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







Friday, March 22, 2013

HOPPY Friday!

Homework:
1. Continue to study your multiplication flash cards/facts over spring break.

2. Please make sure you check your child's Friday folder every weekend and make sure that it gets returned signed on Tuesday. Also, make sure you and your child look over graded papers that were sent home.

Have a wonderful and safe spring break. I hope the weather starts to change! Looking forward to some warm weather. If you have any concerns, please contact me as soon as possible. I am always here to help.


Happy Easter!

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Homework

Hoppy Thursday!

Math:
Study chapter 8 study guide. TEST is tomorrow.

Social Studies:
Study chapter 6 study guide. TEST is tomorrow.

 " You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives."  
~Clay P. Bedford


 Grab a good book this spring break!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Fraction Games

Here are some fun online fraction games for kids. Enjoy!

Balloon Pop Fraction

Fraction Booster

Comparing Fractions




Homework

Math:
Complete chapter 8 study guide. Only complete the highlighted questions on the study guide. Test will be on Friday. 

Also, make sure you are studying your multiplication flash cards/facts.

Social Studies:
Complete chapter 6 study guide. We will be going over this study guide tomorrow. Test will be on Friday.

Science:
Review notes and read from science book.

Reminders:
1. Time for Kids booklets due TOMORROW!
2. If you want to volunteer at Spring Fest, please turn in your sheet. I will be picking my volunteers on Friday. 

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
Help our school out! Bring your booklets filled out to school by tomorrow.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Homework

Spelling:
3 times each in cursive

Math:
Home link 8.4

Social Studies:
Review questions #1-3 on page 219

Reminders:
1. Tomorrow Kindergarten registration  begins tomorrow, hope to see you there.
2. Time for Kids booklets are due Thursday. Prizes for students that return these booklets.

Hope you have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Monday, March 18, 2013

Mutiplication Rocks!

As you all know we are working very hard at memorizing our multiplication facts. The link below will allow you to make your own flash cards at home. Also, here are some online games students can play. Enjoy!

Flash Cards:

Flash Card Maker

Games:

http://www.mathplayground.com/hm_multiplication.html

http://www.kidsmathgamesonline.com/multiplication.html

http://www.mathblaster.com/parents/math-games/multiplication-games

http://www.mathblaster.com/

http://www.multiplication.com/games


Homework

Happy Monday!

Reading & Language Arts:
Practice pages 85 and 86

Math:
Home link 8.2

Continue to study your multiplication flash cards/fact.

Have a marvelous Monday!

Spring Break is right around the corner...

Friday, March 15, 2013

Happy Friday!

Take a look at Kirby School District 140's website. It's new and improved!

Homework:
1. Continue to study your multiplication flash cards/facts. 

2. Please make sure you check your child's Friday folder every weekend and make sure that it gets returned signed on Monday. Also, make sure you and your child look over graded papers that were sent home.

3. Time for Kids Booklets are due next Thursday. If you bring the booklet back, you will receive a penguin key chain and a pen.

4. Bring a quarter in Monday and wear pj's/sweats. Also, wear green on Monday for a shamrock charm.

Reminders:
1. Spring Break - March 25th - April 1st
2. April 1st - No School

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Paper Bag Character Study

Students did an awesome job. I was very impressed. This project was a success!










3-1's Timeline

We are such a good looking class! 

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
1. Reread Bad Ants and review lesson 21 vocabulary 
2. Study D.O.L. week 26

Spelling:
1. Study lesson 21 words
2. ABC order 

Math:
Continue to study multiplication facts/flash cards

Reminder:
1. Time Magazine addresses (only 7) - You will get a pen that smells and a key chain. 

Have a tremendous Thursday!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Homework

We are having a WONDERFUL Wednesday. Hope you are too!

Reading & Language Arts:
Practice pages 77 and 78

Math:
Home link 8.1

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them."
~Walt Disney


Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
Practice pages 71 and 72

Spelling:
3 times each (cursive)

Reminders:
1. Reading logs went out for the month of March. Since this was sent out so late, only 150 minutes must be read.
2. Tomorrow students may bring in an extra snack for our book movie. I am rewarding the students for all their hard work during the ISATS. I told the students that popcorn is fine. 

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Monday, March 11, 2013

Possessive Nouns/Pronouns Game

Click the link below to practice more with possessive nouns and pronouns. Enjoy! :)


http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/possessive_nouns/quiz327.html

Homework

Happy Monday!

Math:
Study for chapter 7 test. Test will be tomorrow. Study your chapter 7 study guide.

Social Studies:
Review questions 1-3 on page 193a
Please make sure your sentences are complete.

"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
~Albert Einstein
 
 




Friday, March 8, 2013

Happy Friday!

Take a look at Kirby School District 140's website. It's new and improved!

Homework:
1. Complete chapter 7 study guide. We will go over this study guide on Monday. Chapter 7 test will be next Tuesday.  

2. Please make sure you check your child's Friday folder every weekend and make sure that it gets returned signed on Monday. Also, make sure you and your child look over graded papers that were sent home.

Reminders:
1. Kindergarten registration begins on March 20th. Hope to see you there!
2. ISAT testing will continue next week.
3. Culver's Day is on Tuesday, March 12th.

Have a wonderful weekend. Remember to contact me with any questions or concerns. Thanks for working hard this week.

"Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be two people. Instead, you have to inspire the next guy down the line and get him to inspire his people." 
~ Lee Iacocca








Thursday, March 7, 2013

Homework

Sorry for not posting yesterday. Had some problems with the blog site. Thank you for understanding.

Math:
1. Home link 7.8
2. Study multiplication facts/flashcards

Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!


Friday, March 1, 2013

Happy Friday!

Welcome March!

Take a look at Kirby School District 140's website. It's new and improved!

Homework:
1. Work on your Paper Bag Character Study. This project is due Tuesday!  I went over the entire project again and showed more examples. 

2. Please make sure you check your child's Friday folder every weekend and make sure that it gets returned signed on Tuesday. Also, make sure you and your child look over graded papers that were sent home.

Kindergarten registration begins March 20th. We hope to see you there!

Have a WONDERFUL weekend!