Some Biography Reports

We have:
Ken Griffey Jr.
Theadore Roosevelt
Pocahontas
Princess Diana
Casimir Pulaski
Beyonce'
Leonardo Da Vinci

May 11-15

Thanks to all the parents who sent in food or wished me well this week for

Teacher Appreciation Week. It meant a lot!

Thank you!

“Spakausky’s Scoop”
May 11-15

LICE-
*Please check for lice today and everyday for the next 10 days.
We had an outbreak in my class this past week.
Let's keep on top of prevention and treatments, so we can eliminate it.
Thanks!

Thank you to the parents that responded for the Chicago boat trip!

The following parents will be riding the bus with our class:

Eric's mom or dad
Eve's mom
Allie's dad
Emily's mom

These parents are invited to join us by meeting us at Navy Pier:
(you may car pool, drive and park at Navy Pier or take the train and taxi it to the Pier)

Elena's mom
Ethan's mom
Steven's mom
Marc's dad
Adam's mom
Natalie's mom

More details will follow, as it gets closer!

Assembly-
1:30 on Tuesday, 5/12. Ask your child what it was about.

Jr. Achievement-
We will have Jr. Achievement on Monday, 5/11, Friday, 5/15 and Wednesday, 5/20.

Book Orders:
Thanks for your orders!

Spelling
Lesson on Chicago words due on Friday, May 15th!
Test on Thursday, May 14th!
Cursive, please.

Writing
Persuasive writing!
Can we persuade Principal Schultz not to have school in the summer?
Can we persuade our parents to take us on a summer vacation?

Independent Reading Program
Thanks to the following people that participated in the April reading party:
Stephen
Max
Marc
Eric
Ethan
Adam
Natalie
Lucas
Allie
Chantalle

Reading
We will start a novel called, Math Wiz!

Science
Chapter 9 test on Tuesday, May 12th!

Social Studies.
Chicago is next!
What do you know about our GREAT city?

Math
Ch. 18-Fractions
What are fractions?
What are equivalent fractions?
What is a numerator?
What is a denominator?
TEST
We are aiming for our Ch. 18 test on Thursday, 5/14.

Mad Minutes Schedule:
5/11-Division 7 Mad Minutes

Have an AWESOME weekend!!
Mrs. T. Spakausky

MAY 4-8

“Spakausky’s Scoop”
May 4-8

FIELD TRIP-

The third graders will be going to Chicago on a boat trip.

This will be on Tuesday, June 2nd!

The Chicago boat tour field trip will be on Tuesday, June 2nd. We will only be able to take 4 parent chaperons per classroom with us on this trip. Each chaperon will be required to pay an additional $6 charge. You will need to be able to meet us at Prairieview at 9am on June 2nd. You'll ride the buses down with us, and you will be responsible for a group of 4-5 students (including your own.) The buses will return to Prairieview at approximately 2pm. If you are interested in this job, please email me. Space is limited, so the first 4 parents to email me will be awarded the job. As was the case last year, chaperons often cancel. If you are not one of the first 4 to email me, you will be put on a waiting list in the order in which you have emailed me. Please keep in mind that space is very limited. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Additionally, the student permission slip for this field trip will be sent home on Monday, May 4th. Please make sure your child has returned the signed permission slip with $6 in cash by Friday, May 8th.

Food drive-Yeah-3rd grade collected the most!

Book Orders:
Next set of book orders are due Thurs., 4/30 by 4:00P.M.
Enjoy shopping!
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books

Spelling
No spelling this week!

Writing
Poetry
We have written:
List Poems
Riddle Poems
Diamond Poems
Limerick Poems
Mud Poems
Senses Poems
Sound Poems
What FUN!

Independent Reading Program
Monday, May 4th-April reading folders are due.
Tuesday, May 5th-reading party

Reading
Biographies -
ALL POSTERS are DUE on Monday, May 4th!
The students should see the rubric for what is expected of them.
We went over them in class and we saw two “good” examples.

The presentation:

*dress like the character (optional)

*bring in come type of prop

*bring in the book of that person

*write a 10 or more sentence summary, on note cards, to explain your person and what they were famous for

*video clips or other extra items to enhance your presentation, are acceptable

Science
We will be learning about chapter 9, “The Water Cycle.”
In this chapter we will cover:
Lesson 1-”Where is Water Found on Earth?”
Lesson 2-”What is the Water Cycle?”
Lesson 3-”What is Weather?”
There will be a quiz after each lesson.
Have fun!

Social Studies.
Chicago is next!
What do you know about our GREAT city?

Math
Ch. 18-Fractions
What are fractions?
What are equivalent fractions?
What is a numerator?
What is a denominator?
TEST
I'd like to have the chapter 18 test on Friday, May 8th, so review the chapter, as we go!
Mad Minutes Schedule:
5/4-Division 6 Mad Minutes

Have a FANTASTIC weekend!!
Mrs. T. Spakausky

Spakausky's Scoop April 27-May 1

Egypt Test on Wed. 4/29

Study Guide DUE Monday, 4/27
Study the guide!

“Imagination Theater” assembly on Tuesday, April 28th in the A.M.

Prince of Egypt permission slip due by Tuesday, April 28th!

Website of the week:
Writing-
http://www.writingfix.com/

Early dismissal on Friday, 4/24-11:00AM

Being Good Citizens by Helping Our Environment

Prairieview School is participating in SCARE’S (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education) Annual Gym Shoe Rescue for Nike’s Go Places Program.

We will be collecting old tennis shoes. Those that are still in good condition with be reused. Those that are worn out will be sent to Nike to be recycled into running track material and other athletic equipment such as footballs and tossing saucers.

Only gym shoes will be accepted. Please, no spikes, cleats, dress shoes, slippers, sandals or anything that is not a gym shoe. Please tie the shoes together.

Collection dates are April 20 through May 8. Thanks for all of your help.
At Prairieview School – “Character Counts!”

Food drive-send items in by April 27th!

3rd grade is in the lead!!!

Book Orders:
Next set of book orders are due Thurs., 4/30
Enjoy shopping!
Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books

Spelling
Cursive, Please!
Lesson 32 is due on Friday, May 1st!
The test is on Thursday, April 30th!

Writing
Poetry
We have written:
-List Poems
-Riddle Poems
-Diamond Poems
What FUN!

Independent Reading Program
Monday, May 4th-April reading folders are due.
Tuesday, May 5th-reading party

Reading
Biographies -
We have read about Jane Goodall, Babe Didrikson, Bill Melendez, Bessie Coleman, Hank Greenberg, John Scieszka, Rita Moreno, Billy Mills and Mark Twain.
Person of the week: Harry Houdini
Why was Harry Houdini famous?

The students should be finishing their biographies soon.
They have started their biography posters in class.
They can work on them at home also.
ALL POSTERS are DUE on Monday, May 4th!
The students should see the rubric for what is expected of them. We went over them in class and we saw two “good” examples.
The presentation:
*dress like the character (optional)
*bring in come type of prop
*bring in the book of that person
*write a 10 or more sentence summary, on note cards, to explain your person and what they were famous for.
*video clips or other extra items to enhance your presentation, are acceptable

Science
We will be learning about chapter 9, “The Water Cycle.”
In this chapter we will cover:
Lesson 1-”Where is Water Found on Earth?”
Lesson 2-”What is the Water Cycle?”
Lesson 3-”What is Weather?”
There will be a quiz after each lesson.

Social Studies.
If all goes well, Ch. 11 social studies test has changed to Monday, April 27, 2009.

Math
Ch. 7-Probability
What is probability?
What are outcomes?
What are experiments?

Study guide due Monday!

Test on Tuesday, 4/28!

Mad Minutes Schedule:
4/27-Division 5 Mad Minutes

Have a GREAT WARM weekend!!
Mrs. T. Spakausky

Spakausky's Scoop for April 20-24

“Spakausky’s Scoop”

Early dismissal on Friday, 4/24-11:00AM

Being Good Citizens by Helping Our Environment

Prairieview School is participating in SCARE’S (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)

Annual Gym Shoe Rescue for Nike’s Go Places Program.

We will be collecting old tennis shoes. Those that are still in good condition with be reused. Those that are worn out will be sent to Nike to be recycled into running track material and other athletic equipment such as footballs and tossing saucers. Only gym shoes will be accepted.

Please, no spikes, cleats, dress shoes, slippers, sandals or anything that is not a gym shoe. Please tie the shoes together.

Collection dates are April 20 through May 8. Thanks for all of your help.
At Prairieview School – “Character Counts!”

Food drive-send items in by April 27th!

Book Orders:

They will go home on Friday, 4/17

Due on Thurs., 4/30!

Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books

Spelling
Lesson 29 due on Friday, April 24th!

English
Unit 6 -pronouns
Test is changed to Thursday, April 30th!

Writing
Poetry
What is a color poem?
What is rhyme and rhythm in poetry?
Can you find some poems with these?

Independent Reading Program
Monday, May 4th-April reading folders are due.
Tuesday, May 5th-reading party

Reading
Biographies -
We have read about Jane Goodall, Babe Didrikson, Bill Melendez, Bessie Coleman, Hank Greenberg, John Scieszka, Rita Moreno and Billy Mills.
The students will be reading a biography of their choice and filling out a biography poster on this person.

Science
We will be learning about chapter 9, “The Water Cycle.”
In this chapter we will cover:
Lesson 1-”Where is Water Found on Earth?”
Lesson 2-”What is the Water Cycle?”
Lesson 3-”What is Weather?”
Have fun!

Social Studies
We have started learning about “Rights and Responsibilities” of being a U.S. Citizen.
This is chapter 11 in our social studies book.

If all goes well, Ch. 11 social studies test is scheduled for

Thursday, April 23, 2009.

Math
Chapter 6-Data and Graphs
What is data?
Ask your child what kinds of graphs we have been talking about.
Test on Chapter 6-Monday, April 20th!

Mad Minutes Schedule:
4/20-Division 4 Mad Minutes

Have a SUPER weekend!!
Mrs. T. Spakausky

Spakausky's Scoop for April 20-24

Early dismissal on Friday, 4/24-11:00AM

Being Good Citizens by Helping Our Environment

Prairieview School is participating in SCARE’S (School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education)

Annual Gym Shoe Rescue for Nike’s Go Places Program.

We will be collecting old tennis shoes. Those that are still in good condition with be reused. Those that are worn out will be sent to Nike to be recycled into running track material and other athletic equipment such as footballs and tossing saucers. Only gym shoes will be accepted.

Please, no spikes, cleats, dress shoes, slippers, sandals or anything that is not a gym shoe.

Please tie the shoes together.

Collection dates are April 20 through May 8. Thanks for all of your help.

At Prairieview School – “Character Counts!”

Food drive-send items in by April 27th!

Book Orders:
The next set of software and book orders are due by Thursday, April 30th!

Class User Name: spakausky
Password: Books

Spelling
Lesson 29 due on Friday, April 24th!

English
Unit 6 -pronouns
Test is changed to Thursday, April 30th!
Writing
Poetry
What is a color poem?
What is rhyme and rhythm in poetry?
Can you find some poems with these?
Independent Reading Program
Monday, May 4th-April reading folders are due.
Tuesday, May 5th-reading party
Reading
Biographies -
We have read about Jane Goodall, Babe Didrikson, Bill Melendez, Bessie Coleman, Hank Greenberg, John Scieszka, Rita Moreno and Billy Mills.
The students will be reading a biography of their choice and filling out a biography poster on this person.
Science
We will be learning about chapter 9, “The Water Cycle.”
In this chapter we will cover:
Lesson 1-”Where is Water Found on Earth?”
Lesson 2-”What is the Water Cycle?”
Lesson 3-”What is Weather?”
Have fun!
Social Studies
We will have a quiz on Egypt next week.
We have started learning about “Rights and Responsibilities” of being a U.S. Citizen.
This is chapter 11 in our social studies book.
If all goes well, Ch. 11 social studies test is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2009.
Math
Chapter 6-Data and Graphs
What is data?
Ask your child what kinds of graphs we have been talking about.
Test on Chapter 6-Monday, April 20th!
Mad Minutes Schedule:
4/20-Division 4 Mad Minutes
Have a SUPER weekend!!
Mrs. T. Spakausky

Spakausky's Scoop April 13-17

“Spakausky’s Scoop”

Have an Excellent Easter!!!

Food drive-send items in by April 27th!

No School-
Friday, 4/10-Good Friday

Spelling
Lesson 28 due on Friday, April 17th!

English
Unit 6 -pronouns
Test will be on Thursday, April 23rd!

Independent Reading Program
Congrats to the following for reading for the month of March:

Kailee

Adam

Natalie

Max

Lucas

Marc

Chantalle

Allison

Eric

Keep up the great reading!

Reading
Biographies -
We have read about Jane Goodall, Babe Didrikson and Bill Melendez. Next, we will read and learn about Bessie Coleman, Hank Greenberg, John Scieszka, Rita Moreno and Billy Mills.
The students will be reading a biography of their choice and filling out a biography poster on this person.

Science
Weather comes next!

Social Studies
We will have a quiz on Egypt next week.
We have started learning about “Rights and Responsibilities” of being a U.S. Citizen. This is chapter 11 in our social studies book.

Math
Chapter 6-Data and Graphs
What is data?
Ask your child what kinds of graphs we have been talking about.
Mad Minutes Schedule:
4/10-Division 3 Mad Minutes

Have a SUPER EASTER!!
Mrs. T. Spakausky