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!