Week 22 News
2/1/16-2/5/16
I hope students had a blast last Friday with the 100 days of school activities! Please be sure to check out our class page on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to see the fun activities we did! :)
NEWS
2/5 (Fri.) School-Wide Lunar New Year Celebration
2/8 (Mon.) Classroom Lunar New Year Celebration
2/11 (Thurs.) Valentine's Day Card Exchange
Students will be exchanging Valentine's Day cards on 2/11. Students can choose to make their own V-Day cards, or they can also be purchased for $2-$4 at local stores (i.e. CVS, Target, Walmart). The ones sold at stores usually come in packs of 32-34 cards.
Here are some links to give you an idea of what is out there:
http://family.go.com/printables/article-619880-disney-character-valentine-cards-t/
http://family.go.com/printables/article-1031952-mickey-minnie-cutie-valentines-t/
This is something fun for the students. The cards can be as simple or as elaborate as the student wishes; what counts most is the thought. :)
NO CANDY OF ANY KIND ATTACHED TO THE CARDS PLEASE. THANK YOU! :)
Si, Se Puede Art/Essay Contest Due 3/23
Please let me know if your child would like to participate. I can provide an information packet.
ESSAY
PROMPT:
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta worked together to lead the United Farmworkers of America. Describe three ways that Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez worked together to help improve the lives of farmworkers.
To answer the prompt, students will draw a picture independently and write a sentence with the assistance of an adult. Students may dictate the sentence.
ART
- Must be related to life or cause of Cesar Chavez or Dolores Huerta.
- Maximum size 12” x 18”, three dimensional projects not to exceed 18”
- Art entry form needs to be attached.
More information about Cesar Chavez available at the following website:
http://chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Teachers/Lessons/Resources/Biographies/K-2Bio.aspx
More information about Dolores Huerta available at the following website:
http://www.girlscoutshcc.org/gshccadmin/site1/girlscouts/pdf/Links/D_H_Bio.pdf
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Chinese New Year Resource
This gives an overall background to the Lunar (Chinese) New Year and the stories associated with it.
Innovation Exposition
Please visit https://sites.google.com/a/pusd.us/innovationexposition/ to learn about PUSD's Innovation Exposition!
If you would like your child to participate, please let me know and I will give you an informational packet. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Le, our coordinator and/or the website above.
Khan Academy (OPTIONAL)
As a supplemental resource, I will be assigning Math work from khanacademy.org. This is a wonderful resource for students who would like more practice with the concepts taught at school or would like more challenging Math work.
The website adapts the questions based on each child's level. The more questions students answer correctly, the harder the problems will get. The program will also make problems easier if students are struggling with correctly answering the problems.
Please see below on how to sign up. This information will also be posted on our class site under "Parent Resources".
- Sign up at khanacademy.org (or log in with their existing accounts)
- Visit khanacademy.org/coaches
- There, in the "Add a coach" field, enter the class code XEEF4D
Better Chinese Online Reading
Please have your child work on Chinese reading as part of their daily homework! Once you log-in you will see the information under "Assignment Messages".
This is a resource the school has purchased to assist parents in supporting Mandarin learning at home. Please utilize this special resource! CLICK HERE
**I have learned that the Better Chinese website is accessible on iPads by using "Puffin Web Browser." It's a free app so you don't have to pay for the premium version!**
C21 on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
Follow us on our class social media sites to connect with one another and catch glimpses of what is happening inside C21! :)
Class Website (tinyurl.com/wu2015)
To help simplify things, I just wanted to mention that any information regarding our class (including HW uploads, photos, Ms. Kang's English class information, weekly content, volunteering, donations, etc.) can be found at www.tinyurl.com/wu2015.
This is your ONE STOP SHOP for everything you need regarding our class! No need to memorize/bookmark any other links! :)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Schoolwide Lunar New Year Celebration
Friday, Feb 5, 2016, 08:45 AM
Field Elementary School, East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, United States
Lunar (Chinese) New Year
Monday, Feb 8, 2016, 12:15 PM
C21
Valentine's Day Activities
Thursday, Feb 11, 2016, 01:30 PM
C21
Lincoln's Birthday--NO SCHOOL
Friday, Feb 12, 2016, 12:00 AM
Field Elementary School, East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, United States
President's Day (Washington's Birthday)--NO SCHOOL
Monday, Feb 15, 2016, 12:00 AM
Field Elementary School, East Sierra Madre Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, United States
Have a HAPPY week! :)
巫老师 Ms. Wu
Email: wu.april@pusd.us
Website: instagram.com/msaprilwu
Location: Room C21
Phone: 626-396-5860
Facebook: facebook.com/missaprilwu
Twitter: @msaprilwu