Thursday, December 8, 2016

This Week's News 12/05-12/09 2016

Hi Everyone! 

Here is Room 17's 6th Grade news for the week of 12/05-12/09. 

  • In class research has begun on Ancient Civilizations
  • Wacky Wednesday this week is Ugly Sweater Day! 
  • Idioms are the same from last week
  • Pseudonymous Bosch, Author Reading on Thursday
  • Students are working hard for "Caught Being AWESOME" points! If they reach their goal by Friday, they will have a potluck on Friday, December 16, 2016, the last day of school before Winter Break. 
  • Happy Birthday Raymond (12/9)! 
Notes, Reminders, and Upcoming Events: 

Winter Program Performances will be held on Monday, December 12th. Upper Grade performances for parents will be held beginning at 1:00pm in the M.P.R.

Winter Break will be held Monday, December 19, 2016-Friday January 6, 2017. School will resume on Monday, January 9, 2017. 

Homework
Check Student Homework Calendars daily! Homework is assigned on a daily basis and should be turned in the next day unless otherwise given a different due date.

  • Daily Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments will be given
Spelling Words:
actor, customer,  bachelor, maneuver, stroller, ancestor, behavior, observer, scatter, flavor, calendar, wander, daughter, mirror, waiter, traitor, platter, vinegar, singular, janitor. 

Vocabulary Words:
coincidences, sheepishly, sweeten, prospered, phase, sumptuous, hobbled, devoted. 

Idioms: 
"Excuse my French", "Feeding Frenzy", "Field Day", "Finding your feet"

Have a great week!

This Week's News: 11/28-12/02 2016

Hello!

Welcome Back from Thanksgiving Break!

Here is Room 17's 6th Grade News for the week of 11/28-12/02 2016:

Students will be given a topic of an Ancient Civilization to research this week. They will be researching a particular civilization, and working on a project in class.

Note, Reminders and Upcoming Events: 

  • Winter Program Performances will be held on Monday December 12th. Upper Grade performances for parents will be held beginning at 1:00pm in the MPR. 
  • Winter Break will be held Monday, December 19, 2016-Friday January 6, 2017. School will resume Monday January 9, 2017. 

Homework

  • Check Student Homework Calendars daily! Homework is assigned on a daily basis and should be turned in the next day unless otherwise given a different due date.
  • Daily Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments will be given

Spelling Words:
wealthy, healthy, shoulder, toughest, exploit, pedigree, volunteer, impeach, spoilage, poisonous, appointment, moisten, equality, streamline, guaranteed, creatures, treasures, straighten, ceiling, earthbound.

Vocabulary Words:
flourish, gleefully, foreman, gloated, employee, vigorously, fulfill, deny.

Idioms: 
"Excuse my French", "Feeding Frenzy", "Field Day", "Finding your feet"

Have a great week!


Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Room 17’s 6th Grade News


This Weeks News Week of:    10/24/16-10/28/16
  • Math Interim Assessments given on Wednesday
  • This week is Red Ribbon Week! It’s all about saying no to drugs and being Drug Free!  Every day is a spirit day:
-Monday- Wear your shirt backwards, as we turn our backs on drugs!
-Tuesday- Wear red to school, as we are “RED-y” to say no to drugs!
-Wednesday- Crazy Hair Day, as we’re crazy about being healthy and drug free
-Thursday- Crazy Sock Day, as we’re “socking” it to drugs
-Friday- Wear athletic wear or team shirts, as we are teaming up against drugs and unhealthy habits.
  • Monster Bash is this Friday from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
  • Schedule requests for Parent Conferences go out this week.

Notes, Reminders, and Upcoming Events:
·        November 7th-11th is Parent Conference week.
·        November 21st- November 25th is Thanksgiving Break- No School
·        Costume Parade on October 31st
Homework
  • Check Student Homework Calendars daily! Homework is assigned on a daily basis and should be turned in the next day unless otherwise given a different due date.
  • Daily Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments will be given
  • Spelling Words: factor, pantry, ragged, ponder, banner, ballot, kingdom, funnel, victim, prosper, barren, dwelling, mental, pumpkin, necklace, snapshot, formal, muffler, wallet, fabric
  • Vocabulary words: anthropologists, presumably, portable, nuisance, immense
  • Idioms: “Drink like a fish,” Drive someone up the wall,” “Dry run,” “Dropping like flies”

Monday, September 19, 2016

Weekly News for 9/19-9/23

Room 17’s 6th Grade News

This Weeks News Week of:    9/19/16-9/23/16
·        Thank you so much for your contributions and donations to our class!
·        Early dismissal is every Tuesday at 1:34 p.m.    
  • Make sure to submit the shirt size of your child so we may order the shirts ASAP. Thank you to those who have submitted money as well as the forms stating your child’s size.

  • Happy Birthday to Alyssa F. and Azul (both on 9/23)!


Notes, Reminders, and Upcoming Events:
·        We have Enrich L.A. and garden reps giving lessons in our garden every Friday. Parents are welcome and encouraged to volunteer and join us on those days to help out. We are in the garden from 9:00-9:45 for the next 4 Fridays!
·        October 7th Field trip to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
·        Saturday, September 24th Pancake Breakfast
·        Thursday, September 29th is Picture Day
Homework
  • Check Student Homework Calendars daily! Homework is assigned on a daily basis and should be turned in the next day unless otherwise given a different due date.
  • Daily Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments will be given
  • Spelling Words: search, starve, rumor, reward, sparkle, bargain, parched, pursue, servant, torch, earnest, mourn, fierce, pierce, urge, wharf, court, weird, favorite, burnt
  • Vocabulary words: immigrated, fidget, honorable, formally, tinkering, concentrate, destination, unsteady
  • Idioms of the Week: “Cry wolf,” “Cup of joe,” “Curiosity killed the cat,” “Cut to the chase”


Monday, September 12, 2016

This Week's News! 9/12/16-9/16/16


    Room 17’s 6th Grade News

This Weeks News Week of:    9/12/16-9/16/16
·        Thank you so much for your contributions and donations to our class!
·        Early dismissal is every Tuesday at 1:34 p.m.    
  • This Thursday is our trip to LACMA. Please make sure all students are wearing a Mt. Washington t-shirt (shirts from last year are great!). Our shirts are not ready just yet.
  • Make sure to submit the shirt size of your child so we may order the shirts ASAP. Thank you to those who have submitted money as well as the forms stating your child’s size.

Notes, Reminders, and Upcoming Events:
·        We have Enrich L.A. and garden reps giving lessons in our garden every Friday. Parents are welcome and encouraged to volunteer and join us on those days to help out. We are in the garden from 9:00-9:45 for the next 5 Fridays!
·        October 7th Fieldtrip to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens
·        Saturday, September 24th Pancake Breakfast
·        Thursday, September 29th is Picture Day

Homework
  • Check Student Homework Calendars daily! Homework is assigned on a daily basis and should be turned in the next day unless otherwise given a different due date.
  • Daily Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments will be given
  • Spelling Words: accuse, affect, beautiful, bought, busy, caught, different, done, effect, embarrass, especially, except, excuse, library, minute, nickel, probably, their, there, they’re
  • Vocabulary words: isolate, connection, immigrants, poverty, probably
  • Idioms of the Week: “Cock and Bull Story,” “Crack someone up,” “Cross your fingers,” “Cry over spilt milk”


Monday, August 22, 2016

This Weeks News! 8/22-8/27



Room 17’s 6th Grade News

This Weeks News Week of:    8/22/16-8/26/16
·        We had a great first week! It was wonderful meeting everyone and getting to know each other!
·        Our class is in need of a few supplies and any donations are appreciated. We need anti-bacterial surface wipes (eg; Clorox and Lysol), Kleenex, anti-bacterial gel, liquid hand soap, paper towels, and post-its. Thank you so much for your contributions!
·        Early dismissal Tuesdays begin this week. Students will finish with class at 1:34 p.m.    
·        Check Students homework calendars for assignments and reminders daily
·        Spelling and Vocabulary Tests begin this Friday (see words below)
·        Math tests are given as Unit Topics are completed. This week, students begin their first Unit,  Ratios and Rates

Notes, Reminders, and Upcoming Events:
·        Back to School Night is Tuesday, August 30th beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the MPR. Classroom sessions are from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
·        Friday, September 2nd is Admissions Day. School will not be in session
·        Monday, September 5th is Labor Day. School will not be in session

Homework
·        Check Student Homework Calendars daily! Homework is assigned on a daily basis and should be turned in the next day unless otherwise given a different due date.
·        Daily Reading, Math, and Language Arts assignments will be given
·        Spelling Words: gram, clash, dense, dread, prank, strict, drill, swan, prod, shrunk, scuff, clutch, threat, dwell, fund, mock, text, rank, plaid, brink
·        Vocabulary words: sensational, unimaginable, embarked, extravagant, promenade, lamented, precarious, establishment
  

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Welcome to Ms. Krumal's 6th Grade Class at Mt. Washington Elementary!

August 16, 2016
Dear Parents/Guardians of 6th Grade Students in Room 17,

Hello! My name is Jessica Krumal-Bernal and I will be your child’s teacher this year at Mt. Washington! The students call me Ms. Krumal, or Ms. K’. I thought I’d introduce myself to you thru this letter, so you may have a bit of background information about me.
           
I have worked for Los Angeles Unified School District for 12 years. I have taught all grade levels and I am so excited to teach 6th grade this year! I have also taught as an adjunct at California State University of Los Angeles (CSULA) within the areas of Education and Collaboration amongst Communities and Schools. CSULA is also where I did my undergrad work as well as where I attended grad school.

            I am absolutely thrilled to be here at Mt. Washington this year! I grew up in Eagle Rock and it is an absolute privilege and pleasure to be working within this surrounding neighborhood. I am also looking forward to teaching the sixth grade curriculum because it is so rich in information regarding History and Science (which we will be doing many projects based on).

For the first week of school, there will only be a couple homework assignments, but don’t fret! Homework will be given regularly next week with a minimum of 1 Math, and 1 Language Arts Assignment, along with Reading Comprehension of various topics in History and Science. Students are also responsible for reading a minimum of 30 minutes per night. Once a book is finished, students must obtain a book report form from me and may complete it for homework. There will be more information to come regarding book reports.

This week, students must obtain a 3 ring binder and 5 dividers with pockets. I will provide a paper homework calendar for students to write daily assignments Monday-Thursday (no homework will be sent on Fridays unless they are ongoing projects).
           
This year is a going to be fun and exciting and I look forward to meeting all of you! Please feel free to drop by and say hello anytime before or after school. If you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at school via (323) 225-2561 or my email at jek7653@lausd.net.  I look forward to meeting you!

Sincerely,


Jessica Krumal-Bernal



Friday, June 3, 2016

Dear Parents of Room 17, June 2, 2016

Hello everyone! The end of the school year is here and there are a few events and activities that are important for our last week of school.  Our class has been working on a play and would like to perform for the fifth grade students’ families on Wednesday, June 8th at 10:40 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.  They will be performing this play again on Thursday, June 9th during culmination as well, for the 6th grade families. 5th grade parents and families are more than welcome to view the play on the day of culmination if it is more convenient for you.
For our play, costumes are needed as followed:
  • 6th grade students must wear togas, or a costume or sheet that resembles a toga, with a belt or rope as a belt
  • 5th grade students must wear black pants and black shirts 
Some students have been assigned various props to make and head bands to create also. Please make sure to send students to school with props and costumes by Monday, June 6th.
Our class has been planning a potluck for the last day of school. Students signed up for tentative items to bring. On Monday I will send out a letter entailing what your son/daughter said they could contribute to the potluck, and a tear-off for you to confirm that item is okay for them to bring. 
Thursday, the culmination will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room, and a reception with refreshments is to follow.  Friday, June 10th, the last day of school, our annual 6th grade vs. the teachers softball game will begin at 8:30.

Lastly, Tuesday-Friday will be minimum days. Students will be dismissed at 12:50 in the afternoon.
This has been quite a busy year, to say the least, and I just want to thank all of you for your support.  Our students have grown in so many ways and I am very grateful you’ve allowed me to grow with them.

Sincerely,

Jessica Krumal-Bernal

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Room 17's News: March 28-April 1, 2016

This week's news 3/28/16-4/1/16

Thank you to those who donated paper and anti-bacterial surface wipes for our desks. We could still use more! Any donations would be greatly appreciated! 

Picture Day is Thursday! The 6th Grade Panorama picture is being taken that day as well. 

Check homework daily. Look out for additional Math assignments. They may say Chapter Test, however, they are just used for review to prepare for SBAC testing. 

Order Forms for books have been sent out. Please make sure to turn them in this week. We need them by Friday

We need sponges! Donations of sponges would really be appreciated! We will be finishing an art project involving our Black Historian portraits. We need sponges to complete the project. Dishwashing sponges are the perfect size. 

Notes, Reminders, and Upcoming Events: 

SBAC testing has been scheduled the first week of May, Tentatively for our class. 

6th Grade Culmination will be held in the morning on Thursday June 9th

Fieldtrip to the Huntington May 11th. All of room 17 will attend. 

Homework

Daily Math,  Spelling and Grammar, and Reading
Math Review (They look like Chapter Tests) will be sent out
Look out for Social Studies and Science homework. 

Tuesday, March 15, 2016


The News This Week 3/14/16-3/18/16

Thank you to those who donated paper and surface wipes (anti-bacterial) for our desks. We still could use more! Any donations would be greatly appreciated! 

Fifth Grade Social Studies "Writing a Petition Assignment is due Tuesday, March 15th. 

Round Table Black History Presentations are this Thursday, from 9:00-10:00 a.m. in the MPR. Students must come dressed from home as their historian. Invitations to come see students present were sent out last week. 

Progress Reports Cards were sent out last Friday. Please contact Ms. Krumal if you'd like to arrange a conference. 

Check homework daily. There will be new homework assignments sent home pertaining to Spelling and Grammar, Reading Comprehension, and Writing. This week students are working on finishing their books that will be published. Please allow student's time to type their pages at home for homework. Please save this work to a USB drive or send it to Ms. Krumal's email at jek7653@lausd.net

Order forms for books will be sent out soon. 

NOTES, REMINDERS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Spring Break-March 21-March 25
Have a wonderful and restful break with your family! 

SBAC testing TBA. It will either be held at the end of April or the beginning of May for our class. 

6th Grade Panorama Picture will be taken Thursday March 31. 

HOMEWORK
There will be new homework assignments sent out this week. Spelling City, Reading Logs, and Math will remain the same. There will be additional Spelling and Grammar, and Writing Assignments sent home as well as Social Studies and Science homework.  Please make sure to check your child's homework and confirm they have completed all the work assigned daily. This week students must work on finishing their writing for their books that will be published. Thank you!