Week of 12/08/14
- Parent Conferences: Hello Parents! Everyone has received your confirmed date and time from last week's blue letter. Please arrive to room B11 on time (with your child) as I have conference times scheduled without any breaks in between. I look forward to seeing all students and parents on your scheduled conference time. Thank you.
- Parents: Room B11's Winter Party is scheduled on Friday, 12/19th. A flier was passed out to the students last week requesting $3 donation to cover the cost. Thank you in advance for your support.
- Library books are due on Thursdays.
- Multiplication Study Log is due back this Friday.
- Math: Unit 3 Test is scheduled for next Wednesday/Thursday. Videos from Learn Zillion are great resources to review the math concepts. Click on the Math Tab for more info.
- Food Drive is this week. Please bring any non-perishable food items for the food drive this week. Thank you for your support.
- City of Downey Toy Drive: Bring in a new toy for a needy child and help bring a smile to a child in need. Collection Barrel is available in the office.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log daily.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 12/01/14
- Parent Conference information #2: Half-page memo (blue) will be passed out to students on Mon. 12/01st
regarding your conference date & time. Please sign at the bottom
& have your child return to me ASAP to confirm your time.
- November Reading Log Bookmark is due on Monday, 12/01st. Please total up the minutes read & have Parent Signature to receive credit.
- Parents: Room B11's Winter Party is scheduled on Friday, 12/19th. A flier is going home this week requesting $3 donation to cover the cost. Thank you in advance for your support.
- Library books are due on Thursdays.
- Multiplication Study Log is due back this Friday (skip the weekend section for this week.)
- City of Downey Toy Drive: Bring in a new toy for a needy child and help bring a smile to a child in need. Collection Barrel is available in the office.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 11/17/14:
- There will be no Math Study Log this week. Instead, additional Math homework will be assigned. Please check the Homework Tab for assignments.
- PARENT CONFERENCES: Your child is taking home a parent letter regarding parent conference dates on Friday, 11/14th. Please complete the bottom portion and return back to Mrs. Kang ASAP (no later than Friday, 11/21st.) in order to secure a preferred date for the upcoming parent conference in December.
- EMPTY Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Rolls needed: Please bring them into class by Friday, 11/21st! Thank you!
- November Reading Log bookmark is due on Monday, December 1st. Parents, please sign and add up the total minutes on the bookmark. Thank you.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
- Thanksgiving Break: Monday, 11/24th - Friday, 11/28th. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday with the family!
Week of 11/10/14:
- Additional Math worksheet homework will be assigned this week. Please check the Homework Tab for assignments.
- Tuesday, November 11th is a School Holiday in observance of Veteran's Day.
- November Book Orders are due by Thursday, 11/13th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 11/03/14:
- Carpenter's Fundraiser ends this week on 11/04/14. Please turn in your completed fundraisers. Your support is greatly appreciated.
- October Reading Log Bookmarks are due on Monday, 11/3rd. Parents, please total your child's reading minutes and sign the bookmark.
- November Book Orders are due by Wednesday, 11/12th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 10/27/14:
- Trunks and Treats is this Wednesday, 10/29th, at Carpenter from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale for $4 each. For more info. please refer to the orange flier from last week.
- Carpenter's Fundraiser continues this week. Your support is greatly appreciated.
- October Reading Log Bookmarks are due on Monday, 11/3rd. Parents, please total your child's reading minutes and sign the bookmark.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 10/20/14:
- Progress Reports will be passed out to all students in room B11 to take home on Monday, 10/20th. Please sign & return the bottom tear-off ASAP.
Trunks and Treats is next Wednesday, 10/29th, at Carpenter from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. For more info. please look for the upcoming flier this week. - This week is Character Counts Week! Wear Green on Monday; Red on Tuesday; Yellow on Wednesday; Purple on Thursday; and Blue on Friday.
- School-Wide Character Counts Essay contest (optional) - Topic: Write about a person you believe has good character and why. Tell what pillars that person exemplifies and give examples. Essay due date is Thursday, 10/23rd. 1st place - Ultimate Movie bundle (4 tickets plus a $20 concession gift card); 2nd place - $40 gift card to Best Buy; 3rd place - $20 gift card to Target!
- Carpenter's Fundraiser begins on Tuesday, 10/21st.
- School Picture day is Friday, 10/24th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 10/14/14
- Progress Reports will be passed out to all students in room B11 to take home on Monday, 10/20th. Please sign & return the bottom tear-off ASAP.
- October Book Orders are due by Wednesday, 10/15th. Wish to order On-Line? Go to Book Orders tab for more info. Cash or check only. If paying by check, please make it out to Scholastic Book Club.
- PTA membership drive begins this week. Help support Carpenter by joining PTA for $6.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
- Trunks & Treats evening is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/29th from 5:30-7:30PM.
- School Picture day is Friday, 10/24th
Week of 10/06/14
- CA Map Project (assigned on Monday, 9/29th) is DUE by Wednesday, 10/08th. For more info., click on the Social Studies link. (You can download additional copies of the instruction sheet.)
- Book Talk presentations will begin on Thursday, 10/9th. Please practice! For more info, refer to the Book Talk info sheet passed out on Friday, 10/03rd.
- Thank you to all the parents who attended Back to School Night last Monday. For those parents who were unable to attend, an information packet was given to your child to take home on Tuesday, 09/30th.
- Book Orders for October is due by Wednesday, 10/15th.
- PTA membership drive begins this week. Help support Carpenter by joining PTA for $6.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division. Math Facts Study logs are due on Fridays.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and log in on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
- Monday, 10/13th is a Student Free Day.
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Week of 09/29/14:
- CA Map Project (assigned on Monday, 9/29th) is DUE by Wednesday, 10/08th. For more info., click on the Social Studies link. (You can download additional copies of the instruction sheet.)
- Back to School Night (for parents) is this Monday, 09/29th @ 7:00pm in room B11. Looking forward to meeting all of the parents!
- Parents! If you haven't yet, be sure to sign up online with your parent account code, so you can get access to Class Dojo Reports for your child. Please refer to the green information letter that was sent home with your child on Friday, 9/12th & at Back to School Night.
- Parents: Carpenter's Home Reading Program starts on October 1st. Please be sure your child is reading every night for 30 minutes or more and initial on the Reading Log page. (More info is coming on the parent letter this week.)
- After school Dance is Friday, 10/3rd from 1:30-2:30. $3 admission.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 09/22/14:
- Parents! If you haven't yet, be sure to sign up online with your parent account code to receive Class Dojo Reports for your child. Please refer to the green information letter that was sent home with your child on Friday, 9/12th.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready ASAP as we begin to launch into the core academics. Scroll down below to see the school supplies list. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Thank you!
- PTA membership drive begins this week. Help support Carpenter by joining PTA for $6.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure that your child is reading every night for at least 20 minutes.
- Parents! Mark your calendar for Carpenter's Back to School Night, scheduled for Monday, September 29th in Room B11. It is for Parents Only!
Week of 09/15/14:
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready ASAP as we begin to launch into the core academics. Scroll down below to see the school supplies list. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
- This week is Anti-Bully Week. We will have special activities and discussions in class.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Patriot Planner is on sale now for $2. Purchase is optional, but highly recommended!
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 20 minutes.
- Book order for September was passed out last week. The due date is set for Thursday, 9/18th. You can order online (see Book Orders Tab for more info.) or send in cash or check with the order form. If paying by check, please make it out to “Scholastic Book Club”.
- Parents! Mark your calendar for Carpenter's Back to School Night (Parents Only) scheduled for Monday, September 29th in room B11.
- PE days are Mondays and Wednesdays every week.
Week of 09/08/14:
- Parents: second week stapled packet of information is going home on Monday, 9/08th. Please read, fill out all forms, and return no later than this Friday. Thank you!
- PTA membership drive will begin soon. Please support our school by joining the Carpenter PTA for $6.
- Please make sure your child has all the school supplies ready ASAP as we begin to launch into the core academics. Scroll below to see the supplies list. Thank you!
- All Book Orders for September (including any on-line orders) are due by Thursday, 09/18th. You can sign up and order the books online (see Book Orders Tab for more info) or send in the money & the order form with your child.
- After School Dance is Friday, 9/12th from 1:30 - 2:30PM. Cost is $3.
- Patriot Planner is on sale now for $2. Purchase is optional!
- PE days are Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:10 - 3:00 PM.
- Thank you to all for sending in tissue boxes and antibacterial wipes,etc. Look forward to your continued support throughout the year!
- Back to School-Parent Night has been scheduled for Monday, September 29th in room B11. Please mark your calendars!
Week of 09/04/14:
* Welcome to Carpenter Elementary and welcome back to school! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer vacation!
* Parents: The first day packet information papers are going home with your child. Please be sure to complete them and return tomorrow.
* PE forms will be passed out to the students this week. Please fill out and return by Monday, 9/08th.
* Student Supply List: (White page attached to the 1st day letter (or see list below) Please have these supplies ready by Monday, 9/08th. Thank you.
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* Parents: The first day packet information papers are going home with your child. Please be sure to complete them and return tomorrow.
* PE forms will be passed out to the students this week. Please fill out and return by Monday, 9/08th.
* Student Supply List: (White page attached to the 1st day letter (or see list below) Please have these supplies ready by Monday, 9/08th. Thank you.
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Week of 06/16/14
- Reading logs for June are due back on Monday, 6/16th. NO LATE READING LOGS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
- All Library Books are past due. Please be sure your book is turned in!
- Sound of Music Test is scheduled for Tuesday, 6/17th.
- Bring in your favorite board games/card games (no electronic devices) to play with your classmates on Tuesday, 6/17th!
- Last day of school is Thursday, 6/19th; Minimum Day dismissal @ 11:55A
- Report cards will be given to the students on Thursday, 6/19th.
- Have a wonderful summer! See you back as 5th graders in September.
Week of 06/09/14
- Last week's Gold Rush Day was a huge success! All the students had a wonderful time. Thank you for the donations & to all the parents who volunteered your time and effort to make it another successful event!
- Math Topic 15 test is scheduled for Tuesday, 6/10th.
- Language Arts: By the Great Horn Spoon Test is scheduled for Friday, 6/13th.
- Special Hot Dog Lunch - Friday, 6/13th, for students who have turned in 7 out of 8 Reading Logs with 600 minutes or more.
- All 3 trimester Honor Roll Students: Downey Pool Event is Thursday, 6/12th.
- We will have a special movie afternoon with ice cream treats on Thursday, 6/12th, for bringing in the most items for the Food Drive! Great job to everyone who participated!
- All Library Books are due on Tuesday, June 10th. Please be sure your book is turned in!
- Reading logs for June are due back on Monday, 6/16th. NO LATE READING LOGS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
- There are only 2 more weeks of school left before Summer!
Week of 06/02/14
- GOLD RUSH DAY Donations of $2 or more are still accepted. The event is scheduled for this Thursday, 6/5th. We need LOTS of parent volunteers and support for this annual
event. Thank you in advance for all your support!
- Reading Log for May is due on Monday, 6/2nd.
- Talent Show is scheduled for Friday, 6/6th.
- Water Wanderings program for B11 is scheduled for Friday, 6/6th.
- DORA test is scheduled for Monday, 6/2nd.
- District Math Growth test is scheduled for Tuesday, 6/3rd and Wednesday, 6/4th.
- Library books are due on Tuesday, 6/10th.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: You can use the minutes you've read on Raz Kids and log it in your Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 05/26/14
- GOLD RUSH DAY
info. Gold-colored fliers were passed out to the students last Wednesday, 5/14th. Donations of $2 or more are still accepted. We need LOTS of parent volunteers and support for this annual
event. Thank you in advance for all your support!
- Library books are due on Wednesday, 5/28th.
- Reading Log for May is due on Monday, 6/2nd
- Gold Rush Day is scheduled for Thursday, 6/5th.
- Water Wanderings program for B11 is scheduled for Friday, 6/6th.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 05/19/14
- GOLD RUSH DAY
info. Gold-colored fliers were passed out to the students last Wednesday, 5/14th. All donations of $2 or more are due by Friday,
5/23rd. We need LOTS of parent volunteers and support for this annual
event. Thank you in advance for all your support!
- Library books are due on Wednesday, 5/28th.
- Math Masters test is scheduled for Friday, 5/23rd.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 05/12/14
- Smarter Balanced Assessments: Room B11's tests are scheduled on the following days: Wednesday, 4/30th (English Language Arts), Tuesday, 5/6th (Performance Test for English Language Arts), & Wednesday, 5/14th (Math).
- Library books are due on Tuesday, 5/13th.
- Math Masters test is scheduled for Friday, 5/16th.
- Math Family CGI Night is Thursday, 5/15th from 5:00-6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 05/05/14
- PARENTS: Progress Reports will be given to the students on Monday, 5/5th. Please sign & return the bottom portion.
- Smarter Balanced Assessments: Room B11's tests are scheduled on the following days: Wednesday, 4/30th (English Language Arts), Tuesday, 5/6th (Performance Test for English Language Arts), & Wednesday, 5/14th (Math).
- Math Topic 11 Test is scheduled for Thursday, 5/8th.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 04/28/14
- Reading Log for April is due by Thursday, 5/1st.
- Math Masters Test is scheduled for Tuesday, 4/29th.
- Library Books are due back on Tuesday, 4/29th.
- Poster Contest: "Water is Life" due by Wednesday, 4/30th. Be sure to follow all the instructions on the information flier passed out last Friday.
- PARENTS: Progress Reports will be given to the students on Monday, 5/5th. Please sign & return the bottom portion.
- Smarter Balanced Assessments: Room B11's tests are scheduled on the following days: Wednesday, 4/30th (English Language Arts), Tuesday, 5/6th (Performance Test for English Language Arts), & Wednesday, 5/14th (Math).
- Book Orders for April and May are due by Friday, 5/2nd.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 04/21/14
- Welcome back from Spring Break!
- Library Books are due back on Tuesday, 4/29th.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Carnival of Champions is this Saturday, 4/26th. Come out and cheer on our Patriots!
- Book Orders for April and May are due by Friday, 5/2nd.
- Reading Log for April is due by Friday, 5/1st.
- Smarter Balanced Assessments: Room B11's tests are scheduled on the following days: Wednesday, 4/30th (English Language Arts), Tuesday, 5/6th (Performance Test for English Language Arts), & Wednesday, 5/14th (Math).
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 04/07/14
- Carpenter's Open House is this Thursday, 4/10th. Book Fair will be open from 6:00-7:45pm in the library. Classroom visitations will be from 6:30-7:30pm! Bring your mobile devices such as smartphones & tablets and connect to many resources available online! Carpenter is going HIGH TECH and wi-fi service will be available for this special event!_
- Spring Break is almost here! To celebrate, our class will have a Spring Party this Friday, 4/11th, after lunch. No need for anyone to bring anything... It will be my treat! :) We'll have either ice cream sandwiches or drumstick cones, spring arts/crafts time, and watch a movie to wrap up the season. If you would like to send any goody bags with your child, feel free to bring them this Friday. Happy Easter!!!
- We will be finishing up the oral presentation reflections this week during our Language Arts time block.
- Library Books are due on Tuesday, 4/22nd. (after break)
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- PTA Yearbook Presale! Pre-order your yearbooks now for only $25. Presale ends 4/11th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 03/31/14
- Field trip to the Autry
National Center is on Thursday, 3/6th. Don't forget to bring a sack lunch unless you've pre-ordered through the cafeteria.
- Reading Logs for March are due on Tuesday, 4/1st.
- Math Topic 10 test is scheduled for Tuesday, 4/1st.
- Social Studies: Be sure to practice and prepare for your oral presentation for your Mission Report/Project. We will be finishing up the oral presentations and reflections this week during our Language Arts time block.
- Library Books are due next Tuesday, 4/8th.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- After School Dance is Friday, 4/4th.
- Carpenter's Open House is scheduled for Thursday, 4/10th. More info will be on the upcoming flier!
- PTA Yearbook Presale! Pre-order your yearbooks now for only $25. Presale ends 4/11th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 03/24/14
- Social
Studies: Be sure to practice and prepare for your oral presentation for your Mission Report/Project. Presentations are scheduled throughout this week during our Language Arts time block.
- Library Books are due this Tuesday, 3/25th.
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Math Masters Test is scheduled for Friday, 3/28th. Review and study your math facts!
- Spring Pictures are scheduled for Friday, 3/28th.
- Reading Logs for March are due on Tuesday, 4/1st.
- Report Cards for the 2nd Trimester was sent home with the students last Wednesday, 3/19th.
- Field trip slips for the Autry National Center was passed out on Thursday, 3/6th. Completed field trip slips are due back this week.
- PTA Yearbook Presale! Pre-order your yearbooks now for only $25. Presale ends 4/11th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 03/17/14
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Report Cards for the 2nd Trimester will go home with the students on Wednesday, 3/19th.
- Social
Studies: Be sure to work on the Mission Report and the Project
throughout this week. Due date for the Mission Report and the Project
is Tuesday, March 25th.
- Field trip slips for the Autry National Center was passed out on Thursday, 3/6th. Completed field trip slips are due back soon.
- PTA Yearbook Presale! Pre-order your yearbooks now for only $25. Presale ends 4/11th.
- PTA Fundraiser is from 3/4th - 3/18th. Thank you in advance for supporting Carpenter!
- March Book Orders are due by Wednesday, 3/19th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 03/10/14
- RAZ-KIDS Reminder: Please be sure that you are reading at least one book from Raz Kids and taking a quiz DAILY, as it will count towards the reading grade and homework. You can use the minutes you've read and log into your Reading Log page.
- Thursday, 3/13th, is Pajama Day!
- Bring 1-2 books to read this Friday, 3/14th, for a special reading time outside.
- Social Studies: Be sure to work on the Mission Report and the Project throughout this week. Due date for the Mission Report and the Project is Tuesday, March 25th.
- Social Studies Vocabulary Test for Unit 2 Lesson 5 - 8 words is scheduled for Wednesday, 3/12th.
- Field trip slips for the Autry National Center was passed out on Thursday, 3/6th. Completed field trip slips are due back soon.
- PTA Yearbook Presale! Pre-order your yearbooks now for only $25. Presale ends 3/11th.
- PTA Fundraiser is from 3/4th - 3/18th. Thank you in advance for supporting Carpenter!
- March Book Orders are due by Wednesday, 3/19th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 03/03/14
- Social Studies: Be sure to work on the Mission Report and the Project throughout this week. Due date for the Mission Report and the Project is Tuesday, March 25th.
- Field trip slips for the Autry National Center was passed out on Thursday, 3/6th.
- February Reading Log page is due on Monday, March 3rd.
- PTA Yearbook Presale! Pre-order your yearbooks now for only $25. Presale ends 3/11th.
- District Math Growth Assessment is scheduled for Thursday, 3/6th and Friday, 3/7th.
- DORA Test is scheduled for Thursday, 3/6th.
- After School Dance is this Friday, 3/7th from 1:30 - 2:30pm. $3 admission.
- Library Books are due on Tuesday, 3/4th.
- Don't forget Day Light Savings time begins this Sunday! Spring forward!
- PTA Fundraiser is from 3/4th - 3/18th. Thank you in advance for supporting Carpenter!
- Social Studies Vocabulary Test for Unit 2 Lesson 5 - 8 words are re-scheduled for Tuesday, 3/11th.
- March Book Orders are due by Wednesday, 3/19th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 02/24/14
- Parents: CA Mission Project & Report information is going home with the students on Tuesday, 2/25th. Please sign & return the bottom tear-off. Due date for this assignment is 3/25th.
- Math: Topic 9 test is scheduled for Tuesday, 2/25th.
- Math Masters Test is scheduled for Tuesday, 2/25th. Practice your math facts!
- February Reading Log is due on Monday, March 3rd. Parents: please sign and write in the total minutes.
- Library Books are due on Tuesday, 3/4th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 02/17/14
- Library Books are due on Tuesday, 2/18th.
- Math: Topic 9 test is re-scheduled for Tuesday, 2/25th.
- Book Orders for February are due by Thursday, 2/20th.
- Math Masters Test is scheduled for Tuesday, 2/25th. Practice your math facts!
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 02/10/14
- Special Person's Day lunch will be on Thursday, 2/13th. Please refer to the flier from last week.
- Valentine's Day: Plan to pass out Valentine's Day Cards and/or goodies to your classmates? Bring them on Thursday, 2/13th. You can prepare for 31 students. (exclude yourself)
- Friday, February 14th and Monday, February 17th are school holidays.
- Library Books are due next Tuesday, 2/18th.
- Math: Topic 9 test is scheduled for Thursday, 2/20th.
- Book Orders for February are due by Thursday, 2/20th.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
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Week of 01/27/14
- Family Bingo Night is this Tuesday, 1/28th from 6:30 - 7:30 P.M. Bring the entire family for an evening of fun and games!
- Math: Topic 8 test is scheduled for Thursday, 1/30th.
- Friday, 01/31st is a Student-Free Day.
- Parents: Progress Report will be going home with your child on Monday, 2/03rd. Please sign & return ASAP.
- January Reading Log is due on Monday, 02/03rd. Please have the total minutes and signature completed.
- Valentine's Day: Plan to pass out Valentine's Day Cards and/or goodies to your classmates? Bring them on Thursday, 2/13th. You can prepare for 31 students. (exclude yourself)
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
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Week of 01/20/14
- Mobile Science Museum visitation will be on Tuesday, 1/21st. This event is sponsored by Dr. Stauffer and we are grateful for her generosity.
- L.A. Post-Test on Cause & Effect and Reading Comprehension Test is re-scheduled for Tuesday, 1/21st.
- Library books are due back on Tuesday, 1/21st.
- Math Masters Test is scheduled for Friday, 1/24th.
- Friday, 01/31st is a Student-Free Day.
- Valentine's Day: Plan to pass out Valentine's Day Cards and/or goodies to your classmates? Bring them on Thursday, 2/13th. You can prepare for 31 students. (exclude yourself)
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
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Week of 01/13/14
- Book Orders for January is due by Thursday, 1/16th. Book orders can be
done online! For more info, click on the Book order TAB above.
- L.A. Post-Test on Cause & Effect and Reading Comprehension Test is scheduled for Friday, 1/17th
- Monday 1/20th is a school holiday in observance for Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday.
- Mobile Science Museum visitation will be on Tuesday, 1/21st. This event is sponsored by Dr. Stauffer and we are grateful for her generosity.
- Library books are due back on Tuesday, 1/21st.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
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Week of 12/16/13
- Student/Parent Conferences: Thank you to everyone for attending the parent conference last week. We had 100% attendance from all the parents in Room B11! I appreciate everyone for making the time from your busy schedule.
- Parents: A memo (White) regarding our class Winter Party on Friday, 12/20th was passed out last week requesting $3 donations. Thank you in advance for your support
- Monthly Math Masters test is scheduled for Monday, 12/16th.
- Library books are due on Tuesday, 12/17th.
- Math Topic 7 test is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/18th.
- Multiplication Study Log is due back on Fridays each week (completed with parent signature and study minutes) for the students who received them. Please ask your child about these papers.
- City of Downey Toy Drive: Bring in a new toy for a needy child and help bring a smile to a child in need. Collection Barrel is available in the office.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
- Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year in 2014. Have a wonderful Winter Break! See you back on Monday, 01/06/14!
Week of 12/09/13
- Student/Parent Conferences this week! I look forward to meeting all of the parents!
Reminder notices with date & time will be given to your child to take home on Monday.
- Parents: A memo (White) regarding our class Winter Party on Friday, 12/20th was passed out last week requesting $3 donations. Thank you in advance for your support
- Monthly Math Masters test is scheduled for Monday, 12/16th.
- Library books are due on Tuesday, 12/17th.
- Math Topic 7 test is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/18th.
- Multiplication Study Log is due back on Fridays each week (completed with parent signature and study minutes) for the students who received them. Please ask your child about these papers.
- City of Downey Toy Drive: Bring in a new toy for a needy child and help bring a smile to a child in need. Collection Barrel is available in the office.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 20 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 11/18/13
- Multiplication Study Log is due back on Fridays each week (completed with parent signature and study minutes) for the students who received them. Please ask your child about these papers.
- Monthly Math Masters test is scheduled for Tuesday, 11/19th.
- Book Orders for December are due by Thursday, 11/21st
- Thankful Grams sold this week from 11/19th - 11/21st for $1 each.
- Congratulations to Room B11! We won the PARTY Flag for the month for having the most reading minutes from October's reading log in our pod! Great job to everyone and keep up with the reading minutes! Also, congratulations to Sergio Echeverria for being selected as the student reading the most minutes for the month of October & Giselle Guerra for being chosen from the yellow ticket drawing!
- November Reading Log pages are due on Monday, 12/2nd. Please total up the minutes read & have Parent Signature at the top to receive credit. You must have at least 600 minutes or more!
- Update on Parent Conferences: Thank you to all parents for returning the RSVP letters last week! I will send out confirmation date and times on the first week of December.
- Science Quizzes (open book quiz) are scheduled throughout this week after finishing each lesson.
- Library books are due on Tuesday, 12/03rd.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 20 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 11/12/13:
- Parent Conference information: Parent RSVP letters (yellow) were passed out to the students last Friday, 11/8th, regarding preferred conference time blocks. Please fill out the bottom tear off & have your child return to me ASAP to secure your preferred time.
- Library books are due back on Tuesday, 11/12th.
- Science: Feathered Friend project is assigned to the students on Tuesday, 11/12th and is due by Friday, 11/15th. Please follow the directions and answer all questions in complete sentences. Sample project photos can be viewed under the Science Tab.
- Science Quizzes (open book quiz) are scheduled throughout this week after finishing each lesson.
- Math Topic 6 Test is re-scheduled for Thursday, 11/14th.
- Book Orders for December are due by Thursday, 11/21st.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 20 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 11/04/13
- October Reading Logs were due last Friday, 11/01st. Parents: Please be sure to fill out the total number of minutes (not hours and minutes) your child has read for the entire month and put your signature on the reading log before sending it to school.
- November Book Orders are due by Wednesday, 11/06th. Wish to order On-Line? Go to Book Orders tab for more info. Cash or check only. If paying by check, please make it out to Scholastic Book Club.
- Science Quizzes (open book quiz) are scheduled throughout this week after finishing each lesson.
- There is no school on Monday, 11/11th due to Veteran's Day Holiday.
- Library books are due back next Tuesday, 11/12th.
- Math Topic 6 Test is scheduled for Wednesday, 11/13.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 20 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 10/28/13
- Thank you to all the families for coming out to our annual Trunks N Treats evening last Thursday. We had a packed out crowd and lots of raving reviews! Most of all, the kids and adults all had a BLAST!!!
- October Reading Logs are due on Friday, 11/01st. Parents: Please be sure to fill out the total number of minutes (not hours and minutes) your child has read for the entire month and put your signature on the reading log before sending it to school.
- Math Topic 4 Test is scheduled for Monday, 10/28th.
- Harvest Grams are on sale this week from Monday - Wednesday, 10/28th-10/30th for $1.
- November Book Orders are due by Wednesday, 11/06th. Wish to order On-Line? Go to Book Orders tab for more info. Cash or check only. If paying by check, please make it out to Scholastic Book Club.
- Science Quizzes (open book quiz) are scheduled throughout this week after finishing each lesson.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 20 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 06/03/13
- May's Reading Log page is due on Monday, June 3rd.
- Field Trip to In-N-Out Burgers Restaurant is on Tuesday, June 4th. Students will need to report to Room B11 by 8:10AM on that morning. Be sure that your child is wearing CLOSED TOE shoes. If you haven't already done so, please send the $1 bus fare and the 2 completed field trip information papers ASAP. Thank you!
- GOLD RUSH DAY is scheduled for Thursday, 6/6th. Please bring in your donations of $2 as soon as possible. You can dress up like the gold miners of the olden days, if you wish. Get ready to have some fun as you pan for GOLD, make your own bandanas, learn to square dance, plus much more. This is Carpenter's annual event for the 4th graders. You don't want to miss it!
- Library books will need to be returned on Friday, June 7th. Don't forget!
- There are only 3 more weeks of school left before Summer!
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the reading log page.
Week of 05/27/13
- Math Test for Topic 19 is scheduled for Wednesday, 5/29th.
- Math Test for Topic 20 is scheduled for Thursday, 5/30th.
- Water Wanderings program for B11 will be held on Friday, 5/31st. The students will be doing some hands-on learning about the importance of water, recycling, and the ecosystem. Students should wear comfortable clothing and PE shoes for possible outdoor activities.
- May's Reading Log page is due on Monday, June 3rd.
- Field Trip to In-N-Out Restaurant is on Tuesday, June 4th. Students will need to report to Room B11 by 8:10AM on that morning. Be sure that your child is wearing CLOSED TOE shoes. If you haven't already done so, please send the $1 bus fare and the 2 completed field trip information papers ASAP. Thank you!
- GOLD RUSH DAY is scheduled for Thursday, 6/6th. Please bring in your donations of $2 as soon as possible. You can dress up like the gold miners of the olden days, if you wish. Get ready to have some fun as you pan for GOLD, make your own bandanas, learn to square dance, watch a blacksmith LIVE, plus much more. This is Carpenter's annual event for the 4th graders. You don't want to miss it!
- Library books will need to be returned on Friday, June 7th. Don't forget!
- There are only 4 more weeks of school left before Summer!
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child reading every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the reading log page.
Week of 05/20/13
- B11's Field trip to In-N-Out Restaurant is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4th. Please send the $1 bus fare and the 2 completed field trip information papers ASAP. Thank you!
- GOLD RUSH DAY info. Gold-colored fliers were passed out to the students last Friday, 5/17th. All donations of $2 or more are due by Friday, 5/24th. We need LOTS of parent volunteers and support for this annual event.
- Library is scheduled for Friday, 5/24th. Don't forget to bring your book.
- Book orders for May and June (last order for the year) will be due by Wed. 5/22nd.
- Math Test for Topic 17 is scheduled for Tuesday, 5/21st.
- Math Test for Topic 18 is scheduled for Thursday, 5/23rd.
- Math Test for Topic 19 is scheduled for Wednesday, 5/29th.
- Math Test for Topic 20 is scheduled for Thursday, 5/30th.
- Monday, 5/27th, is Memorial Day Holiday.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 05/13/13
- Be sure to go to bed early, get a good night's sleep, and have a good breakfast especially on the CST STAR testing days.
- 4th grade CST testing continues this week: May 14th & 16th (Math). All tests will be administered in the morning hours.
- Math Test for Topic 17 is scheduled for Tuesday, 5/21st.
- Math Test for Topic 18 is scheduled for Thursday, 5/23rd.
- Math Test for Topic 19 is scheduled for Tuesday, 5/28th.
- Math Test for Topic 20 is scheduled for Thursday, 5/30th.
- Parents - Pre-order your YEARBOOK for $20. Don't miss out! Prices will go up after 5/15th.
- Book orders for May and June (last order for the year) will be due by Wed. 5/22nd.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you!
Week of 05/06/13
- PARENTS! Progress Reports will be passed out to the students on Monday, 5/6th. Please sign & return the bottom portion.
- Be sure to go to bed early, get a good night's sleep, and have a good breakfast especially on the CST STAR testing days.
- 4th grade CST testing is scheduled for May 7th & 9th (English Language Arts); May 14th & 16th (Math). All tests will be administered in the morning hours.
- Library books are due back this Friday, 5/10th.
- Parents - Pre-order your YEARBOOK for $20. Don't miss out! Prices will go up after 5/15th.
- Book orders for May and June (last order for the year) will be due by Wed. 5/22nd.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Week of 04/29/13
- April Reading Log is due on Wednesday, 5/01st. Be sure to have your parent's signature and total minutes.
- L.A.: Figurative Language Test is scheduled for Wed. 5/01st
- Progress Reports will be sent home on Monday, 5/6th. Please sign & return the bottom portion.
- 4th grade CST testing is scheduled for May 7th, 9th, 14th, & 16th.
- Parents & Students! Prepare for the upcoming CST tests. Click on the CST Practice Test tab to prepare and practice your skills. These are great websites to help prepare you for the CST tests.
- Parents - Pre-order your YEARBOOK for $20. Don't miss out! Prices will go up afterwards.
- Parents - Please remind your child to complete his/her A-Math Practice assignments regularly. Students are able to complete them both in class and at home.
- Parents - Please help your child practice and master their basic math facts at home, especially multiplication and division.
- Parents: Please be sure to have your child read every night for at least 30 minutes and initial on the Reading Log page.
- Parents - Please assist your child in getting all school supplies ready, especially 4 sharpened pencils everyday. Thank you! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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