Fall 2017 Unit: Homelessness - "Crash" by Lesley Choyce

A book review and additional resources can be found here.

We have been reading this story book and learning about the challenges of youth homelessness. In the book a young boy's dog, Ozzie, is taken to the pound and is saved after the $200 fine is earned by begging on the streets.

Food Drive for Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierra

9/11 - 9/25

In response to the challenges that we read about in the book, "Crash", students in the class have decided to stage a dog food drive to support the local Dog Shelter. Contributions will be collected at school between September 11-25. We are looking for Dog Food (grain free), toys, bedding, crates and treats. If you would like to make a donation please contact Mr Plewa.

Spring 2017: Of Mice and Men

This spring we will read Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck as a class and watch the film. We'll explore the themes of the American Dream, Friendship, California History, the Great Depression and Disability Awareness.

Spring 2017: Google Fluency

This spring we will be using a new app to help track our reading progress. Students access these assignments via google classroom or through the google fluency app that can be found when students log into google with their school ID.

Spring 2017: Google Read and Write

This spring we will be using google's powerful read and write toolbar to help with text-speech dictation, read aloud and other cool features and embedded tools to help students gain more accessibility and independence in the classroom. Find out more here: