Mrs. Burland's Bulletin 

September 4th- September 8th

I really enjoyed seeing everyone at Curriculum Night!  I hope it was informative.  If you were unable to attend or would like to view the slides from the Curriculum Night presentation click on the link below. The first seven slides are geared to my math class and the rest of the slides are focused on my homeroom class.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSS6J5iaBY8nFKFD3CGqacqr68B2vtjc7VEKcTEG_MRi9GQk7WLOHDKT4Ay6Fyk9IkNU7gdl3jeCxY0/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

We will not have school on Monday, September 4th.  Have a great Labor Day!

Shown in the picture above, students worked in teams to stack their 48 cups as high as possible. They completed the following STEM steps: 1. Ask (What is the problem?) 2. Brainstorm 3.Plan 4. Create 5. Improve. Everyone worked really well together and did a great job!

The Upcoming Week of School:
Science:  This week we will focus on social studies.

Social Studies:  On Thursday, September 7th students will take a Direction Quiz. Students received a study guide today, September 1st. 

Math:  We will continue our study of Module 1 which focuses on multiplication and division.  Students will begin to take timed multiplication tests.  We will begin with multiplication by 2.  They will have two minutes to complete 26 problems.  The first test will be on Wednesday, September 13th.  Students who pass on Wednesday, September 13th will receive the full amount of points (10/10).  If students don't pass the test on the first day, they will take the test the next day and receive 9/10 if they pass.  Students will continue taking the test each day until they pass and one point will be taken off each day.  

English Language Arts: We will continue focusing on various reading skills using fun literature. This week our books will be Lost and Found, Pigsty, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and Zoom. We will begin Daily 4 where students will read good fit books.

Students also received a September Reading Log. They should read for 20 minutes for 20 days during September. Please initial the log each time they read.

Spelling: We will begin our Ways Their Way program.  Students will be given their list of words along with a homework sheet with a list of activities.  Students will have two weeks to choose and complete 3 activities.  The activities they complete should be turned in on Friday, September 15th.  Students will receive some class time to work on their activities.  The spelling test will also be on Friday, September 15th.  

Things to Remember:

Monday 9/4: Today is Labor Day, so there is no school.  
Thursday 9/7: Students will take a Direction Quiz.

Wednesday 9/13:  There will be a multiplication by 2 test.  
Friday 9/15:  There will be a spelling test and the 3 activities are due. 

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