Week of 12/7/15 - 12/11/15

ODDS & ENDS:

Only 2 more weeks until Winter Break! Our class is excited to celebrate the holidays and ring in the new year.

Student of the Week: Natalie is our "Star Student" this week. She will be sharing a poster about herself and her favorite things. We can't wait for her to share! : ) When your child is "Star Student", they will bring home a poster to complete. They can also pick a day to bring in a show-and-tell. We pick a student's name every Thursday.

COMING UP THIS WEEK:

Spelling:   Spelling Test #6 and the new homework activities "menu" will be due on Friday, 12/11.

Reading & Language Arts:  We’ve started our next unit of study on culture and traditions. We’ve listened to, close read, and watched “Circle of Life” from The Lion King and raised a lot of interesting discussion.  We’re starting a new read aloud book which goes along with this unit entitled The Year of the Dog.  In the coming weeks, we’ll also be close reading The Night Before Christmas and doing a Christmas around the world project.

Each student is working on their Biography Person Presentation, using facts about their person and preparing to perform for the class beginning the week of December 14th.

Keep reading for 20 minutes a night! The December Reading Log will be due on Monday, January 4th. Completed reading logs are worth 10 points!

Social Science:   We are taking the Modern Day Downers Grove quiz on Tuesday, 12/8. A study guide was sent home. If the students write down notes while studying for the quiz, they may use their notes for the quiz. : ) They may not use their Modern Day Downers Grove packet for the quiz.
Next, we will learn about Local Government.

Mrs. Lopez & Mrs. Forsman's Math Class:  We’ll finish Unit 3 this week.  The test will be on Wednesday, 12/9.  The students brought home a pre-assessment/study guide to complete at home.  Monday, I will send home the answer key so they may check their responses.  I’m hoping this will help get them ready for Wednesday’s test since it is in the exact same format.

IMPORTANT DATES:

12/15 - Early Dismissal (11:35am Prairieview)

12/17 - 3rd Grade Bowling Trip to Brunswick Zone

12/18 - Last school day before Winter Break

Have a wonderful weekend!

- Mrs. Lopez