11 Open House
4/13 Spring Break
4/22 SBAC ELA Testing for 5th grade! This is the day after Spring Break. 
4/25 Musical Theatre performance
5/06 SBAC MATH Testing for 5th grade this week
5/15-5/17 CIMI
5/22 SBAC SCIENCE Testing for 5th grade

Please check ClassDojo for a daily screen shot of the homework planner.

Weekly Update 3/11-2/15

Read-A-Thon! Right now our team is in the lead. Please encourage your child to keep reading and logging their hours! (And get pledges...)

The Talent Show is on Thursday! I send home informational fliers and dvd order forms with students last week. Can't wait!

Thursday is 3/14, and you know what that means? Pi Day! If you are interested/able, please send your child with a pie to share with the class. We'll be doing some math with pi, too...  ;-)

Ongoing & Upcoming:

3/13 Humorous/Sports/Graphic Novel DUE
3/14  Pi Day
3/15 Talent Show
3/28 5th Grade Field Trip: Reagan Library
4/5   5th Grade Panoramic & Culmination Pictures
4/11 Open House
4/13 Spring Break
4/22 SBAC ELA Testing for Room 14! This is the day after Spring Break. 

Please check ClassDojo for a daily screen shot of the homework planner.

Tuesday

Ongoing & Upcoming:

3/13 Humorous/Sports/Graphic Novel DUE
3/15 Talent Show
3/28 5th Grade Field Trip: Reagan Library
4/5   5th Grade Panoramic & Culmination Pictures
4/11 Open House
4/13 Spring Break
4/22 SBAC ELA Testing for Room 14 at 8:30 a.m.! This is right after Spring Break. 

Please check ClassDojo for a daily screen shot of the homework planner.

Weekend Reminder

This is just a quick reminder that some of your student's school supplies may be running low -- pencils, especially!

I have been buying a lot of pencils to keep things going, but it would be great if you could check in with your child to see if they are out.

Thanks!

Wednesday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes! Extra for Read-A-Thon!
- One Crazy Summer: pages 199-215 by Friday.
- ELA: Page 3 (questions) from Earth articles
- MATH: 8-9 (pg 173 all, 174 odd)

If students are completing their Read-A-Thon reading logs on paper, Week 2 (pink) is due tomorrow so that they can tally for the Friday Assembly.

Biography Presentations for Thursday:
Lincoln
Shayne
Xavier
Addie

Ongoing & Upcoming:
This week: Scholastic Book Fair
3/13 Humorous/Sports/Graphic Novel DUE
3/15 Talent Show
3/28 5th Grade Field Trip: Reagan Library
4/5   5th Grade Panoramic & Culmination Pictures
4/13 Spring Break 
**40 Book Challenge + Read-A-Thon Week #2!!**
Pink Form due Thursday -- or log hours online

Tuesday

We had a fabulous Grandparents & Special Friends Day in Room 14!  Our visitors shared stories about Vietnam, peaceful protests, favorite toys, role models, New York, Zanzabar -- and more!

Special thanks to: Lyn Austin and Gerri Wycoff (Jack's family), Linda and Lorin Fife (Ezra's family), Lola Shahdadi (Sophie's family), Sadru Juma (Rayan's family), Rachel Gerstein (Sofia's family) and Susan Lerner and Nancy Hill (Lincoln's family).

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes! Extra for Read-A-Thon!
- One Crazy Summer: pages 199-215 by Friday.
- ELA: "The Earth Spins" read + annotate
- MATH: 8-8 (pg 171 all, 172 odd)
- If necessary: Finish Ballroom Dancing assignment (Frank Sinatra paragraph)

Biography Presentations for Wednesday:
Layla
Bijou
Lincoln
Madeline
Haju

Ongoing & Upcoming:
This week: Scholastic Book Fair
3/13 Humorous/Sports/Graphic Novel DUE
3/15 Talent Show
3/28 5th Grade Field Trip: Reagan Library
4/5   5th Grade Panoramic & Culmination Pictures
4/13 Spring Break 
**40 Book Challenge + Read-A-Thon Week #2!!**
Pink Form due Thursday -- or log hours online

Monday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes! Extra for Read-A-Thon!
- One Crazy Summer: pages 199-215 by Friday.
- ELA: "Earth's Revolution" read + annotate
- MATH: 8-7 (pg 169 odd, 170 odd)

Biography Presentations for Tuesday:
Jordan
Haju
Kailan
Cate

Ongoing & Upcoming:
This week: Scholastic Book Fair
2/26 Grandparent's Day
3/13 Humorous/Sports/Graphic Novel DUE
**40 Book Challenge + Read-A-Thon Week #2!!**
Pink Form due Thursday -- or log hours online

Weekend Reminders

The Scholastic Book Fair starts on Monday! This time around, you can set up an eWallet for your student so that they don't have to bring cash to school!  Go to Community's Book Fair page HERE to set it up.

Biography presentations on Monday:
Rayan
Jack
Jordan

Thursday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes! Extra for Read-A-Thon!
- One Crazy Summer: pages 152-199 by Friday.
- ELA: One Crazy Summer reading packet #3
- MATH: 8-6 (pg 167 odd, 168 odd)

Biography Presentations for Friday:
Bianca
Cedric
Jordan

Ongoing & Upcoming:
2/25 Scholastic Book Fair
2/26 Grandparent's Day
3/13 Humorous/Sports/Graphic Novel DUE
**40 Book Challenge + Read-A-Thon Week #2!!**

Wednesday

We had a great day at MOCA!  Thanks so much to Kassie (Layla's mom) and Kristen (Oliver's mom) for chaperoning!

Each student was given a Family Pass to MOCA (for up to 5 people) which is good through the end of September 30th!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 14th: This is the date of MOCA's next Sunday Studio, family art experience.

No (new) homework.

Biography Presentations for Thursday:
Sofia
Oliver
Cedric

Tuesday

The Read-A-Thon Kick-Off was on Friday, and Room 14 is on Team: Queen Anne's Revenge!

Don't forget: MOCA Field Trip TOMORROW. Please have students wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a bag lunch -- no glass.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes! Extra for Read-A-Thon!
- One Crazy Summer: pages 152-199 by Friday.
- ELA: One Crazy Summer reading packet #3
- MATH: 8-5 (pg 165 odd, 166 odd)

Ongoing & Upcoming:
2/20 MOCA Field Trip
2/25 Scholastic Book Fair
2/26 Grandparent's Day
3/13 Humorous/Sports/Graphic Novel DUE
**40 Book Challenge + Read-A-Thon!!**

MOCA Field Trip Next Week!

Dear Families,

Next week we will have our first (of two) MOCA field trip of the year! We will be at the MOCA in Little Tokyo, NOT MOCA on Grand.

Here are some reminders for our MOCA field trip:

The students are allowed to bring five dollars ONLY to purchase either the traditional mochi or mochi ice cream at Little Tokyo during the walking tour. We ask that the students have no more than five dollars to spend. Since we will be walking around Little Tokyo for a little while, please make sure the students are wearing comfortable walking shoes.

As always, lunch should be packed in a sack lunch with no glass bottles!

On a first come, first serve basis, we can only accept three chaperones per classroom. If you’d like to ride the bus with us, please let us know as space is limited. This is a learning/working field trip and not meant to be a family shared one.  Each student will receive an annual family & friends pass to take home.

For the chaperones, MOCA asks that parent are not with their own child’s group during the museum tour. The students will be practicing VTS (visual thinking strategy) with the educators at MOCA. We hope you understand and respect MOCA’s policy.

Thank you for understanding,

The Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Team

Wednesday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- One Crazy Summer: pages 102-151 by Friday
- MATH: 8-3, pg 161 all, pg 162 odd
- ELA: Close reading - "Valentines Day"

Ongoing & Upcoming:
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/19: Biography book report costumes ready
2/20: MOCA Field Trip - field trip slips due by 2/19
2/22: Read-A-Thon Kick Off!
2/25: Scholastic Book Fair
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Tuesday

Homework:

- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes

- MATH: 8-2, pg 159 all, pg 160 odd

- One Crazy Summer, pages 102-151 by Friday

-  ELA: Close Reading - "The Case of the Missing Poodle"

Ongoing & Upcoming:

2/13: Biography Book DUE

2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)

2/20: MOCA Field Trip -- field trip slips due by 2/19!

2/25: Scholastic Book Fair begins

2/26: Grandparent's Day

**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Monday

Ballroom dancing has begun! Despite the drama, I think they all (secretly) had fun. Ask them about the merengue.

We are starting a new math unit, and today's homework did not include the metric length chart.  Here is a picture of what we went over in class:

Homework:

- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes

- MATH: 8-1, pg 157 all, pg 158 odd

- One Crazy Summer, pages 102-151 by Friday

-  ELA: Close Reading - "The Night the Power Went Out"

Ongoing & Upcoming:

2/13: Biography Book DUE

2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)

2/20: MOCA Field Trip

2/25: Scholastic Book Fair begins

2/26: Grandparent's Day

**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Happy Friday!

Valentine's Day is next week! Just a friendly reminder: If your child decides to bring valentines and/or treats, there need to be enough for the whole class.  There are 29 students in Room 14. I will send home a class list on Monday.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday

Homework:

- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes

- MATH: Money Word Problems

- One Crazy Summer, pages 56-101 by Friday

-  ELA: Close Reading - "Evergreen Trees"

Ongoing & Upcoming:

2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5-8)

2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins

2/13: Biography Book DUE

2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)

2/20: MOCA Field Trip

2/25: Scholastic Book Fair begins

2/26: Grandparent's Day

**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Wednesday

Today we talked about digital citizenship, online safety, and digital footprints.  5th graders are still very young -- they have access to a lot of content and need a lot of oversight. 

Common Sense Media is a great website for adults looking for ways to support kids in the tech age.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: FINISH Unit 4 Quick Quiz 2
- One Crazy Summer, pages 56-101 by Friday
-  ELA: Close Reading - "A Real Life Batman"

Ongoing & Upcoming:
2/07: Unit 4 Math Test
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5-8)
2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/25: Scholastic Book Fair begins
2/26: Grandparent's Day

**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Tuesday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: FINISH Unit 4 Practice Test (pages 158-160) + p. 97 & 98
- One Crazy Summer, pages 56-101 by Friday
-  ELA: Close Reading - "Insects for Dinner"

Ongoing & Upcoming:
2/07: Unit 4 Math Test
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5-8)
2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/25: Scholastic Book Fair begins
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Monday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: Unit 4 Practice Test (pages 155-157)
- One Crazy Summer, pages 56-101 by Friday
-  ELA: Close Reading - "Sit In at the Minute Inn"

Ongoing & Upcoming:
2/06: Unit 4 Math Test
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5-8)
2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/25: Scholastic Book Fair begins
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Wednesday

We had a fun (but tiring!) afternoon with the Walk Through the American Revolution program!  The kids looked great and they did a fantastic job with their parts! Several parents were able to attend, so there are photos and videos -- which I'm sure they will share. (I was busy keeping score...)

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: page 90 ODD, page 91 ODD
- ELA: One Crazy Summer, pages 1-55 by Friday
- FINISH: Once Crazy Summer Chapter 2 worksheet 

Ongoing & Upcoming:
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5-8)
2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/25: Scholastic Book Fair begins
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Tuesday

Tomorrow is our day to Walk Through the American Revolution!

This is a new program for Community -- that means we're not quite sure what to expect! All students have been given character cards, and have been asked to try to put together something in the way of a costume for their character.*(General instructions are on the card -- I have issued several duplicate copies, so EVERY student should have at least one.) 

Parents are welcome to watch! We will be in the Auditorium.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: page 86 ODD, page 87 ODD
- ELA: One Crazy Summer, pages 1-55 by Friday
- FINISH: Once Crazy Summer Chapter 1 worksheet AND Character Traits worksheet

Ongoing & Upcoming:
1/30: Walk Through the American Revolution (11:45-2:25)
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5-8)
2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Monday

  

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: page 89 ODD, page 90 ODD
- ELA: One Crazy Summer, pages 1-55 by Friday
- FINISH: Once Crazy Summer Chapter 1 worksheet

Ongoing & Upcoming:
1/30: Walk Through the American Revolution (11:45-2:25)
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5-8)
2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Friday!

Ongoing & Upcoming:

1/30: Walk Through the American Revolution (11:45-2:25)
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (5:00-8:00)
2/11: Ballroom Dancing Begins
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/25: Scholastic Book Fair
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Thursday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: page 87 ODD, page 88 ODD
- ELA: Close Reading - "Sitting In For Civil Rights"
- Social Studies: "The Major Battles of the Revolutionary War" DUE Friday

Ongoing & Upcoming:
1/30: Walk Through the American Revolution (11:45-2:25)
2/08: Sweetheart's Dance (?)
2/13: Biography Book DUE
2/15: 5th Grade Black History Month Assembly (8:10)
2/20: MOCA Field Trip
2/26: Grandparent's Day
**40 Book Challenge -- keep going!**

Wednesday

It was so wonderful to see all of my students back in the classroom today!! I'm really excited to get back to work. The kids can tell you -- I pushed them to do a lot today!

Thank you so much to all of the parents and families who supported us in whatever way you were able! 

The biggest gain, in my opinion, is an increased awareness among all stakeholders about all of the different players involved in public education, and what we all can do to bring about change.

A couple of quick notes:

1) I have submitted all teacher recommendations for next year. If you need me to call to make sure yours was received, please let me know. I'm more than happy to call to check.

2) Please check folders for information about Class Dojo. As I mentioned before break, I will be switching back to Dojo because the teacher interface is much more straightforward than ClassCraft.

3) Our Walk Through the American Revolution takes place next Wednesday! All students have been assigned roles, and are expected to have some sort of costume. (I showed the class a photo of my son, from when he was in the 5th grade play, with a costume we put together from the Goodwill. It doesn't have to be crazy!) I will be emailing you links to videos about how to make some "Colonial America" costume elements.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: page 81 ALL, page  82 ODD
- ELA: Close Reading - "Our Snowman Secret"
- Social Studies: "The Major Battles of the Revolutionary War" DUE Friday

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Biography Book DUE: 2/13
- Walk Through the American Revolution on 1/30 (11:45-2:15)
- Black History Month performance on 2/15 (Assembly)
- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!

Thursday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: Word Problems - Adding & Subtracting Fractions #1
- ELA/Social Studies: FINISH The Revolutionary Movement in America packet
- Social Studies: FINISH "I am..."


Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Classic/Award Winning Book DUE: 1/16
- Walk Through the American Revolution on 1/30 (11:45-2:15)
- Black History Month performance on 2/15 (Assembly)

- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!

Wednesday

Just a quick note to let you know that all hard copies of middle school letters of recommendation have been sent through USPS, and I am down to my last two online recommendations. I should be finished by this evening.

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- MATH: Word Problems - Multiplying Fractions #1
- ELA/Social Studies: "British Imperial Policy & the 1765 Stamp Act" + questions
- Finish: "I am..." (Walk Through the American Revolution)

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Classic/Award Winning Book DUE: 1/16
- Walk Through the American Revolution on 1/30 (11:45-2:15)
- Black History Month performance on 2/15 (Assembly)
- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!

Tuesday

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 Minutes
- MATH: Word Problems - Dividing Fractions #1
- ELA/Social Studies: "The French & Indian War" + questions

Ongoing & Upcoming:
- Classic/Award Winning Book DUE: 1/16
- Walk Through the American Revolution on 1/30 (11:45-2:15)
- Black History Month performance on 2/15
- 40 Book Challenge -- keep going!

Monday

Welcome Back, Room 14 Families!

It was so great to see the kids today! I have a whole bunch of fun stuff lined up for them -- so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we won't have any interruptions coming up.

I disconnected from my LAUSD email over the vacation, so please give me a day to respond if you have messaged me.

On a related note, I am planning to switch back to ClassDojo for the rest of the year. ClassCraft was a great idea, but it is too cumbersome on the teacher side for me to use effectively. Please be on the look out for information about how to connect to Dojo. 

Homework:
- Read AT LEAST 20 minutes
- ELA: Close Reading "Avalanches"
- MATH: Unit 4 - Quick Quiz 1