Tutoring Opportunity

Hello Team 201 Families,

Chicago Tutoring is a wonderful program that offers free tutoring, based on need.   Many former 201 students have worked with Chicago Tutoring. They are a fantastic organization!  Click on the link to learn more.

https://www.tutoringchicago.org/enroll/

Making Awesome Progress Monday

I just could not give today the title MAPS Monday.  Making Awesome Progress is much better!

Today we....

• took the BOY MAPS Reading test. This will help us set goals.
• corrected last nigh'ts math homework.
• worked on comparing and ordering numbers.
• read from Aesop Elementary
• welcomed Jordan to the team!
• received our Brag Tag necklaces. Some kids earned their x2 Brag tag and are going for 3!

This evening at home...

• read Because of Winn Dixie in Journeys
• complete the spelling activity sheet
• complete the vocab activity sheet
• complete the homework and practice, both sides, for lesson 1.3

1. Yes, we will have a spelling test on Friday.
2. Yes, you can count Winn Dixie on tonight's reading log.
3. If you want to read another book too, go for it!
4. Keep the word lists, sent home today, at home.

Many parents are asking about Think Central logins.

The district is Chicago299

School is Walt Disney 60613

Username: Cpsstudent number

Password: disney

Example:

Cps0954367

disney

We need pennies for  Wednesday's Science Lab!

Funny, Fantastic Friday

This weekend at home...

• complete the Go Math hw for lesson 1.2
• read! Please record your reading and get your Gold Card signed.
• finish coloring ME By the Numbers

Don't forget that the OWL PROJECT is due on Monday.  I can't wait to see your work!

Look for the Green Note that was sent home today. It contains next week's MAPS schedule.  201 tests on Monday and Wednesday.

Thinking Thables Thursday

I know, I know, it's Fables, not Thables.


It was a busy day, and today's post will be quick!

This evening at home....

• make sure that the back page of 1.1 in Go Math is finished.
• complete the front and back of Go Math Homework and Practice
• Use the Lion and Mouse fable packet from today. Find the "Help" poem activity and write your own "help poem." Use the template and sample to help you. LOL!  Write the poem in the notebook you used to write last night.

Today we...

• took a timed multiplication test. Most kids are ready to move on the the 3s. We will give you the results tomorrow.
• read the Lion and the Mouse and had some small group discussions
• went to Gym
• talked about the Scientific Method
• read Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary
• tested out some of our new seating options
• changed our "home base."
• learned about place value and value

201 will take the Reading MAPS test on Monday. We will take Math on Thursday.

What's My Number Wednesday

Greetings Team201 Families!

Today we....

• went to the Science lab to discuss Lab Safety. Kids created storyboards/comics to illustrate the rules.
• worked on problem solving and "numbers about me."
• read The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary
• discussed the Who Are You project, which is due Monday, September 11.

This evening at home...

• complete the "Show What You Know" in Go Math Chapter 1
• read a book of your choice for 15-20 minutes.
• use the writing template, sent home today, to write about the book you read. This writing response should be about 7-10 sentences. The sentence starters are ideas. Select the ones that work for you!
• please write in a notebook.
• get your Gold Card signed.

Parents, thanks for getting those forms in! 

MAPS testing, reading and math, will take place next week. I will post the schedule as soon as I receive it!

Time To Teach Tuesday

It's go time, Team 201! Welcome to the first day of 4th Grade. It is great to greet all of the students this morning.  This week, we are working on establishing routines.

Today we....

• came in and found our "home base" spots.
• unpacked supplies. This took a while!
• filled out a student survey. I will collect it tomorrow.
• went to Art.
• read two books: How Full is Your Bucket? and First Day Jitters.
• helped create our HAPPY board.
• completed a Draw and Write called First Day Emojis.
• went to lunch.
• discussed Gold Card routines.
• wished Marjani a Happy Birthday! ☺

This blog will be your "go to" to learn about 201 happenings. I will post each day.  Please scroll back to read posts from last week.We will dedicate time each day to recording homework in an Agenda.


This evening at home...

• Parents, please go through the CPS envelope to sign and return all forms, including the CPS Code of Conduct which is located in the small book.
• Parents, please look over and read through the Team 201 Welcome Packet. There is a Parent Survey for you to complete. Please return this to me as soon as possible.
• Students, please read, in a book of your choice, for 20 minutes or more. Fill out the log on the back of the Gold Card. Get a signature.
• Students, please finish the A Good Teacher Is... page in your Day 1 packet. I will collect the packets tomorrow.
• Students, bring a book to school each day!
• Parents, please find a note from Ms. Varner in the Green HW folder.

As the week progresses, we will settle into our core subject routines.  Thanks for making today a great one!

One last note: Our facilities schedule has changed. Here is the current schedule:

Monday- Gym

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday-Library

Thursday- Gym

Friday- Technology

Parents, most of the homework this evening is for you! I appreciate how much time it takes to complete school forms. Thank you so much for taking the time to go through all of the information.

Soon To Be In School Saturday

Hello Team 201 Families!

I am looking forward to greeting you all on Tuesday. There are so many exiting things going on in 201 this year. I can't wait to share them with you! Scroll back to the previous post to read about flexible seating in 201.

Guess what? It's showtime for Pod 200.   Our first day in the CAC is September 18. The performance will be on Friday September 29.  Please let me know if you are able to help.

Our topic revolves around Fables and Storytelling, and the entire 4th Grade will begin with a novel study to get us ready for this topic.

If any students are able to purchase the book, please do so. I will be reading aloud in class, but it would be even better if each student has a copy! Donations are always appreciated, too.

Click here to purchase on Amazon

Enjoy this beautiful weekend!

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