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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
ISAT Testing Information
Hi Parents,
Can
you believe that it's almost March and the school year is quickly coming to an
end? March Madness brings on ISAT Testing that starts next Mon.,
Mar. 4th and goes through the following Mon., Mar. 11th.
Of
course, we've been preparing the students for the "big week" all
year, throughout our everyday curriculum, activities, and learning, but I was
wondering if I could also get a little help from the parents in making sure
that they have a successful testing week.
So, Mrs. H has compiled a few requests for both
parents (and students too!):
1. Please make sure that your student is on
time for school. All of our tests are given in the morning. When
students arrive late for school it creates undue anxiety. I will
like to try and prevent this next week so that our brains are ready to go!
2. Please try your best to not schedule any
doctor's appointments during the mornings of ISAT Test week. If
your child misses a day, they will have to make up their test another day.
It would help us if this could be prevented.
3. Please DO NOT send your child to school
if they are feeling sick. There's no reason for us to force a test on a
student if they're not feeling well. Plus, they most likely won't
perform at their best if illness gets in their way. We can always make
up the section that they have missed at a later time.
4. Please help out by making sure that your
child takes the time before leaving school to eat breakfast and also to make
sure that it's a HEALTHY one! (I told the students that sugary cereals
and Pop-Tarts aren't going to make their brains function at their best. :) ).
5. Please be sure to pack a healthy snack
for your students during test week. We will try and eat our snack
right before test time.
In
addition, I will be giving each of the students with a Wintergreen Lifesaver
Peppermint to have right before they take their test. Research shows
that peppermint stimulates the brain and decreases test anxiety. Feel
free to read this article to find out more:
Of
course, if you do not want your child eating a peppermint or if they are
allergic to them, please let me know before Monday!
As
always, thanks for your support in making it a successful test week for all!
We're going to do fantastic!
Sincerely,
Mrs.
Hynek
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Please Complete the 5 Essentials Survey!
Teachers, parents and middle school students in District 25 and across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Survey: Organizing Schools for Improvement. This survey was designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness in a survey about your child’s school.
Please visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ to participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey. The survey must be completed by March 31, 2013, but we encourage you to complete the survey as soon as possible.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Celebrating Chinese New Year
We would like to thank Mrs. Davenport (Libby's mom) for coming into our classroom to celebrate Chinese New Year with us. We had fun reading a story about various Chinese customs. Afterwards, the kids had the opportunity to make Chinese lanterns and eat clementines for good health and prosperity in the New Year! The students were then able to bring home Chinese "red envelopes" filled with fortune cookies and chocolate coins. What a fun time!
Thank You Art Appreciation Parents!
We would like to thank Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Vittore for a wonderful Art Appreciation lesson! During the lesson, the students learned more about Roman and Gothic Architecture. Afterwards, each group was responsible for constructing a high rise structure using only 12 notecards, tape, and books! Enjoy our architectural creations!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Open House on Thursday!
We hope that you can join us on Thursday
for Westgate's Open House.
Here's the times for the series of events:
6:00-8:30 pm
Book Fair and Auction Items
Be sure to sign-up for your Spring Conference time in the Commons!
7:00-8:00 pm
Come and visit our classroom!
We hope to see you tomorrow!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Class Winter Break Pics
Jack got up close and personal with a pygmy hippo at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Ethan brings in the New Year with his family.
Ethan, his brother Anton, and sister Bella visited the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Ethan and his dad have a blast eating out at Ed Debevic's.
Ethan has fun playing with his new 360 razor bike on Christmas!
Ethan enjoyed making Xmas cookies.
Justin had fun visiting and sled riding with his friend Cameron in Wisconsin.
Justin and his sister enjoyed Breakfast with Santa.
Lucas and his brother Shaun had a blast having a three hour snowboard lesson at Chestnut Mountain in Galena!
Carly found out that she gets to be a junior bridesmaid in her cousin's wedding! Here she is getting fitted for her dress for the big day.
Emma has a wonderful time celebrating a Serbian Christmas with her friends.
Emma has a blast ringing in the New Year with her sister Mia and dog Louie!
How exciting! Emma was treated to an Xmas manicure!
Emma, her brother Alex, and sister Mia enjoy viewing all of the Macy window displays in downtown Chicago.
Moira had a blast celebrating Christmas with her family!
Peyton was able to travel to downtown Chicago with her family.
Peyton enjoyed visiting "The Bean" downtown.
Peyton and her brother Griffin enjoyed visiting the Art Institute with her brother Griffin.
Mrs. Hynek and her family had fun singing Christmas carols at a holiday party.
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