Contact Information:
Mrs. M. Callaghan
mcallaghan@ksd140.org







Monday, April 30, 2012

Homework

Today students were allowed homework time. 

Reading & Language Arts:
Practice book pages 141 and 142

Spelling:
5 times each with lesson 26 words. Must be done in cursive.

Math:
Home link 9.5

Social Studies:
Multicultural project information (one person per group is to bring in a poster)

Science:
Night observation sheet

Reminders:
1. Bring back your registration papers as soon as possible.
2. Friday, May 4th is a START Day. Dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m.

Have a GREAT Monday!
Get ready to learn all about the moon...

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Preposition Song to Yankee Doodle

Students were given a sheet with the lyrics. We sang this song together in class! This will help the students on the test tomorrow!
Sing along!!!

Online Preposition Games

Here are some online games I found that might be helpful when studying prepositions. I showed the students how to play these games, there should be no confusion.

Enjoy!

Preposition Basketball

Where is the mouse?


Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study D.O.L. week 31, test will be tomorrow.
2. Reread Mountains on page 301, test will be tomorrow.
3. Review vocabulary words from lesson 25, test will be tomorrow.

Spelling:
Sailboats and study lesson 25 words. Lesson 25 test will be tomorrow.

Math:
Home link 9.4

Reminders:
1. GOODWILL DRIVE! 
2. Change for the Book Drive

Practice your Preposition Song!!! Video taping tomorrow!

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Homework

Reading and Language Arts:
Practice pages 131 and 132

Spelling:
ABC order with lesson 25 words

Math:
Home link 9.3

Social Studies:
Study for chapter 8 test. Test will be tomorrow.

Students were given time in class to start their homework.

Reminders:
1.  Goodwill Drive, bring in gently/old clothing.
2. Change for Book Drive.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Homework

Reading and Language Arts:
Practice page 128

Spelling:
Practice page 127

Math:
Home link 9.2

Social Studies:
Complete chapter 8 study guide. Test will be on Thursday.

Reminders:
1. CUBS VS SOX change contest for the book drive
2. Goodwill Drive is all week long 
3. Book Fair is this week

Spring Fest t-shirts went home today. Third grades color this year is red.

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
GO CUBS! 

Monday, April 23, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
10 sentences using the 10 vocabulary from lesson 25. Must be in full/complete sentences. 

Spelling:
5 times each using the lesson 25 words. Must be done in CURSIVE or points will be taken off the assignment. 

Math:
Home link 9.1
Chapter 8 test will be given back tomorrow.

Social Studies:
Governments of the World worksheet. Students brought their books home to help them.

Reminders:
1. Bring in extra change for the book drive. 
2. Goodwill Drive is all week long!

Have a WONDERFUL Monday!

Friday, April 20, 2012

Happy Friday!

Homework:
1. Please make sure you check your child's Friday Folder every weekend and make sure that it gets returned signed on Monday.
2. Wear something Blackhawks or hockey on Monday
3. Read
4. Goodwill Clothing Drive next week

Important Dates:
1. Monday, April 23rd - Book Fair from 2:30 - 4:30
2. Wednesday, April 25th - Market Day and Book Fair from 2:30 - 3:30
3. Thursday, April 26th - Choir and Book Fair from 2:30 - 3:30 
4. Friday, April 27th - School Kidz Orders are due and Book Fair from 2:30 - 3:30 

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study D.O.L. week 30, test will be tomorrow.
2. Reread Dog of the Sea Waves, test will be tomorrow.
3. Review lesson 24 vocabulary, test will be tomorrow.

Spelling:
Study lesson 24 words, test will be tomorrow.

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!

Fractions can be fun!

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Adverbs worksheet

Spelling:
Spelling Sailboats and ABC Order assignments are due tomorrow

Math:
Fractions worksheet

Social Studies:
Resolve a Conflict worksheet

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Tomorrow we start our Follow the Sun Investigation in Science...

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice Book page 116

Spelling:
Spelling sailboats and ABC order assignments are due Thursday. Both of these assignments must be turned in Thursday for credit

(If you are confused on spelling sailboats please take a look at the example below)

Math:
Study, chapter 8 test will be tomorrow

Science:
Look at your shadows... What are shadows?

Here is an example of Spelling Sailboats! Use your lesson 24 words...
HAVE A TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice book pages 113 & 114

Spelling:
5 times each, must be done in CURSIVE

Math:
Complete chapter 8 study guide

Science:
Get test signed, bring to school tomorrow

Social Studies:
Road Map worksheet 

Reminder:
Spring Pictures are tomorrow. SMILE!

Have a GREAT Monday!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Happy Friday!

Homework:
1. Please make sure you check your child's Friday Folder every weekend and make sure that it gets returned signed on Monday.
2. Report cards went out today. Please sign the envelope and return to school on Monday.
3. In your child's Friday folder you will find a note about Spring Fest. If you are interested in helping out, please write me a brief message. I will be picking helpers next week. 

Dates to Remember:
1. Tuesday, April 17th - Spring Pictures (forms went out today) SMILE!
2. Wednesday, April 18th - START Day dismissal at 12:30 p.m.
3. Thursday, April 19th - Popcorn Day & 3rd - 5th grade choir practice

Have a wonderful weekend! Please remember to contact me with any questions or concerns. I will get back to you as soon as possible. I wanted to thank the students for behaving so well during the days that I was out sick. You guys did a GREAT job!

-Mrs. Callaghan :)

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study for D.O.L. week 29, test will be tomorrow.
2. Re-read lesson 23 story on page 235.
3. Review lesson 23 vocabulary words. 

Spelling:
Study for lesson 23 test

Math:
Home link 8.7

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday! 

Baseball season is here!
 

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Homework for Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Homework for 4-11-2012

I will be out again tomorrow. Here is the homework for Wednesday. I will be returning to school on Thursday. Again, if you  have any questions or concerns please contact me. I will do my best to contact you back tomorrow or Thursday. 
-Mrs. Callaghan

Reading/Language Arts:
Work on D.O.L. week 29, we will be grading this together on Thursday. 
 
Spelling:
ABC order with lesson 23 words

Math:
Home link 8.6
 

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Homework for Tuesday 04-10-2012

Homework for Tuesday, April 10th

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice book pages 101 and 102

Spelling:
5 times each with lesson 23 words, must be done in CURSIVE

Math:
Home link 8.5

I updated my blog early because I will not be in school tomorrow. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. I will do my best to contact you back as soon as possible! I want to thank you in advice for understanding.
-Mrs. Callaghan
 

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice page 100

Spelling:
Practice page 99

Math:
Home link 8.4

Science:
Look over your notes and read science stories. Open notes/book test will be tomorrow. Students had a review of the test today.

I was out sick today and will be out tomorrow as well. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me. I will do my best to either call you or email you back. Thank you for understanding. 
-Mrs. Callaghan

Have a GREAT Monday!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Happy Thursday!

Homework:
1. Please make sure you check your child's Friday Folder every weekend and make sure that it gets returned signed on Monday.
 
Dates to Remember:
1. April 12th: Choir practice from 2:30 - 3:30
2. April 13th: Report Cards Issued
3. April 17th: Spring Picture Day
4. April 18th: START Day
 
Remember there is no school tomorrow. Please contact me as soon as possible with any questions or concerns. 
 
Enjoy your three-day weekend! Happy Easter!


 

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study D.O.L. week 28, test will be tomorrow.
2. Re-read The Journey on page 206, test will be tomorrow.
3. Study lesson 22 vocabulary words.

Spelling:
ABC order and study lesson 22 words

Math:
Home link 8.3

Reminders:
1. No school on Friday, April 6th!
2. NO HOT LUNCH, please remember to bring a lunch tomorrow.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Capitalization of Proper Nouns worksheet

Spelling:
5 times each, must be done in CURSIVE

Math:
Home link 8.2

Reminders:
1. No School on Friday, April 6th.
2. Yearbook order forms are due no later than Thursday, April 5th.
3. Pizza Hut reading sheets are due tomorrow.

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Monday, April 2, 2012

Homework

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your spring break. 

Reading:
Practice page 86

Spelling:
Practice page 85

Math:
Home link 8.1

Reminders:
1. Pizza Hut reading sheets for March are due NO LATER than Wednesday. 
2. 3rd quarter ends Thursday, do your best this week!
3. No school Friday, April 6th.

Have a GREAT Monday!