WHEELAND’S WOLVES
Friday, October 9, 2015
Important Reminders – No school on Monday, October 12th
Math assessment is next Tuesday, October 13th
Pizza sales for Taft are due October 16th
Red Ribbon Week – October 26-30th
Literacy/Reading – This week, the student’s learned about three types of nonfiction
books: reference, literary, and biography. We also studied nonfiction text features, their
purposes, and how they help us as readers. Next week, we will study the structures of
nonfiction: description, chronological, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and
cause and effect.
Math – The students will be taking an assessment on module 2 next Tuesday. They will
receive a study guide on Friday. Our next unit will cover multiplication, area, perimeter, and
volume.
**If your child has not mastered his/her multiplication facts yet, please remind him/her to
practice daily. It is so important to know your facts in order to move on to other math concepts.
Science – We are well into chapter two, What are the Interactions in Ecosystems? The
children are learning about the interactions between two species and how they can benefit from
each other.
Social Studies – Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness…Congress approves the
Declaration of Independence! Next, Washington takes command and we will read that
we have a tough road ahead. Will we win the battle at Trenton and give Americans
hope? Be sure to ask your child next week.
Writing – The kids are working hard on their narrative writing pieces.
Mystery Reader – I have attached the Mystery Reader signup sheet. If you are interested
in being a mystery reader and did not get the chance to sign up at parent’s night, here is your
chance. Check the open dates with your schedule and email at least two dates you are
available. I will email you to let you know when you will be our mystery reader.
Red Ribbon Week – Please check your child’s backpack for the details.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact me. 
Michelle Wheeland
Michelle.wheeland@lz95.org
847-540-3462
VM # 847-540-5366
Thank you Mrs. Hartke for being our FIRST mystery reader this year!