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About Mr. Lam

Married with 2 Kids

Jackie (married 23 yrs.)
Jordan (18) & Hannah (17)

Education/Experience

Jefferson Middle School (Old Site)
San Gabriel High School
Cal Poly Pomona
Grand Canyon University
With SGUSD for 26 years

Instructional Aide for 5 years; Teacher for 21 years

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8:00-8:15 Pledge of Allegiance/Daily Language Review/Announcements

* 8:15-9:00 Math

* 9:00-9:50 P.E. (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

* 9:00-9:50 Music (Mondays)

10:00-10:15 Recess
10:15-11:00 Reading (Mrs. Sattler)
11:00-11:45 Writing (Mr. Lam)

* 11:00-11:30 Library (Mrs. Lacasse) (Fridays)

11:45-12:30 Lunch
12:30-12:45 Silent Reading
12:45-1:30 Social Studies (Mrs. Sattler)
1:00 Dismissal on Wednesdays
1:30-2:15 Science (Mr. Lam)
2:15-2:30 Pack-up/Dismissal

Daily Schedule

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Classroom Expectations

Positive

*Wilson Red Slips

*Chromebook Time

*Extra Recess

Negative

Name -Warning

Name ✔ -Sit for 10 minutes during recess

Name ✔✔ -Email Parents

Name ✔✔✔ -Meeting with Parents/Principal

Note: Check marks can be erased if behavior

improves prior to recesses/P.E.

All names/marks are cleared daily.

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1. Be Safe (NO SHARING OF SNACKS)

2. Be Respectful to all

3. Be Respectful with school and others’ properties

4. Be Responsible for your own actions

5. Be Responsible for class, homework assignments, and projects

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Academic Performance Levels

4 (90 - 100%) Standards Mastered

3 (70 - 89%) Standards Met

2 (50 - 69%) Standards Nearly Met

1 (0 - 49%) Standards Not Met

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Reading

Identifying Genres – Fiction/ Non-Fiction, Folk Tales, Fairy Tales, Poetry, Etc.
Identifying plots, Analyzing Character Traits, Author’s Viewpoint,

Comparing Plots of Multiple Stories, & Drawing Conclusions.

Writing

Narrative-Develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Informative- Examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Opinion- Supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

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Assessment Packet

2021

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Click For Web Page

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Place value to the millions, addition & subtraction with multiple regrouping, multiplication & division, geometry, fractions and decimals, measurements, and algebra
MULTIPLICATION MUST BE MEMORIZED!

¾ of the curriculum uses some form of multiplication

Heavy emphasis on problem solving, understanding keywords and phrases to solve. Preparation for SBAC testing
Access to online curriculum https://my.mheducation.com/login

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Landforms, weathering, erosions, processes that shape the earth

Animal behaviors and Instincts for survival. Plant structures that help for growth and survival.

Energy, how energy is transferred, energy changing to heat,

wind energy, solar energy, fossil fuels,

and environmental effects (pollution)

*Composition Book Needed (Science Journal) by next Monday

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Social Native Americans, European Colonization,

Missions, Gold Rush, & California Statehood

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Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00-9:50

Teachers: Mr. Gray and Mr. Peters

Wear comfortable tennis shoes
Bring your water bottle
Large Group Activities/Mile Run

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Computer/Library

Daily

Chromebooks

Google Classroom
Google Apps

Fridays @ 11:00-11:30

Library

Checking out a variety of reading selections
Research Projects

California Missions
California Landmarks

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Music and Art

Mondays

Band

Nicole Sotelo

sotelo_n@sgusd.net

Orchestra

Jennifer Quan

quan_j@sgusd.net

Choir

David Tranchina

tranchina_d@sgusd.net

Fridays

Visual Art

Variety of pencil drawings
Art of Origami Folding

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1. At least 100 minutes of reading weekly.

Students must fill out their reading log and parents sign it.

2. Math assignments daily

3. Language Arts assignments (Spelling and/or Reading)

4. Projects will always be assigned in advance.

Click here for Class Homework and Information Slides

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Aug. 28 Parent Information Night (Early Dismissal at 1:00 the next day on Friday, Aug. 29.)
Sept. 1 Labor Day
Oct. 20-Oct. 24 Parent-Teacher Conference Week

Monday - Thursday Early Dismissal at 1:00
Friday No School-Conferences All Day

Oct. 31 Halloween Parade & Spirit Awards, Begins at 8:15 am/Trunk or Treat @ 5 pm - 7 pm
Nov. 7 Staff Development (No School)
Nov. 11 Veterans Day (No School) Click For The Full Calendar
Nov. 24-28 Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 22-Jan. 2 Winter Break
Jan. 19 M.L.K. Jr. Holiday
Jan. 30 Staff Development (No School)
Feb. 9 Lincoln Holiday (Fri. of a 4-Day Weekend)
Feb. 16 Washington Holiday (Mon. of a 4-Day Weekend)
Apr. 6-Apr. 10 Spring Break
May 21 Open House (Early Dismissal the next day May 26 at 1:00)
May 25 Memorial Day
Jun 4 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal at 1:00)