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

April 10, 2015

Reading  and Science Students began their shared research project on habitats. They are becoming familiar with text features, and learning to navigate and locate information within text. They researched and took notes on two habitats. Next week they will begin writing their rough drafts which will include an introduction, the body, a conclusion and text features of their choice.

Our caterpillars arrived on Wednesday. We are anxiously watching and journaling about their day to day growth.

We had our March READING CELEBRATION on Thursday. We celebrated with lunch in the classroom, a Magic School Bus Video, In the Rainforest, and popsicles. Students were also given a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. This was the last one for the year. Way to go readers!

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

Language Arts    

Spelling New word sorts went home on Wednesday. Students should be completing a spelling activity each night. 

Math  We will continue Topic 15, Measuring Length. Students will estimate and measure the lengths and heights of objects using different units, use addition and subtraction to solve measurement problems, measure to compare lengths of objects, and use objects to measure items that are not straight. An assessment on Topic 15 will be given at the end of the week.

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

16 - Last Day to Sign up for Feed My Starving Children

23 - Open House and Book Fair
24 - Aaron Renolds Book Orders are due

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

March 27, 2015

Reading  and Science We will continue studying habitats. Our focus will be on the characteristics of the rainforest. Students will also begin a shared research project. They will become familiar with text features, learn to navigate and locate information within text so that they can begin their shared research and writing project. They will be researching and comparing two habitats.

Reading Logs Don't forget to log your minutes! March reading logs are due Wednesday, April 8. 

Language Arts    

Spelling An assessment was given today. New word sorts will go home on Wednesday when we return. 

Math  We will continue Topic 15, Measuring Length. Students will learn to measure the length of an object using, centimeters, feet, and yards. 

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/

March Dates to Remember

30 - Spring Break

31 - Spring Break

April Dates to Remember

1-6 - Spring Break

   7 - Teacher Institute - No School

   8 - School Resumes - Reading logs are due

 23 - Open House and Book Fair

 24 - Midterm Notices sent home

March 20, 2015

Reading  and Science We will begin studying habitats. Students will be able to answer the question "What is a habitat?" We will be learning about the desert and the ocean. Students will be able to use various text features to locate key facts in a text and answer the 5 Ws to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.

Reading Logs Don't forget to log your minutes! March reading logs are due Wednesday, April 8. 

Language Arts 

Grammar  Lessons will focus on the articles: a, an, the.

Spelling Students should be practicing their words by completing an activity every night. An assessment will be given on Friday.

Math  An assessment on Topic 14, Money, will be given on Monday. Our next topic is Measuring Length. Students will learn to measure the length of an object using non-standard units and inches. 

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/

March Dates to Remember

27 - All School Reading Rewards Day - Wear Bright Colors 

30 - Spring Break

31 - Spring Break

April Dates to Remember

1-6 - Spring Break

   7 - Teacher Institute - No School

   8 - School Resumes - Reading logs are due

 23 - Open House and Book Fair

 24 - Midterm Notices sent home

March 13. 2015

Reading  We will be doing a close read on the story The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater. It is about a man whose house is splashed with bright orange paint. He decides a mulit-colored house would be a nice change. We will focus on differences in the points of view of the characters.

Reading Logs Don't forget to log your minutes! 

Language Arts 

Grammar  Lessons will focus on simple and complex sentences.

Spelling An assessment was given today. New word sorts will be sent home on Monday.

Math  We took an assessment on Topic 13, Counting Money. We will begin Topic 14, Money. Students will learn to add and subtract money, and estimate sums and differences using money amounts. Please take time to practice counting money with your child. 

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/

Social Studies  Students will be sharing their digital slide presentations about their country. We will also begin learning about famous women in America. The first is Susan LaBella, the first American woman doctor.

March Dates to Remember

13 - Report Cards to home today
19 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
30 - Spring Break
31 - Spring Break

  April Dates to Remember

1-6 - Spring Break
   7 - Teacher Institute - No School
   8 - School Resumes
 23 - Open House and Book Fair
 24 - Midterm Notices sent home

March 6, 2015

Reading  The students will finish their digital slide presentation on their country by adding maps and pictures. Also, next week we will be reading City Green, by DyAnne DiSalvo Ryan. It is a story about citizens working together to improve their neighborhood. Students will be able to ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text as well as tell important details about how a story begins and ends. By the end of the week students will be writing a narrative about a time that something happened in their neighborhood.

Reading Logs March Reading logs went home this week. Don't forget to log your minutes! If your child has been reading for 21 days each month, they will be eligible for a free ticket to the Kane County Cougars baseball game. A letter will be going home next week.

We had our February READING CELEBRATION on Tuesday. We celebrated with lunch in the classroom, a Magic School Bus Video and freeze pops. Students were also given a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Way to go readers!

Language Arts 

Grammar  Lessons will focus on simple and complex sentences.

Spelling New spelling words went home on Monday. An assessment will be given on Friday. Please make sure your child is practicing their spelling words.

Math  We began Topic 13, Counting Money. Students are learning the value of different coins, how to count a collection of coins, the value of a dollar and make combinations of coins equal to a dollar.

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/

Karol

Star Student of the Week Karol was our star student of the week. When he is at school he likes math and reading. When he is at home he likes to play video games. Karol is a star because he is cool. When he grows up he would like to be a soccer player. Thanks for sharing Karol!

Important Dates & Announcements 

Fun at Fullersburg Woods: Despite the cold temperatures, the kids had a great time learning how maple syrup is made. Thank you for sending them prepared for the weather!

March Dates to Remember

13 - Report Cards go home
19 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
30 - Spring Break
31 - Spring Break

February 27, 2015

Reading  The students will continue working on their shared research project. They will create a digital slide presentation on their country highlighting important facts about it and how books are brought to people that live there.

Reading Logs February Reading logs are due Monday, March 2.

Language Arts 

Grammar  Lessons will review prefixes and suffixes.

Spelling An assessment was given today. New spelling words will go home next week.

Math  We fill finish Topic 12, Geometry early next week. Students will use clues about attributes to solve riddles about plane shapes and solid figures. An assessment will be given mid week. Our next topic will be Counting Money. Please send in your coins!

Math Facts Math facts should be reviewed daily. The Math flash cards that you purchased should be used to practice math facts as well as the one minute math practice worksheets that are brought home. Weekly timed tests are given. 

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

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

Science  We will finish up the chapter on Light and Heat. Students will be given a study guide to complete and help them prepare for the assessment at the end of the week.

Bobby

Star Student of the Week Bobby was our star student of the week. When he is at school he likes recess, gym and reading. When he is at home he likes to play hockey. Bobby is a star because he helps his mom and dad. When he grows up he would like to be a hockey player. Thanks for sharing Bobby!

Important Dates & Announcements 

On Friday next week, we will be going on a field trip to Fullersburg Woods. This is an outdoor field trip. We will be outside for 1 1/2 hours. Please make sure to dress your child for the weather:  layers, hats, gloves, winter jacket and boots.  We will be walking on trails so boots are recommended. Please send your child with a lunch from home and a drink. We will not be back at school until after the lunch room is closed. Make sure to send a snack for the morning.

March Dates to Remember

 2 - February Reading Logs Due  
 6 - Field Trip to Fullersburg Woods - Dress for the weather & bring a lunch 
       from home
13 - Report Cards go home
19 - SIP Day - Early Dismissal @12pm
30 - Spring Break
31 - Spring Break