Week of January 7, 2008

Important Dates:
Naper Settlement 1/8/08
GeoSpace in class fieldtrip 1/16/08
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School 1/21/08
January Book Report on 1/31/08

English
We are beginning Unit 4 - Adjectives this week. On Monday & Tuesday we will be introducing the unit. This is a very short unit so the test will be within two weeks maximum. We will be doing an adjective a-z picture book upon completion of the unit.

Math
If your child has not yet memorized facts, they should work on them over break!!! We will be working on basic division before break. Your child needs to be able to understand the relationship between multiplication and division. On Monday we will review the concepts briefly and then move ahead. We are officially beginning Chapter 5 on Wednesday.

Week of December 17th

Important Educational Dates:
English Unit 3 Test on 12/18/07
December Book Report on 12/20/07

English
We are testing out of Unit 3 - Verbs this week. On Monday we will be going over the review on all 15 lessons of the unit. Then, the Unit 3 Verb Test will be on Tuesday, December 18th.



Math
We finished the multiplication chapter last week. If your child has not yet memorized facts, they should really work on them over break!!! We will be working on basic division before break. Your child needs to be able to understand the relationship between multiplication and division.


Have a wonderful winter break!

Week of December 10th

Important Dates:
Social Studies Ch.7 Test on 12/11/07
Math Ch. 4 Test on 12/14/07
English Unit 3 Test on 12/19/07
December Book Report on 12/20/07

English
We are finishing up Unit 3 - Verbs this week. On Monday and Tuesday of the following week we will be reviewing all 15 lessons of the unit. Then, the Unit 3 Verb Test will be on Wednesday, December 19th.

Math
We are finishing the multiplication chapter this week!!! Your child needs to be able to use the multiplication table or have their facts memorized. We will be multiplying 2 or more digits by two or more digits. All of their hard work in math all of these years will be shown this week with the Chapter 4 test on Friday, December 14th.

Week of December 3rd

It was so nice to speak to all of you this week! I am so proud of all of your children for the small and large strides of improvement they have begun to make and look forward to the leaps and gallops of learning ahead!

English
This week we will continue through U. 3 - Verbs. We will be learning about subject-verb agreement, contractions, and regular and irregular verbs. It looks to be that the U. 3, verb test will be on Wednesday, December 19th.

Math
We are taking multiplication to the next level this week!!!! Your child needs to be able to use the multiplication table or have their facts memorized by this week! We will be multiplying 2 or more digits by one digit and by Thursday this will be increasing to multiplying by two digits. All of their hard work in math all of these years will be shown this week!

Week of November 26th

Language Arts
Present, Past, & Future Tense Verbs this week! I'm sure they all will do well identifying the proper tense as this should be review. Correcting daily oral language as they were/are growing up is the best way to teach this skill! Have you noticed your child speaking in the proper tense?



Math
We will be covering math patterns, estimation of products, multiplication of single digits, and problem solving this week. Checkpoint quiz (p.144-145) will be coming up Friday too! Please look ahead on these pages to study!

Week of November 19th

Language Arts
Unit 3 – Verbs. This week we will wrap up the Verb Posters and present them on Monday. I can't wait to see their final design!

Math
The Chapter 3 tests were fabulous!!! This short week we will work on Thanksgiving problem solving and practice our math facts. Please study multiplication facts at home! This will make the division chapter much easier for all of us.

Week of November 12th

End of the trimester is coming up at the end of the month.
I encourage you to check grades periodically online.

Heads Up -
Ch. 6 Social Studies study guide will be due on Monday. The test is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14th.
Also, Math Checkpoint Quiz on Monday, Nov. 12th and Test on Tuesday, Nov. 13th.

Language Arts
Last Thursday we began Unit 3 – Verbs. On Tuesday, I will be asking your child to bring in three pictures that represent verbs, in particular action verbs. We will put these pictures into a poster format on Wednesday and presenting them on Friday. I can't wait to see what they design!

Math
We will be taking a chapter review quiz on Monday. Your child can use all of their notes to assist with studying for the quiz and test. Also, pages 120-123 should be good pages to help your child study. The test on Chapter 3 will be on Tuesday. Please check assignment notebook daily. Multiplication Chapter coming up next. Start studying your multiplication facts!!!!

Week of November 5

End of the trimester is coming up at the end of the month.

I encourage you to check grades periodically online.

Heads Up -

• Ch. 6 Social Studies study guide will be going home on Thursday, Nov. 8th.

The study guide will be due on Monday, as the test is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 14th.

• Also, Math Checkpoint Quiz on next Monday, Nov. 12th and Test on Tuesday, Nov. 13th.

Language Arts

We will continue wrapping up ISAT Unit 1 this week. I will continue reading a lot of examples of homonyms, homophones, analogies, and idioms through a variety of books. Ask your child about what was their favorite. They will be tested on Unit on Wednesday, Nov. 7th. On Thursday we will begin Unit 3 – Verbs. We will be starting with action verbs. Next week, I will be asking your child to bring in three pictures that represent verbs, in particular action verbs.


Math
In math we will be wrapping up with Chapter 3, graphing, at the end of this week. Your child will be taking thorough notes in class to assist with homework and will be receiving homework each night. These notes should further assist in studying for the test. We will be reviewing the second half of the chapter the beginning of next week. Page 118-119 should be good pages to help your child study. It looks like there will be a test on Chapter 3 on Tuesday. Please check assignment notebook daily.

Week of October 29th

Teacher Institute Monday, October 29th

Reminder - Math Checkpoint Quiz on Friday.

Language Arts

We will be wrapping up a portion of the ISAT book at the beginning of this week . I will be reading a lot of examples of homonyms, homophones, analogies, and idioms through a variety of books. Ask your child about what was their favorite.

Math

We are well into Chapter 3, Graphing. The students seem to really enjoy this chapter thus far. On Friday, November 2nd there will be a Checkpoint Quiz that comes from pages 104-105. Please check homework written in assignment notebook daily.

Week of October 22nd

Teacher Institute Monday, October 29th

Reminder - you can check grades online daily.


Language Arts
We will be working in our ISAT book this week reviewing some of the following : prefixes, suffixes, root words, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, idioms, and analogies. Next week we will begin Unit 3 – Verbs.



Math
We will be wrapping up with Chapter 2 on Monday. Your child has thorough notes and a study aide to assist with studying for the test. We will then begin Chapter 3, Graphing, on Tuesday. Please check homework written in assignment notebook daily.

Week of October 15th

Early Dismissal Wednesday, October 17th @ 11:00 a.m..

Thursday, October 18th 6:30-8:00 Book Fair

Last week was mid-semester. Reminder - you can check grades online daily.

Language Arts
We will be wrapping up Unit 2 on Nouns this week. On Monday, the study guide will be collected for a grade. They will be tested on Unit 2 - Nouns on Tuesday, Oct. 16th. The study guide can be used as a study aide, because the majority of the test questions will come directly from the study guide. Help your child review for this test. On Thursday we will begin Unit 3 – Verbs.

Math
In math we will be wrapping up with Chapter 2 this week. Your child will be taking thorough notes in class to assist with homework and will be receiving homework each night. These notes should further assist in studying for the test. We will be reviewing the second half of the chapter towards the end of the week. Your child can use pages 76-77 to review for the quiz. Page 81 should be a good page to help your child study for the upcoming test. There will be a test on Chapter 2 on Monday. Please check homework written in assignment notebook daily.

Week of October 8th

No school Monday - Columbus Day!

Please check your child's grades online as it is mid-semester this week.

Language Arts
We will be continuing our unit on nouns this week. The students will be designing an animal out of different animal parts as a hands on activity for possesive nouns. They will also be writing a poem about a family member using only proper nouns. Students will recieve a study guide on Friday Oct. 12 to complete over the weekend, and they will be tested on Unit 2 - Nouns on Monday Oct. 15th. The study guide should be used as a study aide, because the majority of the test questions will come directly from the study guide. Help your child review for this test.

Math
In math we will be continuing with Chapter 2 through this week. We will be reviewing how to add and subtract decimals, two and three digit numbers, and incorporating rounding throughout. Your student will be recieving homework each night, and will be taking thorough notes in class to assist with homework. We will also be playing Math Jeopardy on Friday for fabulous math prizes.

Week of October 1st

Language Arts

This week we started with a test over Unit 1 - The Sentence. Many of the students understood the individual lessons; however, the test seemed to be more difficult for them seeing it was a review of the whole unit, despite multiple review sessions and study guides given. Tests were handed back Tuesday. Hopefully, they will learn to study more for the next Unit test.

On Tuesday we began Unit 2 - Nouns. We watched a School House Rock video and the students seemed to catch on quickly. Friday we will culminate the first five lessons with a quiz. The types of nouns covered are common, proper, singular, and plural nouns.


Math

We are now on to Chapter 2 - Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers and Decimals. We are showing the relationship of addition and subtraction. Rounding and estimation are additional lessons covered this week. There should be a quiz over lessons 1-7 (not 6) on Friday.

Week of September 24th

Language Arts
This week we are wrapping up Unit 1 in Language Arts. Unit 1 test on The Sentence should be Friday, Sept. 28th. The students have needed extra review time with these concepts.

Math
This week we will continue to work on place value in Chapter 1 and wrapt the chapter up. Students will be testing out of Chapter 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 26th. They have proven to be understanding the concepts taught thus far. Keep up the great work students!!!

Week of September 17th

Language Arts

This week we continue to work on our four types of sentences "Bugs"! The children created examples of each type of sentence and are displaying their knowledge on a "Bug". See if your child can give you an example of each. We will also be working on the subject of a sentence, predicates, and imperatives as the week moves along. Miss Wood has been helping the students in the weeks past and will be "officially" instructing this week. She has proven to be working very well with each of your children!

Math
This week we will continue to work on place value in Chapter 1. Students will be working up the second checkpoint quiz this Friday, Sept. 21st or Monday, Sept 24th. Check assignment notebooks to see the official date as the week end nears, as it depends on their understanding of each lesson. The chapter test should be the following Wed., Sept. 26th. Miss Wood will "officially" be teaching math from this week on for the next few weeks. She has already taken over from time to time and I am very proud to say she understands each child's learning potential. She has gotten them to work to their maximum limits. They have proven to be understanding the concepts taught thus far. Keep up the great work students!!!

How to keep up with the right blog!

We are into the third week of school now and you are probably wondering, "What blog should I read?" Here is the answer to your question: "Mrs. Krasnodebski's Blog" - for any class my child goes to with her in her room. "Mrs. Napolitano's Blog" - for all classes my child is in her room. Other fifth grade teacher - if my child is in their class." Does that begin to help you out? If not please email me.

Update!

We have a few changes in assistants for 5th grade. Due to another job offer, Mr. Wansley will be not returning with us this year. We wish him the best of luck with his new endeavors with SASED this upcoming year! Also, Miss Muirada accepted a position in Naperville, so she will also not be returning this year.

We now welcome Mrs. Grischow to 4th & 5th grade! She comes to us with experience from Elizabeth Ide School where she assisted in the Early Childhood Program. She may be a familiar face seeing she is a parent in the district. We are all excited to be working with her in this building!

Also, we are excited to have Mrs. Linde working in 5th grade for a portion of our morning! She should be a very familiar face seeing all children worked with her in P.E. last year. Welcome Mrs. Linde!!

Welcome Back!

Welcome! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer. We are happy to be coming back and are ready for a great year. I would like to welcome those students who are returning and those who are new with us this year. Mrs. Krasnodebski will continue as 5th Grade Resource. We will be joined by Mrs. Kleyweg, who has spent the past few years assisting at Prairieview School. Also, we will be joined by Mr. Wansley, who had spent last year assisting in 3rd Grade at Prairieview School. Last, but not least, we welcome Student Teacher Miss Wood. She will be with us the first eight weeks of the school year. We are all looking forward to working with your child and helping him/her to achieve at his/her full potential. We have discussed your child's academic history with his/her classroom teachers and are prepared for the upcoming year.

The parent-teacher relationship is vital to your child's success in school. By working together, we can help your child have a very fulfilling learning experience. We hope to see you at the Open House on Monday, August 27th . If you are able to visit, the resource room is located in the 5th Grade Wing on the second floor. Mrs. Krasnodebski may be reached during school hours at (630) 783-5068. You may leave a voice mail message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible. I may also be reached at my respective e-mail address: jkrasno@ccsd66.org . I tend to be able to respond more quickly when sent a email.

Throughout the year, I will communicate with the home through notes in the assignment notebook, my blog, telephone calls, progress reports, school newsletters and report cards. I will also be available for parent-teacher conferences, as they are needed.
My teaching is based on the premise that all students can learn, despite any obstacles in their path. For that reason, our students receive instruction and support both in the resource room and in the general education classroom. Your child will receive an educational program that encompasses the goals and instructional strategies outlined in his/her Individualized Education Program (IEP). We will work very hard to help your child complete all of his/her goals and objectives. If you have any questions regarding your child's academic performance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

The resource room is a classroom like any other. In order to function, it must have rules and policies that ensure fair treatment for teachers and students alike. The specific rules and consequences of our classroom will be established as a class and signed within the first few weeks. If you have any questions regarding the rules, I will be happy to answer any of your questions. Once again, I would like to welcome everyone back from summer vacation. The 2007-2008 school year is going to be a great experience for your child. I would like to thank you in advance for your support and commitment throughout the year.

Best Wishes,
Mrs. Krasnodebski

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Welcome to my blog!!!

Welcome parents and students!

I hope you are all having a great summer!
It's about one month before we begin our educational journey together.

I can't wait to see all of you again.
Enjoy the sunny days and I'll see you soon!

Take care,

Mrs. Krasnodebski