Miss Pellin's Post
February 27th to March 3rd

The students took matter into their own hands when the scientists from High Tough High Tech visited our class this past Tuesday. In a program called Matter Matters©, the scientists helped the students discover all states of matter including gas, liquid, solid, and even plasma. In the pictures above students watched the transformation of solid to gas happen right before the students' eyes - sublimation! 

I have enjoyed hearing everyone's Culture Day Presentations! We will have the remainder of the presentations on Tuesday!

Friday, March 3rd is an early dismissal day.

The Twenty-sixth Week at School:

Science: We will continue the study of space in chapter 10. Students will learn about the phases of the moon in lesson 2!

Social Studies: We will continue the study of chapter 3 on culture.   We will begin the study of Chicago! Students will learn about Chicago Flag. Then they will create their own flag!

Math:  We continue unit 5 on geometry and measurement. We will finish studying unit 5, module 2 on polygons and symmetry.  Then we will study area and perimeter in module 3. Students will have a divide by 10 timed test on Thursday, March 2nd.  They will have two to complete 26 problems.   

ELA:  This week we will read The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman and discuss main idea and theme!  Students will also read good fit stories/articles. We did have time to read this story yet due to Culture Day presentations.

 The February Reading Log will be due on Wednesday, March 1st.

Spelling:  Students will receive a new spelling list and should complete three activities using the spelling menu.  The test will be on Friday, March 10th.  The activities will also be due on Friday, March 10th.

Things to Remember: 

Tuesday 2/28: Culture Day Presentations

Wednesday 3/1:  February Reading Logs are due.

Thursday 3/2: There will a divide by 10 test.
Friday 3/3: It is the end of trimester 2. It is an early dismissal day.

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

Miss Pellin's Post
February 20th to February 24th

The pictures above show the Valentine's Day animal bags students made to hold their cards!  Thank you again to the parents who planned and came in to help with our class Valentine's Day party! It was so much fun!

We will not have school on Friday, February 17th and  Monday, February 20th due to conferences and Presidents' Day.  Please plan accordingly.  

We will have an in-school field trip on Tuesday, February 21st that we like to call "Matter, Matters." Scientists from High Touch, High Tech will be coming in to teach us all about the states of matter while conducting experiments. 

The Twenty-fifth Week at School:

Science: We will study space in chapter 10. Students will learn about why we have seasons in lesson 1!

Social Studies:  We will begin the study of Chicago at the end of the week.  Students will create their own design of the Chicago flag.

Math:   We will continue unit 5, which focuses on Geometry & Measurement (Area and Perimeter). This week we will focus on studying angles and polygons in module 2. Also, we will have a divide by 9 timed test on Thursday, February 23rd.  They will have two minutes to complete 26 problems.  
  

Reading: 
We will continue our unit on traditions.  This week we will read The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman and discuss main idea and theme!  Students will also read good fit stories/articles. 

Culture Day: Please make sure to look at the letter that was sent home this past Monday about Culture Day! Students will need to read three chapters from their country report to the class, share their connection to the country they are presenting, and bring in at least 2 items as well. I look forward to hearing each student present on their assigned date (2/22, 2/23, 2/24, or 2/28).

Spelling:  Students have received a spelling list and should complete three activities using the spelling menu.  The test will be on Friday, February 24th.  The activities will also be due on Friday, February 24th.

Things to Remember:
Tuesday 2/21: Scientists from High Tech-High Touch will conduct experiments relating to matter.
Wednesday 2/22: There will be Culture Day Presentations.

Thursday 2/23:  There will be a divide by 9 test.  There will be Culture Day Presentations.
Friday 2/24:  There will be a spelling test and the 3 activities are due. There will be Culture Day Presentations.

Tuesday 2/28: There will be Culture Day Presentations.

Miss Pellin's Post
February 13th through February 17th

On Tuesday, February 14th we will celebrate Valentine's Day.  Thank you so much to our party planner, Mrs. Gajula, and to all the parents who are helping run the activities! I also appreciate the parents who are sending in treats and supplies! The students are going to have a blast!  If students choose to pass out Valentine's Day cards, they should get a card for everyone in the class.  There are 21 students in the class.  We will pass out cards on Tuesday.

We will be having an in-school field trip on Tuesday, February 21st that we like to call "Matter, Matters." Scientists from High Touch, High Tech will be coming in to teach us all about the states of matter while conducting experiments. 

We will not have school on Friday, February 17th or Monday, February 20th.  Please plan accordingly.

The Twenty-fourth Week at School:

Science: We will begin our study of space in chapter 10!

Social Studies:  We finished reading chapter 3 out of our social studies textbooks during our reading block, as we learned about immigration and culture. Students worked collaboratively on note-taking and completed open book reviews. This was a cross-curricular activity. Grades from chapter 3 reviews and the final assessment will be appearing in English/Language Arts. The final assessment will take place on Thursday, February 16th. Students have received a study guide. They can complete it at home if they choose. They will have some class time on Monday to complete it as well.

Math:   Last week, we studied angles and reviewed area and perimeter. This week we will study circles, lines, and polygons. Unit 5 focuses on Geometry & Measurement (Area and Perimeter). We will have a divide by 8 timed test on Thursday, February 16th.  They will have two minutes to complete 26 problems.  

Spelling:  Students will receive a new spelling list and should complete 3 activities.  The test will be on Friday, February 24th.  The activities will also be due on Friday, February 24th.  

Reading: We will continue our unit, Culture and Traditions. We will be starting our "Culture Day" activity this week. A letter and other information will be coming home on Monday. I will be assigning presentations starting on Wednesday, February 22nd. 

  

Things to Remember:
Monday 2/13:  Math Conferences

Tuesday 2/14:  Valentine's Day Party
Wednesday 2/15:  Math Conferences
Thursday 2/16:  There will be a divide by 8 test. We will have a chapter 3 test (social studies textbook).
Friday 2/17 and Monday 2/20 There will not be school.

Miss Pellin's Post

February 6th - February 10th

      

The 100th day of school is coming! We will be celebrating on Monday with some fun activities! 

On Tuesday, February 14th we will celebrate Valentine's Day! If students choose to pass out Valentine's Day cards, they should get a card for everyone in the class.  There are 21 students in the class. 

The Twenty-third Week at School:

Science: We have finished the study of chapter 11 on matter. Students have received a study guide. There will be a test on Wednesday, February 8th. We will then begin the study of space in chapter 10.

Social Studies:  We will focus on science.

Math: Last week, we went over standard algorithm for multiplication. Now, we will review area and perimeter. We will also study angles in unit 5, module 1. Unit 5 focuses on Geometry & Measurement (Area and Perimeter). We will have a divide by 7 timed test on Thursday, February 9th.  They will have two minutes to complete 26 problems.  

Spelling:  Students have already received a spelling list and should complete three activities using the spelling menu.  The test will be on Friday, February 10th.  The activities will also be due on Friday, February 10th.  

Reading: We will continue our unit on traditions. We are reading out of our Social Studies textbooks during our reading block, as we learn about immigration and culture. Students will read chapter 3, lesson 4 titled, "A New Life in America." Look for a study guide to come home this week. There will be a chapter 3 test during the week of February 13th. Also, in class students are creating an immigration scrapbook.

Things to Remember:

Monday 2/6:  We will celebrate the 100th day of school.
Wednesday  2/8: There will be a chapter 11 science test. There will be a tennis test in P.E.

Thursday 2/9: There will be a divide by 7 test.
Friday 2/10:  There will be a spelling test and the 3 activities are due.

Tuesday 2/14: We will celebrate Valentine's Day!