Dear Parents,
The State and Archdiocese are changing the learning standards for your child's education. I am part of a committee utilizing Inquiry Based Units, such as our Communities Unit, to develop learner outcomes. These learner outcomes will be the foundation of the new archdiocese standards. I have already participated in meetings for this and have been advised of more future meetings. I am writing this so you may be aware of Saint Priscilla's elevated interest in developing your child's education, along with understanding the periodical need for a substitute teacher.
Here are some links to further explore this change.
http://schools.archchicago.org/Academics/Curriculum/SocialStudies/
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/common_core/default.htm
http://www.corestandards.org/frequently-asked-questions
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sibick
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Trip the Adler Planetarium
Dear Parents,
We enjoyed our field trip to Planetarium. We watched One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. The students enjoyed learning about constellations, communities, the moon, and earth with Big Bird and Elmo. We located the Big Dipper. Then, we visited the Moon with our imagination. Next, we watched Big Bird try to fly a kite, but couldn't without any air or wind. We came back to earth, so we can play soccer and fly kites.
The students explored the exhibits. We read the facts about the solar system, craters, and meterors.
The students also visited Planet Explorers, a playground to interact with science concepts. Students could move moon rocks with a vehicle. Also, there were plastic tubes that connect to create items. Students had many hands on machines and equipment to learn from.
Please ask your child to discuss his or her favorite part of the field trip.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sibick
We enjoyed our field trip to Planetarium. We watched One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. The students enjoyed learning about constellations, communities, the moon, and earth with Big Bird and Elmo. We located the Big Dipper. Then, we visited the Moon with our imagination. Next, we watched Big Bird try to fly a kite, but couldn't without any air or wind. We came back to earth, so we can play soccer and fly kites.
The students explored the exhibits. We read the facts about the solar system, craters, and meterors.
The students also visited Planet Explorers, a playground to interact with science concepts. Students could move moon rocks with a vehicle. Also, there were plastic tubes that connect to create items. Students had many hands on machines and equipment to learn from.
Please ask your child to discuss his or her favorite part of the field trip.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sibick
Scientist of the Week Creates Oobleck
Dear Parents,
Students in the Multi-Age Classroom learned about Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Chase brought in Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss. Then, he showed the class the Oobleck he created. Students touched the Oobleck and discussed its properties. They raised the question, is it liquid or a solid? How does it feel? Every student got Oobleck to take home and explore further.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sibick
Students in the Multi-Age Classroom learned about Solids, Liquids, and Gases. Chase brought in Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss. Then, he showed the class the Oobleck he created. Students touched the Oobleck and discussed its properties. They raised the question, is it liquid or a solid? How does it feel? Every student got Oobleck to take home and explore further.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sibick
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Scientist of the Week
Mary Grace was our scientist of the week! She picked the Crystal Creations Experiment. She demonstrated how warm water will dissolve salt. Then, the sun will evaporate the water and leave little crystals on the bottom of the pie pan.
Look at the scientists at work below.
Look at the scientists at work below.
Monday, January 17, 2011
New Classroom
Dear Parents,
The Multi-Age Room has been moved upstairs! Ms. Kim is in our old room and we are just up the stairs to the right. As a result, Ms. Kim and Mrs. Tanya are able to give students more attention due to smaller class size. We are glad to continue quality education to all students.
We have been settling into the classroom and adding our personal touches. We enjoy the coat hooks being lower, so we don't have to stretch up as high. We are using desks to sit at, instead of tables as well. Below are some photographs of our classroom.
The Multi-Age Room has been moved upstairs! Ms. Kim is in our old room and we are just up the stairs to the right. As a result, Ms. Kim and Mrs. Tanya are able to give students more attention due to smaller class size. We are glad to continue quality education to all students.
We have been settling into the classroom and adding our personal touches. We enjoy the coat hooks being lower, so we don't have to stretch up as high. We are using desks to sit at, instead of tables as well. Below are some photographs of our classroom.
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| Spoon Management Board and Calendars |
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| Writing Station |
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| Literacy Station Workboard |
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| M & M Math Graphs |
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| Shelves to store our supplies |
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| Backpacks and coats |
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| Classroom Library |
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| Big Book and Smartboard |
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| Mailboxes |
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| Listening Station |
Toby the Tire
Dear Parents,
We had an exciting visitor at our school called, "Toby the Tire." He talked about Bus Safety and what kids and adults can do on the bus. Of course, adults are the only ones who can touch the windows. The kids can speak at a whisper volume and never get out of their seat, unless the bus is at a stop. Toby reminded us that if anything (homework, toy, hat) goes underneath the bus, students should never go under the bus to get it. We enjoyed hearing Toby tell us the facts about bus safety. I hoped everyone enjoyed Toby's visit.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sibick
We had an exciting visitor at our school called, "Toby the Tire." He talked about Bus Safety and what kids and adults can do on the bus. Of course, adults are the only ones who can touch the windows. The kids can speak at a whisper volume and never get out of their seat, unless the bus is at a stop. Toby reminded us that if anything (homework, toy, hat) goes underneath the bus, students should never go under the bus to get it. We enjoyed hearing Toby tell us the facts about bus safety. I hoped everyone enjoyed Toby's visit.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Sibick
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