We are moving into the final stretch.......
Many thanks to the parents who have sent in some special treats during these hot days!
Some reminders:
Monday, May 16th = 5th grade visits Lakeview for an orientation at 1:00!
Parent orientation @ 6:30 at Lakeview!
Tuesday, May 17th = after 11:00, Miss Trefonas will be in meetings. If you need to contact me by email, regarding a message for your child, email or call the office instead.
Wednesday, May 18th Choir/Band Concert at Lakeview.
Don’t forget to sign up for the 2 mile Walk Day on Tuesday, May 24th at Prairieview School. All proceeds from the event will go to the American Red Cross to help the victims of the earthquake in Japan. There will also be a raffle to help raise money for the cause, and any donations would be appreciated. (gift cards, sport items, games, services, small goodies). Anyone who would like to volunteer on May 24th, please e-mail Mrs. Cavoto ccavot@ccsd66.org or Mrs. Sulima Ssulima@ccsd66.org to let them know.
Monday, May 16th = 5th grade visits Lakeview for an orientation at 1:00!
Parent orientation @ 6:30 at Lakeview!
Tuesday, May 17th = after 11:00, Miss Trefonas will be in meetings. If you need to contact me by email, regarding a message for your child, email or call the office instead.
Wednesday, May 18th Choir/Band Concert at Lakeview.
Don’t forget to sign up for the 2 mile Walk Day on Tuesday, May 24th at Prairieview School. All proceeds from the event will go to the American Red Cross to help the victims of the earthquake in Japan. There will also be a raffle to help raise money for the cause, and any donations would be appreciated. (gift cards, sport items, games, services, small goodies). Anyone who would like to volunteer on May 24th, please e-mail Mrs. Cavoto ccavot@ccsd66.org or Mrs. Sulima Ssulima@ccsd66.org to let them know.
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE CLASSROOM:
SPELLING: Words of the Week - Letters A-M. They will be creating an ABC Picture Dictionary!
Friday = assignment due and test over words that begin with A-M.
READING: Book Club Meeting and Discussion on Monday. This is the last book club meeting for the fantasy books they are reading. As a culminating activity, the students will be working in their book groups to create a commercial to advertise their book to the rest of the class.
Also, we will continue our analogy contests!
We will be watching the movie "Secrets of N-I-M-H" which is one of the books read during this book genre study!
SCOOPer Reading : DUE FRIDAY, MAY 20th
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 11 Lesson 2 continued.....We will be creating a map to show how America is changing during this period as the country continues to expand its territory.
We will be learning about the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
ENGLISH: Unit 6 Pronouns continued......we are finishing this unit this week and testing early next week.
PERSUASIVE WRITING: The students are writing a persuasive composition about Should Public School Students Have to Wear Uniforms?
The students have to have three arguments for their opinion with STRONG support and elaboration. I strongly encourage the students to engage in writing conversations with parents and/or older siblings at home!
We will be finishing this writing piece this week and writing one more persuasive about having a longer school day.
MATH:
Monday = Lesson 9.4 Graphs
Tuesday = Lesson 9.5 Problem Solving: Drawing Diagrams
Wednesday = HOMEWORK SHEET , Chapter 9 Review, Graphing Coordinates (review)
Thursday = Chapter 9 Test and graphing activity (booklet)
Friday = Target test and continuing the graphing activity (booklet)
Friday = assignment due and test over words that begin with A-M.
READING: Book Club Meeting and Discussion on Monday. This is the last book club meeting for the fantasy books they are reading. As a culminating activity, the students will be working in their book groups to create a commercial to advertise their book to the rest of the class.
Also, we will continue our analogy contests!
We will be watching the movie "Secrets of N-I-M-H" which is one of the books read during this book genre study!
SCOOPer Reading : DUE FRIDAY, MAY 20th
SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 11 Lesson 2 continued.....We will be creating a map to show how America is changing during this period as the country continues to expand its territory.
We will be learning about the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
ENGLISH: Unit 6 Pronouns continued......we are finishing this unit this week and testing early next week.
PERSUASIVE WRITING: The students are writing a persuasive composition about Should Public School Students Have to Wear Uniforms?
The students have to have three arguments for their opinion with STRONG support and elaboration. I strongly encourage the students to engage in writing conversations with parents and/or older siblings at home!
We will be finishing this writing piece this week and writing one more persuasive about having a longer school day.
MATH:
Monday = Lesson 9.4 Graphs
Tuesday = Lesson 9.5 Problem Solving: Drawing Diagrams
Wednesday = HOMEWORK SHEET , Chapter 9 Review, Graphing Coordinates (review)
Thursday = Chapter 9 Test and graphing activity (booklet)
Friday = Target test and continuing the graphing activity (booklet)
