For Your Information:
Poetry Corner Cafe Invitation
All families of Mrs. Strong's students received an invitation to the Poetry Corner Cafe earlier this week. I hope that many of you are able to join us for an afternoon of rhythm and rhyme on Friday, April 11th from 1:00-2:15 p.m. Remember that everyone should RSVP by Wednesday, April 9th to "reserve a table" at the cafe. Dress in black, grab your shades, and be ready for some particularly poetic fun!
Subject Update:
- Spelling - Lesson 28: Words with prefixes un- and in-
- English/Writing - The students will review their poetry folders to make sure they are ready to turn in after the Poetry Corner Cafe on Friday, April 11th! Students should also have at least one of their own poems selected to share at the cafe. Next week in class, we will start learning about adjectives.
- Reading - We have been reading about all sorts of inventions created to solve problems or fulfill people's needs. Students will be thinking about and creating their own inventions next week.
- Science- The students will complete the Earth Science unit by learning about the rock cycle. The Earth Science Test is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th!!
- Social Studies - We will continue to focus on Illinois history in the classroom. Remember that famous Illinoisan research should be completed at home. Page 1 (paragraphs about the famous person's childhood and education) should be written, edited by a parent, and ready to type at school on Monday, April 7th! Looking ahead, students should have Page 2 ready for Wednesday, April 9th and Page 3 ready for Friday, April 11th. Please note that the typing, picture of famous Illinoisan, and booklet assembly will be completed at school.
- Accelerated Math - The students will take the Chapter 8 Test covering multiplication and division of decimals on Tuesday, April 8th! Then we will move on to the exciting world of geometry.
Mark Your Calendar:
4/11: Baseball Spirit Wear!
4/11: Poetry Corner Cafe (1:00 - 2:15 p.m.)
4/17: Mr. Lee's Science Magic (Electricity Program)
4/17: Prairieview Spring Open House/Book Fair (6:45 - 8:30 p.m.)
4/18: Rock Band Spirit Wear!
