Baby Shower

Thank you all so much for such a wonderful shower!  We had delicious treats, that included pink and blue frosted cup-cakes, fruit, cheese-its, and juice.  Following our fun snacks we played many shower games including:  dressing the baby relay race (pictured above), blind tasting baby food, filling out nursery rhymes, and guessing the size of my stomach.  The kids and I had a wonderful time.  Thank you to everyone for being so generous and thoughtful.

I hope everyone enjoys their weekend, and is looking forward to our up-coming events!

Monday:
We have the 5th grade talent show at 8:15, and the school picnic.  For the picnic we are asking that for safety reasons all students wear their gym shoes to school.  Then in the afternoon we have our PBIS assembly called "Rope Warriors."

Tuesday:
The fifth graders will be going bowling in the morning.  Students are welcome to bring money for the snack bar at the bowling alley, and need to bring a sack lunch.

Wednesday:
Our last day of school!  Students are dismissed at 9:30.

The End is Near...

The end of the school year is almost here, and we have lots of fun activities planned over the next week and a half.  Here are the highlights and important information regarding these events:

Tuesday, May 28th:  Students will attend a presentation by the local libraries regarding their summer reading programs.  This is always such a fun way for the kids to keep on reading during the summer.  I highly encourage all my students to take part in this wonderful activity!

Wednesday, May 29th:  The students will attend a talent show featuring select fourth and fifth graders, as well as a few teacher surprises!  It's always such a nice way to showcase some of the wonderful talent that our student body has, and maybe even encourage others to discover their own talent!

Friday, May 31st:  In the afternoon, the fifth graders will have their end of the year celebration.  Students will enjoy some special treatment that day, but I can't say what it is....it's a surprise!  I can tell you to make sure that they have gym shoes on that day, though!

A Look at Next Week:

Spelling- We are done with Spelling for this year.  :)

Social Studies- We will be entering the 1800's in Chapter 11 and learning about the War of 1812.

Reading- We will finishing our novels:  Holes, and The White Giraffe.  

Language Arts- Students will be doing some creative writing and will have a few lessons on adverbs.

Science- Students will be reading Chapter 12 on Oceanography.  They will be taking an open note assessment on Lesson 12.1 on Wednesday.

Math-  We will be taking a quiz over Lessons 15.2-15.4 on Wednesday.

Important Days:
Tuesday-  Library Visit
Wednesday-  Talent Show
Friday- 5th Grade End of the Year Celebration

Have a great weekend!

Helping Hands Walk for Charity

Bring your family and friends to have fun at the Helping Hands Walk for Charity on Wednesday, May 29 from 3:30-5:00 at Prairieview. The cost will be 5 dollars per family or 2 dollars per person. You will also be able to play fun activities and games throughout 5 stations for 1 dollar each. All money will go toward three charities: The Homeless Shelter for Veterans, The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, and The Chicago Zoological Society.  We look forward to seeing you there!

A Look at Next Week:

Spelling- Students will be learning the words in Lesson 31, and have a test on Friday.

Social Studies- Students will take a Chapter 10 test on Thursday.

Reading- We will continue to read Holes, and The White Giraffe.  Students will be working on vocabulary for the novels and will be discussing their literature circle roles in their groups.  Students will also be finishing their book report projects.  We will be recording their voices using Photo Story 3 in the retelling of their stories.  

Language Arts- Students will be working on adjective books.

Science- Students will take their Chapter 11 test on Wednesday.

Math-  We will begin Chapter 15 on multiplying fractions.

Important Days:
Monday-  5th Grade Parent Night at Lakeview @ 6:30
Thursday-  Last day to return library books.

Have a great weekend!

Happy Mother's Day!

A Look at Next Week:

Spelling- Students will be learning the words in Lesson 30, and have a test on Friday.

Social Studies- Students will read Lesson 10.3, and will make a booklet about the Federalist papers and the Bill of Rights.

Reading- We will continue to read Holes, and The White Giraffe.  Students will be working on vocabulary for the novels and will be discussing their literature circle roles in their groups.  Students will also be working on their book report projects.  We will be using Photo Story 3 to create a photo story retelling their fantasy or science fiction books.

Language Arts- Students will finish our Adjective unit and take the test on Friday.

Science- We will take our Lesson 11.3 notes on weather patterns.  Students will then take an open note assessment on Lesson 11.3 on Thursday.

Math-  We will begin Chapter 14 on adding and subtracting mixed numbers.  They will take a quest over Lessons 14.3-14.5 on Thursday.

Important Days:
Sunday-  Mother's Day
Friday-  Early Dismissal

Happy Mother's Day!

Book Worm Angels

The Prairieview PBIS team is collecting new or gently used children's books May 6th through May 17th.  Please look through your books at home and see if you can donate to this worthy cause.  Each grade level will have a designated drop box in the common area and the grade level with the most donations will celebrate with popsicles.  The books will be given to inner city schools for their classroom libraries.  Thank you in advance for your generosity and thoughtfulness!

A Look at Next Week:

Spelling- Students will be learning the words in Lesson 29, and have a test on Friday.

Social Studies- Students will finish reading Lesson 10.2.  They will continue to discuss the meaning of the  Preamble.

Reading- We will continue to read Holes, and The White Giraffe.  Students will be working on vocabulary for the novels and will be discussing their literature circle roles in their groups.  Students also have their book reports due on Wednesday.

Language Arts- Students will begin our Adjective unit.  They will be able to find adjectives in writing, and use them in their own writing when they are trying to elaborate.

Science- We will go over Lesson 11.3 on weather patterns.  Students will take an open note assessment on Lesson 11.3 on Thursday.

Math-  We will begin Chapter 13 on fraction computation.  Students will go over adding and subtracting fractions.  They will take a quiz over Lessons 13.1-13.5 either Thursday or Friday.

Important Days:
Wednesday-  Book Reports Due
Thursday-  Prairieview's Spring Concert at 7:00 PM

Have a great weekend!