March 17, 2017

Ms. Zurales' Class News

ELA  We are reading the novel The One and Only Ivan. As we read the novel, students are completing a packet that addresses multiple reading skills.

We will continue our unit about Chicago. We are making a flip book about the Great Chicago Fire. Next, we will discuss rebuilding the city after the Great Chicago Fire. 

Don't forget to read for 20 minutes each night. March Logs are due April 3rd.

SPELLING  Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column) is due on Thursday, March 23, which is also the date of the test. Due to our field trip, our test will be on Thursday.

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class - students will write quadrilateral riddles, and then investigate perimeter and area as a way to measure polygons. The practice sheet for the 12's multiplication facts will go home on Monday.  A 12's quiz will be given on Thursday, March 23rd.

SCIENCE  The Unit Test will be on Tuesday, March 21. This is NOT an open book test. Students should use the study guide, quizzes and quick study worksheets to prepare for the test.  

Important Dates & Announcements

*Just a reminder:  we will be going to the Shedd Aquarium on Friday. Please send your child with a disposable lunch that day! Also, we will be doing a lot of walking so make sure they are wearing comfortable shoes.

*Spring break week is a good time to replenish any of your child's school supplies. Please ask your child to check their supplies. Many students do not have scissors.

3/21 - Science Ch. 10 Test - Space

3/23 - Ms. Zurales' Math class - 12's Facts Quiz

3/23- Spelling HW activities due and test

3/23 - Field Trip to the Shedd Aquarium - Bring a throw away lunch 
4/3   - March Reading Log due
4/4 thru 4/7 - PARCC Testing - Math
4/11 thru 4/13 PARCC Testing - ELA