READING

                        We will be doing end of the year activities.   

                               MATH

                                    In math we are learning how to connect addition to multiplication and how to connect subtraction to division. We will be learning how to solve both multiplication and division problems.

School Picnic

On June 1^st the PTO will be providing lunch for the students.  We will be having a slice of pizza, chips, cookies and a juice box.  If your child prefers,  you can send a sack lunch that day.  We will be having a fun-filled afternoon with games and activities.

 

Pen Pal Visit

We enjoyed meeting our third grade pen pals.  We were able to get a tour of Prairieview School.  It was an exciting day!

Happy Birthday!

James – May 21

Ricco – June 3

Oskaras – June 9

Alex – June 21

Adriana – June 25

Angelina – July 1

Claire – July 11

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 28 – Memorial Day – No School

 June 1 – School Picnic

June 5 - Last Day of School – 10:00 dismissal

May 18, 2012

READING

            We will be reading the story called The School Mural.  This is a  story about a group of children who celebrate their school's 50^th anniversary by painting a mural on one of the walls in the school.

            The vocabulary words are event, mural, pride, project, scene and sketches.

            In phonics  we will be focusing on words with the that drop the final e before adding the endings -ed and -ing..

                        Comprehension strategy is problem solving.

            In grammar,  we will be working on adjectives.   We will not be having power hour this week.  We will have reading in our classroom.                       

 

                               MATH

                                    In math we finished our chapter on 3 digit subtraction.  Our next chapter will be on Multiplication and Division.  Please continue to practice your flashcards.

Science

            We are learning about the food groups and the food pyramid from Little D and the Royal Food Family.  We have been talking about the right kinds of snacks to eat.        

Field Trips

            We are going to meet our penpals!  We are looking forward to our visit to Prairie View School on Thursday, May 24^th.

           

Happy Birthday!
Juli – May 18

Great America

            If your child has completed a Great America Reading Log, they will be receiving a free ticket to Great America.  The tickets will be coming home in their report cards.  Keep Reading!

Thank you!

Thank you for the beautiful floral bouquet for my birthday!  It was such a pleasant surprise.  Your children a wonderful!  It was so thoughtful of everyone to remember me on my birthday.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 21 – Library Books are due

May 24 – Pen Pal visit to Prairie View

June 1 – School Picnic

June 5 - Last Day of School

READING

                        We will be reading the story called Moses Goes to a Concert.  This is a realistic story about a deaf boy names Moses, who goes to a concert.  The deaf percussionist helps Moses and his classmates realize they can be anything they want.

            The vocabulary words are deaf, instruments, signs, hearing, percussion, vibration.

            In phonics  we will be focusing on words with the long i vowel sound (igh, ie).

                        Comprehension strategy is noting details.

            In grammar, we will be working on adjectives.

 

                               MATH

                                    In math we are learning about  adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers.  We will be solving problems with and without regrouping.

           

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

A special thank you to the PTO for organizing all the special treats this week.  The candy was delicious and the flowers are absolutely beautiful!  I love teaching your children. They are very special to me.  I have truly enjoyed working with each one of them this year.  I will be sad to see them go on to third grade.  I will miss them very much.

            Thank you to all of you who participated in this week’s meals.  The food was very good and it was so nice of you to think of the teachers.  It was very much appreciated!     

Olsats

The Olsat tests are in the office.  If you would like a copy of them, send in a self-addressed, stamped envelope and they will be mailed to you.  You can also stop in the office to request a copy of the results.

Box tops for Education

Our class collected 1,916 box tops this year!  We did not win the contest, but we did a great job collecting box tops for our school. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 15 – Parent Meeting at Prairieview at 6:00

May 18 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 21 – Library Books are due

May 24 – Pen Pal visit to Prairieview

June 1 – School Picnic

June 5- Last Day of School

Happy Mother’s Day!

May 4, 2012

READING

                         We will be reading the story called The Art Lesson.  It is about a boy named Tommy who loves to draw pictures.  When he is old enough for art classes at school, Tommy is disappointed to learn that he can only have one piece of paper, and only use eight crayons.

            The vocabulary words are crayons, powders, practice, chalk, smock, ruin and copy.

            In phonics we will be focusing on words with the vowel pairs oo, ew, ue, and ou.  We will review base words with the endings -ed and -ing.

                        Comprehension strategy is evaluating, understanding, problem solving and making judgments.

            In grammar we will be working on irregular verbs

 

                               MATH

                                    In math we started our chapter on 3-digit addition.  We are remembering when we need to regroup in order to add.  We will be taking our chapter test on Tuesday.  Our new chapter will be on subtracting 3-digit numbers.

Science

            We have had ten butterflies emerge from their chrysalises.  We have watched them grow and develop into the adult stage.  It was time to say good-bye.

We let our butterflies go out into nature.  We enjoyed learning about the development of butterflies.  We were sad to see them go.

Field Trip

We had a great time going to the DuPage Children’s Museum.  Thank you to the PTO for paying for part of our field trip.  Thank you to our chaperones Mrs. Rossi, Mrs. Aldaqaq and Mrs. O’Connor for helping us to explore the museum and creating our geo-boxes.  We had a great time!

 Happy Birthday!

Dawud – August 22

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 18 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 25 – Pen Pal visit to Prairie View

June 1 – School Picnic

June 5 - Last Day of School