week of 1/25-1/29

Odds and Ends

*Congratulations to Bobbi and Andrew who did a FANTASTIC job in our 3rd grade spelling bee! We are all so proud of their hard work! Way to go!!

*Change for Haiti: We are collecting spare change for the victims of the horrible earthquake in Haiti. We will be collecting money until Friday, 1/29. If you would like to send in a cash or check (made out to the Red Cross), please send it in a marked envelope (Change for Haiti). Thank you for your help and support for this wonderful cause!

*Volunteers: Thank you to Mrs. Crandell, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Tshulos for volunteering to help in the classroom. I am still looking for any volunteers (parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc) to help read and write in small groups or one on one during our daily center time (Mon-Thurs 2:00-2:20). You can come one day a week, one day a month, or more if you can! Thank you!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Mon. 1/25: Math: Ch. 20 Customary Measurement Test

* Fri. 1/29: Spelling: List 19 Test

Math: 8's multiplication timed test

Cosmic Capers: 9:30-11:00

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will continue to discuss summarizing and sequencing as we finish reading Lost and Found. We will work on an extended response to this story, as well as other ISAT test preparation.

*English: We will continue to study adjectives (ch 4).

*Spelling: We will work on list 19 this week. This list focuses on words spelled with "or". There will be a test on Friday.

*Science: We will continue to talk about the water cycle and weather this week. We will learn about CLOUDS! The students will enjoy the presentation "Cosmic Capers" on Friday. This will review all that we learned in our space unit!

*Social Studies: We were very impressed with the wonderful culture day presentations this week. It was so interesting to learn about each other's cultures and traditions. Thank you for all of your hard work and effort!

*Math: We are finishing up ch. 20 today. We reviewed the chapter today and the ch. 20 test will be on Monday 1/25. We will begin ch 21 Metric measurement next. We will focus on 8's multiplication next week (be sure to study your facts every night...they are getting harder!)

Thank you for checking out my blog this week! Enjoy your weekend!

Mrs. Olsen

Week of 1/18-1/22

Odds and Ends

*Volunteers: I am still looking for volunteers (moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents) who would like to come read and write with the students in small groups or one-on-one from 2:00-2:20 during our center time Mon-Thurs. Please contact me if you can come once, weekly, or here and there. Thanks!

*Spelling Bee: Congratulations to Bobbi Cole and Andrew Alfini for making it as our classrooms top 2 spellers. They will compete against the other top 2 spellers from each 3rd grade classroom on Fri. 1/22. Great job to all students for their hard work, wonderful spelling, and great support!

Upcoming Events:

*Mon. 1/18: No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day







*Wed. 1/20-Thurs. 1/21: Social Studies: Culture Day Presentations (your child will present on one of the days-see their packet to see what day they signed up for)


*Fri. 1/22: 3rd grade spelling bee 8:10 am: Bobbi and Andrew will represent our class
Reading: Lost and Found vocab review
Math: 7's multiplication timed test

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK

*Reading: We will begin summarizing as we read the story Lost and Found by Mark Teague. We will also read some of his other fun and silly books. We will introduce the vocabulary words early this week and there will be a graded review over the words on Fri. 1/22.

*English: We will begin our chapter on adjectives (ch 4).

*Spelling: We are on list 17. This is another review week, so there is not a list that goes home to study. Instead, we will focus on the spelling rules from the last 7 lists. Workbook pages will be assigned on Tuesday to be completed by Thurs. The review test will be on Fri.

*Science: Ask your child to show you the 4 movements for the water cycle! We will continue to study the water cycle and weather next week.

*Social Studies: We are coming to the end of chapter 3. Instead of an end of the unit test, we will end the unit with Culture Day! This is an exciting and fun activity that the students and teachers enjoy. Your child is presenting on Wed. 1/20 or Thurs. 1/21 (they have their date written down in their packet). Please send your child to school with any notes, visual aides, and props that they will need on the day of their presentation. I can't wait to learn more about each child and their culture!

*Math: We began chapter 20: Customary Measurement.
We will focus on:

length

weight

capacity

temperature

The ch. 20 test is tentatively set for Mon. 1/25. Then we will begin ch. 21: Metric Measurement. We will also work on 7's multiplication this week. The facts are getting more tricky, so please spend some time each night studying multiplication facts. Thank you!

Thank you for checking out my blog this week. Enjoy the long weekend and "warmer" weather!

~Mrs. Olsen

Week of 1/11-1/15

Odds and Ends:

Happy New Year! I hope that you had a wonderful, relaxing winter break!

I hope 2010 brings you happiness and good health!

*IOWA Testing: We will be taking the IOWA Basic Skills Tests Mon. 1/11-Wed. 1/13. There will be testing every morning during reading and english and every day during math. There is no studying or at home preparation for these tests, but as always, be sure your child gets a full nights rest and eats a healthy breakfast each morning! If you would like to send in healthy "brain" food or drink for the class during the week, that would be much appreciated!

Some ideas are:

pretzels, goldfish crackers, crackers, 100% juice boxes, fruit, veggies.

Thanks!

*Volunteers: I am still looking for parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc volunteers to come to the class during our center time. We have centers Mon-Thurs from 2:00-2:20. If you know of anyone that would be interested in coming in once a week or more, please let me know!

* Friendly Letters: The students are learning to write friendly letters this week. If you would like to send a friendly letter to the school (mail or hand delivered), the office will give it to me and I can make a special delivery to your child. This would be a great treat during IOWA's week if you sent in a note wishing him/her good luck on the tests. Thanks for your participation in this fun activity.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Mon. 1/11-Wed. 1/13: IOWA Testing

*Fri. 1/15: Math: 6's multiplication timed test

*Mon. 1/18: No School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

*Wed. 1/20 and Thurs. 1/21: Culture Day Presentations

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will be testing during reading Mon-Wed. We will end the week with some ISAT practice on problem/solution, genre, and word work. Our next story will be Lost and Found and focus on summarizing.

*English: We will be testing during english Mon-Wed. We will end the week with a practice extended response while we read Ruby the Copy Cat. Our next unit will begin the following week when we begin chapter 4: adjectives!

*Spelling: There is no spelling this week! We will start with list 17 the following week. This will be a review week.

*Science: We are studying weather (ch. 9). Next lesson: the water cycle.

*Social Studies: We will be finishing up ch. 3 this week when we focus on lesson 4: citizenship. There will not be a chapter test. Instead, your child will present on their culture. The plan sheet for culture day is due Mon. 1/11. Please email me with any questions. Thanks!

*Math: We will be testing during math Mon-Wed. We will still practice multiplication this week as we focus on the 6's. There will be 6's timed test on Friday. We will begin measurement next (ch 20).

Thank you for checking out this week's blog!

Stay warm this weekend and enjoy the snow!

Mrs. Olsen

Week of 1/4-1/8 2010

Odds and Ends

*Thank you to everyone for making my holidays merry and bright! I really appreciate the gift cards and will enjoy using them over the break. I wish you all a happy, relaxing, and fun holiday season and see you in 2010!

*Reading Incentive Programs: A note was sent home about the Six Flags Reading program. This is optional, but if your child would like to read for 6 hours by Feb. 19th and record the books and times read, they can earn a free ticket to Six Flags for this summer. There is also another reading program, Ozzie's Reading Club, where you can child can earn a ticket to the Kane County Cougars game. A note will be sent home for this after break. You can use the same reading time for both programs, so READ, READ, READ!

*Spelling Bee: A packet of words to study for this years spelling bee was sent home this week. More information about the dates of the bee will be sent home after break.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Thurs. 1/7: Math: Ch 5 Time Test

*Fri. 1/8: Spelling: List 16 Test

English: Friendly Letter Graded Review

Math: 4's multiplication timed test

A LOOK AHEAD

*Reading: We will be working on summarizing and sequencing. We will also work on problem/solution, genre, and word work in our ISAT workbooks.

*English: We will be focusing on friendly letter writing. We will learn the 5 parts of a friendly letter, how to address an envelope, and write some letters of our own.

*Spelling: We are going to begin on list 16 when we return from break. These are 1+1+1 words (one vowel, one consonant, and one syllable). There will be a test on Friday.

*Science: We will begin chapter 9 on weather when we return from break. First lesson: the world's water and the water cycle.

*Social Studies: We will continue chapter 3 with lesson 3 on immigration and culture.

*Math: We will continue chapter 5 on time. We will focus on the calendar. There will be a test covering all of the time lessons (6-10) on Thurs. We will also work on 4's multiplication. Keep your multiplication facts sharp by studying them over the break!

Enjoy your family and friends this holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for. I am thankful for my great students! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

~Mrs. Olsen

Week of 12/14-12/18

Odds and Ends:

*Scholastic Book Order: December book order is due Monday, 12/14.

*Bowling: We will be bowling for gym class on Tues. 12/15. Thank you all for turning in permission slips-we are all accounted for! You may send $3-5 for your child to purchase a treat at the snack bar. We will be coming back for lunch, so we will allow one treat per child. You may want to send a sack lunch that day since your child may not be as hungry.

*Volunteers Needed: If you are interested in helping tie roller skates for the roller skating unit in gym class the 2 weeks following winter break, please contact Ms. Stainman via email at tstainmain@ccsd66.org. Thank you!

* Tivoli Movie: Again-100% of permission slips have been turned in! Thanks! We will enjoy a movie on the last day of school before winter break. We will be eating lunch in the classrooms on Fri. 12/18. Hot lunch will be available or you can send your child with a sack lunch.

*Thank you: Thank you to everyone for donating gifts to our adopted family! We had quite a pile of gifts to be delivered to the family. What a great feeling to know we helped to make their holidays bright!

*Please be advised that as of January 4, 2010 there will be a price increase in the student hot lunch program. The price of hot lunch will be $2.50 per meal.

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Tues. 12/15: Bowling: 9-11 am

Jr. Achievement #4

*Thurs. 12/17: Jr. Achievement: Last Session

Math: Elapsed Time Graded Review

3x Multiplication

*Fri. 12/18

English: Chapter 3 Verbs Test

Holiday Concert Assembly

Tivoli Movie 12-2 pm

WINTER BREAK BEGINS...See you in 2010 =)

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We will continue to work on The Mysterious Giant of Barletta next week with an extended response question. We will also work on some holiday projects with The Grinch.

*English: We will finish up our verbs unit.

We will focus on irregular verbs and contractions with not.

A study guide will be sent home Wed.

The final test will be Fri.

*Spelling: This week we will work on a special holiday word list.

The list will come home Monday. As a holiday treat, there will not be a test this week. =)

*Science: When we return from break we will begin our unit on weather.

*Social Studies: We will continue to learn about why people move as we read and

study Chapter 3. We will focus on moving to new communities and learning about new cultures.

*Math: We will work on the second half of chapter 5- Time. We will get through most of the lessons before break. We will take a graded review on elapsed time before break and continue studying time when we return in January. We will work on 3's multiplication. The test will be on Thurs. 12/17, since we will not meet for math on Fri. 12/18.

Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!

Mrs.Olsen

Week of 12/7-12/11

Odds and Ends

*Thank you: It was great to meet with everyone during parent teacher conferences this week! I look forward to a great winter and spring with your children!

*Thank you to Miss Millbrandt for a wonderful few months together and a fabulous job of student teaching! We had a wonderful surprise party for her on Thurs. and celebrated together as she begins her next journey.
Thank you to all of the families who made the day possible!
Thank you to Mrs. Peloso, Mrs. Williams,
Mrs. Hougaard, and Mrs. Burisek for attending the party.
Thank you to all of the families who provided good food, supplies, and games for the party.
We will miss Miss Millbrandt very much!

*Volunteers Needed: I am looking for parents, grandparents, aunt, uncles, friends who would like to come into the classroom to work with the students as we read and write. I am looking for volunteers Monday-Friday from 2:00-2:20. I would be interested in contacting a senior citizen group, church group, or any interested friends or family to work with us in the classroom. Please email me if you are interested or have any contact information for people or groups that may be interested. Thank you!

*Service Project: Listed below are all of the wonderful gifts we received for our adopted family. If you happen to be holiday shopping this weekend and can donate a gift for the family, it is greatly appreciated. All gifts are due to school by Tuesday 12/8. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Thank you to those of you who have already donated!!!!

4 year old boy:
puzzle
book
pencil
crayons
coloring books
Mr. Potato Head
electronic dog
Candyland

11 year old girl:
craft kit
lip gloss
2 bracelets
scrapbook kit
notebook
pajama bottoms
socks

Mom:
candle
bracelet

Grandma:
picture frame
bag

Dad:
pajama bottoms

Family:
Gift card to Ultra Foods
Yahtzee Game

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK :

*Mon. 12/7: Jr. Achievement Day 2

*Tues. 12/8: Science: Chap 1o Space Test
Service Project Gifts are Due

*Thurs. 12/10: Jr. Achievement Day 3
Math: Math Graded Checkpoint on Money

*Fri. 12/11: Reading: The Mysterious Giant of Barletta Vocab quiz
Spelling: List 14 test
Math: 5's and 10's multiplication timed test

*Mon. 12/14: Book Order Due

WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK

*Reading: We will begin a new strategy focus: making connections. We will use Tomie dePaola's story The Mysterious Giant of Barletta to introduce this strategy. We will explore many more of his books. A vocab. list will be sent home early in the week and the quiz will be on Friday.

*English: We will continue to work on verbs. We will also begin introducing the 6 traits of writing.

*Spelling: We will be on list 14 this week: irregular words past tense. We will have a test on Friday, 12/11.

*Science: We are finishing up our space chapter. We will play a review game on Monday. The final test will be on Tuesday. The next unit....weather!

*Social Studies: We will begin our the next unit: Chapter 3: People move from place to place.

*Math: We will continue to work on money this week, focusing on counting change (The Olsen Classroom Store will be open on Monday to work on this skills!) and adding and subtracting money. We will take a chapter checkpoint on money on Thurs. We will then begin time. We will also work on 5's and 10's times tables: both will be tested on on Friday.

Thank you for checking out my blog this week. Enjoy your long weekend!
Mrs. Olsen

Weeks of 11/23-12/4

Odds and Ends

* Thanksgiving Break: We will enjoy friends, family, and good food for the Thanksgiving break Wed. 11/25-11/27. Classes will resume on Mon. 11/30. Happy Turkey Day!

*Conferences: Parent teacher conferences will be held Mon 11/30, Tues. 12/1, and Wed. 12/2. An email was sent to confirm your date and time. If you have not responded to the email, please do so! Thank you!

Also, sent home today was a green note for you to fill out as a pre-conference form. Please look for it in your child's binder. Please send it back before your scheduled conference date. This will help to address the areas you would like to discuss during your 15 minute conference. Thanks!

*White envelopes: Please don't forget to send in the special note if you have not already! Email me if you have any questions about this! Thanks!

*Tivoli Movie: We will be going to see a special holiday movie on Fri. 12/18 at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. The cost is $3. Please send in $3 and the signed permission slip next week if you have not already. Thank you!

*Character Counts Gives Back! The Prairiview staff and students have a yearly tradition of giving back to the community at this time of year when we have so much to be thankful for. A note was sent home this week about our service project (on green paper). As a class, we have "adopted" a family who has a child with cancer. Due to financial struggles and spending the holidays at the hospital, we are going to help to make their holidays special. Here are the ages of our family:

4 year old boy (cancer patient)
11 year old girl
Mom
Dad

Grandmother

Please send any new, wrapped items (labeled with a sticky note with the name or age of person the gift is for and what it is). We will then collect the items in the classroom and it will be delivered to the family before the holidays. I will keep items we receive posted so we can see what family member needs what and to avoid doubles. Please have your items in by Tuesday, December 8th. Thank you!

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Tues. 11/24: English: DOL Quiz #5
Science: Chapter 10 Lesson 3 Open Book Review

*Wed. 11/25-Fri. 11/27: No School: Happy Thanksgiving!

*Tues. 12/1: Report Cards Sent Home

Social Studies: Downers Grove/Chapter 12 Test

*Thurs. 12/3: Spelling: List 13 Test

*Fri. 12/4: No School

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK

*Reading: We will focus on point of view and author's purpose as we look at fairy tales and "fractured fairy tales" (familiar stories with twists). We will work on writing familiar fairy tales from a different point of view.

*English: We will work on point of view stories as we write creative stories about Thanksgiving from the turkeys point of view. We will begin chapter 3 on verbs on Mon. 11/30.

*Spelling: There will be no spelling next week due to the holiday. We will begin list 13 on Mon. 11/30 and test on Thurs. 12/3.

*Science: We are working on finishing our space chapter. We will finish learning about planets and constellations. A study guide will be sent home on Mon. 11/30. The final test will be on Tues. 12/8. Our next unit will be weather.

*Social Studies: We are almost done with our Downers Grove/Ch 12 unit. Below is a picture of our visit with Dr. Tiede. He talked to the students about his job as a superintendent. We learned so much-Thanks, Dr.Tiede!

A study guide was sent home today. The final test will be on Tues. 12/1. We will reviewing for the test in class. Our next unit will be ch. 3: immigration and culture.

*Math: We are done with problem solving and t-charts for the moment! The students did a great job on this concept! Way to go! We will begin chapter 5 on Mon. 11/23. We will work on money and then time.

We will also begin multiplication timed tests, starting with 2's. A packet outlining our schedule will be sent home. We will focus on a times tables each week, working up to 12 and then mixed facts tests. Every Friday will be a timed test for a grade (10 points) . If your child does not pass, retakes will be offered the following week (1 point deducted each day of retake).

Gobble, Gobble!
We are so thankful for each and every student.

You make our days special and bright!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!

Mrs. Olsen and Miss Millbrandt

Yearbook Update

Yearbook:

Now's the time to place your orders. Yearbooks are $10.00 and the deadline for your orders is Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Please make checks payable to Lifetouch. Please make sure your student's name, teacher's name and grade level are marked on the order form. If you have multiple students, please fill out one for each child. Yearbook order forms went home with your child on November 12th and there are a few extra envelopes available; please try not to lose them. If your child loses it, you can send an envelope with the following information on it: student's name, teacher's name and grade level along with a check made payable to Lifetouch for $10.00. It is very important that you put the information on the envelope; Lifetouch does not know who your child's teacher is.

Prairieview Yearbook orders are not paid for at registration!

Week of 11/16- 11/20

Odds and Ends

*YEARBOOK: Now’s the time to place your orders. Yearbooks are $10.00 and the deadline for your orders is Tuesday, December 1, 2009. No orders will be accepted after that date. Please make checks payable to Lifetouch. Please make sure your student’s name, teacher’s name and grade level are marked on the order form. If you have multiply students, please fill out one for each child. Yearbook order forms went home with your child on November 12th and there a few extra envelopes available; please try not to lose them. If your child loses it, you can send an envelope with the following information on it: student’s name, teacher’s name and grade level along with a check made payable to Lifetouch for $10.00. It is very important that you put the information on the envelope; Lifetouch does not know who your child’s teacher is.

Prairieview Yearbook orders are not paid at registration!

*Scholastic: November Book order is due Fri. 11/20. Please order online so our classroom can earn free books!

*Special White envelopes: Please remember to have your child complete the activity and return the white envelope by Fri. 11/20. Please email me if you have any questions!

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Tues. 11/17: English: Ch 2 Nouns Test

*Wed. 11/18: Reading: The Keeping Quilt Comprehension and Vocabulary Quiz

*Thurs. 11/19: Picture Retakes

*Fri. 11/20: Spelling: List 12 Test

Math: Problem Solving: Make A Table and t-chart Quiz

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK

*Reading: We will continue working on our new strategy: self-questioning. We will read The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco and talk about author's viewpoint and how point of view can change the story. There will be a comprehension and vocabulary quiz on this story on Wed. 11/18. Please study the 10 vocabulary words given to your child this week.

*English: We are finishing up ch 2 on nouns. There will be a cumulative graded test on Tuesday, 11/17. We will do some Thanksgiving poetry writing and point of view writing for the next few days. Your child will write a creative story about how Thanksgiving feels from the turkey's point of view!

*Spelling: We will be on list 12 this week. This week's rule is adding ed to make past tense verbs.

There will be a test on Friday.

*Science: We are busy working on planets. Ask your child about the special way remembering the order of the planets: My Very Special Mother Just Served Us Nachos! The end of the unit test is scheduled for Tues. 12/8. This is a lengthy unit, so we will continue to review the topics we talked about earlier in the chapter: moon phases, seasons, etc.

*Social Studies: We had a great trip on our field trip to Downers Grove! It was awesome for the students to see their lessons come alive as we visited the places we talked about in class. We will continue to discuss modern day Downers Grove and talk about local government using chapter 12 in the textbook. The end of the unit test is scheduled for Tues. 12/1.

*Math: The students are busy learning about writing t-charts and solving word problems. This is a tricky concept that we will revisit throughout the year. Please use the in class samples when completing homework each night. The problems and sample t-charts are very similar to the problems sent home for homework and will help out tremendously when working on these at home. The quiz on this unit is on Fri. 11/20. They will have to solve 3 problems (one problem for each type of table discussed in class) and then choose one problem to write a t-chart on. They will be able to use some of their samples done in class to help them.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Olsen and Miss Millbrandt

Week of 11/9-11/13

Odds and Ends

*Downers Grove Field Trip: We will take our Downers Grove Field trip on Tuesday, 11/10. Please have your child dress appropriately for walking outside. We will take a bus tour that makes stops where we get off of the bus and walk. We will also be walking around downtown Downers Grove. Please wear gym shoes, long pants, and layers on top in case they get warm/cold. If your child did not want pizza, please remember to send them with a sack lunch! Also, if you would like to send your child to school with $5-8 to buy something downtown, please do so on Tuesday.

Thank you to the following parents for volunteering to join us: Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Burne, Mrs. Crandell, Mrs. Lukacik, Mrs. Hougaard, and Mrs. Burisek. Please be at school by 9:00 am. We will board the buses at 9:15. Thanks!

Any parents would would like to meet us for lunch can meet us at Giordano's Pizza on Main Street in Downers Grove at 11:45.

*Scholastic Book Order: November book order is due Fri. 11/20. If you would like to save any books as gifts, please email me and I won't send the book home. I will keep it for you to pick up in the office. Thanks!

*Special White Envelopes: Please remember to have those turned in by 11/20. Email me if you have any questions!

UPCOMING EVENTS

*Mon. 11/9: English : DOL 4 Quiz

* Tues. 11/10: Downers Grove Field Trip

*Wed. 11/11: NO SCHOOL: Veteran's Day

*Thurs. 11/12: Lakeview Character Counts Assembly

*Thurs. 11/19: Picture Retakes (have a check/order or your photo packet for retakes)

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK

*Reading: We will begin a new strategy, self-questioning. This skill teaches students the importance of asking "thin" (literal) and "thick" (inferential) questions as they read to monitor their understanding and connect with the text. We will combine this skill with visualizing, clarifying, and predicting-all things great readers do! We will begin with the story The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco

*English: Next week in English, we will be continuing our study on nouns. We will do many activities with proper nouns, and common nouns. Monday we will have a D.O.L quiz. The quiz will test the students on abbreviations of Months and titles of names (Mr., Miss, Mrs.). They will also be tested on putting commas where appropriate in a series.

Mrs. Cuzzone says thank you for helping your students with their Proper/Common Nouns picture assignment this week. They turned out great, and really helped the children recognize the difference between proper and common nouns.

*Spelling: Due to the field trip and shortened week, there will be no spelling this week. We will use that time to catch up in science and social studies.

*Science: We are on our last lesson for space! Next week we will be learning about the planets, and what order they are in. We will also learn about the inner and outer planets. Students will be exploring similarities and differences between the planets.

*Social Studies: We are finished learning about the history of Downers Grove, and now we will start looking at modern day Downers Grove and the local government. On Tuesday we will be going to Downers Grove to to see all the fun things we have been learning about!

*Math: We are finished with subtraction! Next week we will begin working on problem solving and T-charts. A pink packet will be sent home on Monday explaining what T-charts are and what we use them for. Each day in class your child will receive worksheets on how to do the problems; they will be stapled to the child's homework for guidance.