Miss Pellin's Post
February 22nd to February 26th

I hope everyone is able to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather this weekend!

Classroom Library Volunteer: Is there a parents who would be interested in helping me out by classifying my library? A few weeks ago, all the students were tested to see what their Fountas and Pinnell reading level was. That's been accomplished, but now I'd like a parent to find the "F & P" level for each book and mark them accordingly. If you could give up a little of your time, maybe one morning or afternoon a week, I would greatly appreciate it! Email me if you are interested. You would be trained. :)

The Twenty-fifth Week at School:

Science: We will focus on social studies.

Social Studies:  We will continue the study of Chicago.  Students will learn various facts about the Chicagoland area.

Math:   We continue unit 5 on geometry and measurement. Unit 5, module 1 focuses on measuring angles. Then we will begin Unit 5, module 2 on polygons and symmetry.  Students will have a divide by 8 timed test on Tuesday, February 23rd.  They will have two and a half minutes to complete 26 problems.   Students who pass on Tuesday, February 23rd will receive the full amount of points (13/13).  If students don't pass the test on the first day, they will take the test the next day and receive 12/13 if they pass.  Students will continue taking the test each day until they pass and one point will be taken off each day.  
  

Reading: We will continue our unit on traditions.  We will read nonfiction text on immigration and customs.  In addition, we will work in our Daily 5 stations on various reading strategies while reading good fit articles and/or books.  During our read to self station, students will read a book of their choice.  They will complete a book report.  The February Reading Log will be due on Tuesday, March 1st.

Spelling:  Students should complete six activities using the spelling menu.  The test will be on Friday, February 26th.  The activities will also be due on Friday, February 26th.

Things to Remember:

Tuesday 2/23:  There will be a divide by 8 test.  
Friday 2/26:  There will be a spelling test and the 6 activities are due.