Student of the Month "November"

Congratulations
Isaiah Robinson
for being an awesome student!!

 Keep up the superior work.

Happy Thanksgiving

I would like to say that I am so grateful to teach a group of children that are as awesome as you all. You all make every day a new and exciting experience.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!

See you all soon.

1st Quarter Success!

Dear Parents,

If your child is not on the list below it is because they did not turn in at least 6 book reports, checks for misbehaviors and or have received a "C" in mathematics.  However, 90%(give or take) of the class did not turn in their book reports, which one was a freebee for reading the class novel "The Skin I'm In".  Parents please make sure your child turns in one book report every two weeks moving forward.

National Junior Honor Society Candidates and Principal Scholars

Kelly Wadlington

Tori Simpkins

Isiah Robinson

Chinonye Nwankpa

Meygan Lewis

DeAnna Baskins

Gabrielle Ameyaw

Perfect Attendance              Citizenship                                High Honor Roll             

Billy Torain                           Billy Torian                                 Billy Torian

Kelly Wadlington                  Kelly Wadlington                        Kayla Roberts

Havion Prevard                      Tori Simpkins

Olutimi Taiwo                        Isiah Robinson

Taleese Smith                         Taleese Smith

Tori Simpkins                         Chinonye Nwankpa

Isaih Robinson                        Meygan Lewis

Kayla Roberts                         Kayla Roberts

Chinonye Nwankpa                Rachel Brown

Freedom Lynn                        DeAnna Baskins

Meygan Lewis                        Stephen White

Gianna Davenport                   Rechai Shepherd

Rachel Brown                         Kenneth Robinson

Gabriella Ameyaw                  Freedom Lynn

Etornam Adevor                     Juni Ford

Kenneth Robinson                  Sydney Flowers

                                                Gianna Daveport

                                                Etornam Adevor


Classroom Science Fair Winners                        School-Wide Science Fair
DonYeil Bolton                                                      Kelly Wadlington
Tori Simpkins                                                         Tori Simpkins
Stephen White
Kelly Wadlington
Kayla Roberts
Gabrielle Ameyaw
Sydney Flowers

Report Card Pick Up

Do Not forget tomorrow, November 18, 2015 is Report Card Pick Up 

11:00-2:00

2:45-5:45

If You Do Not Have An Appointment Call the Office at (773) 535-6416

Nov-Jan Research Topic

For the month of November through January you are to complete a research paper on a different individual according to the comprised list below each week. The research is expected to be three paragraphs typed in12pt font, double spaced and formatted correctly. All research papers should be at least 1 page in length minimum.  The due dates for each paper are as follows:

November 20, 2015       December 18, 2015          January 15, 2015

November 24, 2015       December 11, 2015          January 22,2015   

        

December 4, 2015          January 8, 2015               January 29, 2015

African-American Scientist Sample List (Choose 1 per week for research)

Benjamin Banneker                                                    Rebecca Cole

Edward Alexander Bouchet                                       Dr. Daniel Hale Williams

George Washington Carver                                        Charles Henry Turner

Ernest Everett Just                                                      Archibald Alexander

Roger Arliner Young                                                  Percy L. Julian

Dr. Charles Richard Drew                                          Emmett Chappelle

James West                                                                 Philip Emeagwali

Aprille Ericsson

Book Report Template

 Your book report must include the follow elements in order to receive credit toward your count. 

(6 book reports by the end of the 2nd quarter)  

1)  Title of your book

2)  Author of your book

3)  One paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing the setting of your book

4)  One paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing the main characters of your book

5)  Plot timeline: Describe the main parts of the plot (what happens in the story)

6)  Personal Review: write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) explaining what you liked, did not like, favorite part, things you might have changed in the story, and whether or not you would recommend the book to friends.

C.H.A.M.P.S

The acronym CHAMPS reflects the categories, or
type, of expectations that I need to clarify for 
students about major activities and transitions 
that occurs in my Classroom [whole group 
instruction, independent instruction, small 
group instruction, and transitions (switching 
classes/centers)].

C (Conversation) under what circumstances, if any, can students talk to each other during the activity.

H (Help) How do students get their question answered during the activity? How do they get teachers attention

A (Activity) What is the activity? What is its intended objective or end product?

M (Movement) under what circumstances, if any, can students move about during the activity? 

P (Participation) What does appropriate student work behavior during the activity look and sound like? How do students demonstrate their full participation?

S (Success) Soar to Success!

Classroom Voice Levels:

0= No sound/ No talking
Ex. Taking a test, being in the hallway

1= Whisper (no voice cords)
Ex. Asking another student a question during independent work time in which conversation is allowed.

2= Quiet conversation voice (only people near you can hear) Ex. Working in groups

3= Presentation voice (An entire class can hear you)

Whole Group Instruction:

[C] onversation – V.L (2) Raise Hand to talk
[H] elp- Ask Teacher ONLY
[A] ctivity- Guided Practice
[M]ovement – NONE
[P] articipation – Yes by raising your hand
[S] uccess!!

Small Group Instruction:

[C] onversation- V.L (1) No talking outside your group
[H] elp- ask your peers
[A] ctivity- group work
[M]ovement – NONE unless directed
[P] articipation – working as a team
[S] uccess!!

Independent Instruction:

[C] onversation – V.L (0) Raise Hand to talk
[H] elp- Ask Teacher ONLY
[A] ctivity- Guide Practice
[M]ovement – NONE
[P] articipation – Yes by raising your hand
[S] uccess!!

Transitions:

[C] onversation – V.L (0) No Talking
[H] elp- Ask Teacher ONLY
[A] ctivity-Grouping, Switching Classes, Lunch & Preps
[M]ovement –Yes 
[P] articipation – working as a team
[S] uccess!!

Student of the Month "October"

Congratulations
Kelly Waldington
for being an awesome student!!

 Keep up the superior work.

Class Dojo

Dear Parents, 

I will be using this app as a daily communication tool with you about both positive and negative behavior taking place in the classroom/school with your child. My hopes are that this can be used to guide conversations about expectations and how improve day by day. 
                 Just so you are aware how this goes,


Everyone starts each day with 20 positive participation point which equals 100 points per week which serves as their listening grade weekly however given what behaviors takes place throughout the day students will receive point deductions for any negative behaviors but also have the opportunity daily to earn an additional 5 points if they exhibit positive behaviors. 

From time to time if the class as a whole is off task or not respecting their C.H.A.M.P.S, at that time I will deducted points.

Super Stars [Oct 26-30]

Super Stars are students that have turn in all of their assignments with excellent behavior. If your name is not on this list, its never to late. Please turn in all your work a.s.a.p. and improve your behavior.  Parents each week I will increase or decrease this list based off of their effort and dedication.   (*) represent how many weeks a students has been a super star.

                                                           

*Gabrielle         *Sydney          *Etornam                
* Freedom        *Havion           *Kayla 

*DeAnna           *Gianna           *Jurni           

*Meygan           *Rachel            *Rachai

*Chinonye         *Kelly             *Devon

*Isaiah                *Moe              *Tori                                                

                                       
Runners Up: Good behavior but missing assignment(s)
 Stephen, Donyeil, Kenneth, Taleese

Working on positive behavior and completing assignment(s):
 Olutimi