Miss Pellin's Post
November 28th- December 2nd





I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! We will not have school on Wednesday, November 23rd, Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th.



Downers Grove Field Trip:  We will be taking a field trip to Downers Grove as part of our Social Studies unit about our city on Tuesday, November 29th.  We will go on a tour of Downers Grove and stop at various places such Pierce Downer's house, which is pictured above.  Then we will go to the Downers Grove museum.  Next, everyone will eat at Giordano's restaurant (please send a cold lunch if your child decides not sign up for a pizza lunch). 

The Fifteenth Week of 2016 at School:

Science: We will focus on social studies this week.  

Social Studies: We will begin the study of modern day Downers Grove.

Math:  We will begin unit 3, module 3 on decimals.  Students will take a multiplication by 12 test on December 1st.

Spelling: Students should complete 3 activities from their homework sheet and turn them in on Friday, December 2nd.  Some of activities listed cannot be turned in.   Please initial next to the activity name so that I know the activity was completed if needed.  The spelling test will also be on Friday, December 2nd. 

ELA: We'll be starting the next unit, Culture and Traditions. We will close read an article titled, "What is Culture?" While reading about culture we will discuss main idea and supporting details. Then, later in the week, we will begin Literature Circles with good fit books.

The November reading log will be due on or before December 1st.

Things to Remember:
Tuesday 11/29: We will go on the Downers Grove field trip.
Thursday 12/1: Students will take the x12 test. The November Reading log is due.
Friday 12/2: The 3 spelling activities are due and there will be a spelling test.

Miss Pellin's Post
November 14th- November 22nd

Happy Veterans Day! Today we had a wonderful assembly where students and staff had the chance to honor our veterans! I want to thank Cody's grandpa and family friend, Ryan's grandpa, and Harris' dad for serving our country and being a part of our assembly! Also, thank you to Mrs. Dobson for organizing Webelos Den 8 to serve as our Color Guard.

Downers Grove Field Trip:  We will be taking a field trip to Downers Grove as part of our Social Studies unit about our city on Tuesday, November 29th.  We will go on a tour of Downers Grove and stop at various places such Pierce Downer's house.  Then we will go to the Downers Grove museum.  Next, everyone will eat at Giordano's restaurant (please send a cold lunch if your child decides not sign up for a pizza lunch).  Please send the permission slip to school with your child on Friday (11/18), if you have not already done so.  Thank you!

The end of the first trimester will be on Friday, November 18th.  

We will not have school on Wednesday, November 23rd, Thursday, November 24th, and Friday, November 25th due to Thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!



The Thirteenth Week of 2016 at School:

Science: We will focus on social studies this week.  

Social Studies: We will finish the studying the history of Downers Grove.  There will be a Downers Grove history quiz on Tuesday, November 22nd.  Students will receive a study guide on Tuesday, November 15th.

Math:  We will finish unit 3, module 1 on equivalent fractions.  Then we will begin unit 3, module 2 on comparing, composing, and decomposing fractions and mixed numbers.  Students will also take a multiplication by 11 test on Wednesday, November 16th

Spelling: Students should complete 3 activities from their homework sheet and turn them in on Friday, December 2nd, which is the Friday after Thanksgiving break.  Some of activities listed cannot be turned in.   Please initial next to the activity name so that I know the activity was completed if needed.  The spelling test will also be on Friday, December 2nd. 

ELA:  We will work on the reading strategy of cause and effect. In addition, we will study main idea and detail. 

Next week, we will also be working on a writing project pertaining to Thanksgiving.  Today you will see a bare turkey coming home.  Students need to "disguise" him so the farmer lets him go!  Students should bring back their disguised turkeys on Wednesday, November 16th.  It is not necessary to buy any crafty items, just use what you have at home.  I've seen feathers, beads, googly eyes, cloth, construction paper, and just plain old crayons used.  We will complete the writing portion of this project in class.

Things to Remember:
Wednesday 11/16:  Turkey disguises are due.  There will be a multiplication by 11 test.

Tuesday 11/22: There will be a Downers Grove history quiz.  
Wednesday 11/23: No School
Thursday 11/24: Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday 11/25: No School

Tuesday 11/29: We will go on the Downers Grove field trip.
Friday 12/2: The 3 spelling activities are due and there will be a spelling test.

Miss Pellin's Post
November 9th to November 11th

We had a boo-tiful time at our Halloween Party and Halloween Parade. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make it possible. The class had so much fun!  

I really enjoyed meeting with each of you for conferences.  It was so nice to sit down and talk with you about your child.  If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time.  

There will not be school on Monday, November 7th and Tuesday, November 8th.  Please plan accordingly.  

If anyone has a veteran in their family, we are inviting veterans to come into PV on Veteran's Day, 11/11, to say the Pledge of Allegiance with our students.  If he/she will be attending, we ask that you RSVP with the name of the veteran, years and branch of service, and his/her relation to our Prairieview student to Kathi Tannhauser at ktannhauser@ccsd66.org by Wednesday, November 9th. 

Thank you to Mr. Dalton for putting on an incredible Magic Show for our third grade students today! The students and teachers could not believe their eyes! Everyone was AMAZED!

The Twelfth Week of 2016 at School:
Social Studies: We continue studying the history of Downers Grove. Students will learn the part citizens of Downers Grove played in the Underground Railroad. 

Science: We will focus on social studies.

Spelling:  Students already have a spelling list.  Students should complete 3 activities from their homework sheet and turn them in on Friday, November 11th.  Some of activities listed cannot be turned in.   Please initial next to the activity name so that I know the activity was completed if needed.  The spelling test will also be on Friday, November 11th.  

ELA: This week students students will work on reading skills. We will focus on cause and effect. Next, we will focus on main idea and detail. We will also continue our Daily 5 Program. 

Math: We will continue the study of Unit 3 on fractions and decimals. This week we will study mixed numbers and equivalent fractions. Students will take a multiplication by 10 test on Wednesday, November 9th.  

Things to Remember:
Monday 11/7: No School
Tuesday 11/8: No School - Teacher Institute 

Wednesday 11/9: There will be a multiplication by 10 test.
Friday 11/11: It is Veterans Day! Students will take a spelling test and their 3 activities are due.