Monthly Archives: February 2017

President’s Day Weekend

These past two weeks we have conquered subject/verb agreement, modeling fraction multiplication, chemical reactions, the Age of Exploration, Google slide shows (still a work in progress), dog safety, and much more.

Today was the end of the 2nd trimester grading period. Report cards will be sent home on Friday, March 3rd.

Next week (week of 02/20):

ELA:  Spelling Unit 3, Week 5 r-controlled vowel syllables

Genre: Fables; Comprehension strategy: making predictions; Comprehension skill: theme; and Vocabulary strategy: personification.

Writing: We have begun prewriting (graphic organizer) our Magellan essay, answering the question of whether or not we would defend him. We are searching for and documenting evidence to support our reasons.

Math:  We will be finishing Chapter 7, Multiply Fractions; Chapter 7 TEST will be next Friday, February 24.

Social Studies: We are studying Chapter 4, Building the First Colonies. The Chapter 4 test will be the week of February 27th.

Additional dates (not listed prior):

Read Across America Week 2017:

02/27 Monday: Fox in Socks Day – wear your craziest socks

02/28 Tuesday: Thing 1 and Thing 2 Day – dress like a thing or a twin

03/01 Wednesday: Cat in the Hat Day – wear a crazy hat

03/02 Thursday: Green Eggs and Ham Day – wear green

03/03 Friday: Book Character Day – dress like a book character

 

02/28 Tuesday: Last day to order yearbooks (order on-line):

Order your yearbook by February 28th for only $20.

Online only:  https://excelphotographers.simplephoto.com/prepay/32214932

*This website is updated and verified twice, so I hope it works for you too!

Submit yearbook photos to SunriseElemYearbook@gmail.com

Happy Friday! Sunrise PFO

Happy 2017 and Welcome Back!

Happy New Year! We’re tracking back on next Monday, February 6th in our same classroom, E8.  I hope that you have had a restful and enjoyable break.  We have an eventful 3rd trimester planned.  I’ve listed activities and dates below.

2017 Dates:

  • February 13th: Lincoln’s Birthday – no school
  • February 20th: Washington’s Birthday – no school
  • February 17th: SPCA Presentation (in classroom) Live dog in classroom
  • March 3rd: 2nd Trimester Report Cards go home
  • March 14th: Ancient Artifacts Presentation – (in classroom)
  • March 16th: Paper book exchange – bring books (exchange on the 17th)
  • March 27th: APEX Fun Run Kick Off
  • April 6th: APEX Fun Run (we will need 2 parent volunteers)
  • April 28th: Community Carnival
  • June 6th: Exploratorium field trip
  • June 8th: Open House
  • June 16th: California State Capitol field trip
  • June 21st: Splash in the Class (in classroom)