Miss Pellin's Post

September 8th - September 12th

I am looking forward to seeing each of you at curriculum night at 7:00 pm. Begin the night with your child's home room teacher. Later we will switch to your child's math teacher's room and finally to your child's reading teacher's room. During the evening we will discuss this year's third grade curriculum.

I really enjoyed getting to know each of my three classes this week. Students quickly learned how to change classes! I am pleased with the effort shown by each of my classes.

The Third Week of 2008 at School:

Science: Students will learn about the skeleton system and learn the four major functions of bones. Next, we will begin to study the muscles. Students will learn the difference between nvoluntary and voluntary muscles.

Math: We will continue to study patterns and place value this week. Students will learn teh place values of 5 and 6 digit numbers. Students will also learn how to use logical reasoning to solve problems. There will be a ch. 1 math test on Thursday, September 11th. Students can do problems on pages 20 and/or 23 to help prepare for the test. This is not required.

Social Studies: We will begin a new unit on continents. We will work on learning the names of the continents and oceans. Students will also learn about the different hemisperes, the equator, prime median, and the poles.

Spelling: There will be a Spelling “list 2” will be handed out on Monday, September 8th. Students will study these words at school and should study them at home as well. There will be a test on “list 2” on Friday, September 12th. It is very important to practice these words with your child because there is limited class time for practicing words.

Reading: This week we will be working on the parts of a story focusing on the characters, plots, and settings. On Wednesday, September 10th there will be a vocabulary quiz. The words and definitions will be in your child's reading folder in their binder. These vocabulary words are from the story, Dogzilla, that we read this week.

English: We will continue to study sentences. This week we will work on defining and identifying a sentence's subject and predicate. We will also continue working on Daily Oral Language (DOL). Students should use their DOL study guide to prepare for a quiz on Friday, September 12th. This quiz will focus on capitalization and end marks.

Things to Remember:
Monday 10/8: Curriculum Night will begin at 7 P.M.
Wednesday 10/10: There will be a reading voabulary quiz.

Thursday 10/11: There will be a chapter 1 math test.

Friday 10/12: There will be a Spelling "list 2" quiz. There will be a DOL quiz.

Contact Information:
E-Mail address: mpellin@ccsd66.org
Voice mail: (630)783-5065

Miss Pellin's Post September 1st - September 5th

Last week we began to study map skills. The first subject we will tackle is directions. In science we began to study the different systems in the human body. I have really enjoyed getting to know my home room class this week! I now look forward to meeting my Reading and Math class during this week.

I hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend! Classes resume on Tuesday, September 2nd.

The Second Week of 2008 at School:

Science: This week in Science students will be learning about cells, tissue, and organs. Students will also learn the function of bones and the purpose of joints.

Math: We will study patterns and place value this week. Students will learn many different ways to write one number (standard, expanded, and word form). Students will also we practicing problem solving.

Social Studies: We will continue to learn about cardinal and intermediate directions. This week we will go on a scavenger hunt throughout the building using our directions to navigate where we are going. On Friday, September 5th there will be a quiz on directions. Students can use their Map Essentials book (pg.12-15) and their study guide, which they will receive on Tuesday, to help prepare for the quiz.

Spelling: There will be a Spelling “list 1” will be handed out on Monday. Students will study these words at school and should study them at home as well. There will be a test on “list 1” on Friday, September 5th.

Reading: This week we will be working on the reading strategy visualization. Students will be visualizing stories and vocabulary words. Visualization coincides with plot/subplot, character, setting, and themes. It also goes hand in hand with description and details.

English: We will begin to study sentences. Students will be able to tell the differences between statements, questions, commands, and exclamation sentences. Students will also work on punctuation. We will begin by reviewing end marks.

Things to Remember:
Monday 10/1: It's Labor Day -- have a great holiday!
Tuesday 10/2: RTI Parent Information Night will begin at 7 P.M.
Friday 10/5: There will be a directions quiz and a Spelling "list 1" quiz. Monday 10/8: Curriculum Night will begin at 7 P.M.

Miss Pellin’s Post!
August 25th – August 29th

Welcome to 3rd grade at Prairieview Elementary School! I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and is ready for a fun and exciting school year. I am looking forward to a great year!

Each week you can find out what is happening in the classroom by viewing my blog. This year we will have a homeroom that will stay together for Social Studies and Science. Students will be switching classes for Math. They will also switch for Reading, Writing, and Spelling. Some students may have three separate teachers, while others two, and a few will have me for all three sets of subjects. In order to find out what is happening in each of your child’s classes you will have to look in each of their teacher’s blogs. This is easy to do from the Prairieview website (http://www.ccsd66.org/Prairieview_home.htm). Next click on 3RD GRADE. From here you can look at any 3rd grade teacher’s blog by clicking on their name.

We won’t be switching classrooms for the first week.

I look forward to meeting you at the District Open House on Monday, August 25th from 9-11 am and again on the 3rd Grade Curriculum Night on Monday, September 8th at 7 pm.