Miss Pellin's Post
March 8th to March 12th

There will be no school on Friday, March 12th. Please plan accordingly.

ISAT testing will continue through Thursday, March 11th. Here is some advice from Principal Schultz. Parents can play an important role in getting students ready for these tests. Here are suggestions on how parents can help their children prepare for the ISAT:

1. Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before the tests
2. Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast the days of the test
3. Let your child know that he or she should take the test seriously and do his or her best
4. Talk to your child about what to do while taking the test, including:
a. Paying attention to directions
b. Asking questions about directions if they are unclear
c. Reading each question carefully
d. Eliminating wrong answers right away, concentrating on remaining choices
e. Double checking answers

The Tenth Week of 2010 at School:
Science: We will continue our space unit! Students will learn about the inner and outer planets. Students will receive a study guide for chapter 10 on Monday, March 8th. There will be a test on Tuesday, March 16th.

Social Studies: We will continue to study Egypt. Students will learn about the Cleopatra.

Spelling: We will not have Spelling this week. We will take the ISAT instead.

Reading: We will not have Reading this week. We will take the ISAT instead.

English: We will not have English this week. We will take the ISAT instead.

Math: We will review perimeter, area, and volume. There will be a Chapter 22 test on these concepts on Monday, March 15th. We will also begin "Mad Minute" division. Please look for a devision packet that will come home on Monday, March 8th. This week students will study division by 2's. There will be a test on division by 2's on Wednesday, March 10th. Students will receive two minutes to complete 20 division by 2 questions. Practice sheets will be coming home throughout the week.

Things to Remember:

Tuesday 3/9: There will be ISAT testing.
Wednesday 3/10: There will be ISAT testing. There will be a division by 2 test.
Thursday 3/11: There will be ISAT testing.
Friday 3/12: There will be no school.
Monday 3/15: There will be a chapter 22 Math test.
Tuesday 3/16: There will be a chapter 10 Science test.

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