Students read short passages in Spanish about Spanish conquest and evangelization. It was hard work, but they prevailed. I love to integrate as much Spanish as I can into our curriculum.

These guys are really leaning into the hard work.

This week, we wrote persuasive essays. These students were eager to share. Most of them were particularly interested in having nap time at school. Interesting.

A game of Staircase in fifth grade math supports place value skills.

Upcoming dates

Tuesday, December 12: Mission Dolores and Precita Eyes Mural Tour field trip. We need two chaperones. Please email if you would like to ride BART with us to SF that day, 9-3.

Thursday, December 7, 6-7 pm: Fort Ross Info Night. Parents only, and if you plan on chaperoning / leading a role group at Fort Ross, you must attend. We will be in Cerrito Creek. Prepare to meet Ivan Kuskov!

Homework (Thursday)

SSR for 20 minutes. A few of you have specific books or readings you have been assigned, but most are reading fiction books of their choice.

Write another 1-2 page persuasive essay. Choose a territory you feel passionately about!

Khan Academy grammar practice! Remember to leave the apostrophe assignments alone until Hannah has taught her lesson tomorrow. Do 2 activities this evening. Remember, you can access it through Google Classroom, and sign in with Google.

Math:

• 4th grade: finish multiplication packet
• 5th grade: packet due Friday. If you finish this decimal place value work early, see me for an extension/challenge!

Spelling practice. If you like Quizlet, use that. If not, practice the old-fashioned way…