Fontana Unified School District
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California Baptist University
Today we had some special visitors from California Baptist University (CBU). Last year when Mrs. Cabrales asked teachers to select a class college/university to promote higher education with our students I chose CBU because that is where I went to earn my teaching credential and Masters (I earned my Bachelors in International Business from the University…
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Field Testing the New State Test
Recently a letter went home to all DGE families about the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) which are the new computer assessments our students will be taking to gauge their academic progress. I am reposting the links here as I cannot stress enough how important it is for families to know and understand…
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21st Century Learners
I am presently attending online classes at Grand Canyon University to earn my Master’s in Educational Technology and I am very excited about the way it is already getting me thinking. It was just what I had hoped for in bringing back some of my passion for teaching had been killed due to the drastic…
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Read Across America
March 3-7, 2014 is Read Across America Week @ DGE! Read Across America was created by the National Education Association as a way to honor Dr. Seuss and reading. If you would like to learn more you can visit both the NEA’s Read Across America website and the Seussville Read Across America website. Here is…
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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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