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.
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.
Friday 3/25: We will not have 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.
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.
Contact Information:
E-Mail address: mpellin@ccsd66.org
Voice mail: (630)783-5065
E-Mail address: mpellin@ccsd66.org
Voice mail: (630)783-5065
