Parent Update

Dear Parents,

Many students have been learning so much and having an enjoyable year in Science. Recently, some students have had a hard time staying focused and on task during Science time. When students choose to not complete the in class assignment, they are missing important science curriculum and activities. Much of the material we cover in Science will continue into Middle School and High School and will give students an advantage by being introduced to these topics beforehand. Science is also included in the 5th grade state testing and covers material from both 4th and 5th grade. I am implementing a new program for students who can not complete the in class assignment due to poor choices in their behavior. Those students will be sent home with a reading assignment and questions that correspond to that day's lesson that they missed. A cover letter will also require your signature. While this reading assignment will be at an appropriate reading level for your student, please feel free to read the article with them. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at Linsay_Klim@berkeley.k12.ca.us

Also, I would like to have a science fair at Washington this year. It will be open to all students in any grade. Please let me know if your interested in helping organize this event by emailing me at linsay_klim@berkeley.k12.ca.us