For favorite book day, I share my childhood favorite, Liza Lou and the Yeller Belly Swamp. I read it aloud and share the reasons I loved it.
The Alphabet is 26 letters.
Today marks 26 days until the end of the school year. Each day from today until the end of the year will be marked by a letter of the alphabet. Here are the letters from this week!!! Last week, EL students visited the Art Institute of Chicago. This was a culminating project after studying Georgia O'Keeffe for Women's History month, but it really turned into so much more. Students completed a scavenger hunt, using a map and answering questions about each piece of art. The last section of the scavenger hunt encouraged students to explore the museum, sketch a piece of their choosing and write about why they chose this piece. The students became so engaged as they explored the vast collection and were thrilled to see art from their home countries.
Ramadan, Arabic Ramaḍān, in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent moon. This year, it will take place from April 2 to May 2.
We wish all of the observing families Ramadan Mubarak!!! Today, we are learning about St Patrick's Day. Students had so many questions...
Why all the green? Why the elves? How does the gold and rainbows and clovers relate to this holiday? Who are Irish people? Have you ever met one? We wrote our questions down and what we already knew. Then we did some investigating! Here are some useful websites https://www.britannica.com/video/221890/did-you-know-Saint-Patricks-Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xyhc3S9RPw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vUIYSDss9c Students were fascinated to learn that the Irish are white people that faced discrimination and that they spoke a language other than English. We had rich conversations and students made many connections to immigration, religious discrimination, and traditions. Thursday, March 3 · 4:15 – 5:00pm
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Mrs. McGeheeSince 2008, I have dedicated my professional life to serving the educational needs of a diverse student body. My Elementary Education Master’s degree is from Northern Illinois University and I am a certified ESL teacher, grades K through 8. I moved to the United States from Ecuador as a child and am personally aware and prepared for the challenges that large transitions can have on students academically. I am also a resident of Hyde Park and am invested in the school and neighborhood communities. Archives
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