Miss Pellin's Post
April 11th to April 15th

PARCC testing will begin on Tuesday, April 12th. 
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 PARCC: 

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

ELA PARCC Test Dates:

4/12, 4/14, and 4/15

Math PARCC Test Dates:

4/19, 4/20, 4/21 and 4/22

There will be an early dismissal on Wednesday, April 13th. Please plan accordingly. 

The Thirty-second Week at School:

Science: Students will begin learning about space in chapter 10. 

Social Studies: Students will continue to write a story about the Chicago Fire from Cow O'Leary's point of view! They will also learn about the Chicago World Fairs. Look for a study guide to come home for Chicago Test II. The Chicago Test II will be on Monday, April 18th.

Math:  We will continue unit 6 on Multiplication & Division, Data, & Fractions.  We will finish studying unit 6, module 1 which focuses on multiplication and division strategies.  Then we will begin unit 6, module 2 on revisiting area and perimeter. On Friday, April 15th students will take a mixed division test and will receive 3 minutes to complete 50 problems. I will passed out practice tests on Friday, April 8th.

Spelling: Students already received a 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 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. 

Things to Remember: 

Wednesday 4/13: Students will be dismissed early.

Friday 4/15: There will be a spelling test and the 6 activities are due. There will be a mixed division test.

Monday 4/18: Students will take Chicago Test II.

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