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Week of May 20th

5/19/2019

Happy Sunday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and were able to enjoy some sunshine and heat in between the storms. This week students will need to be turning in a couple more components of their science fair project as well as starting to conduct their experiments, if they haven't already done so. Also, if your child is interested, Tuesday May 21st is the Young Author Share night where students can share excerpts from their stories. All published books need to be turned in by tomorrow morning.

If you have any questions or concerns please make sure to reach out to me! Have a great rest of your weekend.

~Mrs. Crews

Week of May 13th

5/13/2019

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day, even though the weather was less than pleasant! This week will hopefully feel more "spring" like, and students will be able to get out more to get some fresh air and let off some energy. We will be MAP testing on Wednesday morning and Friday morning. Please make sure your child is to school by 8:30 a.m. and has breakfast too! Students should have brought home their young authors last Friday. Published Young Author books are due Friday. If you need the weekend that is fine, but please have in by Monday, May 20th. Also, the hypothesis for the science fair project is scheduled to be turned in on this Friday. If your child is typing up their work, they can just share their Google Doc or Google Slides with me instead of writing it on the paper as well.

Have a great week!

~Mrs. Crews

NWEA Map Testing Dates

5/9/2019

Reading MAP Test will be on Wednesday, May 15th @ 8:45AM
Math MAP Test will be on Friday, May 17th @ 8:45AM

Week of May 6th

5/5/2019

Happy Sunday Room 208!
I am so excited to be back with all of your kiddos, and am beyond amazed at the wonderful work they have been doing while I was on my leave. With NWEA MAP testing quickly approaching (week of May 13th), we will be busy both in finishing up our math unit on measurement, as well as continuing to learn about Figurative Language. On Friday, students were given their science fair project packet to share with their parents and begin to think of their project ideas. The science fair is a big part of their 4th quarter grade, and students will need to keep up with the due dates so they don't fall behind. The Jr. Science Fair is scheduled for Thursday, June 6th. Please make sure to check out the Crews News to see what else we will be doing in our classroom!

April 29th

4/29/2019

Welcome Back Mrs. Crews (Wednesday) and the month of May this week; we're excited to see both of you:)

The Beta Club Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ends tomorrow. 4/30. 208 students and families have been most generous :)
Math Bowl is this Friday May 3rd in the gym at 8:45am. We are excited to support Melrose who will represent our class.
We had many wonderful discussions last week during Green Week talking a lot about the importance of doing what we can to reduce, reuse and recycle. Respecting and appreciating our environment are key to maintaining its health for generations to come.
Young Authors 2019 has begun. Please click on the following link for details._young_authors_2019.pdf
Please click on Crews News link above for curriculum info this week.

April 22nd

Happy Earth Day and Welcome Back From Spring Break!
I hope all 208 families enjoyed a stress free week and were able to relax:)
Just for some perspective:

There are only 9 more weeks of school remaining.
The only remaining non student attendance day is Memorial Day, May, 27th
Thursday June 20th is the last day for students
My last day is Tuesday April 30th
Mrs Crews returns officially returns Wednesday May 1st, but will be stopping in Monday and/ or Tuesday to make the transition slowly.:)
The Beta Club is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society called Pennies For Patients. We had a great discussion before break on the importance of funding medical research to find a cure. If we haven't personally been touched, we all seem to know someone who has. Students have been most generous thus far contributing. They are excited about earning a catered lunch from the Olive Garden if we are the top earning class.

A hearty congratulations to Cole, Melrose and Archer who tied in our class Math Bowl before break. Melrose will represent our classroom in the school bowl in May.

April 1st

Welcome April!
Let's hope that April showers bring us flowers. We're all ready for some color:)
Updates and reminders:

Our last day of IAR Testing is Monday 4/1.
No school this Friday 4/5
Thursday 4/4 field trip to MSI. Please pack your child a lunch and drink in a disposable bag.
Thursday 4/4 ends 3rd quarter. Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday 4/10. I'm looking forward to discussing your child's progress with you. Please sign up for a conference if you have not already done so.
Our 7th grade Reading Buddies are sponsoring a fundraiser for Gateway to Learning a school that supports adults with special needs. New or used paint brushes, acrylic paints, board games, kitchen towels, Play-doh, reusable plastic containers, art canvasses and large pots with handles are all encouraged.
Click on Crews News Link above for curriculum updates

March 25th

Happy Spring!
Updates and Reminders :

All 3rd Graders will take a paper/pencil version of the IAR Test (Illinois Readiness Assessment) this Tuesday 3/26 through next Monday 4/1. Tuesday - Thursday Reading and Friday and Monday, Math. We will start promptly each day by 9am and finish by 10:30am.
Friday is Student Council Spirit Day- Mismatch Day
Our April 4th Field Trip to MSI is quickly approaching; if you have not yet turned in a signed form, please do so.
Math Facts, facts, facts... please practice both multiplication and division facts with your children. It really helps promote confidence and success in math.
We've been talking lately about the importance of selecting from a variety of genres when choosing books to read for the required 25 minutes per night as well as silent reading (AR) in class. For example, for those that often choose graphic novels, non-fiction would be a great choice.
Click on Crews News Link above for curriculum updates

Have a wonderful week ahead-
J.Grant

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Week of March 18th

3/18/2019

Happy official Spring this Wednesday March 20th!
Updates and reminders:

Spring Fling is this Saturday March 23rd
3rd Grade Harmonica performance is this Friday 3/22 at 9am in the gym, Please join us.
Please sign and return the blue field trip form that went home last week with your child: MSI April 4th.
Progress Reports will go home this Wednesday 3/20 in Black Folders along with student work. Please review with your child and return empty folder.
Third graders will be taking a pencil and paper version of IAR (Illinois Assessment Readiness) Test next week starting Tuesday 3/26, finishing the following Monday 4/1.
Please click on the Crews News link above for curriculum updates this week.

Week of March 11th

Happy Daylight Savings. Enjoy the warm up this week; we're all so ready:)
Updates and reminders:

After school Spring session will begin Monday 3/11. Spring after school information here.
The 3rd-5th Grade Art Show is Thursday 3/14 at 6pm. Many students in 208 will have their work displayed. Come see the wealth of artistic talent.
Spring Fling is Saturday March 23rd
Auction programs for the Spring Fling will go home this Friday 3/15
Progress Reports will go home next Wednesday 3/20
We have a field trip scheduled to The Museum of Science and Industry on Thursday April 4th. Filed trip permission slips will be sent home later this week.
Please click on the Crews News link above for curriculum updates this week.

Week of March 4th

Brrrrr....Happy March!
Updates and reminders:

New to Spring Fling this year, tickets are being sold for a chance to be Principal for the Day prior to as well as at the Spring Fling event. Flyers went out to students in black Coonley folders last week. Any returned flyers and payments can be sent to the main office. Extra flyers are available in the office .
Please click on Crews News link above for curriculum updates this week

Week of February 25th
Let's hope for more sun and less ice this week:)
Updates and reminders:

Registration for Coonley Summer Camp is now open. Your children were sent home last Friday with a neon orange flyer outlining the details.
Room 208 will be responsible or the Pledge of Allegiance this week..
Please talk to your child about the importance of turning in nightly math homework. There are specific directions /reminders on the board each morning. It is part of our Morning Routine.
We will continue this week discussing the importance of taking pride in your work, putting forth your best effort, working neatly, carefully and purposefully.
Please click on the Crews News link above for curriculum updates this week.

Week of February 18th

I hope everyone enjoyed the 3 day weekend as much as I:)
Updates and reminders this week:

Please encourage your child to read 25 minutes each night; continuity is key. In addition to maintaining a healthy and positive routine it will really help build various literacy skills.
Harmonica class will resume next Monday 2/25
Friday 2/22 is Wacky Hair Day
I will be talking to the kids this week about the concept of "Pride". Taking pride in a job well done; feeling good, knowing that you've done/tried your best. I'd like to see this translate to students feeling proud of the work they turn in.
As promised via my "Work Hard, Play Hard" motto, every Friday will be (FFF) Fun fabulous Friday where we "play hard", assuming we've worked hard all week. 30 minutes of some activity that will change.; I'm willing to take suggestions. This past Friday was a little snack and dance party which the kids seemed to enjoy

Enjoy the week ahead-
~Jane Grant

February 11th
Happy Monday! I had a wonderful first official day with your children today.
The following are some reminders for the week ahead:

Box Tops Collection is this Friday 2/15 What a wonderful and easy way to raise money for Coonley.
#Payitforward The Beta Club is asking for donations to support Lurie Children's Hospital and the Heifer Project. Suggested donation per student is $3.00. Students will then receive a valentine sticker and tattoo.
We will have our class Valentine's day Party this Thursday from 1:45- 2:30 pm. Students are welcome and encouraged to pass out valentines to their classmates.
Report cards will go home in Black Folders this Wednesday 2/13
There is no school next Monday February 18th in honor of President's Day

Have a great week ahead-

~Jane Grant
jegrant@cps.edu

Week of February 4th

2/3/2019

Happy Sunday Everyone! I hope you all had a nice weekend, and a much milder one at that. I have to admit the white mounds of snow were pretty to look at this past week, but the frigid weather was just too much. Anyways, we are officially in February and starting the 3rd quarter this week. Make sure to check out the Crews News page to see what will be happening this week in our classroom. Also, be on the lookout for an e-mail from me this evening.

Have a great week!

~Mrs. Crews

Week of January 28th

1/27/2019

Happy Sunday Everyone! I hope you all are staying warm this weekend, and are preparing for the Arctic Blast this coming week. Thursday, is the last day of the 2nd quarter and all grades will be updated then. Just a reminder there is no school on Friday, February 1st due to a School Improvement Day. Please remind your child to double check that they have all of their belongings before leaving at the end of the day. We have quite a few items left in our closet at the end of the day, and no one seems to want to claim them. I will post any items not claimed by Wednesday. If your child wants to leave a pair of gym shoes at school that is fine. Also, labeling boots, hats, gloves etc. with your child's name is always a good idea!

*** This week, we will be starting our Harmonica program through Old Town School of Music. Students will learn how to play the harmonica over the next couple of months. There will be a culminating event in April. Stay tuned!

I hope you all have a wonderful week! Don't forget to check out the Crews News page to find out more about this week's happenings.

Take care,

~Mrs. Crews

Week of January 21st

1/21/2019

Happy Monday Room 208 Families!
I hope you all have enjoyed this long weekend and winter weather. With the cold weather upon us, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately. Students will go outside as long as its above 20 degrees and it is not storming. Although this week is a short week, it will be a busy week at school. Students will have their Topic 6 Math test tomorrow, Tuesday, January 22nd. We have been working with area for a couple of weeks now and we reviewed on Friday. Students will also have their Wordly Wise Lesson 5 test on Friday, January 28th. Make sure to check out the Crews News page to see more about this week's happenings.
Have a great week! Stay warm!

~Mrs. Crews

Week of January 14th

1/13/2019

Happy Sunday! I hope you all enjoyed the little snow we got this weekend. I know my kids were finally glad to get out and play in it! Last week, students logged into Khan Academy for the first time. This is another great math site for students to practice math skills that they will commonly come across not only in class, but also on the MAP test. Don't forget to check out this week's Crews News to see what else will be going on in our classroom.

Have a great week!

~Cara Crews