Hello everyone,

I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I am going to be out for the week with family matters and wanted to let you know that your children and you are in good care with former Mountain 4-5 teacher, Reina Honig. She will be substituting for me all week. If you have questions or need assistance, please direct your inquiries to Reina at rhonig@mountainesd.org. I will look forward to seeing everyone next Monday.

Sign Up for the DRA: Reading assessments are right around the corner--October 19th - October 30th. Please sign up for a time slot here during my office hours for your child to meet with me one-on-one over zoom. Your child must be in a quiet, private environment for this assessment which is free from distraction for 1 hour. I will be:

1. Listening to your child read and conducting a running record.

2. Having your child read the book over zoom cover to cover.

3. Having them complete their summary writing assessment.

Tables: As the weather turns, the office has made the decision to move the tables which are outside the PAC room to inside the PAC room.

That said, the PAC room hours will be: Monday through Friday 8:00 - 5:30.

**4th grade will still have items available by 3:00 p.m., but you will no longer be able to pick things up/drop things off over the weekend and if not retrieved by 5:30 on Friday, will need to wait until 8:00 Monday morning.

Cabrillo College: For the past several years, Cabrillo College has hosted 4th grade students on campus for a College Experience and Guided Tour.  This year, they are bringing the College Experience to us virtually!  This year's theme is “I am going to College” and it will feature three exciting yet simple interactive activities. 

Your Child will Experience: 

• Pre-Event Activity - What is College? I will share a pre-recorded video on zoom, virtual tour of Cabrillo College with a 360 view of campus.  Students will have the opportunity to ask questions so the Cabrillo team can answer some of them during the Live Event. 

• LIVE Event October 27, 9:30 am  -- “I’m Going To College” will feature a brief 15 minute live presentation featuring Cabrillo faculty, staff, and students!  

• Post-Event Activity --will include a Kudoboard to thank students for participating in the 4th Grade Experience. 

Thank you and I will see you soon,

Heather