“Spakausky’s Scoop”
Open House-
Thursday, April 17th from 6:45-8:30. Come see what we have been up to???
April Spirit Days
Friday, April 18th -- favorite rock group t-shirt, choir or band shirt
Friday, April 25th -- Decade Day -- dress up in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's or 90's apparel
Goody Basket-
Donations-Thanks so much:
Student of the Week
Joey
Writing
We will be writing narratives next!
Spelling
Lesson 29!
Social Studies
Ask your child what we learned about this week? Hint: Jane Addams, museums, famous buildings, Lincoln Park Zoo!!!
Extra Credit
Visit the Chicago Historical Museum before May 1st and receive extra credit in social studies.
Bring back “proof” of your visit for credit!
Have fun!
Reading-
Our chocolate theme is coming to an end. We will finish this unit with a written newspaper assignment and a mini-”healthy” chocolate party. If you can send in chocolate covered fruit, pretzels or raisins, etc. let me know. This would be for Friday, 4/18. We will discuss Roald Dahl in more depth and watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on this day.
*Does anyone have the Gene Wilder version of Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, not the newer version??? If so, can you sent it in? Thanks!
Reading
Independent Reading Program-
*Folders are due on Fri. May 2nd!
*$3.00 due for Taco Bell.
*Taco reading party on Fri. May 2nd!
***Any volunteers to pick up the food???
Spakausky's Math Update-
Unit 10-Geometry-
Test Friday, April 11th!
Fractions are next!!!
Mad Minute Schedule:
Week of: April 14th-start division 2's.
Science-
We have discussed animals and their needs and their traits. We have also covered mammals. Next, we have birds. How many characteristics can you come up with on birds?
Animal power point presentations on animals:
http://animals.pppst.com/index.html
Social Studies-
Chicago is coming along fine. We will wrap up next week. Downers Grove is next!
Jr. Achievement-We start this next Tuesday!
Have an extraordinary weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
