Upcoming Tests:  
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Dates are subject to change.  Dates given are estimates on unit completion.  Thank you!
​Science: Life Science Test MOVED TO Tuesday, 5/14
Math: Module 7 Test: TBD
Social Studies: Railroad and Immigration Test Tuesday, 4/30

Sacramento Field Trip 5/6/19

Our class will be heading up to Sacramento on Monday, May 6!  This ALL DAY field trip will start at 7:35 a.m. and we will return around 4-4:30.  I will send remind texts to let you know our ETA when we leave Sacramento.  Please visit the Contact and Info tab to sign up for texts if you need to.  

Be sure to PACK A LUNCH AND SNACKS.  Wear comfortable WALKING SHOES, and dress in LAYERS.  Here is a link if you would like to look into our state symbols.  We will be visiting the following locations:

Wells Fargo Museum : We will visit the Old Sacramento location
Railroad Museum: We will visit the lower floors
LUNCH outside of Railroad Museum
State Capitol: It is VERY important that we remain as a group and quiet in this building, as people are conducting important work!
Sutter's Fort: This will be our final stop of the day

Important Dates:


May:
1-3: CAASPP testing window continues
6: Sacramento Field Trip - PLEASE BE AT SCHOOL BY 7:35 students back around 4:30/4:45
9: PORTS in school field trip/video conference
​13: Gold Dust or Bust performance @8:15 A.M.
16: Open House @6-7 P.M.
27: Memorial Day - No School
28: Yearbook Signing
29: Field Day
30: Class Party
31: Last day of school

CAASPP Testing

As mentioned in a previous email distribution, CAASPP testing is coming up after Spring Break.  Our testing window will be April 15-May 6.  We will not be testing every day, but it is important for students to arrive on time every day so we may begin the test promptly.  Students who miss the test will need to make the test up on one of the scheduled make up days.
We have been working since December on practice tests for the CAASPP, but students are also able to take practice tests online through the CAASPP.org website.  They do not require a login, and can take the tests as a guest.
If you would are interested in these tests, please visit the CAASPP website.
Good luck!

Here's what you're in for this year!

Your Classroom

Mrs. Wood believes that everyone has something important to share.  In our classroom, your opinions and ideas are valued, and we want to hear what you think.  When you share with the class, you are encouraged to speak freely, but you will also be encouraged to treat each other with respect, particularly when someone's opinion or thought differs from your own.

It is also important to know that Mrs. Wood likes to keep her classroom clean.  She will also expect you to practice strong organizational skills, as well as keeping your personal space tidy.

You will have many opportunities to discuss academic topics with fellow classmates, but there will also be time for independent work.  Mrs. Wood wants to see that you can work as part of a team, as well as independently.

About our Classroom

Our Para

Our paraprofessional, Ms. Divya, is funded 100% through Ed Fund donations

Your Teacher

Mrs. Wood is a graduate of UCLA, and received her teaching credential at Sacramento State.  She LOVES to travel and lived abroad after finishing college.  She is a lifelong learner, and continues to take classes to help her improve as an educator.  This summer, she took a 3D printing class through the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Mrs. Wood enjoys the outdoors and spends time with her family camping, hiking and kayaking.  She has a wonderful husband, Adam, two sons, Collin (3 1/2) and Rhett (1 1/2), and dog named Aussie (full name: Auswald Brutus Swishy McWiggleBottom).  She has lived in the Bay Area most of her life, but was born in Placerville ("Old Hangtown").

The two things that Mrs. Wood absolutely wants to see from her students are honesty and effort.  The rest falls into place when those two things are present.