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2701 Las Positas Rd
Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
(805) 563-2515
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Adams Elementary School
4th 5th & 6th Grade
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4th Grade Language Arts
We review Expository, Summary, Descriptive and Narrative writing as we get ready to take the State 4th Grade Star Writing exam on March 16th and 17th. The students have written essays using these forms of writing earlier in the school year and are now refreshing their memories and skills. The students will also be learning about bibliographies and note taking during our California Mission study this month. We will continue with the next story and related skills in the Open Court and Kaleidoscope reading series before Spring Break. Our current Open Court theme is From Medicine to Mystery: The history of medical breakthroughs in Western and Eastern medicine. The current Kaleidoscope theme is all about Surviving. The stories are all real life stories of how people survived dangerous situations by keeping clam and using their skills. Both reading series have been interesting and challenging this year!
4th Grade Math
Wow! Math is fun when there's time for exploration, projects, and games. So far this year, we've been tackling all of the critical standards (those are the important ones marked with a star on the report card); at the moment, we're practicing long division. We think these 4th graders are smart enough to try dividing by two digits! We're also continuing to memorize our arithmetic facts with Beat the Clock & Big 12 quizzes…some students have made it to the end already!
4th Grade in General
All of the 4th graders are participating in The Green Kids Series, an environmental awareness program sponsored by the CEC. Our last presentation was on composting; we're looking forward to the next one on planting. Students are also starting to write mission reports, which will lead up to our wonderful field trip to La Purisima Mission for Student Learning History Days.
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5th Language Arts/Social Studies
Statewide testing will begin at the end of April. In anticipation we are starting our test ready material. Every day, the students will engage in some review of work taught this year. Class work will be sent home to be reviewed. We are continuing our studies on early America and are learning the importance of the Constitution and its role today. Please remember to have your student read at least 20 minutes daily. There are many opportunities for them to borrow books during the school week.
5th Math
Students are working to find decimal and percent equivalents for common fractions. We will also be covering the concepts of averages and geometry. As in language arts, we will prepare for the statewide test by practicing example questions. Homework this month may include some of these practice questions.
Physical Education
The spring is time for fifth grade to take the state physical fitness test. The p.e. classes will focus on fitness, but incorporate skills in soccer, basketball, softball, and team building games.
Science
5th grade is currently working on physical science (i.e. chemistry) in preparation for the new state test in science. They have been doing experiments, solving crime and learning, learning, learning
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Artes del Lenguaje / Estudios Sociales
Los estudiantes disfrutan de la lectura, y a la misma vez estamos haciendo varias actividades con el vocabulario, comprensión, y la secuencia del texto. Los exámenes estatales empezaran a finales de Abril. En anticipación estamos empezando a practicar, con el material proveído por el distrito. Cada día los estudiantes estarán repasando material visto durante todo el año. El trabajo que hacemos en la clase será mandado a la casa para ser revisado. Continuamos con nuestra lectura en la sobre America y estamos aprendiendo la importancia de la constitución hoy en dia. Por favor recuérdenle a su estudiante leer 20 minutos diariamente, hay muchas oportunidades para los estudiantes de llevarse libros a la casa durante la semana y no se les olviden donar una caja de Klinex para la clase.
Matemáticas
Los estudiantes estan trabajando arduamente encontrando decimales, y porcentajes equivalentes a las fracciones comunes. Estaremos cubriendo los conceptos de los porcentajes y la geometría. En la clase de Artes de Lenguaje, nos estaremos preparando para el examen estatal. La tarea de este mes, tendrá algunas preguntas de practica.
Educación Física
Durante la primavera será tiempo para los estudiantes del quinto grado para el examen estatal de educación física. Las clases de educación física se enfocara en las habilidades del fútbol, softball, y juegos de equipos.
Ciencias
El 5to grado presentemente se encuentra trabajando en ciencias físicas (ejemplo Química) en preparación para el nuevo examen estatal de ciencias. Los estudiantes han hecho experimentos, y resolviendo crímenes, y aprendiendo, aprendiendo, y aprendiendo...
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Dear Families,
We are excited to be here and look forward to working with you.
As fifth graders, your students will be involved in a rich and challenging science curriculum, including a yearlong cross-disciplinary study of the ocean, Chemistry and Human Biology.
Our homework policy will consist of nightly assignments Monday through Thursday nights. Students will write their daily homework assignments, due dates and school activities in "Agendas" provided by the school. Please check the agenda with your child and sign daily. Homework should take approximately 60-90 minutes to complete, including 20-30 minutes of self-selected reading. Studying for tests and working on long term projects will be additional intermittent requirements. At least two written reports will be completed this year.
To assist students in organizing assignments, we are requesting that each student obtain a 2"-3" three-ring binder with a pencil pouch and dividers, and a spiral bound notebook.
Additional optional supplies that would be appreciated and useful include:
 | 2 boxes of Kleenex for classroom use |
| colored pencils |
| small pencil sharpener |
| calculator |
| pocket dictionary |
| extra regular pencils |
| erasers |
| small metric ruler |
Thank you and again, WELCOME! Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Adams Fifth Grade Teachers
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Estimados familias,
Bienvenidos! Estamos muy emocionados de estar aqui y estamos anciosos de poder trabajar con ustedes.
Como alumnos del quinto grado, sus estudiantes van a estar participando en ricos y desafiantes programas, incluyendo el programa de "Los Marineros", año completo de estudio de cruce-diciplinario del oceano, quimica y biologia del cuerpo humano.
Nuestra poliza de tarea consiste en tareas asignadas cada noche, de lunes a jueves. Los estudiantes van a escribir la tarea asignada fechas para tener completado y entregado el trabajo, diariamente en sus "Agendas." Tambien vana escribir las actividades de escuela. Estas son proporcionadas por la escuela. Por favor lean la agenda con su hija/o diario y firmalo. La tarea debe tomar aproximadamente de 60 a 90 minutos por el alumno. El alumno va a estar estudiando para examenes y trabajanado en trabajos adicionales por largo tiempo. Los estudiantes van a escribir dos reportes este año.
Para ayudar a los estudiantes en organizer trabajos, nosotros estamos pidiendo que cada estudiante obtenga una carpeta de 3-anillos de 2" o 3" pulgadas con una bolsa para guardar sus lapices y una libreta de una sola materia y tambien separadores y "spiral bound notebook".
En seguida esta la lista de utiles adicionales que puedan ser apreciados y sobre to usados por los alumnos:
| Dos cajas de Pañuelos desechables para uso en el salon de clases |
| Lapices regulares |
| Lapices de colores |
| Borradores |
| Calculadora |
| Diccionario de Bolsillo |
| Un sacapuntas pequeña |
| Una regula metrica pequeña |
Gracias una vez mas, y BIENVENIDOS! Por favor llamenos con cualquier pregunta o inquietud.
Sinceremente,
Los maestros de Quinto Grado
Mr. Garnand rocking at Adams
School.