Miss Pellin's Post
November 28th to December 2nd

I look forward to seeing you all again on Monday, November 28th, Tuesday, November 29th, and Wednesday, November 30th for conferences. Remember there will be no school on Friday, December 2nd.

Students will go bowling on Monday, December 12th.  Please sign the permission slip and send it back with your child by Thursday, December 1st. 

The Fifteenth Week of 2011 at School:

Science: We will finish the study of matter in chapter 11.  Students will learn the difference between physical and chemical changes.  Look for a study guide to come home.  There will be a test in the week of December 5th. 

Social Studies: We will begin the study of modern day Downers Grove.

Math: This week we will begin the study of time in the second half of chapter 5.  Students will be tested on time in the week of December 5th.  Look for a study guide to come home.  There will be a multiplication quiz on all the facts students have learned so far and the following new facts:

 

3 X 4 = 12

3 X 5 = 15

3 X 6 = 18

3 X 7 = 21

3 X 8 = 24

3 X 9 = 27

Spelling: We will work on list 9: long i sound. A pretest will be given Monday. Homework will be sent home on Monday as well. The final test will be on Thursday. 

Reading: We will focus on author's point of view and purpose next week as we read The Keeping Quilt. Ware very fortunate to have Mrs. Vanni come in to teach students the process of making quilts.  This will help provide students with background knowledge.  In addition, we will work on part/whole analogies. 

English: We will continue the study of nouns in chapter 2. 





Things to Remember:
Monday 11/28: Parent/Teacher conferences.
Tuesday 11/29: Parent/Teacher conferences.
Wednesday 11/30: Parent/Teacher conferences.
Thursday 12/1: There will be a multiplication test. 
Friday 12/2: There will be no school.

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

Miss Pellin's Post
November 14th to November 25th

There will be no school on Wednesday, November 23rd, Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th due to Thanksgiving!



I look forward to seeing you at conferences on Monday, November 28th, Tuesday, November 29th, and Wednesday, November 30th.  Please make sure you have confirmed your conference time. 

We will be taking a field trip to Downers Grove as part of our Social Studies unit about our city on Thursday, November 17th from 9 am to 2 pm. Everyone will eat at Giordano's restaurant (please send a cold lunch if your child did not sign up for a pizza lunch). If you would like, though it is not necessary, students can also bring $5-$8 in cash on the day of the field trip. Your student can spend this money at any of the downtown Downers Grove shops. Each student will be responsible for their own money. Thank you!

The Thirteenth and Fourteenth Week of 2011 at School:

Science: We will continue the study of matter in chapter 11.  We will continue to discuss the three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas.  Then we will study the difference between a physical and chemical change. 

Social Studies: We will continue the study of Downers Grove history.  Students will receive a study guide on Monday, November 14th for the history of Downers Grove quiz.  The quiz will be on Friday, November 18th. 

Math:  Chapter 5 will be broken into two parts - money and time.  First, students will study money (lessons 1-5).  Students will be tested on chapter 5 (lessons 1-5) on Tuesday, November 22nd.  This test grade will be taken for trimester 2. Look for a study guide to come home next week.  There will be a multiplication quiz on Friday, November 18th on the facts from the previous weeks and the following new facts:

5 X 6 = 30
5 X 7 = 35
5 X 8 = 40
5 X 9 = 45

Spelling: In lieu of a typical spelling lesson, students will continue exploring analogies with our focus on synonym analogies. There will be a test on synonym analogies on Tuesday, November 15th.  Then we will begin the study of antonym analogies. 

Reading:   This week, our focus will continue to be on story elements (plot, character, problem and solution). We will be exploring these elements through our Good Fit reading group books.

English: We will pretest on chapter 2, nouns. This will determine which students may be work on enriching activities while others receive necessary additional support.  We will also be working on a story about Thanksgiving from a Turkey's Point of View. 





Things to Remember:
Tuesday 11/15:  There will be a synonym quiz. 
Thursday 11/17:  We will go on our Downers Grove field trip.
Friday 11/18: There will be a multiplication quiz.  There will be a Downers Grove quiz.

Tuesday 11/22:  There will be a math test.
Wednesday 11/23:  There will be no school due to Thanksgiving break.
Thursday 11/24:  There will be no school due to Thanksgiving break.  Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday 11/25:  There will be no school due to Thanksgiving break.

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

Miss Pellin's Post
November 7th to November 11th

Friday, November 11th is Veterans' Day. There will be no school. Please plan accordingly.

Roller Skating Party: Students attending the roller skating party on Monday, November 7th will need to report to school at 3:45 p.m. to check in and have their hands stamped before boarding the buses. Students should bring their fast pass with them at check in which will go home with them on Monday. Please remember to not park in the bus lanes when dropping your student off and for pick up. Thank you!

We will be taking a field trip to Downers Grove as part of our Social Studies unit about our city on Thursday, November 17th from 9 am to 2 pm. Everyone will eat at Giordano's restaurant (please send a cold lunch if your child did not sign up for a pizza lunch). If you would like, though it is not necessary, students can also bring $5-$8 in cash on the day of the field trip. Your student can spend this money at any of the downtown Downers Grove shops. Each student will be responsible for their own money. Thank you!

The Twelfthth Week of 2011 at School:

Science: We will continue the study of matter.  We will discuss the three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas.

Social Studies: We will continue the study of Downers Grove.  Students will learn about how Pierce Downer's house was part of the underground railroad which lead eventually to Canada.


Math:  There will be a "T" Chart Quiz on Tuesday, November 8th.  Students will complete three problems.  Then they will pick one of the three problems to write a "T" Chart about.  On Wednesday we will begin the study of money in chapter 5.  There will be a multiplication quiz on Thursday, November 10th on the following facts:

2 X 3 = 6
2 X 4 = 8
2 X 5 = 10
2 X 6 = 12
2 X 7 = 14
2 X 8 = 16
2 X 9 = 18

Spelling: In lieu of a typical spelling lesson, students will begin exploring analogies this week with our focus on synonym/antonym analogies this week. There will be a test on synonym/antonym analogies on Tuesday, November 15th.

Reading:  In your child's reading folder you will find a sheet with your child's MAP score and lexile level.  These are two different numbers.  The lexile score is in the top right hand corner of the page.  You can go on www.lexile.com and enter your child's lexile level in order to find books at your child's level.  This lexile level is based off of your child's performance on the MAPs test from the beginning of the year.  Therefore, they should be reading books from the high end of their score.  They will receive a new score in January.  This is another way to determine if students are reading a Good Fit Book. Feel free to let me know if you need some assistance in finding your child a high interest book they will enjoy reading every evening for at least 20 minutes.

This week, our focus will be on story elements (plot, character, problem and solution. We will be exploring these elements through our Good Fit reading group books.

English: Students will edit their Favorite Things paper and write a final draft. They will present their Me Bags on Wednesday and Thursday.  Then, we will pretest on chapter 2, nouns. This will determine which students may be work on enriching activities while others receive necessary additional support.



Things to Remember:
Tuesday 11/8:  There will be a "T" chart quiz. 
Thursday 11/10: There will be a multiplication quiz.
Friday 11/11: There will be no school for Veterans' Day.

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