November 2, 2018

Ms. Zurales' 3rd Grade News

November 2, 2018

ELA  In writer's work shop, students are editing, and writing their final draft of their haunted house paper. If your child did not finish their rough draft, it is due on Monday. Please check Google Classroom for directions for the closing argument. 

Don't forget to read for 20 days (20 min each day) and record it in the November Reading Log.

SPELLING  An assessment was given today. New sorts will go home on Monday. 

SOCIAL SCIENCE  We took an assessment on Downers Grove today. We have our field trip scheduled for November 19th. If you have not yet sent in your DG trip form, please send in as soon as you can.

On Monday we will begin Science. Our first unit is Balancing Forces. During this unit, students will be investigating how it is possible for a train to float.

MATH Students will be exploring algorithms for addition and subtraction. The Unit 3 Assessment will be Friday, Nov. 9. A study guide will go home on Monday. It is due on Thursday. Please review the study guide with your child before the test.

XTRA Math:

Teacher email: szurales@ccsd66.org.

Pin: Is written in their assignment notebook. 

If your child should forget their Student Book or their Home Connections workbook at school, they can go into my google math classroom from a home computer and print the page they will need to complete for homework.

IMPORTANT DATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to Mrs. Wimp for organizing an wonderful Halloween party. Thank you to Mrs. David and Mrs. Rinaldi for helping during the party. Also, thank you to the Chastain, Morbiwala, Fletcher, and Wimp families for sending in treats and drinks. We had so much fun!!

11/5 - Haunted House rough draft is due
11/8 - Ms. Zurlaes' Math Class - Study Guide due
11/9 - Ms. Zurlaes' Math Class - Unit 3 Assessment
11/19 - Downers Grove Field Trip