Miss Pellin's Post
April 6th to April 10th



There will be no school this week! School will resume Monday, April 6th. Have a fun, safe spring break!

There are several things to think about during spring break. First, we will be collecting food for the Woodridge Food Pantry. This will begin after spring break. Boxes will be housed in each grade level for donations. The third grade will have a competition to see which class can bring in the most food! Second, the deadline has been extended for the Family Book Club Night!

Are you looking for a good book to read? Is your child looking for a way to stay busy over Spring Break? Join us for Family Book Club Night on Wednesday, April 29th @ 6:30 p.m. Simply go to the Center Cass 66 District website, click on "Prairieview", and read more about this great school event! You can then print a registration form and send it in. Please note that registration has been extended.

If you have any questions, contact Lynda Slinger lslinger@ccsd66.org or Jennifer Cerney jcerney@ccsd66.org.

The Twelfth Week of 2009 at School:
Home Room
Science: After spring break, we will study the planets and constellations. Students will finish their planet books. There will be a Chapter 10 Space Test on Tuesday, April 14th. Look for a study guide in the week of April 6th.

Social Studies: After spring break, students will make an Egypt mobile in class. We will be spending time in the computer lab in order to complete this. Students will be asked to bring in a hanger, so that they can complete their mobile.

Language Arts
Spelling: There will be a Spelling List #25 test after spring break.

Reading: Keep reading during your break! Students will receive a new poem on Monday, April 6th that they should practice reading at home all week. They will read their poems in class on Thursday, April 10th.

English: We will finish our study of pronouns. There will be a Unit 6 Test on Thursday, April 9th.

Math: We will not have a division test due to a shortened week. Students will work on reducing fractions and making equivalent fractions. Thank you for signing the "Geometry Project" packet. Students will turn in and present their "Geometry Project" on Tuesday, April 14th.

Things to Remember:
Monday 3/30 - 4/3: There will be no school for Spring Break!
Monday 4/6: School Resumes.
Tuesday 4/7: There will be no school due to a teacher's institute day.
Thursday 4/9: There will be an English Unit 6 Test.
Friday 4/10: There will be no school.
Tuesday 4/14: Geometry Projects are due and there will be a Chapter 10 Space Test.

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

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

Everyone enjoyed the Egypt Unwrapped presentation on Tuesday. Ask your students about their mummy! Don't forget that spring break begins Monday, March 30th. School will resume Monday, April 6th! On Friday, March 27th we will be visiting the Tivoli Movie Theater in downtown Downers Grove. Thank you for getting in your permission slips! The movie is Nanny McPhee.

The Twelfth Week of 2009 at School:
Home Room
Science: This week we will study the inner and outer planets. We will make a book detailing facts about each planet.

Social Studies: We will continue to learn about Egypt. There will be a test on Egypt on Thursday, March 26th. Students received a study guide Friday March 20th. Although students are not able to bring home the Egypt books (since all the classes share them), students filled out the study guide in class. They can use the guide to prepare for the test.

Language Arts
Spelling: There will be a Spelling List #24 test on Friday, March 27th.

Reading: In reading we will continue to study poetry. Students will write a poem about themselves. Students will also receive a new poem on Monday, March 23rd that they should practice reading at home all week. They will read their poems in class on Friday, March 27th.

English: Students will continue to study pronouns. We will focus on the pronouns I and me, possessive pronouns, and examine the three "theres" (there, their, and they're).

Math: We will continue "Mad Minute" division. This week we will work on division by 3. There will be a Chapter 7 test on Tuesday, March 24th.

Things to Remember:
Tuesday 3/24: There will be a Math test.
Thursday 3/26: There will be a Social Studies test.
Friday 3/27:There will be a Spelling test. Students will read their poems in class. We will visit the Tivoli Movie theater.
Monday 3/30 - 4/3: No school!

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

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

The Egypt Unwrapped presentation will be on Tuesday, March 17th. Egypt Unwrapped is presented by the Field Museum. Students will study the history of Egypt and prepare a mummy for its journey to the afterlife. They will explore the traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt as they recreate sacred objects and treasures of this ancient civilization.

The Eleventh Week of 2009 at School:

Home Room
Science: We continue to study Space. This week we will study the inner and outer planets. Students will make a book on each of the planets. You can see them in the picture below. Remember that Pluto is now a dwarf planet!

Social Studies: We will continue to learn about King Tut and the treasures found in his pyramid. There will be a test on Egypt on Tuesday, March 24th. Students will receive a study guide during the week of the 15th.

Language Arts
Spelling: There will be a Spelling List #23 test on Friday, March 20th.

Reading: In reading we will begin the study of genre's. This week we will begin with poetry. Starting Monday, March 16th, students will recevie a poem. They will practice reading the poem every night for homework. On Fridays students will read their poem to the class. Students will be graded on accuracy, phrasing, smoothness, and pace. A rubric will be sent home explaining each of these things. The goal is to enhance fluency.

English: Students will begin the study of pronouns.

Math: We will review perimeter, area, and volume. There will be a Chapter 22 test on these concepts on Tuesday, March 17th. We will also begin "Mad Minute" division. Please look for a devision packet that will come home on Monday, March 16th. This week students will study division by 2's. There will be a test on division by 2's on Friday, March 20th. Students will receive two minutes to complete 20 division by 2 questions. Practice sheets will be coming home throughout the week.

Things to Remember:
Tuesday 3/17: There will be a Math test. A person from the Field Museum will come in and present "Egypt Unwrapped."
Friday 3/20: There will be a Spelling test. There will be a division of 2's test.

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

Miss Pellin's Post
March 9th to March 13th

There will be an early release from school on Thursday, March 12. On that same day, there will be a District 66 PTO fundraiser. From 3 pm to close 15-25% of all sales at the the Buona Beef in Darien (7409 Cass Ave) incurred as a result of your participation will be donated directly to the PTO. Please pitch in!

Report Cards will be posted on Monday, March 9th. Also a report card will be sent home with your child this week. Please sign the report card envelope and return them. On Friday, March 13th there will be no school.


The Egypt Unwrapped presentation will be on Tuesday, March 17th. Please make sure your child turns in $4.oo as soon as possible, if they have not done so already. Egypt Unwrapped is presented by the Field Museum. Students will study the history of Egypt and prepare a mummy for its journey to the afterlife. They will explore the traditions and beliefs of ancient Egypt as they recreate sacred objects and treasures of this ancient civilization.

ISAT testing will continue on Monday and Tuesday, March 9th and 10th. Here is some advice from Principal Schultz.

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 ISAT:

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

Our staff has worked extensively at aligning our curriculum to state standards, and I am confident your children are well prepared and ready to do a great job on this year’s tests. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at any time.

The Tenth Week of 2009 at School:

Home Room
Science: We continue to study Space and the seasons! We will study the phases of the moon, lunar eclipses, and solar eclipses.

Social Studies: We will continue to study Egypt. We will finish the book Eye on Egypt and learn about the Egyptian time line of historical events. We will begin a new book on King Tut. There will be an Egypt vocabulary quiz on Thursday, March 12th. Students will receive a study guide on Monday, March 9th.

Language Arts
Spelling: There will be no Spelling this week, due to ISAT testing and early dismissal.

Reading: There will be no Reading this week, due to ISAT testing and early dismissal.

English: We will practice an expository response on Monday, March 9th.

Math: We will review perimeter, area, and volume. There will be a Chapter 22 test on these concepts on Tuesday, March 17th.

Things to Remember:
Monday 3/9: There will be ISAT testing.
Tuesday 3/10: There will be ISAT testing.
Thursday 3/12 : There will be a Vocabulary quiz. There will be an early dismissal.
Friday 3/13: There will be no school to allow Parent Teacher Conferences.
Tuesday 3/17: A person from the Field Museum will come in and present "Egypt Unwrapped."

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