REMINDERS:
*Students will be taking the PARCC test from 10:30 - 12:00 March 9 - 13. If possible, please try to have your child attend school during this time. Students will take a standardized test in math, reading, and writing.
*On Tuesday, March 3rd students will have a unit 7 math test.
*On Wednesday, March 4th students will have an Illinois test. A study guide will come home on Monday.
*Next week, students will begin to think about a topic for personalized learning. Next week, a letter will come home about personalized learning.
*Book orders are due on Wednesday, March 4th.
Famous Illinoisan Project:
*Students are finishing their speech at school. A copy of the speech will come home when it is completed. Please help your child practice their speech.
*The living history museum will be on Wednesday, March 18th from 2:45-3:30.
*Poster boards will come home on Monday. Students will work on this visual aide at home. The visual should:
~ Boldly state the famous Illinoisan's name.
~Display 4-7 pictures with captions that tell more about the person's life and accomplishments. These can be hand drawn, printed from online resources, or a combination of the two.
~Reflect that careful effort was made towards correct spelling and grammar, overall neatness, and visual appeal.