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We are having a terrific time getting to know each other and sharing our fabulous summer experiences. Your children have adjusted nicely to the school routine, and their eagerness for learning is amazing! It is going to be a wonderful year!
Regular Homework
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Extra Practice with our math concepts can be found online using the ISE under "Things to Do" and Skill Sets found in the "Library", click on the "Lady in the Red Hat." You can find these helpful web based tools on Student Links under "Think Central." The children have been practicing how to access these helpful tools, so they should be able to show you how to log on to the program.
Please check over your child’s math homework daily for accuracy and completeness. Studies show students learn better when they are given the opportunity to verbalize the steps taken to solve problems. Please allow your child this golden opportunity each evening when completing the math homework to explain to you their logic on a few select problems. If you notice an error, you will be able to catch it quickly before it becomes a habit that is difficult to break. Some of the concepts may seem tricky, so please know ANY strategy you show your child that works is worth learning and sharing in math class.
Xtra Math Fact practice is expected to be completed daily for points. If your child completes facts for 5 days/week they will receive 10 points (A+) for the week, 4 days = 9 points (A-), 3 days = 8 points(B-), 2 days = 7 points(C-), 1 day = 6 points(D-).
Spelling Ideas to try at home:
- ABC order: Write your words in alphabetical order.
- Word Sort: Sort your words by vowel sounds, patterns, syllables, etc.
- Repetition: Write your words 3 times each
- Sentences: Write a sentence for each
- spelling word.
- Word Art: Draw a picture and write your
- words in the picture.
- Story time: Write a short story using all
- your words.
- Creative Letters: Write your words by magazine and glue them on a paper.
- cutting out letters in an old newspaper or
- Pyramid: Write your words adding or will be a pyramid shape of words.
- subtracting one letter at a time. The result
- Good Clean Words: Write your words in surface that can be cleaned safely.
- shaving cream on a counter or some other
- Handwriting: Write each word 3 times in
- your best handwriting.
- Cheer your words: Pretend you are a
- cheerleader and call out your words!
- Sound Words: Use a tape recorder and
- record your words and their spelling. Then listen to your tape, checking to see that you spelled all the words correctly.
- Choo-Choo Words: Write the entire list end-to-end as one long word, using different colors of crayon or ink for different words.
- Flashwriting: In a darkened room, use a flashlight to draw letters in the air.
- Timer: Get a timer. Set it for 3 minutes. See how many times you can write your words before the timer goes off.
- Scramble: Have a parent scramble your spelling words. You unscramble them.
Chalk: Write your words outside using sidewalk chalk.
Letters: Write each word as many times as there are letters in the word.
Out loud: Spell your words out loud 2 times to a brother or sister, mom or dad.
Trace Around: Print your spelling words neatly. Take a colored pen and draw an outline around the word, closely following the shapes of the letters. Close your eyes and remember the shape.
Colorful Words: Use two different color pens to write your spelling words. Use one color to write the consonants and the other for the vowels.
Military spelling: Do jumping jacks, as you clap say a letter to spell your words.
Finger Tracing: Use your finger to spell out each of your words one letter at a time on your Mom or Dad‛s back. Then it‛s YOUR turn to feel and spell. Try to guess the word.
Practice Test: Have an adult give you a practice test.
Scratch n' Sniff: Write letters with glue on paper, and then sprinkle with Jell-O. Makes a super scratch n' Sniff when tracing over the letters.
Computer Words: Have your child type their spelling words ten times each on the computer. Use different colors and fonts and print it out!
Words-in-words: Write your word and then write at least 2 words made from each.
Snap and Spell: Snap on each letter, clap when you say the word at the end.
Create an activity: Can you think of a fun way to do your spelling activities? Try it out.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” Dr. Seuss
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Students will be tested on their spelling words on Friday. We will introduce words each Monday. Students will be expected to practice the words at home throughout the week.
Reading Logs will go home on Fridays and will be due the following Friday. We are expecting students to read for 20 minutes and record three complete sentences summarizing what they read. Please initial each entry. For three complete entries, they will receive a B-. For four complete entries, they will receive an A-. For five complete entries, they will receive an A+. They can choose which nights to read.
The following schedule shows the consistent homework assignments for each day. There may be other assignments given. Please check the agenda daily for specific assignments.
Monday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
Tuesday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
Wednesday
Read 20 Minutes and record in reading log.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice.
Practice spelling words on own.
Library book due Thursday.
Thursday
Read 20 Minutes- Signed reading logs due on Friday.
Math- One lesson plus Xtra Math facts practice
Practice spelling words on own.
NO HOMEWORK ON FRIDAY - ONLY MAKE-UP WORK AS NEEDED.
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Cross Country
Hello Alta Sierra Families!My name is Rosalynn Asuncion and I will be this year's cross country coach. This year the cross country program is off to a speedy start. If you have a child that is in 4th or 5th grade, they are invited to join Alta Sierra's Cross Country Team. Practices will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays and possibly some optional Friday's depending on the meet schedules. The practices will be held directly after school from 2:05-3:05. The league is still currently developing the meet schedule, but are looking to have around 5-8 meets for the season. The season will start next week on August 23rd and will end just before fall break in October. The first meet is scheduled for the week of August 29th.Meet Information:-The track is roughly around 1 mile in length and usually winds around through different terrain.-For the race each grade races independently, separated by girls and boys.-The first 20 participants to cross in each category will receive a ribbon/medal.-There is no school transportation provided for the meets, so it will be the parents responsibility to work out getting their child to and from each meet.Participation Information:-Cross country is a running sport through different terrain.-Participants will be challenged to keep improving their time and length of running.-At practice the participant is expected to come with a good and willing attitude.-Participants must come to practice with running shoes, water and proper running attire.-Parents and participants will need to sign a code of conduct. (this will be handed out at the first practice)-Each participant will get a jersey to wear for the meets. I believe the cost of the jersey is $10, but will double check and get a final answer hopefully by the first practice.My goal as a coach is to help each child succeed and grow as a runner. If your child's goal is to be able to just run the whole mile without stopping or if your child's goal is to cross the finish line first, I will be there to help them succeed. In the past I have coached soccer and softball. This will be my first year as the head coach, but I have been helping out with the program for the last two years. I have two daughters, one in 6th at Magnolia and another in 4th at Alta Sierra.Reminder: 1st practice is next Tuesday August 23rd @ 2:05. Following practice parents will need to pick up their child or if the child is in the after school program can join then.I am excited to get the season started and looking forward to meeting some future runners!Coach Rosalynn
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Back to School Night
AUGUST 15, 2022
Hi! I’m Mrs. Cornejo! I will be your teacher this year!
I am thrilled that you will be in my class this year! We are going to learn so many new and exciting things together. This is my ninth year of teaching 4th grade, many of these years have been right here at Alta Sierra School, so I think you can infer that I LOVE Fourth graders! I think it is the best grade ever! We get to learn about the Amazing State of California, Long Division, Fractions, Cursive, and a lot more!
I am very passionate about teaching all subjects, although MATH is my FAVORITE, and I enjoy using technology as much as I can. In fact, you can check out our classroom newsletter weekly on Edlio. All you need to do is press the subscribe button under my name on the school web page.
One of the things I think it is very important is to work together as a classroom family. We will be spending a lot of time together, so it is important to treat each other with kindness, respect, and compassion. I know that each of you have a different brain which means you think and learn differently. I am committed to helping you learn and grow and continue to develop as a person of good character.
Want to know a little bit about me? I have been married to Mr. Cornejo for 34 years! We have two sons named Cameron and Dakota, and both of them went to Alta Sierra School from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade! We have an amazing school and I am so happy to be here! I have a grey cat named “Gandalf the Grey” and he loves to follow me everywhere. I have a Koi pond and every fish has a name. “Dorado” is golden colored koi and she is very beautiful. This summer I went camping at Eagle Lake with my whole family and we had a really fun time! I learned how to paddle board!
I can’t wait to meet you and your family! We are going to have an amazing school year together!
June 6, 2022
We have an amazing week planned! Thank you to all of our wonderful parents who have signed up on the sign-up genius to help with our class end of the year party on Thursday. The children have worked so hard this year and they will really enjoy being able to spend time together just having some fun!
Thursday is FUN DAY. We will have fun outdoor activities in the morning and an indoor party in the afternoon. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, and be aware that students may get wet.
Friday is a MINIMUM DAY. Dismissal is at 12:00.
Thank you for all of your help and support for your our students' learning throughout the year! It has been an amazing school year!