Hello Summer!!

It's hard to believe, but the end of the 2015-2016 school year is here!  My room is all packed up and ready to be moved over to the ES!  As I reflect back, I am happy with the growth the students made this school year!  I look forward to new kiddos and a new classroom in August.  It will be full of fun, learning, and memories!    

I leave for Europe in a week and I am super excited for that adventure!  I will also be teaching my swim lessons this summer, as well as working on my house.  My summer will end with a trip to FL.  I hope everyone has a relaxing and safe summer break!

See everyone in August! :)

2016 CCIS Olympic Day

Yesterday (5/20/16) was the 2016 CCIS Olympic Day!  Even though the sun was not shining, it was still a great day to be outside having fun, getting some fresh air, and making memories!  We will need to finish some finals on Monday, so we do not have the final totals and winners yet, but I can tell you that the Victorious Gremlins got second in the tug-of-war!

This past week we also went to the MS to celebrate our friend who is graduating 8th grade on Monday, May 23rd!  Shannon was one of my students in my first class at CCES, now she's graduating 8th grade!  I love that our life skills programs work/play together over the years; it's always so fun to see my "old dogs" as they grow up and become adults!

May 16-20 Last full week!!! :)

It’s our last full week at CCIS!  Let’s have a GREAT last week to the school year!

Upcoming dates:

5/20/16: Olympic Day

5/22/16: PSO Color Run

5/23/16: Last day with students, 1:25 dismissal

Reminders:

• Make sure all library books are turned in
• Make sure any fines are paid (library, lunch, etc)
• Read with your child 10-15 minutes
• Send a snack each day
• Tuesday is Library day
• Books, Notebooks, Folder, and Completed Homework need to come back EVERY day

Godly Park

Today (5/16/16) was our final community trip to Godly Park.  It was a beautiful day to be outside with our friends from STEPS and PATH.

Exploration Station

Sorry, I'm a little late posting these pictures from our April 29th community trip to Exploration Station in Bourbonnais, IL.  It was fun to see some of the changes in the community where I started my teaching career.  We went with our friends from the STEPS program at the MS.  The kids had a great time exploring the different areas at Exploration Station.  There was an old fashion ice cream parlor, grocery store, castle (the favorite), airplane, tubes, dress up room, and much more.  We enjoyed a picnic lunch outside near the playground; even though it was a little chilly, all the fresh air was nice!  Before we left, the kids had a chance to play on the playground.
It's always nice to take the kids places they have never been before and give them new experiences.

May 9-13

Happy Mother's Day!!  I hope everyone had a lovely Mother's Day!

# of week: 30

Stories: Finish stories

City Shapes

Because You Recycle

Upcoming dates:

5/10/16: Last CCIS library day, make sure all books are returned
5/11/16: 11:35 dismissal

5/13/16: Godly Park Community Trip: students need a sack lunch

5/20/16: Olympic Day

5/22/16: PSO Color Run

5/23/16: Last day with students, 1:25 dismissal

Reminders:

• The weather is changing, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately
• Review Edmark Words/Personal info several times a week
• Read with your child 10-15 minutes
• Send a snack each day
• Tuesday is Library day
• Books, Notebooks, Folder, and Completed Homework need to come back EVERY day

Please encourage your child to work hard and have good behavior so we can end the school year on a good note.  We have A LOT of fun stuff coming up, and I want the students to be able to participate and enjoy those fun things!

May 2-6

I CAN NOT believe we are in the final month of the school year! 16 school days left for the kids! Let's have a great end to the school year!

# of week: 29

Stories:

City Shapes

Because You Recycle

Upcoming dates:

5/3/16: Book Fair, kids can bring money to buy a book

5/5/16: Final CC library visit

5/6/16: Muffins for Mom, 7:30-8:00 am, Olympic Day money ($3) due

5/11/16: 11:35 dismissal

5/13/16: Godly Park Community Trip

5/20/16: Olympic Day

5/22/16: PSO Color Run

5/23/16: Last day with students, 1:25 dismissal

Reminders:

• The weather is changing, please be sure your child is dressed appropriately
• Review Edmark Words/Personal info several times a week
• Read with your child 10-15 minutes
• Send a snack each day
• Tuesday is Library day
• Books, Notebooks, Folder, and Completed Homework need to come back EVERY day

Please encourage your child to work hard and have good behavior so we can end the school year on a good note.  We have A LOT of fun stuff coming up, and I want the students to be able to participate and enjoy those fun things!