Friday, February 11, 2011

The Week of February 14, 2011

Dear Parents,
Happy Valentine's Day! Try your heart-est to have a special day!

Special thanks to the following parents:
~Mrs. Dusza for developing film for our memory books.
~Mrs. Burrows for sending in Valentine stickers and other goodies.
~Mrs. Brandt and Mrs. Herstowski for coordinating the Valentine Party.
~Mrs. Conners, Mrs. Burrows, Mrs. Wiseman, and Mrs. Reynolds for snacks, drinks, & paper goods.
~Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Brandt, Mrs. Olsen, Mrs. Szyptek, and Mrs. Herstowski for running the games and activities at our party.
~Mrs. Brandt and Mrs. Smiles for being field trip chaperones to Argonne!
~ Thanks also to my copy moms who come every week:
Mrs. Smiles, Mrs. David, and Mrs. Alvarez!

REMEMBER.....

Monday = Valentine's Day Party
Tuesday = Field Trip to Argonne!
~Lunch needs to be in a disposable bag.
~Students must wear long pants and closed shoes.
~NaperSettlement field trip slip and $ needs to be sent in!
~Six Flags "Read to Succeed" is due this week.



Something we need before Friday...Can you donate?
1 bag of mini colored marshmallows
1 bag of mini white marshmallows
**Please email me if you can donate! Then, I will let others know that it's being supplied! Thanks!

HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM:

Spelling: Lesson 20 Frequently misspelled words and word of the week.

Reading: This week we will be writing an extended response using a fictional piece. We will also be identifying character traits using a variety of instructional materials.
We will be reading James Forten from our reading anthology.
The students also are performing their Toliver's Secret skits!

SCOOPer Reading: Monday, March 18th is the next due date!
Almost every student has shared a book and the activity to accompany it with the class!

Social Studies: Chapter 8 Test = Monday
Chapter 9 "Winning the Revolution" We will cover lesson 1 this week.

Science: Unit E Chapter 14 Matter and Energy

Math: continuing Chapter 4 Algebra Expressions and Equations
Monday= Lesson 4.3 Properties
Tuesday= Lessons 1-3 review and ISAT practice problems
Wednesday = no math
Thursday = Homework Sheet and Lessons 1-3 QUIZ
Friday=Lesson 4.5 Write Equations