Multicultural Day: We are so looking forward to Dec. 2! Multicultural Day is a time where students get to learn from your vast experiences.

Fitness: 100 mile club began on Oct. 16. Many of our students are well on their way to completing the first milestone of 25 miles! We have added an additional time on Wednesday after they eat their lunch when the students may choose to gain miles. Ask your child about how many miles he/she has walked (or run).

Homework: students will be using agendas from now though high school. Agendas help us develop the life skill of planning and keeping track of important dates. This is especially important as long term assignments tend to increase in the upper grades. Feel free to check out your child's excellence in writing down his/her assignments and give helpful hints when needed.

Reading: Does your child know how to earn a "4" in lit logs? Just ask her/him. In fourth grade, your child is learning how to evaluate his/her own work.

I am so proud of the hard work our class has shown in regards to reading!! We had a great day of reading last Wednesday. The students had plenty of time to read and take quizzes. They were really excited today when they got to see how much work they have accomplished on their goals! Some requested an increase in their AR goals for the second trimester!

With a record of 84% of our class meeting their 1st trimester goals, I am quite proud of their accomplishment! Now that we have figured out how lit logs work and the discipline it takes to read consistently, I am confident that 100% of our class will reach their goals by the end of the second trimester. You can help your child by looking at his/her reading record and making sure it is current. Remember that you can also access and monitor your child's AR progress, but students can only take quizzes at school. You can send your request through the AR website at http://ar.cusd.claremont.edu, through the AR link at the library website at ConditCondor.com, or LChristenson@CUSD.Claremont.edu.

On a final note, please remind your child to wash hands frequently at school and at home. I try my best to instill this necessity, so a little urging from you is so helpful. We have had many illnesses even this soon into the school year.