Miss Pellin's Post
March 3rd to March 7th

ISAT testing will begin on Tuesday, March 4th. 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 ISATs: 

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 testing dates are during the first and second week of March:  

Tues. 3/4, Wed. 3/5, Thurs. 3/6, ; and on Tues. 3/11, Wed. 3/12, Thurs. 3/13.

If anyone would like to donate juice boxes,  healthy snacks, or mints for the days of ISAT testing, it would be greatly appreciated.

The Twenty-fifth Week at School:

Science: We will continue learning about space in chapter 10.  We will finish our study the lunar cycle and eclipses in lesson 2.  Then we will study the sun in lesson 3.  

Social Studies: We will continue our study of Chicago.  Students will learn about railroads.  Also, students will have an open book Chicago test on Friday, March 7th.  We will complete a study guide in class on Monday, March 3rd.  

Spelling: There will not be a spelling test this week due to ISAT testing.  

Reading: Students will work on writing extended responses after reading different types of stories.  They will also take reading ISAT tests.  

English: Students will work on various Chicago projects.  

Math: We will also be doing some spiral review this week as we prepare for ISAT testing.  We will be covering and reviewing a variety of topics, which will be covered again as review and taught more in depth later in the school year.  We will also take a break from division and multiplication tests.  Please continue to practice all facts at home, but we will finish our 9's, 11's, and 12's in a few weeks.  

Things to Remember: 
Tuesday 3/4:  ISAT test
Wednesday 3/5: ISAT test
Thursday 3/6: ISAT test
Friday 3/7:  There will be an open book Chicago test.

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

Miss Pellin's Post
February 24th to February 28th

Friday, February 28th is a teacher institute day.  There will not be school.  Please plan accordingly.   

ISAT testing will begin on Tuesday, March 4th. 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 ISATs: 

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 testing dates are during the first and second week of March:  

Tues. 3/4, Wed. 3/5, Thurs. 3/6, ; and on Tues. 3/11, Wed. 3/12, Thurs. 3/13.

The Twenty-fourth Week at School:

Science: We will continue learning about space in chapter 10.  We will study the lunar cycle in lesson 2.

Social Studies: We will continue our study of Chicago.  Students will learn about the first Chicagoans and the founding of Chicago.  

Spelling: There will not be a spelling test this week or next week.  In place of spelling, students will continue to learn about prefix, suffix, and root words.  There will be a prefix/suffix test on Thursday, February 27th.  They should study their packets.  

Reading: Students will work on writing extended responses after reading different types of stories.

English: Students will type stories based off of immigration scenarios. 

Math: There will be a chapter 10 test on Thursday, February 27th.  We will also be doing some spiral review this week as we prepare for ISAT testing.  We will be covering and reviewing a variety of topics, which will be covered again as review and taught more in depth later in the school year.  We will also take a break from division and multiplication tests.  Please continue to practice all facts at home, but we will finish our 9's, 11's, and 12's in a few weeks.  




Things to Remember: 
Thursday 2/27:  There will be a chapter 10 math test and a prefix/suffix test.  
Friday 2/28:  There will not be school due to a teacher institute day.  

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

Miss Pellin's Post
February 17th through February 21st


Remember that Monday, February 17th is Presidents' Day! There will be no school. Do you know the correct spelling of this holiday? Since Presidents Day is not the official name of the federal holiday, there is no one way to spell it. Both Presidents Day and Presidents' Day are common, and both are considered correct by dictionaries!

Thank you to all the parents who helped with the Valentine's Day Party! The students had a lot of fun!

Spring picture day will be on Thursday, February 20th.  

The Twenty-third Week at School:

Science: We will continue the study of space in chapter 10.  

Social Studies: We will begin the study of Chicago.

Math:  Students will not be tested on chapter 8.  Students will continue the study of fractions in chapter 10.  Also, there will be a divide and multiply by 8 test on Tuesday, February 18th.  

Spelling: There will not be a spelling test this week or next week.  In place of spelling, students will continue to learn about prefix, suffix, and root words. 

Reading: Students will present their biography facts.  They will also work on writing extended responses after reading different types of stories. 

English: Students will finish typing their autobiography.  They will also learn about prefix, suffix, and root words.

 
Things to Remember: 
Monday 2/17: There will be no school today.  It is Presidents' Day!
Tuesday 2/18:  There will be a multiply and divide by 8 test.  

Thursday 2/20:  It is picture day!

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

Miss Pellin's Post
February 10th through February 14th

On Friday, February 14th we will celebrate Valentine's Day.  If students choose to pass out Valentine's Day cards, they should get a card for everyone in the class.  There are 18 students in the class. 

The Twenty-third Week at School:
Science: This week we will continue the study of space in chapter 10.

Social Studies: We will finish the study of chapter 3 titled People Move from Place to Place.  There will be a chapter 3 test on Thursday, February 13th.  

Math:  We will continue studying chapter 8 which focuses on multiply/divide by 6, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12.  We will also work on problem solving.  There will be a multiply and divide by 7 test on Tuesday, February 11th.  

Spelling: 

Monday:  Pretest on lesson 18
Homework -  Cursive worksheet

Tuesday:  Homework - Write words 5 times each

Wednesday: Homework - Write each word in a sentence.

Friday:  Post test on lesson 18

English: Students will type their autobiography.  

Reading: We will continue a biography unit.  Students will finish finding juicy details on the person they are reading about.  Then they will work on a poster which represents their person.  Finally, they will present the juicy details and poster to the class.

Things to Remember: 
Tuesday 2/11:  There will be a divide and multiply by 7 test.
Thursday 2/13:  We will have a chapter 3 social studies test.  
Friday 2/14: There will be a spelling test.  We will have a Valentine's Day party!

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