June 1, 2011
The annual music concert for parents at Nixon Elementary School and her last elementary school music concert.
Repertoire:
- “Scarborough Faire”
- “Classical Bash”
- “Star Wars Theme”
- “William Tell Overture”
Music Concert 2011
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American Revolution Theater
“Betsy Ross” / “Mary Draper” in the center with “Martha Washington”/”Phyllis Wheatley” and “Lydia Darah”/”Mercy Otis Warren” to her left.
This event was a performance by the 5th grade classes to depict the American Revolution. The purpose was to teach attending parents about an important part of American history. The students were organized into groups, including the “Redcoats”, the “White Tories” and the “Blue Rebels”. They were either patriots or “Redcoats”. The “King George” character was part of the the “Blue Rebels” for some reason and it’s known that he was actually with the Imperialists. Somehow it all made sense.
Mt. Hermon Outdoor Science School
Tuesday October 19 – Friday, October 22, 2010
This 4-day, 3-night interdisciplinary program will allow students to increase their awareness and knowledge of our physical environment and to develop critical thinking skills and responsible actions to understand and properly care for it. The program covers the following areas: science, mathematics, history-social science, visual and performing arts, English language arts, health and physical education. The Santa Cruz coastal mountains provide a setting for diverse studies including creek research, soil digs, plant and animal identification, a night hike, habitat restoration and more. Escondido’s 5th grade classes have been attending Outdoor Science School since 2006 and have had wonderful experiences.
Tuesday, October 19 – First Day
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Wednesday, October 20 –
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Thursday, October 21 –
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Friday, October 22 – Returning Home
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Fifth Grade
Where did the summer go? And what a good summer it has been! We got to do a lot of things: Raging Waters, PAPPA Art Camp, camping at Lake Tahoe, Master Impressionist Paintings, Mid-summer Mozart Festival, University Club and finally Skylark Ranch. Plus, she got promoted at SFBS to Level III.
First day of school. Meeting old friends, making new ones.
Now it’s time for shopping for new clothes, getting a new backpack and shoes for school. Back to the routine – “looks like it’s gonna be another wild year”. Fifth grade here she comes.
Last Day Fair 2010. Good-Bye Fourth Grade. Hello Summer!
June 10, 2010,
Finally, fourth grade is over. Last day fair was fun, fun, fun! Summer has officially begun – fifth grade here I come.
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But first some well-deserved summer fun at Raging Waters with my best friends!
2010 Student-Led Conference
May 26, 2010:
The students had their student-led conferences where they showed off their school accomplishments in the past year. They’ve learned and done so much!
Agenda:
- Writing: Coloma Reflections, California Academy of Science Poem, Descriptive Writing, Poem Project, Rancho Letter and Pioneer Journal
- Social Studies: Native American Poster, Explorer Stain Glass, Mission Watercolor (Mission La Purisima) and Notes, and California Fact Booklet
- Literature: Readers Notebook and Book Talk
- Math: Everyday Math Game – Polygon Pair-Up
- Art: Two Spectra Art Pieces
- Science: Science Notebook, and Hands-On Magnetism and Electricity
- Music: Play Instrument Outside (optional)
- Classroom Tour
STAR Testing 2010
May 4, 2010 (Tue) 8:15 – 10:00, Language Arts Part I…………….Easy peasy
May 5, 2010 (Wed) 10:20 – 12:05, Language Arts Part II…………..still easy peasy.
May 6, 2010 (Thu) 8:15 – 10:00, Math Part I………….not as easy peasy.
May 7, 2010 (Fri) 8:15 – 10:00, Math Part II……………. sorta easy. totally finito benito.
Art Gallery – 4th Grade
Coloma “Gold Rush” Overnight Trip
The 4th Grade class had an overnight field trip to the Gold Country – to Coloma. This is near Sutter’s Mill, the site where gold was first discovered in California. They were on their field trip for 3 days and 2 nights.
The 4th graders “lived like” the people who came from all over the country and the world in the mid-1800’s, by the thousands, to seek their fortune from panning gold.
They wore close to authentic clothing and each were given a souvenir green bandanna. They also panned for gold and found a few flakes.
They learned about how gold was panned from the rivers and streams in the area. They also learned about the history of California during the Gold Rush days.
This is the most memorable field trip for the 4th graders.
Fourth Grade
Wow! Suddenly I’m in fourth grade.
So great to see my old friends again. And to meet a bunch of new ones! And my teacher, Ms. Holmes, is awesome.
I have to read 40 chapter books by the end of the year. I will go for an overnight (3 days and 2 nights) to Coloma for California History (Gold Rush). We’re also doing Everyday Math and making Native American Posters.