ISAT tests are now behind us. The students did a great job; they took their time and worked carefully. Thank you to the parents I conferenced with; it's always great to sit down and chat about our favorite subjects – our children! Please remember to mark your calendars for March 15th for the Parent Connect meeting to learn more about how to interpret your child's MAPS scores. Lastly, we have now begun the 3rd trimester of our reading program. Please encourage your child to read! Tuesday is our reading celebration for trimester 2. Enjoy the 4-day weekend!Coming up this week:
Mrs. Klacza's Reading Class:
This week we begin the study of the fascinating country of China. We will focus on identifying main idea and supporting details using research materials. As we read our non-fiction China materials, we will be using our clarification and monitoring skills.
Spelling: Lesson 22; pretest on Tuesday/homework due Thursday/Test on Friday.
English: The expository writing piece on the importance of saving money is due on Tuesday. We will be continuing our “Me Front Page” project this week. Students should bring in an 8 x 10 picture of themselves. A school picture works nicely. If you don't have one that large, I can try to enlarge a smaller picture. We will be visiting the computer lab to type them up soon!
Social Studies: We will begin Chapter 10 this week, entitled “Forming a New Government.” Be prepared to learn the Preamble to the Constitution along with your child. It's a very catchy Schoolhouse Rock song; in fact, many of you may remember it from your youth!!
Science: A “quick study” quiz (open note/open book) on lesson 2 (forms of energy) will take place on Tuesday. We will take a bit of a break and start lesson 3 the week of 3/14.
Mrs. Klacza's Math Class:
After our target review and target test on chapter 4 Tuesday, we will start chapter 11 on least common multiples (LCM.) This would be a good time for the students to practice their math multiplication facts at home. There are wonderful computer programs to help them. They will struggle with this chapter if they don't know their facts very well!
After our target review and target test on chapter 4 Tuesday, we will start chapter 11 on least common multiples (LCM.) This would be a good time for the students to practice their math multiplication facts at home. There are wonderful computer programs to help them. They will struggle with this chapter if they don't know their facts very well!
Important Dates:
March 4 – Day off (conferences)
March 7 – Day off (Pulaski Day)
March 15 – Parent Connect
March 19 – District 66 fundraiser @ Cabana Charlies
Have a wonderful weekend! Mrs. Klacza
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