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June

Reading

Students are focusing on nonfiction book selections. We will read a story on the Great Wall of China along with some true-life selections from our reading book. We may do one more short novel study about Jaime Escalante (math teacher in Southern Los Angeles.

Writing

Multi paragraph essays. Adding the blues (research).

Math

Bits and Pieces II (More with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Students are working hard explaining what it "means" to show "part" of a "part" here, as well as, learn the traditional algorithm.

Social Studies

China WOW! reports. These are going very well. Students are working hard nearly each day and school night on these. I hope they can make a book they are proud of for years to come.

Science

Diversity of Life science kit. Our cockroaches are keeping us company. They even have names.

Art

TBA

Tech

Type to Learn. Students will be paid at a rate of $.25 per lesson they complete.

Misc.

I will be teaching the students how to tie a neck tie and open a combination lock.

June 11th- 11:30-1:00. Volunteer Tea. Thanks for all you do for us.

June 13th- 2:30. Teachers vs. students 5 on 5 basketball game.

June 16th- Field Day

June 18th- 5:00 Promotion (students should be here at 4:45)

Upcoming Events

See Events page for more here.

Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. Thanks for all your support!

Andrew