Last School Day of 2008!

Thanks for the great work in 2008, students! Happy holidays, and I will look forward to seeing you on January 5th, 2009!

Homework for December 15th to 19th-Week 16

Homework for December 15 to 19-Week 16
THIS HOMEWORK IS DUE ON FRIDAY ALONG WITH YOUR PRESIDENTIAL REPORTS!
(Math packets for Chapter 16 are due after the break.)

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary

4) Word Search

5) Daily Paragraph Editing

6) Daily Handwriting Practice

7) Daily Word Problems

8) Daily Math Practice
a. Do NOT do Tuesday #4
b. Do NOT do Wednesday #1, 2, 5
c. Do NOT do Thursday #1, 2, 3, 5

9) Daily Geography

8) Tic Tac Math
a. Solve ALL problems

9) Math Multiplication Table

10) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Work on your President’s Report. BRING YOUR REPORT IN ON FRIDAY. IT IS DUE WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

Our visit to see the AIDS Quilt in Ms. Lau's class brought out many questions and many emotions in the students.  They all had an opportunity to write out their feelings and express their emotions on paper, which made for an amazing amalgam of pictures, drawings, and writing.  The finished product is currently hanging on the wall in the computer room.  Be sure to take a look when you have a chance!

The Presidential Report

The Presidential Report was assigned to students in October, and they have had computer time and homework time put aside to help them finish it.  Now, the time to turn them in has come.  The reports are due DECEMBER 19th, FRIDAY.  They will be performing their oral reports on their presidents after the break in January.

(For a good representation of what the report should look like, please take a look at Eva's nearly completed report on Richard M. Nixon.)

Students understand that the penalty for not turning in a full report is exclusion from the 5th Grade Picnic at the end of the year.  It is important for students to understand that they must organize their academics to benefit their educational career.  To be responsible for turning in weekly homework or completing a report or assignment is key to their future success as middle school students, a time that is arriving sooner than later.

As parents, you should help keep your children on track when it comes to assignments.  A teacher's responsibility does not end when the bell rings at the end of the day, and your responsibility as parents continues even after you drop your children off at school.  Please help your teachers assist your children by following through at home, encouraging and monitoring their work, and keeping them aware and appreciative of the act of learning and education.

Thanks to all you parents who have shown wonderful dedication to their child's education at Sutro.  

Homework for December 8-Week 15

Homework for December 8 – 15/Week 15

1. Spelling Skills

2. Daily Language Review

3. Daily Academic Vocabulary

4. Daily Paragraph Editing

5. Daily Handwriting Practice

6. Daily Word Problems

7. Daily Geography

8. Daily Math Practice
a. Do NOT do Monday #4, #5
b. Do NOT do Tuesday #2, #4
c. Do NOT do Wednesday #1, #2
d. Do NOT do Thursday #1, #4

9. Reading Log

10. WORK ON YOUR PRESIDENT’S REPORT. FINISH ALL PICTURES AND DRAWINGS AND BRING THEM IN ON MONDAY FOR INSPECTION.

The AIDS Quilt comes to Sutro Elementary

Thanks to one of our 2nd grade teachers, Ms. Lau, we had the honor of viewing the AIDS Quilt at Sutro today. It was an amazingly powerful thing, seeing the love and heartfelt emotion that went into every stitch that created the small piece of quilt we saw.

Every one of the six panels that were sewn together was heartbreaking and lovely in its own way. The Room 11 kids were especially touched by the sewn butterflies and little teddy bears that indicated a small child had fallen victim to the horrible virus that is AIDS.

We will be writing about our experiences in our Social Studies journals later next week, and then we will create our own quilt of rememberance out of humble construction paper and art utensils. Look for it in the library when it is finished.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back, Room 11! We are busting through Chapter 14 in math today, and will have our test TOMORROW. Be prepared, and remember, YOUR MATH PACKET IS DUE TOMORROW, TOO.

We will be working on our Presidential Reports on Wednesday in computer lab, so bring your reports and any research you have already done.

Also, PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK. I gave you an additional week so you can finish it at your leisure. It is due on Monday.

See you tomorrow, students!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Remember to work on your President's Reports over the weekend, if possible. I would like to see letters A-R done by the time homework is due. Also, 6 to 8 pictures need to be drawn and colored!

Have a great five-day weekend, students! Enjoy your Thanksgiving and I will see you on Monday!

Homework for November 24-Week 14

Homework for November 24-December 8 (You have TWO WEEKS to finish this homework assignment. Happy Thanksgiving!)

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. defend, viewpoint, position, perspective

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Fable, “Maui and the Sun”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Geography
a. Mountains and Deserts of the U.S.

8) Tic Tac Math
a. Solve ALL problems

9) Daily Math Practice
a. Do not do Monday problems #2, 4
b. Do not do Tuesday problems #1, 4
c. Do not do Wednesday problem #2, 4
d. Do not do Thursday problem # 1

10) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Work on your Presidential Report. You should be finished with letters A – R. If you are finished with your letters through R, work on your pictures for your report.

How Important is Homework?

HOW IMPORTANT IS HOMEWORK?

Assigning homework serves various educational needs. It serves as an intellectual discipline, establishes study habits, eases time constraints on the amount of curricular material that can be covered in class, and supplements and reinforces work done in school. In addition, it fosters student initiative, independence, and responsibility and brings home and school closer together.

Homework is defined as out-of-class tasks assigned to students as an extension or elaboration of classroom work. There are three types of homework: practice, preparation, and extension.
Practice assignments reinforce newly acquired skills. For example, students who have just learned a new method of solving a mathematical problem should be given sample problems to complete on their own.

Preparation assignments help students get ready for activities that will occur in the classroom. Students may, for example, be required to do background research on a topic to be discussed later in class. Extension assignments are frequently long-term continuing projects that parallel classwork. Students must apply previous learning to complete these assignments, which include science fair projects and term papers.

Research in the last decade has begun to focus on the relationship between homework and student achievement and has greatly strengthened the case for homework. Although there are mixed findings about whether homework actually increases students' academic achievement, many teachers and parents agree that homework develops students' initiative and responsibility and fulfills the expectations of students, parents, and the public. Studies generally have found homework assignments to be most helpful if they are carefully planned by the teachers and have direct meaning to students.

How Can Parents Get Involved?

• Share any concerns you may have regarding the amount or type homework assigned with your child's teacher or principal.
• Encourage your child to take notes concerning homework assignments in case questions arise later at home.
• Provide a suitable study area and the necessary tools (for example, paper and books) to complete the homework assignments.
• Limit after-school activities to allow time for both homework and family activities.
  Monitor television viewing and establish a specific homework time.
• Plan a homework schedule with your child. Allow for free time when assignments are completed.
• Praise your child's efforts. If questions arise about the assignments, and your child asks for help, ask him or her questions or work through an example rather than simply providing the answer.
• Younger children need more parental assistance with homework than older children. Go over homework assignments with your child. Do several problems or questions together, then observe your child doing the next one or two.
• If your child is in elementary school, check completed assignments. At all levels, ask to look at homework once it has been marked and returned.
• Ask your child's teachers about their homework policy and specific assignments.

How Much Time Should My Child Spend on Homework?

• According to some researchers, two ways to increase students' opportunities to learn are to increase the amount of time that students have to learn and to expand the amount of content they receive. Homework assignments may foster both these goals. Reforms in education have called for increased homework, and as a result, reports show that students are completing considerably more homework than they did a decade ago.
  
• According to statements by the National PTA and the National Education Association (NEA), the following amounts of homework are recommended:

1. From kindergarten to third grade, no more than 20 minutes per day.
2. From fourth to sixth grade, 20 to 40 minutes per day.
3. From seventh to twelfth grade, the recommended amount of time varies according to the type and number of subjects a student is taking. In general, college-bound students receive lengthier and more involved homework than students preparing to enter the workforce immediately after graduation.

Why Should Parents Be Concerned About a School Homework Policy?

• Lack of an established homework policy may place either insufficient or unrealistic demands on your child. Students may not be expected to work to capacity; alternatively, they may receive too many assignments from different teachers on the same evening.
  Schools with homework policies tend to set guidelines for teachers to correct, grade, and return homework systematically to their students, thus reinforcing learning.
• Schools with homework policies generally provide specific guidelines regarding what is expected from parents.
• Schools with homework policies tend to carefully design and provide homework assignments appropriate to each grade level.
• Students may not always view homework as a pleasant experience, but if the assignment serves a good purpose and parents reinforce the completion of the tasks, students will benefit by gaining higher grades, better study habits, and a more positive attitude toward school and learning.
• Homework assignments give parents insight into the school curriculum and offer a greater opportunity for student learning to occur.

Where Can Parents Find Out More About Homework Guidelines?

ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
805 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Urbana, IL 61801-4897
(217) 333-1386.

National Education Association
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 822-7214.

The National PTA
700 North Rush Street
Chicago, IL 60611-2571
(312) 787-0977.

Homework for November 17-Week 13

Homework for November 17- November 24/Week 13

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. defend, viewpoint, position, perspective

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Personal Narrative, “My Favorite Music”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Geography
a. A Physical Map of Washington

8) Tic Tac Math
a. Solve ALL problems

9) Daily Math Practice
a. Do not do Monday problem #4
b. Do not do Tuesday problems #2, 4
c. Do not do Wednesday problem #2
d. Do not do Thursday problems # 1, 3

10) Margaret Bourke-White
a. Read and complete crossword

11) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Work on your Presidential Report. You should be finished with alphabet letters A – H. If you finish working on your alphabet letters through H, draw your pictures for your report.

How to Help Your Child with Homework

Families play a vital role in educating America's children. What families do is more important to student success than whether they are rich or poor, whether parents have finished high school or not, or whether children are in elementary, junior high, or high school.

Yet, for all that common sense and research tell us, family involvement often remains neglected in the debate about American school reform. To focus more attention on this important subject, the U.S. Congress recently added to an initial list of six National Education Goals another that states:Every school will promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in promoting the social, emotional, and academic growth of children.

We know that children who spend more time on homework, on average, do better in school, and that the academic benefits increase as children move into the upper grades. But the value of homework extends beyond school. We know that good assignments, completed successfully, can help children develop wholesome habits and attitudes. Homework can help parents learn about their children's education and communicate both with their children and the schools. And it can encourage a lifelong love of learning.

In addition to helping with homework, there are many other important ways that parents can help their children learn. Parents can encourage children to spend more leisure time reading than watching television. They can talk with their children and communicate positive behaviors, values, and character traits. They can keep in touch with the school. And they can express high expectations for children and encourage their efforts to achieve.

Indeed, family involvement in education is crucial if we want our children to succeed in school and throughout life.

-Sharon P. RobinsonAssistant SecretaryOffice of Educational Research and Improvement

Homework for November 10-Week 12

Homework for November 10- November 17/Week 12

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. complicate, complicated, complication, complex

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. News Article, “New Baseball Record Set”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Geography
a. The St. Lawrence Seaway

8) Tic Tac Math

9) Daily Math Practice

10) Addition and Subtraction Page

11) Crossword Puzzles
a. Disappearing Frogs

11) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Search for the planet Mercury. Write four paragraphs about what you discover.

Chevy's Night!

Chevy's Night is TONIGHT AT STONESTOWN! Please pick up a flier from Ms. Marcy and come join us for dinner! A portion of each bill will be donated to Sutro Elementary School. See you then!

Chevy's Stonestown

4:30-8:00 p.m.

Bring your flier and add it to your final bill!

DeYoung Museum Field Trip

The DeYoung Museum field trip was a huge success. The kids enjoyed the day out of the classroom, and especially the fish pond, where we enjoyed our home-made lunches.

The very capable docent led us around the museum and towards the Colonial period, which concentrated more on the status and symbolism of the clothing and decadence of the time. The paintings were realistic and there was a strong use of shadowing and shading. This came in handy when the students were shown upstairs for their art activity.

The activity concentrated most on the aforementioned shadowing and shading. The kids saw some items on a tablecloth...cups, saucers, vases...and they were asked to draw them in clear light with lead on white paper.

Then, the shades were drawn and the room darkened. The art instructor turned on two lamps on each of the tables, and the shadows emerged very clearly. The kids then drew on black paper with white chalk to emphasize the highlights made by the light on the darkness. It was a very interesting lesson on the contrast of dark and light, shadow and shape.

They did a wonderful job, and I was very pleased with their interest in art. We will definitely be looking forward to the next field trip in 2009!

Homework for November 3-Week 11

Homework for November 3- November 10/Week 10

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. refer, reference

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Directions: “How to Build a Sand Castle”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Geography
a. Picturing the World

8) Tic Tac Math

9) Daily Math Practice

10) Problem Solving

11) Crossword Puzzles
a. The White House

12) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Search for the planet Venus. Research the planet, take notes, and prepare for Wednesday computer lab where you will write a 4 paragraph essay.

Homework for October 27-Week 10

Homework for October 27- November 3

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. refer, reference

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Directions: “How to Build a Sand Castle”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Geography
a. Picturing the World

8) Tic Tac Math

9) Daily Math Practice
a. Do not do Monday problems #1, 3, 4, 5
b. Do not do Tuesday problems #1, 3, 5
c. Do not do Wednesday problem #1
d. Do not do Thursday problem #4

10) Problem Solving

11) Crossword Puzzles
a. The White House

12) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Search for the planet Venus. Research the planet, take notes, and prepare for Wednesday computer lab where you will write a 4 paragraph essay.

Re-Take Day for Pictures!

The day to re-take pictures falls on a field trip day! Students that would like to have their pictures re-taken will be able to have them taken in the morning before we leave. Please bring your un-cut photos and complete package back to school on this day.

Chevy's Night!

Sutro's Annual Chevy's Night is coming up!

PLACE: Chevy's Stonestown Galleria

TIME: 4:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

WHO IS INVITED: EVERYONE!!

Please mark your calendars for November 10 from 4PM to 10PM. Every meal we purchase, some of the tab will be donated to Sutro Elementary School. Be sure to get a Chevy's flier from Ms. Marcy in the office, because you will need to include it with your bill. I hope you can all attend!

Homework for October 20-Week 9

Homework for October 20-October 27

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Word Problems

3) Daily Handwriting Practice

4) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. Review Words

5) Daily Language Review

6) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Science Article: ”Busy as a Beaver”

7) Daily Geography
a. Picturing North America

8) Tic Tac Math

9) Daily Math Practice
a. Do not do Thursday problems #3, 4, 5

10) Problem Solving

11) Crossword Puzzles
a. Ancient Roman Baths

12) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your thoughts and ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Search for the planet PLUTO. Research the planet, take notes, and prepare for Wednesday computer lab where you will write a 4 paragraph essay.

Homework for October 14-Week 8

Homework for October 14- October 20

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. estimate, estimation, calculate

3) Daily Language Review

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Journal Entry: “Trade Route to India”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

7) Daily Word Problems

8) Daily Geography
a. A Mercator Projection Map

9) Tic Tac Math
a. Do ALL PROBLEMS

10) Daily Math Practice
a. Do not do Monday problem #3, 4
b. Do not do Tuesday problems #2, 3, 4
c. Do not do Wednesday problem #4
d. Do not do Thursday problem #5
e. Friday question is a bonus cub buck!

11) Subtraction Practice

12) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

ESSAY: Write the lyrics to your favorite song. Write a four paragraph essay on why this is your favorite song and what the lyrics mean to you.

Homework for October 6-Week 7

Homework for October 6- October 14 /Week 7

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. interpret, interpretation, clarify

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Letters: “Foreign Exchange”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

7) Daily Word Problems

8) Daily Geography
a. A Robinson Projection Map

9) Tic Tac Math

10) Daily Math Practice
a. Do not do Thursday problem #4

11) Addition Practice

12) Crossword Puzzle
a. Harry Houdini: Master of Escapes

13) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

INTERNET HUNT: Search for the artist LEONARDO DAVINCI. Research the artist, take notes, and prepare for Wednesday computer lab where you will write a 4 paragraph essay.

Homework for September 30-Week 6

Homework for September 30- October 6/Week 6

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Word Problems

3) Daily Language Review

4) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. translate, translation, quote, quotation

5) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Social Studies article, “Pap” Singleton: A Man with a Dream

6) Daily Handwriting Practice

7) Daily Geography
a. Map Coordinates

8) Tic Tac Math

9) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas.

9) Daily Math Practice

INTERNET HUNT: Search for POET MAYA ANGELOU. Research his life. Write a four paragraph journal essay.

READ: Maya Angelou poem I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS. Write two paragraphs on what you thought of the poem and what you felt about the words. What does it mean to you?

PICTURE DAY IS FRIDAY!

Just a friendly reminder to parents and students...don't forget your picture money for PICTURE DAY on Friday!  

The Sutro School Library is Now OPEN!

Our library is ready!

Ms. Molly and Ms. Wong have taken great pains to update our library, and after months of work, it's finally open for business and ready to go!  We have officially joined the computerized library scene, and all of our books can now be found online at http://follett.sfusd.edu.  

You can look up books, authors, illustrators, and genres whenever the mood strikes, and then come straight to school to check the books out with your new bar code card!  Be sure to check out the site and do a little exploring!

The Academy of Sciences OPEN HOUSE!

If you have time this weekend, be sure to visit the NEW Academy of Sciences at their old location in Golden Gate Park across from the DeYoung Museum.  It looks simply amazing!

Room 11 will be visiting the Academy and their fabulous new Planetarium in March, but you should take full advantage of their open house this Saturday...because it's FREE!  

If you do plan to go on FREE SATURDAY, get there early, because there will be a line down the road.  The Academy is open at 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday (paid entry).

Homework for September 22-Week 5

Homework for September 22-September 29/Week 5

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Handwriting Practice
a. Monday through Thursday

3) Daily Math Practice
a. Do NOT do questions 3 and 5 on Tuesday

4) Geography
a) Lines of Latitude and Longitude

5) Daily Language Review

6) Daily Paragraph Editing
a) Science Article: The Business of Farming

7) Daily Word Problems

8) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a) perform, performance, accomplish, accomplishment

9) Tic Tac Math
a) Do all problems

FREE MUSEUM DAY!

There is a great opportunity this upcoming Saturday, September 27th...FREE MUSEUM DAY!  Check out the participating museums in San Francisco and get yourself out of the house this weekend to soak in some of the amazing culture that makes San Francisco such a great city for art.

Participating museums in San Francisco and the Bay Area:

Exploratorium in San Francisco

Museum of African Diasporia (MoAD) in San Francisco

SF Camerawork in San Francisco

Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland

Blackhawk Classic Car Museum in Danville

Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek

In order to participate, you must sign up for a pass.  Make sure you get it done soon, however, because it's coming up soon!

Homework for September 15-Week 4

Homework for September 15-22

1) Spelling List

2) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. imply, implication, contend

3.) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Editorial: Bring Back “Pizza Thursdays”

4) Daily Math Practice

5) Daily Word Problems

6) Daily Language Review

7) Daily Handwriting Practice

8) Daily Geography
a. A Map Grid

9) Reading Log

INTERNET HUNT: Find Langston Hughes, the poet, on the Internet. Write a two paragraph essay on who he is and what he has done. Do NOT copy off the Internet. Use your own words.

ESSAY: Read the attached poem by Langston Hughes called The Dream Keeper. Write a 4 paragraph essay on the poem, and what you believe it means. What does it mean to you?

Literacy Links

Sutro is such a wonderfully diverse school, with many second language learners being challenged  not only with learning the academic curriculum, but also picking up the subtle nuances of the complicated english language.  With this in mind, I recommend all parents with concerns about finding extra help after school to check out 826 Valencia, in the Mission.  

This literacy links page will also direct you to places in San Francisco that offer free and fee-based tutoring help, specifically with writing.  Check it out!

Moving Along Swimmingly

The students are working hard, and jamming through math.  We are on Chapter 3, and going strong!  Chapter 3 testing is on Friday, as is the spelling test, and Tale of Despereaux quiz.  Don't forget to study, students! 

Please remember to bring back SIGNED field trip forms for next week's multi-media health performance at our neighboring school, Argonne Elementary.  

The entire student body will be in attendance, so be prepared for a very crowded auditorium.  Room 11 has generously donated their services to the Sutro kindergartners, and will act as their chaperones when we walk to and from the performance.  

We have awesome kids in Room 11!

Homework for September 8-Week 3

Homework for September 8 - 15

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Handwriting Practice

3) Geography
a) The Four Hemispheres

4) Daily Word Problems

5) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Earth Science: Summer Solstice

6) Daily Math Practice

7) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. convince, persuade, persuasion, persuasive

8) Daily Language Review

9) Reading Log

VOTE for New Computer Equipment for Room 11!!

I found a great contest online, and decided to try to win.  In order to win, you must write a compelling essay explaining why you (and in this case WE) deserve free computer equipment.  So cross your fingers and toes!

Also, click on this link and click VOTE for Ms. Kim!!  It may cause the judges of this essay contest to look our way, or not, but it will be a show of solidarity nonetheless!

Homework for September 2-Week 2

Homework for September 2-8

1) Spelling List

2) Daily Math Practice

3) Daily Language Review

4) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. suppose, assume, assumption, presume

5) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Historical Fiction: My Sister, Dolley Madison

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Handwriting Practice

8) Daily Geography
a. Globe Lines

9) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read at least 20 minutes every day. Write a paragraph about what you read.

The First Day of School

It was great to meet all of the new students today.  I, for one, was very excited to see everyone on the first day of school!  

We spent a good part of the day going over homework and various rules and expectations (for both students and teachers, mind you.)  It was a lot to digest in one day, but everyone handled it perfectly and without complaint.  Excellent work, students!

We've already begun math and homework, so please be sure to work on your packets tonight.  This is just the beginning of another great year at Sutro Elementary, and the future looks bright!

  

Homework for August 25-Week 1

Homework for August 25-September 2

This is your homework for the week. You have Monday through Tuesday to finish it. Go at your own pace, but be sure to complete everything and have it ready to turn in on Tuesday. You are responsible for your own work. Make sure you double-check your answers and write neatly and clearly. Use extra paper when necessary.

1) Daily Language Review

2) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. John Muir’s Early Life

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. typical, standard

4) Daily Math Practice

5) Daily Word Problems

6) Spelling List

7) Daily Geography
a. Parts of a Map

8) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read at least 20 minutes every day. Write a paragraph about what you read.

California Standards Test 2008 Results!

Room 11 and 5th graders in the Bungalow ROCKED THE STANDARDS TEST!! All of your hard work paid off! Check out those math scores! I could not be more proud of you all. 

CST Results
(Scale: % at or above proficient)

Grade 2
English Language Arts
55% (2008)
61% (2007)
60% (2006)
36% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
76% (2008)
79% (2007)
75% (2006)
57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Grade 3
English Language Arts
38% (2008)
54% (2007)
39% (2006)
36% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 38% in 2008.

Math
71% (2008)
69% (2007)
74% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 4
English Language Arts
64% (2008)
68% (2007)
68% (2006)
60% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2008.

Math
61% (2008)
73% (2007)
70% (2006)
66% (2005)
The state average for Math was 61% in 2008.

Grade 5
Science
61% (2008)
52% (2007)
37% (2006)
The state average for Science was 46% in 2008.

English Language Arts
71% (2008)
62% (2007)
61% (2006)
64% (2005)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2008.

Math
88% (2008)
66% (2007)
73% (2006)
70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2008.


Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

In Your Back Yard Contest Results!

Congratulations to Victorio and Claire are in order!  Their submissions to the California Academy of Sciences contest, "In Your Back Yard" won some accolades!

Claire's The Kelp Forest won an honorable mention, while Victorio's picture of The Jellies won 3rd prize and $50!

Considering there were 150 submissions, that's amazing!  Check out the link to the gallery if you would like to see some stunning photos taken by  kids aged 8-12.  Their work will be exhibited as part of the Children's Gallery at the Grand Re-Opening of the Academy of Sciences on September 27, 2008 and throughout the inaugural year.  Be sure to stop by and get a good look!

THE LAST DAY!

We are coming up fast on the last day of school! I hope you all have a wonderful summer break, and remember: stay true to yourself. Never work below your potential. Be grateful for knowledge. And be kind to everyone, including yourself!

I will miss you all terribly. You have made this year the best ever! Thank you, students! You rock!

GRADUATION!

Graduation is tomorrow

June 11th, at 1:00 p.m.!

Be there or be square!

Room 11 Memory DVDs

Since we don't have yearbooks at Sutro, I have taken all of the photos we have taken throughout the year and made a DVD, so you won't forget your last year!  It took some computer time, a few frustrating sighs, and more than a couple calls to various computer experts to get them done, but they are FINALLY finished and ready for everyone to take home!

I'm excited to have a keepsake for all of you and I hope you hang on to it forever.  This was a special class of kids, and I would love to remember this year for as long as I can!

5th Grade Baker Beach Picnic Tomorrow!

Don't forget your beach blankets and your sunglasses...because the 5th graders are going to the BEACH tomorrow!

On the menu for lunch tomorrow is pizza, chips, fruit, cookies, and juice. Quite an improvement from the daily school lunches!

See you tomorrow, bright and early! The bus picks us up at 9:45 a.m. on the dot, so please don't be late!

The Final Countdown!

SIX days of school left! It seems unbelievable, but we have finally reached the last weeks of school. Many things have happened this year, but one of the most exciting is something that happened just the other week!

Claire, Jessie, Shan Shan, Angela, and Carmen have all had their photography accepted into the Smithsonian Children's Art contest! The first round is at the fabulous Monterey Bay Aquarium, and the winners of this preliminary contest will be announced on Sunday. Send good thoughts and well wishes to our amazing contestants!

If one or more of the students wins this round, they will be pushed up to the nationals in Washington D.C. I am more than excited and proud. Good job, students! And GOOD LUCK!

School Picnic!

Tomorrow is the Sutro School Picnic at Mt. Lake Park!  Families are welcome to join the students and staff for this all day event.  The festivities begin early, with a leisurely stroll to Mt. Lake Park, which is conveniently located just down the street from the school.  After some frolicking in the grass and group games for the kids, there will be a hot dog feast for all the students to enjoy.  Our day will end on the lower playground at Sutro with a raffle and celebration.  We hope to see you there!

Go to the DeYoung Museum!

Our pictures are UP at the DeYoung Museum "Young at Art" exhibit! Three of our photos were chosen...Victorio's wonderful picture of the jellies, Kyle's fabulous photo of the playground, and Claire's amazing shot of the kelp forest. Along with one art piece from Ms. Ling's 2nd grade class, we made a great showing at the DeYoung. Visit this weekend and see them for yourself!

The Hottest Day of the Year?

Although the sun is 150 million km from the Earth, you wouldn't know it by the heat we felt today in school.

Today, the temperatures hit the mid-80's, and the kids were feeling the heat. We took a break from work and sat in the dark with the windows wide open to watch a little Harry Potter. After a strenuous session of P.E., the students were exhausted and over-heated, and deserving of a cool treat...ice cream sandwiches!

Tomorrow promises to be just a tad bit cooler, although you should still wear shorts and tank tops to school tomorrow. It's going to be another hot one! Stay cool, students! And remember...there is a quiz tomorrow on The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, chapters 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Letting Go...

The students bid a fond farewell to our 38 butterflies today at Mt. Lake Park.  Although some were a bit sad to see them go, most of the kids were happy to see the Painted Ladies flutter into the flowers...especially with 25 minutes of free play on the fabulous playground there at the park!  

Not a bad day of school, if you ask me!

The Poetry Project

With testing finally behind us, we can finally concentrate on the more creative aspect of fifth grade writing...POETRY!

With some hesitancy, the students have stepped into the very diverse and somewhat challenging world of poetry writing.

We began slowly with Haiku, which is a poem that consists of lines that are written according to a specific syllabic rhythm. This is a very structured method of writing poetry. Its origins are Japanese, and is a very easy introduction for novices, as the poems do not use rhyme. There are three lines of five, seven and five syllables each. The poem usually talk about some aspect of nature, although we have explored other types of Haiku as well.

A Couplet, Triplet, and Quatrain are types of poems that require rhyming in different forms. Perhaps the most popular type of poetry used, the couplet has stanzas made up of two lines which rhyme with each other. A Triplet poem has the same idea, except with three rhyming lines instead of two. A Quatrain poem has four lines in a stanza, of which the second and fourth lines rhyme with each other and have a similar syllable structure.

This week, we began writing a Cinquain poem. This is another unique type of poetry style. As the name suggests, it is made up of five lines. The first line is just one word, which is often the title of the poem. The second line has two words which describe the first line. The third line has three words, and is mostly the action part of the poem. The fourth line is four words describing the feelings. And the fifth line, again, has just one word which is the title of the poem and a synonym.

Yesterday, we discovered something called a Diamond Cinquain, which is a Cinquain written in the shape of a diamond. This will segway nicely into today's poetry, which will be a Shape Poem...a topic which will be written in a particular shape.

Keep your eyes open for more poetry as the year comes to a close!

CineMark Summer Movie Clubhouse!

If you're interested in movies this summer, look no further!  CineMark is offering the SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE!  

Ten shows for $5.00, if purchased in advance, or $1.00 at the door.  They're showing ten movies this summer at the CineArts Empire Theatre in West Portal, beginning on June 17th with that classic musical, Annie.  Ant Bully is another selection that might interest the students more.

Check out the other listings and get yourself to the theater this summer!  I hear they have air conditioning!

Butterflies in Bloom

HOMEWORK for May 12

HOMEWORK for May 12 to May 19, 2008

1. Word Search

2. Daily Language Review

3. Daily Academic Vocabulary

4. Daily Paragraph Editing

5. Daily Handwriting Practice

6. Daily Word Problems

7. Daily Math Practice

8. Daily Geography

9. Tic Tac Math

10. Crossword

11. Reading Log

12. POETRY: Create five triplet poems. They can either be one large poem or five smaller poems.

Life in the Undergrowth

The cocoons are still closed, but the students are watching them carefully and waiting patiently for their butterflies to emerge! Meanwhile, between strenuous testing, we have been watching a fascinating DVD series called Life in the Undergrowth. If you get a chance, check it out!

HOMEWORK for May 5

HOMEWORK for May 5 to May 12, 2008

1. Word Search

2. Daily Language Review

3. Daily Academic Vocabulary

a. represent, representative, symbolize, symbol, symbolic

4. Daily Paragraph Editing

a. Science Article: Roving the Red Planet

5. Daily Handwriting Practice

6. Daily Word Problems

7. Daily Math Practice

8. Daily Geography

a. A Tourist Map: Florida

9. Tic Tac Math

10. Crossword

a. Totem Poles

11. Reading Log

12. Essay: What do you think 5^th grade will teach you? What do you think you will experience in 6^th grade? Write FOUR paragraphs. Explain and elaborate.

Asian Art Museum FREE FAMILY DAY!

ASIAN ART MUSEUM
Sunday, May 4th, 2008 10:00 am to 5:00 pm FREE ADMISSION!

The pictures from the State Reports are AMAZING! Awesome job, students! I'm so proud of all of you.

The Caterpillar Condo

A record 38 caterpillars are now comfortably resting inside cocoons! Unfortunately, we had one casualty. But all of the others survived! Amazing!

The kids have been having a blast checking up on their charges. They take care of them so well, and watch over them like hovering mother hens. Steve, who has adopted the majority of the leftover caterpillars (seven of them!) has earned the name "Papa Steve." He has kept a careful eye on all of his little ones, and takes great pride in the fact that all of them have managed to stay alive during this trying time.

Things the kids have noticed: "blood" or pigment that is basically what the caterpillar has not needed during it's transformation and formation of the wings. Also noticed: "poop" and "spider web things" which is basically...well, exactly that. The silk the caterpillars have spun does indeed look just like spider webs!

We are all hoping they come out to say hello soon. And when we do eventually welcome our newly transformed butterflies, we will need carnation petals and apples. They also like watermelon, apparently...just like the Room 11 students!

LANGUAGE ARTS TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW!

The informal rules of any kind of testing are easy and clear:

1. Go to bed EARLY. Get lots of sleep so you will be well rested for the test in the morning.

2. Eat a HEALTHY BREAKFAST so you won't be hungry during testing. Eat some brain food!

3. Come to school ON TIME. If you are late, you will be locked out of the room. You will be spending a long time waiting in the office.

4. Pay close attention to WHAT THE QUESTION IS ASKING and solve. Do not rush to answer without completely reading what they are asking.

5. DO NOT RUSH through your test, but DO NOT BE A TURTLE and use all your time on one question. You need to pace yourself.

6. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS. Put check marks next to the ones you aren't sure of and return to try it again after you are done with the questions you know.

7. Drink water. BRING A WATER BOTTLE. You need to stay hydrated throughout your test so you don't become tired.

8. DO NOT PANIC. If you are in Room 11, YOU ARE READY. You know everything on this test. You just need to apply your knowledge and put it to good use!

9. I BELIEVE IN YOU. You will do a fabulous job! I HAVE CONFIDENCE AND SO SHOULD YOU!

10. GOOD LUCK! And I will see you all in the morning...ON TIME!

HOMEWORK for April 28

HOMEWORK for April 28 to May 5, 2008

1. Word Search

2. Daily Language Review

3. Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. represent, representative, symbolize, symbol, symbolic

4. Daily Paragraph Editing
a. History: “The Pull of the Pole”

5. Daily Handwriting Practice

6. Daily Word Problems

7. Daily Math Practice

8. Daily Geography
a. Sharing the Colorado River

9. Tic Tac Math

10. Crossword
a. The Tin Lizzy

11. Reading Log

12. Essay: You have already written about what you will miss about Sutro School. Now write a six paragraph essay on why you will miss ROOM 11. What are some of the things you will miss most about your class? Your classroom? Your grade? Be specific and write from the heart.

Amazing Car Wash!

Thank you to all the volunteers for their help with the 5th Grade Car Wash Fundraiser this past Saturday! It was hugely successful, and the highest grossing one to date!  All proceeds will go towards the Baker Beach 5th Grade Picnic as well as the 5th Grade Graduation!

And thank you for washing my car, students. It looks so clean, you can see your reflection!

STAR TESTING BEGINS ON TUESDAY

Yes, it's that time of year again. And here's a little preview for you...check out some of the old questions from STAR tests past!

(Thank you to Qinglin for sending me this very informative link!)

5th GRADE CAR WASH THIS SATURDAY!!

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the lower yard of the playground!

Hot Dogs or hamburger with condiments and a drink and bag of chips...a STEAL at $5.00!!

All proceeds go towards the 5th Grade Baker Beach Picnic and the GRADUATION PARTY! WOO!

Springtime for Caterpillars!

Along with springtime, the kids welcomed their new pets this week...tiny caterpillars! Each student has their own to care for, and must take responsibility for their caterpillar.

Once the caterpillar eats all the food and cocoons itself, we will place them into the caterpillar "condo" and wait patiently for them to break out and spread their beautiful wings as butterflies.

The kids are very excited about their new wards, and I'm sure they will take very good care of all of them.

ART SHOW TONIGHT!

BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!!

All classrooms will be open for viewing! See your children's art on display! Have a snack and make a project! DON'T MISS THIS EVENT!!

5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

See you there!

No Smoking, Please...

The students had an opportunity to touch different types of hearts last month. And this week, they had the chance to touch LUNGS. Miss Molly showed them healthy lungs first, explaining the inner-workings of the organs. Then, she brought out the unhealthy lungs...which brought out quite a reaction from the students!

I doubt we will have to worry about any of the Room 11 students ever touching or inhaling a cigarette. The lungs were completely grey and diseased, and left quite an impression on everyone. YIKES!

HOMEWORK for April 21

HOMEWORK for April 21 – 28

1) Spelling List

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary

4) Daily Paragraph Editing

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Daily Geography

9) Recipe for Multiplication

10) Vocabulary and Social Studies

11) Reading Log

ESSAY: Please write SIX paragraphs on “The Importance of Reading.” Give examples of how reading has helped you. What about reading do you enjoy most? What is your favorite type of book and why?

States and Capitals and All Sorts of Good Things...

The Room 11 vs. Mr. Wong challenge has proven an overwhelming success! Last week, Mr. Wong dared the entire class to beat him in scoring on the states and capitals test, where the kids had to place the states and capitals in their places on a blank map...this included the Great Lakes, oceans, inset maps, etc. Spelling counted!

Today, the kids took the test, sitting alongside Mr. Wong.

Mr. Wong missed a total of 16, which earned him a B-. This is how the kids scored:

13 students received an A
9 students received an A-
2 students received a B+
1 students received a B-
3 students received a C-
2 students scored 50% or better
2 students scored under 50%
1 student was absent, and will need to take the test later in the week.

NOT TO SHABBY, STUDENTS!! Mr. Wong and I are very proud of all of you who studied so dilligently. Congratulations!

HOMEWORK for April 14

HOMEWORK for April 14 – 21

1) Spelling List

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary

4) Daily Paragraph Editing

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Daily Geography

9) Recipe for Multiplication

10) Vocabulary and Social Studies

11) Reading Log

ESSAY: Work on your State Report, which is due on MONDAY. Do NOT forget to make a brochure. The sample is available for you to examine if needed. EVERYBODY MUST TURN IN THEIR REPORTS ON MONDAY. DO NOT FORGET.

Please write SIX paragraphs on “What I will miss most about Sutro School.” Give examples of how Sutro has helped you. What are your favorite memories of Sutro? How did you feel when you first started compared to how you feel leaving? What has Sutro taught you? How has Sutro taught you to be a better student? How will you remember Sutro later on in Middle School? What is the importance of your education at Sutro?

Science with Miss Molly!

Wow!  Science sure has changed since I was in 5th grade.  The kids look forward to Wednesdays, because it means they have an hour with Miss Molly, librarian and ex-6th grade science teacher extraordinaire.  The love learning about science in general, but with Miss Molly, it's truly a treat.

Throughout the year we have been learning about various concepts and subjects, including the Solar System, the weather, the different systems in our body, the vascular system in plants, classifying, and now we are learning about the Periodic Table and formulas.  Yes, you read correctly...the Periodic Table!  

It's a challenging concept for anyone, and for 5th graders it's a giant topic.  They are required to know about how the Periodic Table works, but are not going to need to memorize the table.  Miss Molly has been going through this lesson with them during our Wednesday sessions and the students are doing their best to soak up as much information as possible before testing beings at the end of April.

Yes, TESTING!  It's coming up.  Room 11 will be ready for the challenge!

HOMEWORK for April 7th

HOMEWORK for April 7-14

1) Spelling Words

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. News Article, “Waverly Residents Prepare for Tornaadoes”

5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Geography
a. A Product Map of Nebraska

9) Fractions Beyond Compare

10) Reading Log

RESEARCH:

You are to have at least 12 drawings for your state report. You should have your state drawn already. You should also have your state flag drawn. You should also draw your state flower, state landmarks, and anything that distinguishes your state from the rest. Remember to DO YOUR BEST WORK and to USE COLOR.

Zooming through Harcourt Math!

The kids are jamming through Harcourt math! We have landed on Chapter 24, and they are doing a fabulous job with all the concepts of ordered pairs and graphing. Last week in Chapter 23, we learned about integers, which included adding and subtracting. which can be a very difficult and confusing concept.

For those of you who need a refresher: Positive integers are all the whole numbers greater than zero: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ... . Negative integers are all the opposites of these whole numbers: -1, -2, -3, -4, -5, … . We do not consider zero to be a positive or negative number. For each positive integer, there is a negative integer, and these integers are called opposites. For example, -3 is the opposite of 3, -21 is the opposite of 21, and 8 is the opposite of -8. If an integer is greater than zero, we say that its sign is positive. If an integer is less than zero, we say that its sign is negative. Whew!

However, the kids did well, and their Chapter 23 tests reflected their efforts. Good job, students!

Coat of Arms

Having read The Phantom Tollbooth, the kids learned about something called A Coat of Arms, also known as a family crest. Each Coat of Arms is specific to a unique family, and is carried through generations of that family until present day. The students had a chance to make their own Coat of Arms today, and so far they are lovely.

To create a Coat of Arms, you must choose symbols and colors, all of which have specific meanings. The color red, for example, means "warrior or martyr; Military strength and magnanimity."

Each person chose three things to add to their coat, which identified their family and themselves in some way. I believe they truly enjoy the art projects, because they are always so beautifully colored and drawn. I think we have a slew of budding artists in the classroom!

HOMEWORK for April 1st

HOMEWORK for April 1-April 7

1) Spelling Words

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Book Review, “Dinotopia” 1
5) Daily Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Geography
a. A Cultural Map

9) The Factor Factory

10) Reading Log

RESEARCH:

DRAW YOUR STATE for your research report. Do your BEST WORK.
DRAW YOUR STATE FLAG for your research report.

Research your STATE for your report, which is due on April 21st
Find: Famous people from your state, anything particularly interesting about your state, Continue working on your list of things to find, from A to Z.

Enjoying Your Spring Break?

I hope you're all having a great time on your break! Remember to work on your MATH PACKETS and your STATE REPORT in your spare time!

Chapter 21 Math Test on FRIDAY

A reminder: There is a chapter 21 math test on multiplying fractions on FRIDAY, students! STUDY your math packets!

Hey! Guess what? I just met Willie Wonka!

The Castro Theatre is showing their annual Sketchfest movies and providing some time with special guests. Tonight's guest was none other than the infamous Gene Wilder, of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory fame.

He spoke fondly of the movie, and even told us that he didn't see the new version, which stars the far less Wonka-ish Johnny Depp. He chose not to see it when he saw a preview in the

movie theater and examined how Mr. Depp chose to play the character of larger-than-life Willie Wonka.

Seeing Mr. Wilder tonight reminded me of a few weeks ago when I had three of my after-school helpers in the classroom. After an hour of cleaning and sorting papers for me, the kids sat for a treat. I showed the original Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. As soon as I popped the VHS (yes, a TAPE) of the movie into the player, the kids sat mesmerized by the technicolor show.

Occasionally, other students would filter through the classroom to pick up forgotten jackets and books and see Willie dancing and singing on the television. They, too, would plop down in a seat, never taking their eyes off the screen.

It just goes to show that cautionary tales by Roald Dahl, that mastermind of children's plight and tales of survival and, ultimately, triumph, survive the test of time. Gene Wilder paired with the mastermind storytelling of Dahl makes for a fabulous children's movie that easily passes the ten-year-old short attention span test.

The movie translates perfectly into this day and age of Internet and the word "Google" listed in the newest version of the dictionary. Netflix or rent it, if you don't already own a copy!

Spring Slump

This is the time of year I like to call The Spring Slump. It's when kids start getting burned out and tired of school, just before Spring Break hits and gives them a week off!

It's typical of every year, and every class I've had has gone through this phase. It lasts for a couple of weeks, and sometimes nearly a month.

The good news is, it goes away! After Spring Break, the kids return, refreshed and renewed!

So this post is for all the students out there experiencing this slump. HANG IN THERE! You will be enjoying Spring Break soon enough.

And come back to school ready to work...because we will be jamming through the rest of our curriculum and you will be off to Middle School before you know it!

HOMEWORK for March 17

Homework for March 17 – March 21

1) Spelling List
a. Do NOT do spelling dictation

2) Daily Language Review

3) Daily Academic Vocabulary
a. Review of words

4) Daily Paragraph Editing
a. Fantasy: Seashore Mystery

5) Handwriting Practice

6) Daily Word Problems

7) Daily Math Practice

8) Daily Geography
a. Twenty Largest Cities in the United States

9) Fraction Leftovers

10) Reading Log
a. Choose a book and read every day. Log your ideas. You MUST READ EVERY DAY. Please read for at least ten minutes a day.

NO INTERNET HUNT THIS WEEK. ENJOY YOUR SPRING BREAK! SEE YOU IN APRIL!

State Reports are Underway!

The kids have started their state reports as of last week, and it's looking good! Everyone should have their maps and at least two drawings complete by now. The maps I have seen so far look terrific. Good job, students!

Speaking of the United States, the students have been working hard on their states and capitals quizes (one every week or two) and most have passed with flying colors. At least half of the 33 kids in class scored 100% on their last quiz, which included states and matching their capitals, AND spelling.

They are working towards the big geography test in April that will require them to not only name and label every state and capital in the U.S., but also spell them correctly and place the cities in the correct place. I have no doubt they will do a fabulous job! I am VERY impressed with all of the kids in class!

Please use your Spring Break wisely and work on your reports. They are due on April 21st, without fail!

Also, you should be working on your math packets, Chapters 8-21 this vacation, too. If you have not been keeping up with your weekly packets, you may have a lot of work ahead of you. Please complete the packets and turn them in on the Tuesday we are back in session! Trust me, they will help you ACE YOUR MATH TESTS!

P.S. You have a Chapter 21 math test on Friday. Please study and use your math packets! Chapter 21 is on multiplying fractions. If you have problems with the concepts in this chapter, COME SEE ME AT LUNCH and I will help you.