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







Friday, October 28, 2011

Happy Friday!

Homework:
Please get your Friday folder signed by your parents.

Things we learned this week:
1. Commas in a series
2. Making conclusions while reading a story
3. Longitude and latitude 
4. How to find the area of a shape
5. Difference between a crayfish and a beetle

Reminders:
October 31st:
1. START Day 7:55 - 12:30
2. Halloween Parade 9:00-9:30
3. Halloween Party 9:30 - 10:30

November 4th
1. Report Cards Issued

November 7th:
1. Cookie Dough Fundraiser Due

November 8th:
1. Teacher's Institute Day NO SCHOOL

November 11th: 
1. Fannie May Due


We had a great week! Remember the weather is changing, please make sure your child wears a warmer coat. Remember if you have ANY questions or concerns; please do not hesitate to call me. Have a WONDERFUL weekend.

Mrs. Callaghan

Golden Book Winners for September

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Commas in a Series

Here is a website link for commas in a series. This website provides great practice for commas in a series. 

Enjoy!

http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=ABC301

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
1. Study D.O.L. week 9, test will be tomorrow.
2. Re-read The Harvest Birds, test will be tomorrow.
3. Study vocabulary words from lesson 8, test will be tomorrow.

Spelling:
Study ALL 18 words for the spelling test, test will be tomorrow.

Math: 
Home link 3.8

Social Studies:
Longitude and latitude worksheet due tomorrow.

Reminders:
1. Pumpkin Chase is tomorrow from 10:50 - 11:20. 
2. Wear your pumpkin chase t-shirts or sports jersey.
3. Read for Pizza Hut, goal is 200 minutes. Reading sheet is due no later than Monday.

Have a SPOOKY Thursday!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice page 108

Spelling:
Practice page 107

Math:
Home link 3.6

Social Studies:
Longitude and Latitude worksheet, due Friday. This worksheet is due NO LATER than Friday.

Reminders:
1. Tomorrow is wear your clothes backwards, or wear the color blue. 
2. Pumpkin Chase is Friday (3rd - 5th) 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. 
3. Read for Pizza Hut, our goal for the month of October is 200 minutes.

Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

The Great Pumpkin Contest


These are the students that participated in the pumpkin contest at Helen Keller
They did an awesome job!!!










Downtown Tinley Park

October 20th, 2011 Field Trip to Downtown Tinley Park

Here are a few pictures from the field trip, enjoy!


 Our class
 Downtown Tinley Park Museum

 Ed and Joe's Pizza
Enjoying some yummy pizza at Ed and Joe's
 Clock Tower
 Just having some fun!

 

Homework

Reading/Language Arts:
Practice page 99

Spelling:
Practice page 100

Math:
Subtraction worksheet, just some extra practice with subtraction. 

Reminders:
1. Pumpkin Chase (3rd - 5th) is from 10:50 - 11:20 a.m.
2. Read for Pizza Hut, our goal is 200 minutes