Mrs. Ruiz
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Class News
Several Dorothy Grant 3rd graders were recently honored for their essays and art created in honor of the Fontana Teachers Association’s Black History Month Essay, Visual Arts, and Media Presentation Contest entitled “Civil Rights in America.” I had the pleasure of working with all the 3rd graders on this project and the following students’ work…
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Fraction Tiles
On tonight’s homework you may need to use fraction tiles to compare fractions. Here are some links that may help: Virtual Fraction Tiles Printable Fraction Tiles ~ Mrs. Ruiz
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Experiment
In light of my current displeasure over the lack of necessary technology in my classroom, I have decided to conduct an experiment. I would like to put to use all of the wonderful things I already know about Web 2.0 tools as well as what I will learn as a part of the DEN STAR…
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Enough is Enough
Today I reached an all time high level of frustration, which had nothing at all to do with my students. It is more to do with the incredible lack of resources my school and classroom have. I don’t blame my principal for this, or even my district. I blame the government. Today I attended what…
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Multiplication Monsters
I have been a bit late in getting this going, but I finally have had enough time to set it up so I present MULTIPLICATION MONSTERS! Having basic multiplication (0-12) committed to memory is HUGE in third grade. It isn’t uncommon for teachers to make some sort of visual incentive to motivate their students. I…
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Winter Party
(Here is the body of a note I sent home today. This post will be updated with the items parents will be bringing.) December 16, 2013 Dear Parents, We will be having a winter party in class this Friday, December 20th beginning at 11:30 am. I would like to have a potluck, so if you…
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New Links
After spending some time on the Scholastic website I found a great page of computer lab activities. CLICK HERE to visit the page and play some new games. My students should play the 3rd-5th games, not the K-2nd.
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Field Trip!
What a day! Field trips are always a special endeavor, usually filled with excitement. For me, there is a bit of stress involved, being one of the teachers in charge. I was thrilled so many parents wanted to attend. I have never had ELEVEN parents on a field trip. That is usually because of bus…
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News for the week of August 30th
In case you missed it here is the body of the email I just sent to parents whose email addresses i have. If I don’t have yours, please email me at ruizmy@fusd.net. Thanks! Hello Parents! We had another great week and I wanted to share a few things with you. 1. Our fundraiser ends this…
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Back to School Night
School has started and here we are at Back to School Night! I have updated the blog with the supply list as well as a page for families interested in making donations to the class. I look forward to meeting as many of you as can make it. If you cannot make it and would…
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