Week of October 18-22

Important Dates:
*Early Dismissal Wednesday 10/20
*Spelling Test Friday 10/22
*Happy Bus Driver Day Friday 10/22

Classroom Chatter:
Please note there was a typo in the permission slip for Downers Grove on the portion that is returned to me. It says at the bottom of the slip we are going Tuesday, 11/9. Please note that date is incorrect. My class is going FRIDAY, 11/12. I also only have 2 parents who are joining us as chaperones. If you're interested in being a chaperone, please send me an email at jcsorba@ccsd66.org

We will be having MAPS testing on Tuesday of this week and Monday of next week. A letter regarding this test came home with your child explaining this test. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Don't forget we have 11 am dismissal on Wednesday, 10/20!


Spelling:
We will work on list 8 this week. The rule for this week is three letter clusters and unexpected consonant patterns. The pretest will be Monday. The test will be Friday. Homework will come home Monday and due on Friday.

Reading
We will continue to work on cause and effect, as well as making predictions and inferences as we read, Cliff Hanger.

English
This week we will do some descriptive writing with haunted houses!

Science
This week we will continue with chapter 9, the water cycle. We will finish the chapter with a cloud activity and water cycle activity. We will not be having a chapter test.

Social Studies
We will finish up the history of Downers Grove. A study guide will come home this week to help prepare for a quiz. The quiz is scheduled for Wednesday 10/27.

Math
This week we will take a mad minute on x2's. This week we will adding large numbers, adding 3 addends, and a graded assignment (Check Your Progress) on Friday for lessons 1-5.