Boo Bash is Friday!

Just a few reminders about this Friday's Boo Bash....

• The PTA is asking for donations of Individual Chip Bags from 5th grade families. Please deliver the donations anytime Monday-Friday 8:15-9:30am, Mon-Wed-Thurs-Friday 1:30-3:15, and Tuesday 2:00-2:30 at the Auditoriums' Art Gallery which is located near the main gates. The drop off area is clearly sign-posted. Thanks so much for your generosity!
  
  
• Cakes are needed for the Cake Walk and Cake Decorating Contest. Please see the flyers that went home today in your child's Monday folder for details.
  
  
• Bring your family and friends to Boo Bash THIS FRIDAY, October 30th from 5pm-8pm! There will be tons of food, games, costumes, music, and much more!!
  

Green Sheet News Through October 30th

We celebrate Red Ribbon Week and focus on a healthy future.

Don’t miss the Boo Bash on October 30^th in our upper grade building! Come and support the PTA as they fund raise for all of us! Happy Ghosting to all and to all a good Trick or Treat…

Homework: Students are expected to complete all homework nightly which they write into their Homework Planners.

Reading: They must read nightly for 20-30 minutes using a Chapter book of 100-300 pages. Book Reports Genre: Fiction for Oct. /Nov. Report. Spelling: Home study program begins after the test is given on Monday and they return all completed work on Friday for the test. Math: Practice Pages are sent home nightly. Current Events: Dodgers. Choose an event and fill out the report sheet to present in class. Science and Social Studies: Special projects will be assigned periodically and for Extra Credit.

PTA: Donations: Thank you to the Brennan Family for purchasing our new ID Tag Holders!! Thanks also for all the Kleenex!! Great Job!!

Update on our in class areas of study

Reading R 2.5/3.7: The next two weeks we will be finishing Unit 1 of Houghton-Mifflin and taking the unit theme test. We enter Theme 2 and begin reading Michelle Kwan. Comprehension Focus: non-fiction text organization, evaluation of the author’s technique, and fact vs. opinion. Grammar Focus: Dictionary skills including multiple definitions, guide words, alphabetical order, use and understanding of graphics maps and charts to decipher information in context.

Writing W2.1/2.2: We begin diagramming sentences and focusing on simple and complex sentence structure proper and common nouns. We work on a new narrative establishing plot, point of view, setting, and conflict. Show events rather than tell them and let readers judge.

Math AF1.1-1.3: This week: Chapter 5: Algebraic Functions with Variables and Expressions. Next Week: Chapter 6: NS2.1: Multiplication of Decimals and the 1^st trimester benchmark test.

Coming in October to a computer near you: Digital math homework on the Pearson Scott Foresman Website!! Meanwhile-explore and have fun!!

History: Chapter 1 SS5.1: Ancient People: How did ancient people travel, feed and cloth themselves, communicate, and find water, food, and shelter? Concepts of survival, nomadic migration, and development of ancient settlements in the US are being studied. We will also consider the plight of the “Iceman” and other sources of archeological significance. We are creating units entitled “Through Ancient Eyes”, and will create diaries and other projects from an ancient point of view.

Art Focus VA 2.2: Line and color: Going outside to sketch what we observe.

**Extra Credit: Create a report on the Egyptians, the Iceman, the Ice Mummies, the work of Sara Bisel, ancient peoples such as Romans or Greeks, or anything that interests you which contains mysteries from the past that leave us questioning in the present. Discuss with Mrs. H. before you embark on your journey…include writing and illustrations or computer images.

***Stuff We Need***

Health Alert: We need sweet smelling Hand Sanitizer!!!!

A couple reminders...

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to post a few reminders for this week....

1. 1st payment (or full payment) for Outdoor Science School is due this Friday, October 23rd. If you are paying in full, the amount is $325.oo. If you are paying in installments and/or are hoping to earn 40% of what you sell with Cookie Dough Fundraiser, the amount due is $162.50. Please make checks payable to Families for Stevenson or FFS. All final payments are due December 4th.
   
2. Crazy Sock Day is today, Wednesday, October 21st.
   
3. Original Works orders are due by Monday, October 26th.
   
4. Mrs. Hill is asking for sweet smelling hand sanitizer. :) Please let me know if you can donate a bottle or two. Thanks!

Have a good rest of the week! The Green Sheet News will be up on the blog later this week.

Take care,

Kiersten

Make-up Artists....or folks who like to do face paint WANTED!

Are you good with make-up? Can you paint a simple pumpkin? WE NEED YOU!! If you're planning on attending the Boo Bash and can give even an hour of your time, we'd love to hear from you. The Monster Make-Up Booth is in need of volunteers who like to do face painting.

If interested, please email skhathcock@charter.net.

Thanks!

Student IDs and Conferences

Mrs. Hill asked that I also pass along the following info....

• Student IDs -- School ID cards are being used in Room 20 as official ID's. The Brennan family was kind enough to sponsor the plastic holders and lanyards that way the students can wear them easily around their necks. These ID cards will be very helpful during school field trips, etc. Thanks again to Cassandra and Jeremiah!!

• Conferences -- On Back to School night, Mrs. Hill left a conference sign-up sheet on the back table but in our rush to make it to the Science School meeting, she's not sure everyone saw the list as she doesn't have conferences assigned for each student. Be on the look-out for conference sign-up information coming home with your child. Once the conference schedule is finalized, Mrs. Hill will send a confirmation of date and time to you, again through your son or daughter.
  
  Thanks,
  Kiersten

Original Works Art Project/Fundraiser This Week!

Hi Families of Room 20,

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up about the Original Works fundraiser happening this week. Don't worry -- you do not have to sell anything this week. :) You may remember this particular fundraiser from last year. The students create art work in class (Mrs. Hill will lead with a particular art project that coincides with her lesson plans) that will be turned into items for purchase such as aprons, coffee mugs, etc. They make fantastic holiday gifts so be thinking about everyone on your list!

Take a moment to look at the Original Works website for a look at all the different products for sale using your child's artwork!

Your Room Reps, Cassandra, Patty and I, will be helping Mrs. Hill with the in-class art project on Thursday.

** If your child would like to make more than one piece of artwork (outside of the class artwork), please know that he or she is more than welcome to do so; however, the following guidelines must be followed:

1. Cardstock (size 8 1/2" x 11") must be used. Copy paper will not be accepted.
2. Please leave the outer 1/2" margin of the paper white -- anything within 1/2" of the edge of the paper will not be included.
   
3. Please DO NOT use glitter, metallic paint, paper, stickers, or pens, 3-D objects (wiggly eyes, pipe cleaners, cotton balls, etc.), fluorescent colors, abrasive materials (such as sandpaper, sand, hardened glue, etc.) or hole punches.
4. Please DO NOT submit trademarked subjects, logos, etc.
5. Please DO NOT submit studio photos as they are copyrighted and may not be reproduced. Personal photographs may be used provided they conform to the paper size.
6. Please use bright, bold, colors. You may utilize paints, markers, crayons, oil pastels (please apply a fixative if using oil pastels so that the artwork does not smear) and paper collages (make sure all pieces are firmly glued in place).
7. Names must be signed at least 1/2" away from the edge of the paper.
8. Please indicate the TOP of the artwork by marking a "T" on the back. This will ensure that the artwork is properly oriented when reproduced.
9. Artwork done outside of class MUST be turned in to Mrs. Hill by Friday, October 16th.

By purchasing items featuring your child's artwork, you're helping raise much needed funds for Stevenson Elementary. Thank you!

HIll & Co. Green Sheet News - Oct 5- Oct 16

California Standards are now being noted next to each subject area. Students have been handed Standards sheets for Lang. Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies to help them track progress and reflect on their learning goals.

**Homework**

(Students are expected to complete all homework nightly which they write into their Homework Planners)

• Reading: They must read nightly for 20-30 minutes using a Chapter book of 100-300 pages. Book Reports Genre: Fiction for Oct/Nov Report.
• Math: Practice pages are sent home nightly
• Current Events: Coming to the kings. Choose an event and fill out the report sheet to present in class.
• Science and Social Studies: Special projects will be assigned periodically and for Extra Credit.

**Update on our in class areas of study**

READING R 2.2/2.4

• The next two weeks we will be finishing Volcano in Unit 1 of Houghton-Mifflin and taking the unit theme test.
  
• Comprehension Focus: non-fiction text organization and developing questions about the content.
  
• Grammar Focus: Dictionary skills including multiple definitions, guide words, alphabetical order, use and understanding of graphics maps and charts to decipher information in context.

WRITING W2.2: We continue to diagram sentences while focusing on siple and compound sentence structure. We also focus on proper and common nouns, conjunctions "and, but and or".

MATH NS2.2/AF1.0: Chapter 5 Algebraic Functions with Variables and Expressions
Coming in October: Digital math homework on the Pearson Scott Foresman Website!!

SCIENCE: Chapter 6 ES 4.0/4A/4E: Why does air move? Concepts of air mass, air pressure, and jet stream. We will focus on how these elements create super storms and begin learning to read a barometer, record pressure and learn about earth's winds and their effects on weather systems. COMING ES 4D/4E: Weather predictions and use of weather instruments to map weather systems.

ART FOCUS 4D/4E: Line and Color: Going outside to sketch what we observe

** Extra Credit: Do an experiment at home and bring it out of our Science book on wind and air pressure. Sketch off the internet and report on upper level trade winds and how these winds help determine weather and the development of severe storms.

**Stuff We Need**

Paper for copying is needed: 3 reams legal. Also: Kleenex boxes.
Thank you to the Brennan Family for purchasing our two cases of paper! Fantastic!**

Help Stevenson Win $20,000!

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vote from Sept. 14 - Nov. 8

Whether you are a parent, teacher, student or community member, you can help R.L Stevenson win $20,000 in the “America’s Favorite School” contest sponsored by Care2 and GreatSchools

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The more votes our school gets, the better our school’s chances of winning. This contest is a fun opportunity to rally community support for our school as well as a great way to win much-needed financial support in this difficult economy.

Here are some easy things you can do to spread the word and get people to vote for your school:

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** Have you friends and family join our facebook group “America's Favorite School R.L Stevenson” and vote! vote!

3. Post a flyer your local library, your neighborhood coffee shop, or other local venues.

4.We are trying to get noticed by local media. If any of you or anyone you know has a media contact let me know so we can work together on getting helping R.L Stevenson win $20,000

Boo Bash Is Coming Up! Volunteers Needed!

Just a quick note to let everyone know you'll be getting a call from Cassandra or Patty in the coming days. They'll be asking for volunteers to work the Cake Walk booth (our class is charged with working this particular booth) at the upcoming Boo Bash event being held on Friday, Oct. 30th from 5pm-8pm.

If you can volunteer even an hour of your time during Boo Bash, it is much appreciated!! Your help truly makes all the difference!

Thanks in advance!