Miss Pellin's Post
April 4th to April 8th

Have a wonderful Spring Break!  School will resume on Monday, April 4th. 

Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook each night! Thank you!

Classroom Library Volunteer: Are there parents who would be interested in helping me out by classifying my library? This will help students find good fit books based on their letter for Fountas and Pinnell. 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. :) Thank you to Mrs. Harvat for already leveling some of the books in our classroom library!

The Thirty-first Week at School:

Science: At the end of the week students will begin learning about space. 

Social Studies: This week students will learn about the Chicago Fire. They will make a Chicago flip book which will put the Chicago fire events in order. They will also write a story about the Chicago Fire from Cow O'Leary's point of view!

Math:  We will begin unit 6 on Multiplication & Division, Data, & Fractions.  Unit 6, module 1 focuses on multiplication and division strategies.  On Tuesday, April 12th students will take a mixed division test and will receive 3 minutes to complete 50 problems. I will pass out practice tests throughout the week we return from break.

Spelling: Students will receive a new spelling list. The 6 activities will be due on Friday, April 15th. They will also have their spelling test on Friday, April 15th.

ELA: We will continue our third and final unit titled, Stand Up for What You Believe In! The students are really enjoying The One and Only Ivan! We will continue our Daily 5 program. The March reading log will be due on Monday, April 4th.

Things to Remember: 

Monday 4/4: The March reading log is due.

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

Miss Pellin's Post
March 21st to March 25th



Spring officially began today so we are going to kick-off Spring Break with a "Think Spring Spirit Week" next week:

Monday 3/21 Spring Training Day - Cubs vs. Sox - support your favorite team and wear something Cubs or Sox.
Tuesday 3/22 Shades Day - wear your sunglasses and hat to school.
Wednesday 3/23 Think Spring Day - wear spring colors (yellow, pink, light blue, green, etc.)
Thursday 3/24 Comfy Clothes Day -Wear your most comfortable clothes to school - including pajama pants if you wish.
Friday 3/25 - No School

The Thirtieth Week at School:
Science: We will focus on social studies this week. 

Social Studies: We will continue our study of Chicago! There will be a Chicago test on Wednesday, March 23rd. Students have already received a study guide. They will also begin making a brochure attracting tourists to come to Chicago!

Math:  We will finish unit 5 on geometry and measurement. A study guide was sent home today, March 18th. The study guide should be completed by Wednesday, March 23rd. The unit 5 test will be on Thursday, March 24th. Students will have a divide by 12 timed test on Tuesday, March 22nd.  They will have two and a half minutes to complete 26 problems.   Students who pass on Wednesday, March 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.  

ELA: We will continue our third and final unit titled, Stand Up for What You Believe In! The students are really enjoying The One and Only Ivan! We will continue our Daily 5 program. The fiction book reports will be due on Thursday, March 24th. 

The students did an excellent job on their leprechaun traps. The class is now turning their Leprechaun Trap Planning sheet into a 3 paragraph informational/explanatory paper! We are also studying pronouns! Students will learn about antecedents this week!

Spelling:  Students already have their spelling list. The 6 activities will be due on Thursday, March 24th.  There will also be a spelling test on Thursday, March 24th.

Things to Remember: 

Tuesday 3/22: There will be a divide by 12 test.

Wednesday 3/23: Unit 5 math study guides are due. There will be a Chicago test. 

Thursday 3/24: There will be a unit 5 math test and a spelling test. The book report and 6 spelling activities are due.

Friday 3/25: We will not have school.

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

Miss Pellin's Post
March 14th to March 18th 



Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Did you know that the Irish Society of Boston organized the first parade in the colonies on March 17th, 1737?

We will not have school on Tuesday, March 15th. Please plan accordingly.

Spring pictures have gone home. If you haven't returned the pictures or payment already, please do so by Monday (3/14).

Mrs. Cushing, the PE teacher, is looking for some help with her indoor tennis unit come April. Parents can just come in for their child's 25 min. PE class or come for the grade level time. Students need help getting fundamentals down. Students would benefit from having extra people to help toss balls to them so they can practice their skill. Please let her know if you are available at all to help out. Please email Mrs. Cushing at tcushing@ccsd66.org. Thank you!

The Twenty-ninth Week at School:
Science: We will focus on social studies this week. 

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

Math:  We continue unit 5 on geometry and measurement. We will continue the study of unit 5, module 3 on area and perimeter. Then they will study unit 5, module 4 on angles in motion. Students will have a divide by 11 timed test on Wednesday, March 16th.  They will have two and a half minutes to complete 26 problems.   Students who pass on Wednesday, March 16th 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.  

ELA: We will continue our third and final unit titled, Stand Up for What You Believe In! We started reading The One and Only Ivan today and the students really enjoyed the book! We will continue our Daily 5 program. The fiction book reports will be due on Thursday, March 24th.

Leprechaun traps are due on Wednesday, March 16th. Students should fill out the Leprechaun planning page in Google Classroom by March, 16th as well. I look forward to seeing the students' traps!

Spelling:  Students will receive a new spelling list. The 6 activities will be due on Thursday, March 24th.  There will also be a spelling test on Thursday, March 24th.

Things to Remember: 

Tuesday 3/15: No School - Election Day

Wednesday 3/16: Leprechaun traps and planning sheet are due. There will be a divide by 11 test.

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

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

This upcoming week begins Trimester 3! This week an email will be sent out when all grades for Trimester 2 have been finalized.

Spring pictures have gone home. Payments or unwanted pictures are due back by next Friday (3/11).



Mrs. Cushing, the PE teacher, is looking for some help with her indoor tennis unit come April. Parents can just come in for their child's 25 min. PE class or come for the grade level time. Students need help getting fundamentals down. Students would benefit from having extra people to help toss balls to them so they can practice their skill. Please let her know if you are available at all to help out. Please email Mrs. Cushing at tcushing@ccsd66.org. Thank you!

The Twenty-eighth Week at School:
Science: We will focus on social studies this week. 

Social Studies: We will continue our study of Chicago! Students will learn about Chicago's early history.  They will also learn about lakes and rivers.

Math:  We continue unit 5 on geometry and measurement. We will continue studying unit 5, module 2 on polygons and symmetry.  Then we will study unit 5, module 3 on area and perimeter. Students will have a divide by 10 timed test on Tuesday, March 8th.  They will have two and a half minutes to complete 26 problems.   Students who pass on Tuesday, March 1st 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.  

ELA: To culminate our ELA and Social Science Units on Storytelling: Culture and Traditions, the students will take part in an independent study project that incorporates not only our textual learning, but also their technology and presentation skills. Each student will be asked to select a country that they have family ancestry or a personal connection. Please help your child with this. Students should complete a Culture Day presentation and share 2 showcase items. They have been assigned the following days to present: Monday (3/7), Tuesday (3/8), and Wednesday (3/9). 

We will start our third and final unit titled, Stand Up for What You Believe In! At the end of this week we will begin reading The One and Only Ivan.

Spelling:  Students already received a spelling list and should complete six activities using the spelling menu.  The test will be on Friday, March 11th.  The activities will also be due on Friday, March 11th.

Things to Remember: 

Monday 3/7: Culture Day Presentations
Tuesday 3/8: There will a divide by 10 test. Culture Day Presentations

Wednesday 3/9: Culture Day Presentations

Friday 3/11: There will be a spelling test and the 6 activities are due.

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