CLASSROOM NEWS

For Your Information:

Fourth Grade Curriculum Night is Wednesday, September 5th at 7:00 p.m. I look forward to the opportunity to tell you about my hopes and expectations for our school year together. Remember that this event is for parents only.


Subject Update:

• Spelling - Lesson 1: Silent -e words with the ending -ing


• English/Writing - We will be learning about the four types of sentences: statements, questions, commands, and exclamations.


• Reading - We will start reading some biographies. A biography is a true story written about someone's life. We will identify character traits of the people in the biographies.


• Science - The students will learn how scientists classify plants.


• Social Studies - We will be learning about the five regions of the United States: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West. We will also discuss the five themes of geography: location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and region.


• Accelerated Math - We will be reviewing multiplication of 2-3 digit numbers by 1-2 digit numbers.

Mark Your Calendar:

9/3: Labor Day -No School

9/5: 4th Grade Curriculum Night - 7:00 p.m.

9/12: Beginner Band Parent Information Meeting - 7:30 p.m.

INTRODUCING OUR STUDENT TEACHER

I am happy to introduce Miss Colleen Luszcak, a student teacher from Governors State University, who will be working in our classroom until mid-December.

Prior to student teaching, Miss Luszcak gained some valuable experience working with a wide range of students as site director for a before and after school program. She has also been well-prepared for student teaching through her educational program at Governors State.

Miss Luszcak has been busy getting to know the students, learning classroom routines, and helping me plan upcoming lessons and activities. I know that Miss Luszcak will enjoy her time here at Prairieview School.

WELCOME BACK!

It was exciting to see so many smiling faces at the Prairieview Open House. I always look forward to this opportunity to meet my students for the upcoming school year, as well as visit with former students and their families.

Thank you for all of the positive comments and support already offered for our classroom. I know that we will have a successful year together!