The Week of March 18, 2013

Dear Parents,

   The 3rd Quarter ends Friday, March 22nd!  Parent - teacher conferences are taking place the week of  April 8th.  Conferences are scheduled with math students first in the spring.  I will send out my conference schedule with my availability next week.  Remember, if at any time you feel there is something we need to discuss or meet in person, please send an email or call.

 SAVE THE DATE.....Too Good For Drugs Graduation = Thursday  April 11th - PV gym - 8:15 am  
   We encourage parents and other family members to attend this important 5th grade event.

SCOOPer Reading CELEBRATION is THURSDAY!!!
We are watching  BEDTIME STORIES  rated PG and having a "Slumber Party" theme!
Students may bring a blankie, wear or change into P.J. "comfy" bottoms, bring slippers, a stuffed animal, and /or pillow to snuggle with while enjoying our movie and treats!

Here are the students whose turn it is to bring a "goodie" to a SCOOPer Reading Party and what they volunteered:  (Please have your child confirm with me that this is ok with you to bring or you can send me an email....if you need to substitute something, that is fine!)

 Nick - granola bars or cookies
 Lizzy - popcorn
 Sean - needs to discuss with Mom
 Michael - plates and napkins
 Emily & Johnathon - strawberries or fruit
 Jordan - Cool Whip for fruit
Miss Trefonas - Bottled water and Crystal Lite packets

HERE IS WHAT WE ARE LEARNING THIS WEEK:

SPELLING: Lesson 25 and word of the week

SCOOPer READING:  We will be setting our new goals and 4th quarter activities !

READING:  CHINA!!  The students have begun researching using non fiction books and various Internet websites.  They are using note-cards as they find interesting information about places to visit, holidays, festivals, animals, plants, things to do, and helpful travel information.  This information will be compiled in a travel brochure.

All research / note cards are to be completed by Tuesday, 4/2. 

Your child should be able to complete their research in class if they use their time wisely!

ENGLISH: Unit 3 Verbs....This week we will be discussing subject/verb agreement and reviewing contractions.

SOCIAL STUDIES:  Chapter 9 Lesson 2 "Patriots at War" Along with reading and taking notes,  we will be writing a letter from the point of view of a Continental soldier during the historic event of George Washington crossing the Delaware River.

SCIENCE: Chapter 15 test =  Thursday

MATH: Chapter 11 Lesson 3 Factors and Greatest Common Factor (GCF0

              Chapter  11 Lesson 4 Prime and Composite Numbers

              End of the week = Homework sheet and quiz covering Lessons 1-4

The week of March 11, 2013

Dear Parents,

We begin our week with our field trip to Naper Settlement on Monday!  Please make sure your child has a sack lunch and a disposable drink.  It is important that they dress appropriately for the weather.
We participate in both indoor and outdoor activities.  With the "looks" of the weather, boots might be a good idea!  Don't forget we will be back in time for P.E. - so don't leave gym shoes at home!


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!

ONE LAST DAY OF ISAT TESTING in 5th grade = Tuesday!
We will take our last ISAT test in reading.
*Unless you have been absent

THIS WEEK IN OUR CLASSROOM:

SPELLING:  Lesson 24 and word of the week

ENGLISH: Unit 3 Verbs - Using correct verb tenses 

SCOOPER READING:  DUE WEDNESDAY!

READING:  We will be researching CHINA!!!

SOCIAL STUDIES: Chapter 9 Winning the American Revolution

SCIENCE: Chapter 15 Lesson 3 Thermal Energy Transfer and Lesson 4 How do People Use Energy Resources?

Chapter 15 Test = Thursday, March 21st

MATH:  Chapter 11 Multiples, least common multiple(LCM), divisibility rules, factors, and greatest common factor(GCF)

The Week of March 4, 2013

Dear Parents,

ISAT testing this week:

Please make sure your child has had a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast.  All testing will take place in our homeroom.  Thank you for all the snacks that have been sent in and are coming in this week for testing and for our treat supply.

Tuesday, March 5^th

Math Session 1 8:15-9:30AM

Reading Session 1 9:45-11:00AM

Wednesday, March 6^th

Math Session 2 8:15-9:30AM

Reading Session 2 9:45-11:00AM

Thursday, March 7^th

Math Session 3 8:15-9:30AM

Tuesday, March 12^th

Reading Session 3 8:15 – 9:30AM

**Monday, March 11th = NaperSettlement FieldTrip!!!

Chaperones = Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Wagner, and Mrs. Edwards 

HERE'S WHAT WE ARE UP TO IN THE CLASSROOM:

Our work load will be a lot lighter this week due to ISAT testing!

SPELLING:  Lesson 23 and word of the week

ENGLISH:  Unit 3 Lesson 4 Linking Verbs and enrichment project "Linking Verb Island"

READING:  Sharing some read aloud passages from HOW THEY CROAKED (a non - fiction book that is a Rebecca Caudill nominee for 2014) and applying some various reading strategies!

SCOOPer READING:  March 13th = Due Date!! Only one book activity will be accepted the week of 

March 11th!!

SOCIAL STUDIES:  We will be watching episodes of Liberty's Kids and comparing and contrasting the historical information between the different historical sources we have viewed and read!

SCIENCE:  Chapter 15 Lesson 1 and 2 vocabulary review and we will begin Lesson 3 

MATH:  We only have math on Monday and Friday.  We will be reviewing a variety of math concepts!