We had such a fun and festive time celebrating Easter at school! For a few special hours, the students were filled with joy, laughter, and springtime excitement.

The students were absolutely delighted by a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny! Seeing their faces light up as the Bunny waved and greeted them was such a heartwarming moment.

A huge thank you to the amazing parents who helped make this event possible! Your time, effort, and support brought so much joy to our students—we’re truly grateful.

Wishing you all a happy and sunny spring season!

We had such a fun and joyful Children's Day today! The morning started with big smiles and lots of energy as the kids danced their hearts out during our morning routine. We enjoyed some delicious cake together, and the room was filled with laughter and happy chatter. The day was made even more special with a variety of fun activities that kept everyone engaged and excited. It was a beautiful celebration of childhood, full of happiness, love, and sweet memories!

News & Information:

Fairness Recipient is Ariel Maya

3rd/4th History Jamboree at San Lorenzo Park

Easter Egg Hunt

Dear Parents,

Here we have Ariel Maya received an award for showing fairness in school. He got a chance to have lunch with Dr. Reimer. We also have pictures of our fieldtrip to San Lorenzo park to learn more about the California Gold Rush and a picture of the Easter Egg Hunt.

Parents keep having your child practice their multiplication tables at home every day. Also recommended reading time of 15 minutes or more at home as well.

Thank You,

Miss Rodriguez

Learning Focus

Reading:

3rd: RL.3.9 Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series). RL.3.1 Ask and answer questions. RL.3.3 Describe characters. RL.3.4 Determine word meanings

4th: RI.4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text of part of a text. RI.4.1 Make inferences. RI.4.4 Determine word meanings

Math:

3rd: Unit 4: Fractions and Unit 5: Measurement

4th: Unit 4: Fractions, Decimals and Measurement. Unit 5: Geometry and Measurement

Grammar:

Common Adjectives and Adverbs

Spelling:

3rd– Unit 5: Words with /oo/ or /yoo/, /ur/, /a/, /oi/ and Contractions

4th– Unit 5: Words with /oi/, /o/, /ar/ and plural and possessive words

Vocabulary:

Student work on five academic vocabulary words per week.

Writing:

Step-Up-to-Writing: Narrative Essay

Science:

Module 3: How to Survive an Ice Age

Social Studies:

Chapter 4: Government, Landmarks, and Symbols

Calendar of Upcoming Events

• May 15th- Open House

• May 26th- No school

• May 27th- Citizenship Award 8:30am

• June 2nd- Perfect Attendance Party

• June 3rd- Yearbook Signing Party

• June 4th Kindergarten and Eight Grade Graduation

• June 5th- Last day of School

• June 10th- A.R. Ravine Water Park Trip

April Highlights from Our Classroom!

Dear Families,

April was full of learning, laughter, and a whole lot of creativity! As we close out the month, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible work and joyful memories made in our classroom and at our school.

Character Counts Recipient: Maya Gomez

We are proud to recognize Maya Gomez as this month's Character Counts award recipient for Fairness. Maya consistently shows what it means to be inclusive and just-always ensuring that every voice is heard, every classmate is considered, and no one is left out. Whether it's in group activities or casual moments in class, Maya leads with kindness and fairness in everything she does. We're so lucky to have her as part of our classroom community!

Easter Egg Hunt Fun

Our class also enjoyed a festive Easter Egg Hunt, filled with hidden surprises and plenty of joy. Thank you to all who helped make this event a special one for our students!

Spelling Word Showdown: Greek & Latin Roots

Throughout the month, we explored spelling words with Greek and Latin roots. Students engaged in interactive, station-based competitions, racing against the clock to create the longest word lists possible using the roots provided. It was fast-paced, fun, and full of friendly competition-perfect for building vocabulary and critical thinking skills!

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement. We can't wait to see what May brings!

To contact Mrs. Bobbitt:

kbobbitt@sanardousd.org

--or just stop by!

April went by too quickly!

The two weeks before spring break were spent on ELPAC testing. ELPAC is our English Language Proficiency Assessment for California. This is our statewide test of English language proficiency; not all of our students take ELPAC.

For those students who do take ELPAC, they are tested in Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing and can achieve

• Level 1: Beginning to Develop

• Level 2: Somewhat Developed

• Level 3: Moderately Developed

• Level 4: Well Developed

Our ELPAC results will be available late May.

The other final test of the year is the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP).

Students will take English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science (science will be for grades 5,8 only) tests. The tests are very rigorous, but our students have the wits, grit, and determination to achieve. We are very proud of the growth the students continue to show!

If you are ever curious about our state assessments (what kinds of questions the students get, how long they take, etc.), please stop by to talk! Also, books are always available for students to take home.

Happy reading!

Mrs. Bobbitt