Important
A big THANK YOU to all the parents and adult volunteers who helped make our field trip so fun and safe!
Funds earned for the Run-Walk-A-Thon were due today. Please make sure students turn in all monies earned.
Keep checking the student planners for reading minutes. Remember 100 minutes is an A+, 90 minutes is an A-, 80 minutes is a B-, and so on.
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, September 28th is a minimum day.
- Picture day is October 4th
- Wednesday, October 12th is a minimum day.
- October Break runs from Oct. 17 - Oct. 21
New!
In ELA, students will continue our unit on Frederick Douglas’ narrative as well as write about the field trip.
In social studies, we will begin by looking at the Native populations here and the subsequent contact with European colonizers.
In science, we will be working the local forest service on understanding our watershed ecology.
Updates and Info
Our Sierra Buttes field trip was a success! Students learned about mining, watershed ecology, and how to set up a tent! We had so much playing, hiking, eating, and sharing stories. Thanks for your support and sending your students prepared. The hike was challenging but sitting at 8500 feet eating sandwiches in the sun was worth it!
Many of you have expressed interest in my philosophy around working with teenagers and dealing with classroom management. I have depended on a program called Love and Logic to help understand students’ needs and respond to issues as they arise.
I know that parenting during this time can take on extra challenges, and I saw a flyer announcing a Love and Logic class for parents offered in Grass Valley so just wanted to pass on the information for those interested. It starts this week and runs from 5:30-8:00 pm on Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12, 26, and Nov. 2nd. Register by emailing yourfamilyculture@gmail.com.
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