Mrs. burland's bulletin

October 2nd - October 6th

Thank you so much for sending in apples for Johnny Appleseed's birthday!  Above are pictures of the class wearing their apple glasses.

Lifetouch will be at Prairieview on Tuesday, October 3rd for retakes. If you would like your child's picture retaken, please return the original picture package with your child on or before Oct. 3rd (retake day). Lifetouch will re-photograph free of charge and provide you with new pictures in a few weeks. Students who were absent on the original picture day should have received an order form to have their picture taken this Tuesday.  Questions? Please call the office at 630-783-5100.

Our class earning a Marble Party for great behavior! On Wednesday, October 4th students can bring in a stuffed animal and wear appropriate pajamas!

The Upcoming Week at School:

Social Science: We will begin the study of the history of Downers Grove.

Math: We will finish our study of measurement and begin our study of unit 2 on multi-digit multiplication and early division. We will begin with building multiplication arrays.  Students will also take a multiplication by 4 test on Wednesday, October 4th.  They will have two minutes to complete 26 problems.   

Spelling: We will continue our Words Their Way program.  Students will receive a new list of words along with a homework sheet with a list of activities.  Students should complete 3 activities and turn them in on Friday, October 13th.  One of the 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, October 13th.  

English Language Arts: We will finish our narrative writing paper. This will be due on Friday, October 6th.

In addition, we will be working on theme/setting/plot and visualization. We will be comparing and contrasting stories in a series and "visualizing" a funny witch and a crazy monster.  We will also continue our Daily 4 program.

The September reading log is due on Monday, October 2nd. Students received an October reading log today, Friday, September 29th. 

Things to Remember:

Monday 10/2: The September reading log is due. 

Tuesday 10/3: Picture Retake Day
Wednesday 10/4:  There will be a multiplication by 4 test. It is our class marble party!

Friday 10/13: There will be a spelling test and 3 activities are due.