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







Thursday, December 17, 2015

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Homework - WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Math:
M.A.H.
STUDY!!! TEST TOMORROW!!!

Holiday party is tomorrow from 1:00 - 2:00. Students will not be going to art.

Wear your holiday pajamas tomorrow to school.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
READ! READ! READ!

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Homework - Terrific Tuesday

Reading & Language Arts:
READ! LOG YOUR MINUTES!

Math:
M.A.H.
Complete/finish unit 5 study guide
TEST THURSDAY!

Tomorrow is CRAZY HOLIDAY SWEATER / SOCKS day!

 Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Homework: Thoughtful Thursday

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Study D.O.L. week 14 - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 13 - TESTS TOMORROW
Spelling:
  • Review/Study lesson 13 words - TEST TOMORROW
Math:
  • M.A.H.
 Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!
READ! READ! READ!

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Homework - Wonderful Wednesday

Reading and Language Arts:
Subject Verb Agreement Sheet - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.
Finish Rocket Math - DUE TOMORROW

Science:
BLOG Question (Above) 

$2.00 for Holiday Party
$1.00 for Mrs. Collin

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
READ! READ! READ!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Homework - Terrific Tuesday

Reading & Language Arts:
Read Yonder Mountain to someone at home. FLUENCY PRACTICE

Spelling:
Lesson 13 Sailboats - DUE TOMORROW
GATE: Creative Story with at least 8 words - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.
Finish Rocket Math - DUE TOMORROW

LIBRARY ON THURSDAY!!! Library date has been changed due to Ms. Simmons being out of the building. 

$2.00 for holiday party.
$1.00 for Mrs. Collin's gift


Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Monday, December 7, 2015

Homework - HAPPY Monday!

Reading and Language Arts:
Lesson 12 Test Corrections and Signed - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.

Social Studies:
Start your vocabulary cards for chapter 4 - We will finish them tomorrow

Science:
POLL Question - EXTRA CREDIT!!!

Reminders:
$2.00 for Christmas party and $1.00 for Mrs. Collin (optional). Mrs. Collin is our WONDERFUL lunch mom and she does so much for the students. I thought it would nice to collect money to buy our awesome lunch mom a gift.

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

READ! READ! READ!

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Homework - THOUGHTFUL Thursday

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Study D.O.L. week 12 - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 12 - TESTS TOMORROW
Spelling:
  • Study lesson 12 words - TEST TOMORROW
Math:
  • M.A.H. - STUDY X FACTS!!!
Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!
Read! Read! Read!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Homework - Wonderful Wednesday

Spelling:
Lesson 12 spelling sailboats - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.

Social Studies:
STUDY! TEST IS TOMORROW

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Homework - TERRIFIC Tuesday

Reading and Language Arts:
Proper Noun Worksheet - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. - A new sheet was given for December. 

Social Studies:
Complete/finish chapter 3 study guide - DUE TOMORROW/BRING BACK
TEST THURSDAY! 

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
READ! READ! READ! 

Monday, November 30, 2015

Homework - WELCOME BACK!

Reading & Language Arts:
Lesson 12 Vocabulary Sheet - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. - Sheet for Nov. due tomorrow!
Test signed and returned

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Homework - THOUGHTFUL Thursday

Reading and Language Arts:
  • Study D.O.L. week 12 - TEST TOMORROW
  • Log your minutes if you are reading at home. 20 minutes = 1 star
Math:
  • M.A.H. 
  • Study! Unit 4 study guide - TEST TOMORROW
  • Make sure you are studying your multiplication facts.
Tomorrow is wear Chicago Bears clothing or Keller School colors. READING WEEK ROCKS!

Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!
READ! READ! READ!

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Math is AWESOME!!!

Students were practicing their math facts on the iPads. They were having so much fun learning!










Homework - WONDERFUL Wednesday

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Molly's Pilgrim Language Arts packet - DUE TOMORROW (Students started this packet in class)

Math:
  • M.A.H.
  • Finish Unit 4 Study Guide - DUE TOMORROW & TEST FRIDAY
 Reminders:
  • Tomorrow is BOOK SWAP day! 
  • Tomorrow is Reading Night 6:00 - 7:30. I hope to see you there! 
Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

READ! READ! READ!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Homework - Terrific Tuesday

Reading and Language Arts:
LOG YOUR READING MINUTES

Read "The History of Thanksgiving" - TOMORROW we will be completing an assignment with the story


Math:
M.A.H.
Study your multiplication facts

Social Studies:
Complete / finish your chapter 3 flash cards - DUE TOMORROW

READING WEEK:
Tomorrow is wear boots day. 

READ! READ! READ! 

Thank you to all the parents/grandparents who were able to come in and read with their child. I hope you had a great time!


Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!


Monday, November 16, 2015

Homework - Marvelous Monday

Reading and Language Arts:
  • Lesson 11 Tests must be signed and corrected - DUE TOMORROW
Math:
  • M.A.H. 
  • Turkey multiplication mystery sheet - DUE TOMORROW
Reminders:
THIS WEEK IS READING WEEK!
  • For every 20 minutes a day that you read, you will receive a star to place on our tent in the hallway. There will be a prize for the class with the MOST stars.
  • Tomorrow is BRING IN YOUR FAVORITE BOOK.
  • Tomorrow is our DEAR breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
Have a MARVELOUS Monday!
READ! READ! READ!
 
Camp out with a wonderful book!
 

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Homework - Thoughtful Thursday

Reading and Language Arts:
  • Reread lesson 11 story - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 11 vocabulary - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review More Plural Nouns - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review Fact and Opinion - TEST TOMORROW
  • STUDY D.O.L. week 11 - TEST TOMORROW
Math:
  • M.A.H. 
  • Finish Rocket Math

Reminders:
  • Food Drive
  • Mrs. Cal will be checking reading minutes tomorrow. 
Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!
Stay warm and cuddle up with a great book.
READ! READ! READ! 

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Homework - Wonderful Wednesday

Reading & Language Arts: 
  • Fact and Opinion worksheet
  • Reread Lesson 11 story 

Math:
M.A.H.
Study those multiplication facts!

3-1 is STILL in the lead for the food drive. Please try to bring in as many items as you can. Thank you in advance.

Happy Veteran's Day! We had a beautiful assembly.

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

READ! READ! READ! 


Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Homework - TERRIFIC Tuesday!

Reading & Language Arts:
Plural Nouns Worksheet

Math:
M.A.H. (Study your multiplication facts)
Home Link 4.1

FOOD DRIVE!!! Bring in items if you can... 3-1 is in the lead! 

Try to wear red, white, and blue tomorrow for Veteran's Day. 

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
READ! READ! READ! 
 

Monday, November 9, 2015

Homework - Marvelous Monday

Reading & Language Arts:
Lesson 10 Reading and Language Arts Tests Signed - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.
Unit 3 test signed - DUE TOMORROW

STUDY YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS!!!!
READ! READ! READ! 

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Friday, November 6, 2015

Homework - Happy Friday!

Homework:  
1. Keep studying your math facts nightly. STUDY YOUR FACTS!!! (M.A.H.) STUDY YOUR MULTIPLICATION 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. Please contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns.

3. Please log your minutes if you are reading at home.  LOG YOUR MINUTES. MINUTES WILL BE CHECKED EVERY FRIDAY.

4. READ AT HOME!!!! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! Example: Read the newspaper with a family member on Sunday. :)

5. REPORT CARD ENVELOPES DUE MONDAY


Have a wonderful weekend!

Halloween 2015

















Main Idea Activity

We did a review on MAIN IDEA AND DETAILS.... students did a great job.







Thursday, November 5, 2015

Homework - THOUGHTFUL Thursday

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Reread Young Thomas Edison (lesson 10 story) - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 10 vocabulary words- TEST TOMORROW
  • Study D.O.L. week 10 - TEST TOMORROW
Spelling:
  • Review lesson 10 words - TEST TOMORROW
Math:
  • M.A.H.
  • Study those multiplication facts!
Social Studies:
  • Chapter 2 test signed and returned - DUE TOMORROW
READ! READ! READ!
Have a TERRIFIC Thursday!
READ! READ! READ! 
 

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Homework - WONDERFUL Wednesday

Reading & Language Arts:
Main Idea and Pronoun sheet

Math:
M.A.H.
STUDY! TEST TOMORROW
STUDY your multiplication facts!!!

Picture RETAKE Day is tomorrow.

READ! READ! READ! 
BLUE STEM BOOKS ARE AWESOME!!!

3-1 IS STILL IN THE LEAD FOR THE MOST READ BLUE STEM BOOKS.
READ!



Tuesday, November 3, 2015

READ!!!

What a BEAUTIFUL day.... Hello November... 

3-1 IS READING LIKE CRAZY!

Homework - Terrific Tuesday

Reading:
Reread Thomas Edison (lesson 10 story)

Math:
M.A.H.
Complete unit 3 study guide - TEST THURSDAY!
Study your multiplication facts

Social Studies:
STUDY!!! TEST TOMORROW

I had a great birthday....thanks to my WONDERFUL students!
Enjoy this beautiful weather! 
Take a book outside and READ!!!

Monday, November 2, 2015

Homework - Marvelous Monday

Reading and Language Arts:
Lesson 9 Reading and L.A. tests signed and returned - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. 
Study you multiplication - VERY IMPORTANT!!!

Social Studies:
Complete / finish your chapter 2 study guide - BRING BACK TOMORROW
TEST WILL BE ON WED. START REVIEWING!

Students did a GREAT job during the Ghost Buster race and Pumpkin Chase. I am one proud teacher. STAY ACTIVE KIDDOS!

Have a MARVELOUS Monday! 

READ! READ! READ!

Remember you will get a FREE KIDS PIZZA from Pizza Hut if you are reading and logging your minutes for the month of November. READ!

Let's 
F
A
L
L
 into READING!

Friday, October 30, 2015

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! Happy Halloween

Homework:  
1. Keep studying your math facts nightly. STUDY YOUR FACTS!!! (M.A.H.) STUDY YOUR MULTIPLICATION 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. Please contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns.

3. Please log your minutes if you are reading at home.  LOG YOUR MINUTES. MINUTES WILL BE CHECKED EVERY FRIDAY.

4. READ AT HOME!!!! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! Example: Read the newspaper with a family member on Sunday. :)


Have a SPOOKY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!!!!

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Homework - THOUGHTFUL Thursday

Reading and Language Arts:
  • NO D.O.L. Test - Happy Halloween
  • Reread lesson 9 story on page 292 - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 9 vocabulary words - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review Simple Subjects and Predicates - TEST TOMORROW
Spelling:
Review/ study lesson 9 words -TEST TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. - DUE TOMORROW

STUDY YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!!

Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!
READ! READ! READ!

Red Ribbon Week

Mrs. Callaghan's Class Rocks!


Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
Simple Subjects and Predicates Worksheet - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. - DUE FRIDAY
STUDY YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS

LOG YOUR READING MINUTES 

Tomorrow is the Pumpkin Chase and Ghost Busters race. Good luck! :) 

Have a WICKED Wednesday!

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Homework - SPOOKY Tuesday!

Reading and Language Arts:
Cause and Effect worksheet - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. - DUE FRIDAY

Social Studies:
Finish/ Complete Suburban Writing Activity & Color Picture - DUE TOMORROW

TOMORROW is Wear Hat, Pumpkin Chase T-Shirts or the Color Orange

Have a SPOOKY Tuesday!
Halloween is COMING...
READ! READ! READ!

Monday, October 26, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
TESTS SIGNED AND RETURNED - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. - DUE FRIDAY

Social Studies:
Communities Worksheet - DUE TOMORROW

Have a MAGICAL Monday!

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Homework - WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

Language Arts:
Commas in a Series worksheet

Math:
M.A.H.

Reminders:
1. Halloween Party Money $2.00 - Due 10/29
2. Bullying Prevention Poster - Due Tuesday, 10/27

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
READ! READ! READ! 
Tomorrow is COUGAR COUNTER!

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Homework - TERRIFIC TUESDAY

Reading and Language Arts:
Read aloud lesson 8 story - page 259 Harvest Birds

Spelling:
ABC order with lesson 8 words

Math:
M.A.H.
We started unit 3 today! :)

Social Studies:
Look over chapter 2 flash cards

OPTIONAL: Bullying Prevention Posters - DUE ON TUESDAY, 10/27


Have a terrific Tuesday!
READ! READ! READ!

Monday, October 19, 2015

Homework

Reading and Language Arts:
Lesson 7 tests need to be signed - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.
Test needs to be signed and please finish corrections - DUE TOMORROW

Social Studies:
Finish / Complete Chapter 2 Flash Cards - DUE TOMORROW


Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Reread lesson 7 story - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 7 vocabulary - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review verb tenses - TEST TOMORROW
Spelling:
Review / study lesson 7 words - TEST TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.
STUDY! UNIT 2 TEST TOMORROW! Look over your study guide. - TEST TOMORROW

$2.00 FOR HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!!!
Wear your "No Bullying" t-shirt or the color orange tomorrow. 

Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!
READ! READ! READ! 
I'll be checking your reading logs tomorrow.

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
Lesson 7 Vocabulary Worksheet

Math:
M.A.H.
Complete/finish unit 2 study guide
START REVIEWING - TEST ON FRIDAY!
Bring back unit 2 study guide!

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
READ! READ! READ!

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
Lesson 6 Reading and L.A. tests signed and returned - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.

Social Studies:
STUDY! CHAPTER 1 TEST TOMORROW!  STUDY!!! We went over the chapter 1 study guide today. 

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!
READ! READ! READ!

Thank you to ALL of the students who tracked me during the Chicago Marathon! I hope you had fun!!!

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Study D.O.L. week 6 - TEST TOMORROW
  • Reread Max's Words on page 191- TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 6 vocabulary words/definitions- TEST TOMORROW
  • Review ACTION VERBS! - TEST TOMORROW
Spelling:
Review/Study Lesson 6 Words - TEST TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.

Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Homework

Reading:
Reread Max's Words on page 191.

Math:
M.A.H.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Monday, October 5, 2015

Homework

Reading and Language Arts:
READING test corrections - DUE TOMORROW
All tests must be signed and returned -DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.

Our field trip will be on Wednesday. Have your children dress for weather and wear comfortable shoes. :) 

Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

 

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Study D.O.L. week 5 - TEST TOMORROW
  • Reread lesson 5 story - TEST TOMORROW
  • Review lesson 5 vocabulary words / definitions - TEST TOMORROW
Spelling:
Study /  Review lesson 5 words - TEST TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. 
Students received a new sheet for the month of October. Once again, students must have 300 minutes logged for October. 

Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!

READ! READ! READ!

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
Cause and Effect worksheet - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.
M.A.H. sheet for September is due TOMORROW

Home Link 2.3 

*Apple tasting permission slips are due no later than Friday. Please contact me if you have ANY questions. 

*REMEMBER we have library on Wednesdays. Make sure you bring your library books back on Wednesdays!

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

READ! READ! READ!

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
Reread lesson 5 story and complete lesson 5 sequencing worksheet - due tomorrow

Math:
M.A.H.
M.A.H. sheet for September is due on Thursday. Students need 300 minutes for the month of September logged. 

Science:
Apple tasting permission slips due Friday!

Have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

READ! READ! READ!!!!!

Monday, September 28, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
ALL TESTS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED - DUE TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H. - M.A.H. sheet for Sept. is due THURSDAY

Social Studies: 
Skills Lesson Worksheet (Directions and Distances) -DUE TOMORROW

 READ! READ! READ!
(LOG YOUR MINUTES)
 
Have a MARVELOUS Monday!

Friday, September 25, 2015

Happy Friday!

Homework:  
1. Keep studying your math facts nightly. STUDY YOUR FACTS!!! (M.A.H.)

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. Please contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns.

3. Please log your minutes if you are reading at home.  LOG YOUR MINUTES. MINUTES WILL BE CHECKED EVERY FRIDAY.

4. READ AT HOME!!!! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! Example: Read the newspaper with a family member on Sunday. :)


Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER! STAY ACTIVE!!!

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Homework

Reading & Language Arts:
  • Study D.O.L. week 4 - TEST TOMORROW
  • Reread Pop's Bridge (lesson 4) page 117 - TEST TOMORROW
  •  Review your lesson 4 vocabulary /definitions - TEST TOMORROW
Spelling:
Review/study lesson 4 words - TEST TOMORROW

Math:
M.A.H.
Math test signed and returned

Social Studies:
Tinley Park Project - DUE TOMORROW 

Have a THOUGHTFUL Thursday!
SMILE!!!!! :)