April 16, 2026
Dear Parents,
What a week it's been, and we're not even to Friday yet! I'm so thankful we were together at school all five days this week and a strike was avoided. Many thanks to Ms. Gomez, Ms. Gonzalez, and Ms. Rad whose flexibility allowed us to still go on our field trip to Leonis Adobe. The students learned a lot about the Chumash culture. It was a fun morning!
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at next week's Open House. Our classroom will be open for visitation from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. This is a chance for the children to show off their hard work this semester. Family and friends are welcome.
Mrs. McLoud
This Week's Agenda:
Language Arts
Reading Focus - Depth and Complexity Questions
Core Literature - The Stories Julian Tells, by Ann Cameron
Informational Paragraphs on California Regions (Final Drafts)
Read Aloud - How to Steal a Dog, by Barbara O'Connor
Math
Both Groups - Multiplication Testing
McLoud Group
Mid-Module 5 Test
Placing Any Fractions on a Number Line with Endpoints 0 and 1
Placing Whole Number Fractions and Fractions Between Whole Numbers on the Number Line (Introduction)
Zearn Practice
Fishman Group
Placing Any Fractions on a Number Line with Endpoints 0 and 1
"Fractions on a Number Line" Project
Zearn Practice
Science
Outdoor Classroom (Final Friday)
Social Studies
Introduction to Definition of Culture
Leonis Adobe - Chumash Culture
Health/Safety/P.E
P.E./Psychomotor
"Feelings" Circle
Arts
Orchestra
CA Regions Illustrations
Art Lesson with Ms. Israel
Notes/Reminders/Info. Date
American Hero Diorama Due 4/22
Multiplication Test 4/23
Minimum Day (Open House) 4/23
CAASPP Testing Begins 5/4
New AR Points Deadline 5/5