March 2011 - San Rafael Elementary School

Mrs. Maloney We named our
in class city, "Dreamland." This
is part of our Social Studies unit
on economics.
When preparing for testing,
eat well, sleep well, and trust
your judgment.
Maintain a positive attitude.
Third Grade, Rm. 15
Ms. Bishop 4th Grade Star
Writing preparation is going
very well, students are giving
positive feedback and asking key
questions as they read and edit
each other's work.
When preparing for teasting,
read every prompt or question
twice, highlight key words and
phrases, reread/check your
answers.
In preparing your child(ren)
for testing be sure to provide a
good night's sleep, a healthy
Math Field Day
Sat. March 26 7:30 am - 2 pm.
At Eliot Middle School,
2184 N. Lake Ave., Altadena, CA
91001. Good Luck to our 4th and
5th Graders!!
If you would like to show your
support, we are collecting
donations of bottled water, bagels,
and juice for our San Rafael
students. Please contact Ms. Sylvia
or the office to make arrangements.
Congratulations to Daniel
Ardon on becoming a big
brother to Diego, DOB 10-27-10
weighing in at 7 pounds, 10
ounces and measuring 20 3/4
inches.
A special thanks to
Mrs. Cooper Horn and Mrs.
Silk we had a great time at
Family Fitness Fun Night!!
important all
CLASSROOM NEWS
breakfast, and a big hug before
they come to school.
In preparation for Math Field
Day, my class has been working
with Miss Emily for the past 2
weeks. They are very excited, and
their knowledge is also reflected in
their classroom work. YAY for
Miss Emily!
Fourth Grade, Rm. 17
Ms. Bemiller The fifth graders
are getting ready to take their
Physical Fitness Exam, learning
about figurative language and U. S.
history.
When preparing for testing,
read all of the directions, read all
of the choices, use all of your
strategies and do not rush.
Have your student explain what
they are learning to you. Have
them teach you the test taking
strategies-it helps them to explain
CLASSROOM ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fifth Grade Physical
Fitness Test
All 5th graders must take
their physical fitness test.
Testing will take place
throughout March.
California Standards
Test, CST's will take
place, May 2 - 13 for all 2nd,
3rd, 4th and 5th graders.
STUDENT SHOUT OUTS
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! to all the
March birthdays. Parents, don't
forget we have our Birthday
Book Club in the San Rafael
Library. You can now purchase
personalized books for your
child and their book will become
a part of our permanent
collection. This is a great
reminder and keepsake of their
special day as they become a
part of our library.
what they know.
We have some really great
math students who are working
with Aram to get ready for
Math Field Day. They really know
their math and they will do a great
job representing San Rafael!
Fifth Grade, Rm. 14
Ms. Warburton Supporting 4th
grade teachers as they prepare for
the March CST writing exam!
Plan your time; organize how you
will answer the question using a
thinking map
Get a good night's sleep; eat a
good breakfast; lots of
conversation and reading with
your children on a wide variety of
topics.
RSP/Inclusion, Rm. B-5
Science Fair Volunteers are needed to
make this year's Science Fair a
success!! Please contact Alyson
Beecher if you would like to help out
with set-up, judging, etc.
Car Line Please be sure not to park in
the car line, this area is set up for the
safety of our children so that they
may be dropped off and safely exit
their vehicles. Parked cars in this area
jeopardizes the safety of our children.
A super huge SHOUT OUT to ALL
OUR SAN RAFAEL STUDENTS!!!
Testing is coming up and I am
hoping everyone comes to
school prepared and ready to
show us what you have learned.
Please be sure to get lots of rest
and eat a well-balanced
breakfast. Try to jog to class from
your car or the bus and on your
way from the cafeteria. Have fun
doing your best!!!