Hi Temescalian Families,

Today you’ll be seeing  A LOT of classwork coming back home in students’ Friday Folders! Students were excited to empty out their “Finished Work” files and see the loads of work they’ve completed this year. We pulled two pages out to reflect on—please take a moment to read their reflection and respond below to them. The “Leave At Home” side of their folder contains completed work, and as a family, you can decide what to do with those pages. The “Return to School” side remains in their folder.

Over the past few weeks, our class has been diving into our Farmworker Movement unit, exploring the crucial role farmworkers play in feeding our nation and the challenges they have historically faced. We’ve learned that while farmworkers are essential in ensuring the availability of fresh produce and other commodities, they have endured harsh working conditions, unfair wages, and lack of rights for many years.

To better understand the fight for farmworkers’ rights, we studied key figures like Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez and their work in organizing the United Farm Workers (UFW) union. Through discussions and videos, we examined the struggles that led to the creation of the UFW, the early obstacles the movement faced, and the impact of collective action in advocating for better working conditions.

To bring these stories to life, we read Lola Out Loud: Inspired by the Childhood of Activist Dolores Huerta, a powerful look at how young Lola found her voice and began speaking out against injustice. We also read Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez, a moving story that traces Cesar Chavez’s journey from childhood to his leadership in the farmworker movement.

These stories helped spark thoughtful conversations about fairness, activism, and the power of standing up for what is right. Ask your child about what they learned—perhaps they’ll share how these historical figures inspire them to make a difference today!

We also started our next math unit, where your child will tell time and calculate elapsed time, measure mass and volume to solve problems, and model and compare fractions in different ways. Your child will learn and practice these skills by solving problems like those shown below:

Looking ahead, we’re looking for two chaperones for our field trip to Coyote Hills Park on April 23. If you’re interested in joining us, please let me know!

Next week is Spirit Week! See below for our upcoming spirit days:

As always, thank you for your trust and support. Looking forward to another great week ahead!

In community,

Aly