Miss Pellin's Post
May 30th to June 3rd

I have enjoyed all my students so much this year!! Thanks to all the parents who have helped make the 2015/2016 school year such a great one! Remember Friday, June 3rd is an early dismissal day, please plan accordingly. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am.

Students will go bowling from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31st.  Students have the option of bringing up to $10.00 for snack money. 

On Tuesday, May 31st students should turn in their chromebook and charger. They should bring both items to school.

On Thursday, June 2nd we will have our school picnic! Each child will receive a hot dog or a grilled cheese, bag of chips and a bottle of water. If your child cannot eat a hot dog or a grilled cheese, they will need to bring their own lunch. 

Four Days Until 4th Grade Countdown:
Tuesday: Wear crazy socks and gym shoes
Wednesday: Crazy hair day
Thursday: Sunglasses/Hat Day
Friday: Bring a fancy pen to write your signature with:)

ELA: Students had a great time with their pen pals today! We will work on writing an opinion piece on whether it is good or bad to keep wild animal in a zoo. May Reading Logs are due on Tuesday, May 31st.

Math: Today, Friday, May 27th was our last day of math class. Students can work on their math facts and multiple step problem solving over the summer! 

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

Miss Pellin's Post 
May 23rd to May 27th

The students had a great time at the Shedd Aquarium last week!

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-Seventh Week at School:

Science: We will continue the study of ecosystems in chapter 4. Students will study chapter 4, lesson 4 on how ecosystems change. 

Social Studies: We will focus on science.

Spelling:  Students have received a spelling list and 6 activities sheet. The 6 activities will be due on Friday, May 27th.  They will take their test on Friday, May 27th, as well. 

ELA: This week we will focus on main idea and details. Students will work on identifying main ideas and details in good fit passages. Then they will write an argumentative writing piece In addition, students will complete RAZ kids each day. During Daily 5, I will give each student a short quiz  after reading a good fit passage from RAZ kids. Students will also read good fit articles and work on identifying the main idea and supporting details.

Math:   We will continue unit 7, module 4 on multiplying double digit numbers. Students received a study guide today, Friday, May 20th. It should be completed by Wednesday, May 25th. The unit 7 test will be on Thursday, May 26th. The last day of math will be on Friday, May 27th. 

Things to Remember: 

Wednesday 5/25: The math unit 7 study guide is due.

Thursday 5/26: There will be a math unit 7 test.

Friday 5/27:  There will be a spelling test and the 6 activities are due. The second grade pen pals will visit!

Tuesday 5/31: Students will go bowling!

Miss Pellin's Post 
May 16th to May 20th


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-Sixth Week at School:

Science: We will continue the study of ecosystems in chapter 4. Students will study chapter 4, lesson 2 on types of ecosystems. Students will continue to work on their ecosystem and rock animal. Then we will read chapter 4, lesson 3 on how living things survive in ecosystems. 

Social Studies: We will focus on science.

Spelling:  Students will receive a new spelling list and 6 activities sheet. The 6 activities will be due on Friday, May 27th.  They will take their test on Friday, May 27th, as well. 

ELA: This past week the students have been learning about plot elements such as exposition, rising actions, climax, falling actions, and resolution. They will use these plot elements to help develop a sequel to The One and Only Ivan. In addition, students will complete RAZ kids each day. During Daily 5, I will give each student a short quiz  after reading a good fit passage from RAZ kids. Students will also read good fit articles and work on identifying the main idea and supporting details.

Math:   We will continue unit 7, module 2 on expressions and equations. Students should continue to complete Xtramath each night to practice their math facts.

Things to Remember: 
Friday 5/27:  There will be a spelling test and the 6 activities are due. The second grade pen pals will visit!