Welcome to the 2nd Trimester! This blog post will cover the upcoming next 2 weeks.
Our Downers Grove Field Trip is on Tuesday, 11/24/15: We've been studying all about Downers Grove history; the first settlers, interaction with the Native Americans, the Underground Railroad, and how the community grew.
Now we get to explore first-hand some of these important places in Downers Grove. We will be going with Mrs. Klacza's 3rd Grade Class. The forecast looks sunny, but cold. Please plan to dress your children in weather-appropriate clothing on that day, since we will be outside for part of the time. A winter coat, warm shoes, hat and gloves are recommended!
Student of the Week: No star student this week. We will choose one for our next full week of school.
COMING UP THIS WEEK:
Spelling: No Spelling list this week. Students will get their new lists on Monday, 11/30. Spelling Test #6 and a new homework activities "menu" will be due on Friday, 12/11.
Reading & Language Arts: We have begun the next Independent Reading Contract #3 - Biography. Students have selected their person/biography to read. Completed contracts will be due by Friday, 12/4 (but students may turn them in earlier than that). There will be a "spin-off" project to this Biography reading, called the Biography Trading Card Presentation. Each student will design a digital Trading Card with facts about their person and then present the information to the class. Directions to come home soon.
We have been learning about Prefix and Suffix meanings in words. Students have completed a related work packet. We will have a Prefix/Suffix Quiz on Tuesday, 11/24.
Students should review the following: PREFIX (dis-, re-, un-) and SUFFIX (-ful, -less, -ly, -ness)
We have been learning about Prefix and Suffix meanings in words. Students have completed a related work packet. We will have a Prefix/Suffix Quiz on Tuesday, 11/24.
Students should review the following: PREFIX (dis-, re-, un-) and SUFFIX (-ful, -less, -ly, -ness)
Keep reading for 20 minutes a night! The November Reading Log will be due on Tuesday, December 1st. Completed reading logs are worth 10 points!
Social Science: We are taking the History of Downers Grove quiz on Monday, 11/23. A study guide was sent home. Students can also review for the quiz by practicing on "Google Classroom Homeroom" taking the Kahoot quiz. If the students write down notes while studying for the quiz, they may use their notes for the quiz. : ) They may not use their History of Downers Grove packet for the quiz.
Next we will learn about Modern Day Downers Grove and Communities.
Mrs. Lopez & Mrs. Forsman's Math Class: We continue Unit 3 with Multi-Digit Subtraction Story Problems. There will be a short checkpoint quiz on Monday, 11/23. The following week, 11/30, we continue with expanded notation and algorithm addition and subtraction.
IMPORTANT DATES:
11/23 - PV Roller Skating Party
11/24 - 3rd Grade Downers Grove Field Trip (Lopez & Klacza's Classes)
11/25-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
12/17 - 3rd Grade Bowling Trip to Brunswick Zone
12/18 - Last school day before Winter Break
11/24 - 3rd Grade Downers Grove Field Trip (Lopez & Klacza's Classes)
11/25-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
12/17 - 3rd Grade Bowling Trip to Brunswick Zone
12/18 - Last school day before Winter Break
May you and your family enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving together!!!
- Mrs. Lopez
