Miss Pellin's Post
March 13th to March 17th 



Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Did you know that the Irish Society of Boston organized the first parade in the colonies on March 17th, 1737?

Spring pictures have gone home. If you haven't returned the pictures or payment already, please do so by Monday (3/13).

The Twenty-eighth Week at School:
Science: This week students will be in charge of researching a planet with a partner. Look for a study guide to come home. There will be a chapter 10 test on Tuesday, March 21st.

Social Studies: We will continue our study of Chicago! Students had the option of taking the first Chicago Quiz today (3/10) or on Monday, March 13th. Next, we will study waterways and the industrial boom.

Math:  We will begin unit 6 on Multiplication & Division, Data, & Fractions.  Unit 6, module 1 focuses on multiplication and division strategies.  Students will have a divide by 12 timed test on Thursday, March 16th.  They will have two minutes to complete 26 problems.   

ELA: We will work on our third and final unit titled, Stand Up for What You Believe In! We will start reading The One and Only Ivan this week! We will continue our Daily 5 program. This week, we will focus on the reading skill compare and contrast. 

Leprechaun traps are due on Thursday, March 16th. Students should fill out the Leprechaun planning page in Google Classroom by March 16th as well. I look forward to seeing the students' traps!

Spelling:  Students will receive a new spelling list. The 3 activities will be due on Thursday, March 23rd.  There will also be a spelling test on Thursday, March 23rd.  

For trimester 3 each spelling activity will be worth one point instead of two. A greater emphasis of the third trimester ELA grade will be placed on reading comprehension and writing while still including points geared towards spelling.

Things to Remember: 
Monday 3/13: Picture packets are due. There will be a Chicago Quiz.

Thursday 3/16: Leprechaun traps and planning sheet are due. There will be a divide by 12 test.

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