Weekly Spotlight:
*Spelling pretest on Monday.
*Science ISAT Part I on Monday at 10:00.
*Science ISAT Part II on Tuesday at 10:00.
*Chapter 1 & 2 Indian and the Cupboard Review on Friday.
*TFK Quiz on Friday.
*Spelling test on Friday (in cursive).
PBIS Collection:
The Prairieview PBIS team is extending a wonderful opportunity to begin the new year with a community service project. We will be holding a Food Pantry Drive at school for the West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge from March 11-15. Boxes will be provided in each classroom to collect the non-perishable food items. Girl Scout Troop 50251, comprised of third and fourth grade students from Prairieview, has graciously volunteered to pack up and deliver the donated food on March 16th. Thank you in advance for your generosity of spirit and deed!
Coming Attractions:
*Early Dismissal on Tuesday, March 19
*Launching Day - Catapults due on Thursday, March 21.
*End of third quarter on Friday, March 22.
*Jump for Heart Assembly on Friday, April 5.
*OLSAT testing on Thursday, April 11, at 10:00.
*Teacher Institute on Tuesday, April 9.
*Spring Open House on Thursday, April 18 from 6:30-8:00.
Homeroom Happenings:
Science - The children will be practicing their simple machine presentations on Tuesday and presenting on Thursday. On Thursday, the children will also receive the "Marshmallow Mania" catapult project. This will be due on Thursday, March 21 - Launching Day!!
Social Studies - Most children are done with their "Just Look" state research projects. These will be displayed at our spring open house on Thursday, April 18. On Friday, we will continue our trip across the United States by visiting the Southwest Region. A map will be assigned on Friday and due on Tuesday. Next week, we will visit the Grand Canyon. If anyone has visited the Grand Canyon and has pictures, please bring them in during the week of March 18.
English - On Wednesday, we will begin our unit on Adjectives. This is a quick unit of only 6 lessons. Our test on Adjectives will be on Friday, March 22. Many students received a 90% or higher on the pretest. If they did, they have the choice of keeping their pretest score or retaking for a higher score.
Spelling - Our spelling pretest will be on Monday. If your child misses one or none, they will receive a challenge spelling list and activities for the week. Both the regular and challenge tests will be on Friday in cursive.
Reading - Our theme in reading is Heroes! The children will begin an American Hero research project this week. We will be displaying our research in a computer-generated brochure. Also, the children will begin reading another one of my favorite novels - The Indian and the Cupboard. On Wednesday, they will received the novel and an assignment to read chapters 1 & 2 for Friday. On Friday, they will take a comprehension review on chapters 1 & 2. They may look in the novel during the review.
Mrs. Sulima's Math Spotlight:
Monday - Review prime, composite, prime factorization, equivalent fractions, fraction sense, lowest terms (simplest form) for quiz tomorrow. Begin LCM (least common multiple) and LCD (least common denominator). HW: Review for Chapter 4, lesson 1-4 quiz tomorrow.
Tuesday - Chapter 4, lesson 1-4 quiz and finish LCM and LCD. HW: WB 46.
Wednesday - Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions. HW: WB pg. 47.
Thursday - Comparing and Ordering Fractions using LCD. HW: WB 48 & review for Chapter 4, lesson 5-8 quiz tomorrow.
Friday - Chapter 4, lesson 5-8 quiz and pretest on chapter 5. HW: None.
