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

March 24, 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.

We will also continue our unit about Chicago. Next, we will discuss The Chicago World Fair. 

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

SPELLING  New word sorts will go home on Monday, April 3. Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column).

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class - We will have PARCC testing when we get back. When we are not testing, we will continue with area and perimeter.

Important Dates & Announcements

*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 or headphones.

4/3 - March Reading Log due
4/4 thru 4/7 - PARCC Testing - Math
4/10 thru 4/12 PARCC Testing - ELA

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

March 10, 2017

Ms. Zurales' Class News

ELA  We are beginning our final ELA unit which will focus on "standing up for what you believe in." We will read the novel The One and Only Ivan. It will be used as our anchor text. 

Leprechaun traps are due on Thursday, March 16th. Students should fill out the Leprechaun planning page in Google Classroom or the paper planning sheet by March 16th as well. I look forward to seeing the students' traps.

We will continue learning about Chicago. We will discuss the Industrial Boom and the Great Chicago Fire. Students will be making a flip book about the Great Chicago Fire. 

Don't forget to read for 20 minutes each night. 

SPELLING   We had a test today. Homework (3 items on the menu, 1 from each column) is due on Friday, March 24, which is also the date of the test. 

For trimester 3 each spelling activity will be worth one point instead of two. A greater emphasis of the third trimester ELA grade will be placed on reading comprehension and writing while still including points geared towards spelling.

MATH Ms. Zurales' math class - students will build their understanding of polygons. There will be a checkpoint quiz on polygons and quadrilaterals on 3/17. The practice sheet for the 11's multiplication facts will go home on Monday.  A 11's quiz will be given on Friday, March 17.

SCIENCE  We will wrap up Chapter 10, by researching a planet with a partner. The Unit Test will be on Tuesday, March 21. Look for the study guide to come home this week.

Important Dates & Announcements

3/16 - Leprechaun Trap and Planning Sheet due

3/17 - Shedd Aquarium Field Trip Form due 

3/17 - Ms. Zurales' Math class - Checkpoint Quiz and 11's Facts Quiz

3/21 - Science Ch. 10 Test - Space 

3/24 - Field Trip to the Shedd Aquarium - Bring a throw away lunch