Mrs. Ruiz
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Women’s History Month Contest
Due to a district training I was not in the classroom much during the window of time for the Fontana Teachers Association’s Women’s History Month contest. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t able to select student work to submit, it means I was unable to work with all third graders at Grant to have the same…
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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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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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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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