April 28, 2017

Ms. Zurales' Class News

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

Don't forget to read for 20 minutes each night and fill out the April Log. It is due on Monday, May 1st.

SPELLING  New words will go home on Monday. Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column) is due on Friday, May 12, which is the day of the test.

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class - Students will take a Multiplication and Division checkpoint on Monday. Throughout the week, students will work with multiplication ans they explore and discuss 1 by 2 digit arrays and add to their collection of multiplication strategies. Students will be making multiplication posters to help develop their understanding.

Science Next week student will continue our study of ecosystems. We will learn about different types of ecosystems.

Social Studies  Students will continue reading about Chicago. We will learn about Multicultural Chicago and its skyscrapers. 

Important Dates & Announcements

5/1 April Reading Log due
5/1 Ms. Zurales' Math Class - Multiplication & Division Checkpoint
5/8 MAPS Math
5/9 MAPS Reading
5/11 Zoo Field Trip - Bring a throw-away lunch

5/12 Spelling HW due and Test

April 21, 2017

Ms. Zurales' Class News

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

Don't forget to read for 20 minutes each night and fill out the April Log. It is due on Monday, May 1st.

SPELLING  Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column) is due on Friday, April 28, which is the day of the test.

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class - we will begin Unit 7, Multiplication & Fractions. Students will work with multiplication beyond the basic facts. They will solve two-step story problems that involve multiplication, as well as addition and subtraction. We will explore strategies for multiplying single digits by 11 and 12.

Science Next week student will explore the topics: What Are Ecosystems? and What Are Some Types of Ecosystems? They will read and learn about the parts of an ecosystem, about different types of ecosystems and how they support plant and animal life.

Social Studies  Students will continue reading about Chicago. We will learn about Chicago's media and entertainment.

Important Dates & Announcements

4/27 Open House and Book Fair 6:30-8pm
4/28 Spelling HW due and Test
5/1 April Reading Log due
5/1 Ms. Zurales' Math Class - Multiplication & Division Checkpoint

April 13, 2017

Ms. Zurales' Class News

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

Don't forget to read for 20 minutes each night and fill out the April Log.

SPELLING  New word sorts will go home on Tuesday. Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column) is due on Friday, April 28, which is the day of the test.

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class - will finish Unit 6, focusing on shapes and fractions. The study guide for Unit 6 is due Wednesday, April 19. The Unit 6 test will be Thursday, April 20th.

Social Studies  Students will continue reading about Chicago. We will learn about Chicago's museums, sports and entertainment.

Important Dates & Announcements

4/19 Ms. Zurales' math class - Unit 6 Study Guide due
4/20 Ms. Zurales' math class - Unit 6 Test
4/21 Earth Day Celebration - Wear blue and green
4/28 Spelling HW due and Test

April 7, 2017

Ms. Zurales' Class News

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

Don't forget to read for 20 minutes each night. April Logs went home this week.

PARCC ELA testing will be Monday thru Wednesday. Please make sure your child has their chromebook charged, gets a good night sleep, and eats a healthy breakfast. 

SPELLING  New word sorts went home on Monday. Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column) is due on Thursday, April 13, which is the day of the test.

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class - will continue with area and perimeter. We will have a mixes quiz on all the multiplication facts thru 12 on Wednesday.  A study guide will go home on Thursday, April 13 for Unit 6. It is due on Wednesday, April 19. The Unit 6 test will be Thursday, April 20th.

Social Studies  The Chicago Quiz #2 will be given on Wednesday. This will NOT be an open note test. It will cover p. 8-12 in the Chicago Packet. Please make sure your child uses the study guide that went home this week. 

Important Dates & Announcements

4/10 thru 4/12 PARCC Testing - ELA
4/10 Chicago Quiz #2
4/10 Ms. Zurales' math class - mixes quiz
4/19 Ms. Zurales' math class - Unit 6 Study Guide due
4/20 Ms. Zurales' math class - Unit 6 Test