Hello 3M families!

Mrs. Mandru is back!  Yeah!  The kids got to spend time with Mrs. Mandru on Thursday, and she will be in the classroom full time starting tomorrow.

Here is a quick update on things going on in 3M ...

-  Math tests were passed back last week, and Number Corner Checkpoints will be passed back on Tuesday.  If your student got less than a 70%, they are able to fix the mistakes and bring back the assessment the next day for extra points.  These were hard assessments, and the kids showed a lot of improvement and understanding through this last unit.  The new unit will focus on fractions, rounding, and area.
-  Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11.  If you know of a veteran that would like to participate in the school assembly, please let Mrs. Mandru know!
-  We have a field trip coming up on Thursday, November 19th to downtown Downers Grove.  Mrs. Mandru will be asking for chaperons soon.  This field trip will go along with the Social Studies curriculum we are studying - the history of Downers Grove.
-  We are starting new spelling sorts on Tuesday.  The kids will start working on their new spelling activities for the next two weeks.
-  In reading, we are continuing our work on myths.  With these myths, we are practicing finding evidence in the text to support ideas.
-  In writing, the students are working on their super power stories and adding more details.

It's been such a pleasure to work with your students for the beginning of this year.  I will miss being at Prairieview, but I also know that the kids are in great hands with Mrs. Forsman and Mrs. Mandru.

Have a great day,
Jen Ikens