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