More Red Ribbon Week

This is a Red Ribbon Week Picture from our old Sespe School site in 2013.

Today we took a Red Ribbon Week picture with the whole school.

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  p. 233-234
                   Mrs Thompson: p. 251-252..
                   Ms. Nuzum: p. 171-172.
     2. Choose one of your writings.  Revise and rewrite it.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Red Ribbon Week

This week we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign across America.  The first National Red Ribbon Week was in 1988.

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  p. 221-222.
                   Mrs Thompson: p. 239-240.
                   Ms. Nuzum: p. 165-166.
     2. Would you be a wringer?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Rocks and Minerals

In fourth grade science we are learning about the different kinds of rocks - igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  p. 219-220
                   Mrs Thompson: p. 233-234.
                   Ms. Nuzum: p. 157-158.
     2.  Write down three questions you would like to ask Palmer.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Bring back signed progress report.
     5.  Get parent initials.

Basket Making

Chumash Basket

Chumash House

In our study of the history of California we are learning how important baskets and basket making was for the Native Americans of California.  The local Chumash Indians were particularly noted for their basket making skills.  They used baskets for gathering, storing, preparing and serving food, holding water, keeping money and other valuables, measuring acorns for trade, carrying babies, in gambling, as gifts, and for ceremonies. Even the Chumash house was much like an upside-down basket.

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  no homework.
                   Mrs Thompson: p. 213-214.
                   Ms. Nuzum: p. 134
     2.  Describe three problems Palmer has.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Columbus Day

Columbus Day will occur on October 12th,  during our upcoming Fall Break.  While it is true that Columbus did not really discover America, Columbus' voyages of discovery are still one of the most important events in world history.  After Columbus, nothing would be the same for either the Old World (Europe, Asia and Africa) or the New World (North and South America.)

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  p, 177-178
                   Mrs Thompson: p. 171-172.
                   Ms. Nuzum: Touch Math
     2.  What is something you would like to discover?
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Native Peoples of California

As part of our study of California history, fourth graders are learning about the early people of California.  Pictured above is a recreation of a traditional Chumash dwelling.

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  p, 171-172.
                   Mrs Thompson: no homework
                   Ms. Nuzum: Touch Math
     2.  Make up a brand new animal.  Name it, draw it and describe it.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

The Properties of Muliplication

It is an important fourth grade math standard to understand the Properties of Multiplication.

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  p, 165-166
                   Mrs Thompson: p. 157-158.
                   Ms. Nuzum: Dot page.
     2.  What is something you are proud of?  Explain.
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.

Jerry Spinelli: The Author of Wringer

Today's homework:
     1.  Math Mr. Spaulding:  p, 157-158.
                   Mrs Thompson: p. 151-152.
                   Ms. Nuzum: worksheet
     2.  What do you think of Palmer's plan?
     3.  Read for half an hour.
     4.  Get parent initials.