October 31st to November 4th
We had a boo-tiful time at our Halloween Party and Halloween Parade. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make it possible.
Also, thank you to all the parents who helped level books!
Pictures: Our retake day is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 3rd.
The Eleventh Week of 2011 at School:
Science: We will continue the study of matter in chapter 11. Students will learn about different ways you can measure matter.
Social Studies: We will continue learning about the history of Downers Grove.
Math: We will continue the study of t-charts. We will also begin the study of multipilication. The third grade team has adopted a new system for teaching multiplication. Each Monday I will send home a list of facts I want you to help your child master. There is limited class time available to practice math facts, so students need to be practicing them each night at home. Each Friday students will be given four minutes to complete 50 questions. The questions will only include the facts students need to master. Therefore, problems will be repeated. Below are the facts students will need to know next week:
2 X 2 = 4
3 X 3 = 9
4 X 4 = 16
5 X 5 = 25
6 X 6 = 36
7 X 7 = 49
8 X 8 =64
9 X 9 = 81
Spelling: We will be back to working on our regular spelling lists this coming week with List #8. We will have a pre-test on Monday and our final test on Friday. The homework is due on Friday as well.
Reading: This week we will be practicing the skill of cause and effect and synonyms and antonyms. Also, the October reading calendar is due on Tuesday, November 1st. Your child will receive a November calendar on Tuesday that is due at the end of the month. Remember to sign 20 days that your child reads 20 minutes to receive full credit.
Things to Remember:
Monday 10/31: Happy Halloween!
Tuesday 11/1: The October reading calendar is due.
Friday 11/4: There will be a spelling test. There will be multiplication test.
Contact Information:
E-Mail address: mpellin@ccsd66.org
Voice mail: (630)783-5065 English: This week students will write a "me bag" paper. On Monday, October 31st students will receive a letter asking them to bring to class three items that are important to them that will fit into a provided paper lunch bag. They will write a paper in class explaining the items importance and will present the items to the class on November 7th and November 8th.
