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