Week of 6/1

Odds and Ends:

June already!?!? Where has the year gone! We are in the final days of 3rd grade! We are looking forward to many fun events and activities to wrap up our year together.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

*Mon. 6/1: Reading: May Reading Calendars Due

* Wed. 6/3: 2nd Grade Pen Pals Visit 1-2 pm

*Thurs. 6/4: Bowling Field Trip 12-2:15

*Fri. 6/5: Science: Inquiry Test
 Magic Show Assembly: 1:30 pm
May PRIDE Awards

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK:

*Reading: We began a unit on biographies and your child has chosen a famous person in history to do a short report on. We will continue this project and share our findings next week. All facts and character traits (they have a notes pages to complete) should be done by Tues. 6/2.

*English: We will continue to focus on pronouns as well as the use of quotations marks this week.

*Spelling: We are done for the year! Keep up the good spelling skills over the summer!

*Social Studies: We are working on learning about ancient Egypt. There will be a vocabulary quiz on Thurs. 6/4. A list of words was sent home today for your child to learn. We will discuss and learn about the words next week as well.

*Science: We will continue to work on our inquiry unit. The final test will be on Fri. 6/5.

*Math: We will end the year with ch. 16 as we study graphs and data collection. Our final day of math will be Thurs. 6/4. Please send the hard cover textbook given to your child at the beginning of the year back to school by Thurs. 6/4. Thank you!

Enjoy the weekend!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 5/26

Upcoming Events: 

*Mon. 5/25: No School: Memorial Day
* Wed. 5/27: Social Studies: Chicago Quiz III
Math: Ch. 14 Test

*Fri. 5/29: Math: 8's division timed test

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will continue our study of folktales as we explore myths. We will also work on biographies.

* English: We will work on pronouns.

*Spelling: We will not have spelling this week.

*Social Studies: We will be finishing up our study of Chicago with a jigsaw activity in which the students will be teaching their classmates about aspects of Modern Day Chicago. We will take an open note quiz on Wed. 5/27. We will explore Ancient Egypt next.

* Science: We will begin our unit on scientific inquiry.

*Math: We will finish up ch. 14 on area next week. A practice test will go home on Tues. The test will be on Wed. We will begin ch. 15 on measurement next. We will also focus on 8's division this week.

Have a great holiday weekend!!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 5/18

Odds and Ends:

*Summer Birthdays: Please let me know if your child has a specific day in mind that they would like to celebrate their summer birthday. All children will be honored before the end of the school year, but if you would like to send in treats for the class, please let me know!

Thanks! 

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Mon-Fri: Jr. Achievement: 1-2 pm.

*Tues. 5/19: English: Friendly letter quiz: Know the 5 parts of a friendly letter.

*Fri. 5/22: Spelling: List 24 test
Math: 7's division timed test

*Mon. 5/25: No School: Memorial Day

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will work on myths and begin our unit on biographies.

*English: We will wrap up our friendly letter unit and begin pronouns We will take a friendly letter quiz on Tues. Your child has several blue pages in their English folder that they can review for theq quiz.  Please have your child bring 2 POSTAGE STAMPS if you have not already sent them in. Thank you!

*Spelling: We will work on list 24.

*Science: We will begin our chapter on science inquiry, where we will learn about the scientific method and tools used in science.

*Social Studies: We will continue our study of Chicago, focusing on modern day locations and famous people of the city.  This week we learned about the Chicago World's Fair and the story of the Heinz pickle pin. I showed the students how they could visit the Heinz website (WITH parent help) and go to the contact link and fill in the form and request that a pickle pin be sent to your home. This MUST be done with an adult. Thank you!

*Math: We will continue to work on ch. 14 where we are exploring Area. The test is tentatively scheduled for Wed. 5/27.  We will also focus on 7's division this week.

Have a great, warm weekend!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 5/11

Odds and Ends: 

THANK YOU all for all of the kind words, gifts, and gestures of appreciation during this week's Teacher Appreciation. I have the best job in the world because of students and families like YOU! Thank you for making me feel so appreciated and loved: )

*Six Flags Reading Tickets: If your child participated in the Six Flags Reading program, printed certificates/tickets were sent home today. Please look in your child's binder for this piece of paper. Please put it in a safe place until they can be used starting June 8. Thanks!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Tues. 5/12: Social Studies: Open Note Chicago Quiz II
Math: Ch. 13 Test: Perimeter

*Thurs. 5/14: Science: Ch. 10 Space Test

*Fri. 5/15: Early Dismissal
Spelling: List 23 Test
Math: 4's division timed test

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will work on myths as we continue our study of folktales. 

*English: We will begin our study of friendly letter writing. We will learn the parts of a friendly letter, the correct format. and use our skills to write letters, including one to our 2nd grade pen pal and a celebrity of our choice! A reminder will be written in your child's assignment notebook, but they will need 2 stamps for this unit. Please send them in an envelope or baggie marked with your child's name anytime. Thank you! 

*Spelling: We will work on list 23 this week. Please make sure your child completes all homework in cursive. Thank you!

*Science: We are wrapping up our space unit this week. A study guide was sent home. The final test is scheduled for Thurs. 5/14. 

*Social Studies: We will continue our study of Chicago. A study guide was sent home for our next open note quiz which will take place on Tues. 5/12. 

* Math: We will be finishing up ch. 13 on Perimeter early this week. A practice test will be sent home Monday and the graded test will be on Tues. 5/12. Our next unit is ch. 14: Area.  We will also focus on 4's division facts this week. Please continue to practice at home! Thank you!

Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day!

Mrs. Olsen 

Week of 4/27

Odds and Ends: 

*Open House: We welcome you to come visit Prairieview School and check out our classrooms and book fair on Thurs. 4/30 from 6:30-8:00. Hope to see you there!

**The online book fair opens 4/25. Visit this link for more information:

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=prairieviewelementaryschool15

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Tues. 4/28: MAPS testing Reading

*Thurs. 4/30: MAPS testing Math
Open House

*Fri. 5/1: Reading: April Reading Calendar Due

* Week of 5/4: End of Year PARCC Assessments: Mon-Wed.

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will continue to work on folktales, focusing on fables and myths.

*English: We will begin friendly letter writing.

*Spelling: We will work on list 21 this week.

*Science: We are busy learning about our solar system in ch. 10.

*Social Studies: We will focus on the rebuilding of the city after the fire and the places that make Chicago a great city.

*Math: We began ch. 12 on time. This is a short chapter, so we will be taking the test on Mon. May 4th. We will also work on 9's division facts, with students needing to pass the test by Fri. 5/1.

Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 4/20

Odds and Ends: 

*Open House: Come to visit your child's classroom, attend our Book Fair, and get a sneak peek at 4th grade classrooms at this year's open house, Thurs. 4/30 from 6:30-8:00.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

* Wed. 4/22: Math: Ch 11 Graded Review

*Fri. 4/24: Spelling: List 20 test
Math: 10's division fast facts

*Week of 4/27:  MAPs testing
* Thurs. 4/30: Open House
*Week of 5/4: End Of Year PARCC Assessments

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will study fables this week.

*English: We will begin a friendly letter writing unit soon!

*Spelling: We will work on list 20 this week (there is no list 19). Homework is due Thurs. and the test will be on Fri.

*Social Studies: We will continue our unit on Chicago, focusing on the Great Chicago Fire and the rebuilding of the city.

*Science: We will continue our study of space as we learn about seasons and the moon.

*Math: Ch. 11 on polygons (2 dimensional shapes) was very short...we will be taking a graded review on Wed. 4/22. Ch. 12 will focus on time. We will work on 10's division facts this week.

Enjoy the weekend together!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 4/8

Odds and Ends: 

Spring Break: I hope you enjoy your Spring Break and that the weather turns and looks more like spring than winter! We will see you back on Wed. April 8th.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Spring Vacation: School starts back Wed. 4/8

*Fri. 4/10: Math: Ch. 10 test.
5's division fast fact test

A LOOK AT OUR UPCOMING WEEK: 

*Reading: We will continue to study folktales and point of view.

*English: We will edit and finalize our autobiographies.

*Spelling: We will not have a spelling list this week. We will work on building vocab. through word work.

*Science: We will begin our Space unit.

*Social Studies. We will continue our study of Chicago.

*Math: We will be wrapping up our unit on fractions (ch. 10). The chapter 10 test will be on Fri. 4/10. We will also work on 5's division fast facts.

Enjoy your break!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 3/23

Odds and Ends: 

We are celebrating Spring with a spirit week. Your child can participate in the following Spirit Days:

Mon: Cubs Vs. Sox: Wear the colors or shirt to support your favorite team

Tues. Shades Day: Wear Sunglasses

Wed: Think Spring: Wear spring colors!

Thurs: Hat Day: Wear your hat!

Fri: Comfy Clothes Day: Wear your most comfortable clothes!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

* Tues. 3/24: Science: Ch. 14 Test

*Fri. 3/27: Analogies Test
Spring Break Begins! See you Wed. 4/8!

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will continue our study of folktales as we read The Beedle and the Bard and Mulan.

*English: We will continue to work on our final copies of our autobiographies.

*Spelling: We will work on analogies, adding part/whole analogies to our study. A test of antonym/synonym and part/whole analogies will be on Fri. 3/27

*Social Studies: We are busy learning about the history of Chicago and the region going as far back as the Ice Age!

*Science: We will be finishing up ch 14 with the test on Tues. 3/24. Our next unit is Space!

*Math: We are working on ch.10 which takes us deeper into fractions. We will also begin our division fast facts starting with 2's division (pass by Fri. 3/27) and then 5's division during the week after break (pass by 4/10).

Enjoy the first official weekend of Spring!
Mrs. Olsen

Week of 3/16

Odds and Ends: 

*Spring is here! We will be having more outdoor recess now. Please send your child with the coat you would like him/her to wear outside. They will need to bring their jacket outside and if they get too warm, they can tie it around their waist. It's often not as warm as the weather man says when we are outside at 11:20!

*Scholastic Book Order: Feb/March book orders due March 20th...please turn in your orders online or send in a check. Thanks!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Tues. 3/17: Happy St. Patrick's Day!

*Wed. 3/18: Math: Chapter 9 Fractions Test

* Thurs. 3/19: Early Dismissal

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will begin our ELA Unit 3: Folktales, Fables, and Myths, oh my! We will focus on these genres of text.

*English: We will continue to work on our autobiography writing.

*Spelling: We will continue to work on synonym/antonym analogies.

*Social Studies: We will begin our study of Chicago!

*Science: We will be wrapping up our study of ch. 14 with lesson 4: Sound. A study guide was sent home. The test is scheduled for Tues. 3/24.

*Math: We will continue to work on ch. 9: Fractions.  A practice test will be sent home Tuesday and the chapter 9 test will be Wed. 3/18. Our next unit will dig deeper into fractions.  We will also spend another week practicing mixed multiplication facts. The last week before spring break we will work on 2's division facts.

Enjoy the warm weather and sunshine this weekend!

Mrs. Olsen

Week of 3/9

*Odds and Ends: 

Thank you to the following families for bringing in snacks or drinks for PARCC testing: Edie, Yates, Salvino, Pangallo, and Gasman! If you still went to send in NUT free snacks or 100% juice boxes next week, the students would really appreciate it!

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

*Mon. 3/9: PARCC Testing: ELA I

* Wed. 3/11: PARCC Testing: ELA II

*Fri. 3/13: PARCC Testing: ELA III

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK: 

*Reading: We will focus on reading paired text and comparing how different viewpoints and authors can write about the same topic. We will also finish up on ELA Unit 2 on culture.

*English: We will focus on autobiographies next week.

*Spelling: We will not have a list this week. We will work on analogies.

*Social Studies: We will begin our Chicago unit.

*Science: We will continue to work on ch. 14 as we work with color and sound.

*Math: We are working on fractions in ch. 9. The focus for our fast fact for this week is mixed multiplication facts. Students will work on passing 30 multiplication facts. Then we will begin division fast facts!

Have a great weekend...enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather! Don't forget to SPRING ahead and change your clocks!

Mrs. Olsen