Mr. Miranda

Mr. Miranda’s 5th grade classroom newsletter.

Mr. Miranda March 9, 2015

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Dear Parents,

 

It is almost time for our annual Fundraising Auction, which will be held this Saturday, March 14th in the FCS gym.  If you haven’t thought about going, please do!  It is so much fun, and such a great time of community for our school! Tickets are available in the Central Office. Each year the classrooms contribute some sort of project or themed basket to the auction.  This is an item that will be auctioned off. Our class will be making a basket with a BBQ theme.

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Any and all donations are appreciated! Your child will get credit for any donation you bring. We will need all items to be delivered by Wednesday 3/11 at 10:00 am so we can get the baskets assembled.  If you have any questions, please contact room mom Amy Brooks, Dawn Thompson, or Mr. Miranda.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION FINAL RESULTS:

 Thank you for participating in this years Box Top for Education Fundraiser. We are excited to announce that our school has collected 11,039 box tops. We will be receiving a check from General Mills for $1,103.90! A special thanks goes to Miss Nolte’s class who brought in the most box tops. Miss Nolte’s students will receive a special prize for their outstanding effort. Here are the final results:

Mr. Broersma…1418                                           Miss Nolte…2577

Mrs. Ferguson…1594                                          Mrs. Tally…1315

Mrs. Fraser…1205                                              Mrs. VanderKooi…402

Mr. Heinz…25                                                    Mrs. Witters…847

Mr. Miranda…764                                               Extras…892 Total…11,039

Please continue to collect Box Tops now and throughout the year. This fundraiser will begin again in the new school year. Thank you for supporting Fresno Christian Schools!

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READING:

The required reading for the month of March is autobiography or biography. Students will dress up as their person and give a first person oral report on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26. Students have the instructions for the oral report and a grading rubric in their writing folders.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

WRITING:

Students will be given the Third Quarter Writing Assessment this Wednesday: Fictional Narrative.

MATH:

This week we begin Chapter 10: Geometry

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we begin our study of the Thirteen Colonies.

BIBLE:

This week we conclude Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

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SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Romans 8:28 and the test will be this Friday, March 13. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, whohave been called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 27 words will be tested this Friday, March 13.

Lesson 27

  1. career
  2. bookkeeper
  3. preference
  4. architect
  5. achievement
  6. professor
  7. receptionist
  8. principal
  9. therapist
  10. administrator
  11. programmer
  12. specialist
  13. orthodontist
  14. evangelist
  15. manufacturer

Challenge Words

  1. crucifixion
  2. burial
  3. resurrection
  4. ascension
  5. hallelujah

Important Note: I’ve had connection issues with Powerschool/Gradebook at home. As the end of the third quarter draws near I will be making updates through this week at FCS during school hours.

 

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • School Auction/Dinner: March 14
  • Happy Birthday Hayden Trevino March 2
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • Cal Poly Choir Festival: March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • SCHOOL RESUMES – Tuesday, April 7
  • School Resumes: April 7
  • Spring Open House: May 5

 

Mr. Miranda March 9, 20152016-11-16T22:16:44-08:00

Mr. Miranda March 2, 2015

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Dear Parents,                    Grilling-BBQ-Marinating-Cooking-Gift-Basket-Premium_small

It is almost time for our annual Fundraising Auction, which is held on Saturday, March 14th in the FCS gym.  If you haven’t thought about going, please do!  It is so much fun, and such a great time of community for our school! Tickets are available in the Central Office.Each year the classrooms contribute some sort of project or themed basket to the auction.  This is an item that will be auctioned off.    Our class will be making a basket BBQ theme.  Mrs. Brooks sent out an email with information about items we want to include.

 

Any and all donations are appreciated! Your child will get credit for any donation you bring. We will need all items to be delivered by Wednesday 3/11 at 10:00 am so we can get the baskets assembled.  If you have any questions, please contact room mom Amy Brooks or Dawn Thompson.

SPRING PORTRAIT DAY:                      ???????????????????????????????????????????????????

All students will be photographed Tuesday, March 3, with an exciting spring background. No money is needed on picture day. A proof picture and order instructions will be sent home for purchase. A “Retake Day” will not be scheduled.

WRITING:

Congratulations to our Young Author finalists: Selah Obenauf,  Paul Cross , and Mason Beal . Their stories will advance to the next judging level with the AP Honors English high school class which will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winners will sign their published stories at a Young Authors table at our spring open house in May.

READING:

The required reading for the month of March is autobiography or biography. Students will dress up as their person and give a first person oral report on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26. Instructions for the oral report and a grading rubric will be sent home this week.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

 

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 9: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

SCIENCE:

This week we conclude our study of the solar system.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Ephesians 2:10 and the test will be this Friday, March 6. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

 

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 26 words will be tested this Friday, March 6.

Lesson 26

  1. column
  2. whether
  3. banquet
  4. scissors
  5. debt
  6. echo
  7. phrase
  8. pneumonia
  9. castle
  10. equipment
  11. wholesale
  12. knives
  13. straighten
  14. receipt
  15. liquid

Challenge Words

  1. asteroid
  2. meteoroid
  3. galaxy
  4. universe
  5. solar system

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of Third Quarter March 13 – Check Power School for Missing Assignments
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • School Auction/Dinner: March 14
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • Cal Poly Choir Festival: March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • SCHOOL RESUMES – Tuesday, April 7
  • School Resumes: April 7
  • Spring Open House: May 5

 

Mr. Miranda March 2, 20152016-11-16T22:16:49-08:00

Mr. Miranda February 23, 2015

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SPRING PORTRAIT DAY:                ???????????????????????????????????????????????????

All students will be photographed on Tuesday, March 3, with an exciting spring background. No money is needed on picture day. A proof picture and order instructions will be sent home for purchase. A “Retake Day” will not be scheduled.

 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION: box tops

This Friday, February 27th is our last Box Tops for Education collection day. Please send any Box Tops you may still have by Friday. Each Box Top is worth cash for our school. We will let you know the final results of the collection by class. The class that brings in the most Box Top will receive a prize. Thank you for your support. Go Eagles!

 

WRITING: young authors

The final draft of the Young Authors fictional narrative story is due Monday, February 23. The top three stories, as determined by Mr. Miranda, will advance to the judging level. The AP Honors English high school class will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at each grade level. The 1st place winners will sign their published stories at a Young Authors table at our spring open house.

READING:

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. The “Add a Chapter” response is due this Friday, February 27.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

 

MATH:  divide decimals

This week we continue Chapter 9 Multiply and Divide Decimals. There will be a test on fractions this Thursday, February 26 covering the following concepts: finding equivalent fractions, finding the simplest form of fractions, and comparing fractions with like denominators, decimals, and mixed numbers.

SCIENCE:

This week we continue our study of the solar system. Students’ planet reports are due

Monday, February 23 and those who were ready last week have begun their presentations.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Proverbs 3:5-6 and the test will be this Friday, February 27. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 25 words will be tested this Friday, February 27.

Lesson 25 – Words with unusual plurals

  1. allergies
  2. data
  3. bacteria
  4. moose
  5. potatoes
  6. pianos
  7. loaves
  8. canoes
  9. thieves
  10. scarves
  11. chiefs
  12. lenses
  13. quizzes
  14. heroes
  15. oxen

 Challenge Words

  1. cacti
  2. analyses
  3. phenomena
  4. criteria
  5. alumni

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • School Auction/Dinner: March 14
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • Cal Poly Choir Festival: March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • SCHOOL RESUMES – Tuesday, April 7
  • School Resumes: April 7
Mr. Miranda February 23, 20152016-11-16T22:16:54-08:00

Mr. Miranda February 17, 2015

Valentine’s Party:

Much thanks to Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Thompson for organizing our party, games and other activities. Thank you to all the parents who sent food. Mr. and Mrs. Aguirre, Mrs. Loeffler, and Mrs. Higginbotham deserve thanks for bringing delicious snacks and helping out during the party.

WRITING:

The final draft of the Young Authors fictional narrative story is due this Friday, February 20 and must be typed and printed out at home (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12). Parents may help students type their papers, but please do not make any changes without the student’s participation and consent.

The top three stories, as determined by Mr.Miranda, will advance to the judging level. The AP Honors English high school class will determine 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners at each grade level. The 1st place winners will sign their published stories at a Young Authors table at our spring open house.

READING:

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. The “Add a Chapter” response is due on Friday, February 27.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we begin Chapter 9 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals.

SCIENCE:

This week we continue our study of the solar system. Students will research and present a report about a particular planet. Students can choose to accomplish this with a foldable, presentation board, powerpoint, or a handwritten or typed paper.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Joshua 1:8 and the test will be this Friday, February 20. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.

James 1:22

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 24 words will be tested this Friday, February 20.

Lesson 24 – Related Words

  1. ability
  2. able
  3. decompose
  4. decomposition
  5. familiar
  6. family
  7. muscle
  8. muscular
  9. meter
  10. metric
  11. precise
  12. precision
  13. relate
  14. relative
  15. commerce

Challenge Words 

  1. despair
  2. desperate
  3. commend
  4. commendable
  5. commemorate

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Talent Show: February 20
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • School Auction/Dinner: March 14
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7

 

Mr. Miranda February 17, 20152016-11-16T22:17:00-08:00

Mr. Miranda February 10, 2015

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VALENTINE’S PARTY:

Thank you, Mrs. Brooks, for organizing a Valentine’s Day Party this Friday at 1:30. Cards are a great way to express care for one another. We hope to have some fun as we end our short week.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:  candy gram

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:                                                      Treasure_Planet_poster         

Young Authors judging/competition is fast approaching.  Past winners’ writing pieces have been shared in class with students. This week students will revise and edit their stories. The final draft is due on Friday, February 20 and must be typed (double-spaced, Times New Roman, size 12). Winning pieces are normally  8-10 pages long. Students will be given time in class to work on their writing. Parents may help students type their papers at home, but please do not make any changes without the student’s participation.

READING:          Chapter-11

The genre for the month of February is realistic fiction. The writing response is “Add a Chapter.” Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. The writing piece may be 1-2 pages typed or handwritten. Students will be given a grading rubric this week. Papers are due on Friday, February 27.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:            DivideFrac

This week we continue Chapter 8 Multiplication and Division of Fractions.

SCIENCE:       solar system nasa    

This week we begin our study of the solar system. Students will research and make a foldable about a particular planet.

Check out this link < http://www.seasky.org/solar-system/solar-system.html>

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Joshua 1:8 and the test will be this Friday, February 13. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.

Joshua 1:8

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 23 words will be tested this Friday, February 13.

Lesson 23 – Words with silent letters

  1. aisle
  2. align
  3. rhythm
  4. crumb
  5. fasten
  6. glisten
  7. knotty
  8. knuckle
  9. often
  10. plumber
  11. reign
  12. bustle
  13. shepherd
  14. soften
  15. sword

Challenge Words

  1. rendezvous
  2. rhinoceros
  3. choreograph
  4. raspberry
  5. handkerchief

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • School Auction/Dinner: March 14
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7

 

Mr. Miranda February 10, 20152016-11-16T22:17:06-08:00

Mr. Miranda February 2 Revised

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES:

Elementary conferences are scheduled for this week. School is dismissed at 12:00 PM each day.

CANDY GRAM FUNDRAISER:

The California Junior Scholarship Federation (an organization promoting scholarship for service) at Fresno Christian Junior High is conducting its annual Candy Gram fundraiser.  The money collected will be used for books for a local group in the Fresno area. We will be selling the candy grams for $1 beginning Tuesday, February 3 and ending at  3 P.M. on Thursday, February 12, 2015.  The candy grams will be distributed on Friday, February 13, 2015.  If you pay by check, make them payable to Fresno Christian Schools and indicate CJSF on the memo line.  If you or your child wish to purchase any candy grams, you may ask your child’s teacher for forms, or call the high school office (299-1695 ext. 4), and Mrs. Belmont will see that you get the forms you need.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. The first draft is due this Friday, February 6.

READING:

The required reading for the month of February is realistic fiction. Realistic fiction has NO magic, superpowers or superheroes, talking animals, space aliens, etc. The writing response will be “Add a Chapter” and is due on Friday, February 27. Students will extend the story, writing about what might happen next. Grading rubrics for “Add a Chapter” will be handed out and discussed this week.

Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

 

Here are two links to 5th grade realistic fiction lists.

<http://www.lakeforestlibrary.org/children/reading-lists/82-children/201-realistic-fiction-for-5th-graders.html>

<http://edinaschools.org/cms/lib07/MN01909547/Centricity/domain/294/greatbooks/Realisticgr5.pdf>

MATH:

This week we begin Chapter 8 multiplying and dividing fractions, mixed numbers.

SCIENCE:

Next week we begin our study of the solar system. Students will make a foldable about a particular planet.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 5 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Ministry.

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Hebrews 4:12 and the test will be this Friday, February 6. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Hebrews 4:12

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 22 words will be tested this Friday, February 6.

Lesson 22

  1. postpone
  2. misinform
  3. uncertain
  4. improvement
  5. indestructible
  6. uncomfortable
  7. unbeatable
  8. unexpected
  9. reexamine
  10. unmistakable
  11. telescope
  12. thermometer
  13. microscope
  14. mischievous
  15. prescription

Challenge Words

  1. symbolize
  2. sympathy
  3. symphony
  4. symmetrical
  5. symptomatic

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • Happy Birthday Landon Keene: February 3
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7
Mr. Miranda February 2 Revised2016-11-16T22:17:12-08:00

Mr. Miranda January 26

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS:  Finalists will present their poems in the Grades 4-6 Oral Interpretation Assembly on Monday, January 26th from 1:30-2:45 in the Peoples Church North Lobby Chapel (families invited). The top three students were selected last week to advance to our school oral presentation assembly on Monday, January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

WRITING: Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution.

READING: The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class this week. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH: This week we continue Chapter 7: changing mixed numbers to subtract fractions

SOCIAL STUDIES: This week we continue Chapter 4 the settlement of the early colonies.

BIBLE: This week we begin Unit 5

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and the test will be this Friday, January 30. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 21 words will be tested this Friday, January 30.

 

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 21 words will be tested this Friday, January 26. Lesson 21

Words from Greek and Latin 1. polygon 2. monopoly 3. century 4. centimeter 5. quadruple 6. centennial 7. centipede 8. tricycle 9. triangle 10. diameter 11. dialogue 12. diagram 13. diagonal 14. biannual 15. bicoastal Challenge Words 16. bifocals 17. monochromatic 18. monarch 19. monologue 20. monotone

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Oral Interpretation Assembly – January 26 1:30
  • NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
  • Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7

 

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Mr. Miranda January 20, 2014

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

Students should now have their poems memorized with voice expressions and hand gestures included. Students will recite their poems in class this Thursday, January 22  (no parents allowed). Finalists will present their poems in the Grades 4-6 Oral Interpretation Assembly on January 26th from 1:30-2:45 in the Peoples Church North Lobby Chapel (families invited).

All students are expected to memorize a poem as part of their oral language grade for third quarter in language. Grades will be based on rubric scores and advancements made by outside judges based on presentations and scoring. The top three students will advance to our school oral presentation assembly on January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution.

READING:

The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class this week. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we continue Chapter 7: Fractions, Decimals, Mixed Numbers.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we continue Chapter 4 the settlement of the early colonies.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 4 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Birth and Early Ministry

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 1 John 1:9 and the test will be this Friday, January 23. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 1:9

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 20 words will be tested this Friday, January 23.

Lesson 20

Words from Greek and Latin 

  1. biology
  2. biography
  3. biome
  4. democracy
  5. epidemic
  6. demonstrate
  7. geology
  8. geography
  9. geometry
  10. archaic
  11. microwave
  12. psychology
  13. archaeology
  14. microscopic
  15. political

Challenge Words

  1. demographic
  2. biodegradable
  3. zoology
  4. antibiotic
  5. hemisphere

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
  • Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7

 

Mr. Miranda January 20, 20142015-01-19T12:54:01-08:00

January 12, 2015 Mr. Miranda

January 12, 2015 Newsletter

 

WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE FUNDRAISER:

Our World’s Finest Chocolate candy bar FUNdraiser kicks off this Friday, January 9th and will run through Friday, January 30th. We will be checking out cases of candy (containing 60 bars each) next to the pick up point, (PC Pirate Ship), from 2:30 until about 3:30. Then we will be out there every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, (same times) until the FUNdraiser ends.

Parents must sign the chocolate out for the students to sell. Students will be responsible for selling all 60 bars. Once candy is issued, no returns will be accepted. You do not pay up front for the chocolate boxes.

Please use the small envelope provided in each case to turn in your money once each case is sold. Any checks should be made to Fresno Christian PST. A prize sheet will be posted in the elementary office window, and on the checkout table.

APPLEBEE’S DINING TO DONATE:

Please mark your calendars to come fellowship and support FCS at our FUNdinner coming up on January 15th at Applebee’s on Herndon and Cedar! Bring the attached flyer so FCS will receive 15% of the proceeds.

Thank you for supporting our school through these successful FUNdraisers!

Fresno Christian PST Board

KIDS’ CLUBS:

 

Parent volunteers are needed to lead Kids’ Clubs this spring. Kids’ Clubs are fun activities like arts & crafts, sports and games, and food creations that the kids participate in during the second half of lunch recess. PST is looking for parents who want to volunteer 25 minutes of their time to lead a club this spring. We’ll give you an idea if you don’t have one and even supply the materials. You don’t need to be crafty or have teaching experience, just a desire to spend a little time with children. A flyer will be coming home with your child this week. Flyers are due back by Friday, January 23rd.  Please contact PST’s Kids’ Club Coordinator, Jennifer Dansby, at 681-4605 or jenniferdansby@sbcglobal.net.

 

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

By now all students should have their poems selected and handed in a copy to me. Students should have their poems memorized by this Friday, January 16.  Begin to think about what voice expressions and hand gestures you would like to add to make your poem story come alive!  No props are allowed per oral interpretation rules.

All students are expected to memorize a poem as part of their oral language grade for third quarter in language. Grades will be based on rubric scores and advancements made by outside judges based on presentations and scoring. The top three students will advance to our school oral presentation assembly on January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

Requirements include:

A minimum of one minute in length

Choose selections that allow children to “bring to life” their pieces through their voice and and gestures

Poem of integrity and value

Humorous or serious

Appropriate selection for age

Identify the title and author at the beginning of the selection

Vocal variety in volume, rate, pitch

Expression of voice and face

Hand and/or Body Movements

Eye Contact

Creativity Utilized

Meaning and Emotion

Naturalness and Sincerity

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. Students will review and practice writing dialogue by writing a dialogue story between two famous people or characters (dead or alive, fictitious or real) who share something in common. The final draft of the dialogue story is due this Friday, January 14.

READING:

The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we finish Chapter 7: Fractions. There will be a test on fractions this Friday, January 16.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

We continue Chapter 4 The Colonies. Students are using study guides in class for each lessonand will have an open book test this Friday, January 16.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 4 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Birth and Early Ministry

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is Philippians 4:6-7 and the test will be this Friday, January 16. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6-7

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 19 words will be tested this Friday, January 16.

Lesson 19

Words from Greek and Latin

  1. pedal
  2. peddler
  3. pedestrian
  4. pedestal
  5. dental
  6. dentist
  7. dentures
  8. vocalize
  9. manual
  10. manuscript
  11. manipulate
  12. manufacture
  13. vocalist
  14. memoir
  15. memorial

 Challenge Words

  1. impede
  2. pediatrician
  3. pedometer
  4. mannequin
  5. memorabilia

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
  • Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • Happy Birthday Ian Benggon: January 10
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February 9
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7

 

 

January 12, 2015 Mr. Miranda2016-11-16T22:17:27-08:00

Mr. Miranda January 5, 2014

Dear Families,

Happy New Year and welcome back! I’m looking forward to a fun and productive 3rd quarter with my awesome students. Thank you so much for the many Christmas gifts I received. You truly blessed my family and me with your thoughtfulness and generosity.

ORAL INTERPRETATION POEMS: 

This week students will select poems to memorize for the class oral interpretation speech meet which will be held on January 26. Students may select poems from a variety of sources. There are many poetry books at school in the library and poems are also available on-line. Students should submit a copy of their poem for approval by this Friday, January 9. Once selected, students should begin to memorize their poems on a daily basis at home with parental guidance. Thank you for your cooperation in helping your children learn their poems.

All students are expected to memorize a poem as part of their oral language grade for third quarter in language. Grades will be based on rubric scores and advancements will be made based on presentations and scoring. The top three students will advance to our school oral presentation chapel on January 26 and, if chosen, will then represent our school at the Peach Blossom Festival in early spring.

Requirements include:

1 1/2 to 2 minutes in length

Choose selections that allow children to “bring to life” their pieces through their voice and and gestures

Poem of integrity and value

Humorous or serious

Appropriate selection for age

Identify the title and author at the beginning of the selection

Vocal variety in volume, rate, pitch

Expression of voice and face

Hand and/or Body Movements

Eye Contact

Creativity Utilized

Meaning and Emotion

Naturalness and Sincerity

WRITING:

Students will write fictional narratives during the third quarter, focusing on story elements such as characters, setting, villain, conflict, rising action, climax and resolution. We will begin with reviewing and practicing writing dialogue.

READING:

The required reading for January will be a genre of the student’s choice. Students will write a Response to Literature which is due on Friday, January 30. We will review how to write a Response to Literature in class. Class time will be given every day for silent reading and students are expected to read a minimum  of 10 pages a day. If they are unable to complete this in class, then reading becomes homework.

MATH:

This week we will begin Chapter 7 Fractions.

SOCIAL STUDIES:

This week we continue our time travel to the age of exploration.

BIBLE:

This week we continue Unit 4 Gospel Writings: Jesus’ Birth and Early Ministry

SCRIPTURE MEMORY VERSE:

The memory verse for this week is 1 John 5:14 and the test will be this Friday, January 9. Students will be graded on writing the verse accurately, including correct wording, spelling, punctuation, grammar and scripture reference.

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.

1 John 5:14

SPELLING: Spelling Lesson 18 words will be tested this Friday, January 9

Lesson 18

Words with –ation, -ition, -ion

  1. accusation
  2. adaptation
  3. animation
  4. application
  5. conversation
  6. transportation
  7. destination
  8. preparation
  9. emotion
  10. variation
  11. definition
  12. rejection
  13. ignition
  14. opposition
  15. recognition

Challenge Words

  1. estimation
  2. excavation
  3. exhibition
  4. occasion
  5. procession

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • School Resumes: January 5
  • Happy Birthday, Ian Benggon!  January 10
  • NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King Day: January 19
  • Oral Interpretation Assembly: January 26 from 1:30-2:45
  • NOON DISMISSAL – Parent Teacher Conferences: February 2 through February 6
  • NO SCHOOL – Lincoln’s Birthday: February
  • NO SCHOOL – President’s Day: February 16
  • Elementary Spring Pictures: March 3
  • End of 3rd Quarter: March 13
  • SAT 10 Testing: March 23 through March 27
  • NO SCHOOL – Easter Break: March 30 through April 6
  • School Resumes: April 7

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Mr. Miranda January 5, 20142016-11-16T22:17:31-08:00
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