This Weeks News! 8/22-8/27

Room 17’s 6^th 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

  

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

August 16, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians of 6^th 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 6^th 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