Thanks to the following parents for their generous classroom donations:
*Mrs. Olsen for popcorn and apple juice that will be enjoyed while watching Pocahontas!
*Mrs. Brandt for popcorn and apple juice, as well as Halloween goodies for our prize box!
*Mrs. Herstowski for a lot of fun Halloween goodies for our prize box!
BOX TOPS.....Will our class win the pizza party? Last turn in date for the first contest is Friday!!!
HALLOWEEN PARTY HELPERS.....if you signed up to help with the Halloween party you will be contacted by our classroom party coordinators: Mrs. Brandt and/or Mrs. Herstowski.
I'd like to thank all of you who are planning the party, bringing goodies, and drinks.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
~Chicago Wolves Read to Succeed Program starts this week!
~Materials will be sent home on Tuesday, which is when the program begins
~It will run from Oct. 11th - Dec, 3rd.
~Participants will earn a free ticket to a Chicago Wolves hockey game in February.
~Monday, October 11th = Columbus Day - No School
~Thursday, October 21st = Book Fair 6:30 - 8:00
~Friday, October 22nd = Bus Driver Appreciation Day!
MAPtesting: Our class will be testing on Tuesday and Friday from 1:00 - 2:00
There is a new testing system being employed by the district this year. MAP testing stands for Measures of Academic Progress. These tests will be taken beginning next week, in the areas of Reading, Language, and Math. Students will take a series of multiple choice tests in each area on the computer. The program computes a score, which is then placed along a continuum to show each student's individual progress. It will even be able to show what particular areas each student excels at, and what areas they may need some additional support with. We are hopeful that this new system will help make our instruction for our students even better!
And in the Classroom......
Spelling - none this week due to MAP testing
English - Unit 5 continued.....Tuesday = comma project is due.
Next lessons are on INTERJECTIONS and correct use of QUOTATION MARKS.
Reading - We will continue to work on finding the main idea and supporting details in various text. Our understanding of Homonyms/Homophones will be applied in a "punny" activity!
SCOOPer Reading - I continue to be impressed with the books and the activities that are being completed. The students have been sharing many of their activities with the class which also advertises a good book to read!
Social Studies - Chapter 5 Test = Wednesday
We are not starting Chapter 6 until next week.
Science - Test will be on Tuesday, October19th.
We will finish the unit and on Friday the students will receive a study tip sheet!
Math - We only have math on Wednesday and Thursday this week due to MAP testing.
Lesson 3.9 Long Division
Lesson 3.10 Relevant and Irrelevant Information in problem solving
Homework Sheet = Monday, October 18th
Chapter 3 Test = Tuesday, October 19th
English - Unit 5 continued.....Tuesday = comma project is due.
Next lessons are on INTERJECTIONS and correct use of QUOTATION MARKS.
Reading - We will continue to work on finding the main idea and supporting details in various text. Our understanding of Homonyms/Homophones will be applied in a "punny" activity!
SCOOPer Reading - I continue to be impressed with the books and the activities that are being completed. The students have been sharing many of their activities with the class which also advertises a good book to read!
Social Studies - Chapter 5 Test = Wednesday
We are not starting Chapter 6 until next week.
Science - Test will be on Tuesday, October19th.
We will finish the unit and on Friday the students will receive a study tip sheet!
Math - We only have math on Wednesday and Thursday this week due to MAP testing.
Lesson 3.9 Long Division
Lesson 3.10 Relevant and Irrelevant Information in problem solving
Homework Sheet = Monday, October 18th
Chapter 3 Test = Tuesday, October 19th
