“Spakausky’s Scoop”
Friday, May 9th is Egypt Unwrapped. A Field Museum Instructor will be here to teach us about Egypt, mummies and more.
This is an in-class presentation. Did your child turn in the fee for this event?
Thursday, May 15th-Downers Grove
Chaperones-
*Mrs. Wuenschel *Mr. Eterno
*Mrs. Cikoch *Mrs. Stanuch
*Lauren's Grandma *Mrs. Kling
Thanks to all that volunteered!
Monday, June 2nd-Chicago Boat Trip
Chaperones-I can take as many parents that want to go. You will have to pay for your boat ticket and drive separately. Check your calendars. What a great way to end the school year!!!
Chaperones riding the bus with a group (I can only have a certain number of parents riding the bus-sorry for any inconvenience)
*Mrs. Wuenschel
*Mrs. Swain
*Mrs. Johnson
*Mr. Kling
Parents going, but driving separately-(I can only have a certain number of parents riding the bus-sorry for any inconvenience)
*Mrs. Cikoch
*Mrs. Balinski
*Mrs. Hougaard
*Mr. & Mrs. Stanuch
May Spirit Days
Friday-May 2-Prairieview Spiritwear Day
Goody Basket-
Donations-Thanks so much:
Anthony
Donations-Thanks so much:
Anthony
Writing
Our first narrative was written about a proud moment in our life.
Spelling-
Lesson 31-contractions
Reading-
Our biography unit is coming along fine. We have read about Babe Didrikson, Hank Greenberg, Harry Houdini and Bessie Coleman. Ask your child why these people are famous? We will learn about Helen Keller next!
How are your biography posters coming? I hope you are having fun and learning a lot about your person.
POSTERS-due on Wednesday, May 14th.
GIRLSpresent- Thursday, May 15th.
BOYS present on Friday, May 16th.
***Please send in a prompt and/or have them dress like their person on the day they present!
Independent Reading Program-
Congrats to the following students who joined us for our April Reading Party:
-Mary -Adam -Anita
-Daniel -Karina -Lauren
-Greg -Caitlin -Patricia
-Emma -James -Kelsey
-Ryan S. -Matt -Paul
-Isa
Congratulations Gang!
Science-
We have discussed animals and their needs and their traits. We have also covered mammals and birds. Next, we will cover amphibians, fish and reptiles.
Social Studies-
Downers Grove is next! What do you know about this terrific city?
Spakausky's Math Update-
Chapter 11-Fractions
What are fractions? What is an equivalent fraction? Can your child answer these questions?
Mad Minute Schedule:
Week of: May 5th-start division 5's.
Joke-
Nina: I'm glad I wasn't born in France.
Tia:Why?
Nina: I can't speak French!!
Lots of great fraction games!!!
Have an Awesome weekend!
Mrs. T. Spakausky
