April 17, 2015

Reading  and Science Students were busy this week writing and editing their research reports on habitats. Next week they will finish their final copy and add text features of their choice to their reports.

Our caterpillars have really grown this week. They have formed their chrysalises.

Reading Logs Continue to read for 20 minutes each night and record your books in the April Log. 

Language Arts    

Spelling Students should be completing a spelling activity each night (M-Th). A spelling assessment will be given on Friday.

Math  We had an assessment on Topic 15, Measuring Length today. Next week we will begin Topic 16, Time, Graphs, and Data. Please practice telling time to the nearest minute with your child this weekend. 

Math Facts Math facts should be reviewed daily. 

Click on the following link to print copies of the math practice worksheets:

http://www.ccsd66.org/wp-content/uploads/Teacher_Pages/Schultz/Math/

April Dates to Remember

Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22.  We encourage everyone to participate in Ide's Waste-free Lunch Challenge the week of April 20.  To reduce our impact on landfills, challenge yourself to pack a snack and lunch where nothing needs to get thrown away!

23 - Open House and Book Fair 6:30-8
24 - Aaron Renolds' Book Orders are due

24 - Midterm Notices sent home
30 - Feed My Starving Children Event 6-7:30, in Aurora

May Dates to Remember

13 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Brookfield Zoo
15 - Early Dismissal @12pm - SIP Day
22 - Children's author - Aaron Renolds' Visit
25 - No School - Memorial Day