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Week of January 26th

Spelling Review

Week of January 12th

This week we will begin writing our outlines for our “How-To” presentations.  Students DO NOT need to start working on their presentations or videos at home yet.  The earliest that this projects will be due is Wednesday, January 28th.  I don’t set an initial due date because I like to see how the outlines and PowerPoints are coming along before I set a date.  

We will be starting our Winter MAP testing this week.  We will test on Thursday of this week and also Thursday of next week.  

Progress reports will be emailed home on Friday, January 16th this week.  Remember, these are not final grades but rather a snapshot of how they are doing midway through the 2nd trimester. 

Wednesday, January 21st, is Family Reading Night.  Students are brining home a handout today with information regarding this event.

On Saturday, January 24th, my Varsity Boys’ Basketball team plays in our Interstate 8 Conference Tournament.  That is also the date of our Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser.  This year, my team is hosting a “Chili Dinner” from 3PM-7PM that night.  Tickets for the dinner are $5 and that includes chili, toppings, cornbread, dessert, and lemonade.  If you would be interested in purchasing a ticket, please let me know.  Money raised from the dinner is being donated to the American Cancer Society and local cancer patients.

Week of January 6th

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday.  It was nice to see the kids back at school this morning.  Here is some important information for this week:

I introduced a project to all of the students this morning that we will be starting the 2nd Semester off with.  This is our “How To” project.  Students will be presenting to the class “How To” do anything of their choice.  I am sending home an information sheet with the information about this project.  They are required to discuss what they would like for the topic to be with their parents, write the topic down on the paper, and return it with your signature.  For this project, they can either demonstrate their choice live here at school or they have record it at home and bring in the video.  Along with the demonstration, the students also have to create a PowerPoint in which they will present in front of the class here at school. These presentations are usually very informative and I really enjoy seeing the students show me “How To” do things they are good at.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Before we jump back into our math books, we are going to spend the 4 days this week reviewing material that we covered before break.  Do not expect much if any math homework this week.

There is a spelling test this week.  The students took their pre-test this morning and will be getting their lists today.

Spelling Review

Week of November 24th

Spelling Review

Week of November 17th

The 1st Trimester has officially ended.  I will have all grades finalized by the end of the day today.  Report cards will be EMAILED out on Thursday of this week.  If you have any questions about your child’s grades, please do not hesitate to contact me.  All grades starting today will go towards the 2nd Trimester.  

This week is Grandparents Week at CCIS.  Our class will be celebrating Grandparents Day on Friday, 11/21, from 10:45-11:15AM during Library.  If any grandparents or special relatives are interested in attending, please make sure they have their driver’s license or identification as they will be required to check-in the main office before going to the library.

PSO Fundraiser pick-up is today after school at the Middle School from 3:30-6:30PM.  Please make sure if your son/daughter sold anything to make sure to pick those items up.  The PSO raised over $18,000 on this fundraiser and that money if very beneficial to the schools in the district.  

There is a student council meeting Wednesday morning at 7:30AM.

This week we will be starting our second Science and Social Studies units.  We completed and tested on Topic 6 last week in Math.  Most students will be moving on to Topic 7, however a few students tested out of Topic 7 and will be moving on to Topic 8.  There will be a spelling test this week as we are beginning Unit 3.

Spelling Review

Week of November 10th

Tuesday – No School, Veteran's Day

Wednesday – 11:35AM, Early Dismissal

The CCIS School Store will be in operation this Wednesday morning from 7:40-8:05AM.  Students may arrive early to school if they wish to do some shopping at the school store.

The 1st Trimester officially ends this Friday.  Report cards will be sent home next week.

This week we will be taking our Unit 2 Reading Skills test therefore there is no spelling list for the week.  Several students could use a positive grade on this test to boost their grade.

We are taking our topic 6 math test today.  Corrections will be due on Wednesday.  

Friday is CCIS School Spirit Day.  Students are encouraged to wear either their CCIS t-shirt or anything else green/white/gold.  Those that ordered shirts should be receiving them this week.  

Week of November 3rd

Thank you to all of the parents that sent in the items last week for our Halloween Party.  All of the treats and food items were greatly appreciated by the students.

Just a reminder, tomorrow is our trip to the Brookfield Zoo.  We leave CCIS at 8:30AM and will return by 2:30PM.  Please make sure of the following:

• Students need to pack a disposable lunch
• Students need to dress for the weather (coat, hat, gloves, etc)
• Leave expensive items at home

There is a student council meeting this Wednesday at 7:30AM.  

This Friday, there is Principal/Parent Coffee talk at CCIS at 8:00AM.  If you wish to attend, please call the main office and let them know that you will be coming.

Week of October 20th

Tomorrow our class will be going to the CCIS Book Fair.  Students received information about the book fair last week.  If students would like to purchase books, they should bring in money with them tomorrow.  We will be going from 11:15-11:45AM.  Parents are welcome to come in during that time if they would like to shop with their son/daughter.  The book fair will also be open during Parent/Teacher Conferences if you would like to stop in during that time.

Just a reminder that Candy Apple pick-up is Wednesday after school from 3:00-4:30PM.  Any students that sold candy apples are required to pick up their entire order and distribute them.  

Wednesday of this week will also be "Wear Pink Day."

Thursday of this week is an 11:35AM early dismissal.  Please discuss with your child how he/she will be getting home.

Week of October 14th

CCIS T-Shirt orders are due this Friday.  If any student would still like to purchase one of the shirts, please send that money in by Friday.  Kids shirts are $10.

Candy Apple orders were due last Friday.  Just a reminder that pick-up for the candy apples is Wednesday, October 22nd from 3:00PM-4:30PM.  Students that sold candy apples are required to pick up their entire orders.

Our second CCIS School Store will be in operation tomorrow morning from 7:40-8:05AM.  Students that wish to shop at the school store may arrive early to make purchases or they can go as soon as they get here in the morning.

This Friday the Student Council is sponsoring Crazy Hair day.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are next Thursday and Friday, October 23rd & 24th.  I will be sending home information about scheduling conference times probably tomorrow.  It is really important that we have an opportunity to meet to discuss your child's progress.  If any of the scheduled times do not work for you, let me know and we will be able to schedule another time to your convenience.  

This week we will be taking our Topic 4 Math test on Wednesday and our first Social Studies test on Friday.  Students will be receiving a study guide today for their Social Studies test.  We will also play a review game in class on Thursday.

Those parents that have been selected to chaperone the field trip to the Brookfield Zoo have already been notified.  Thank you to all of the parents that volunteered.  Unfortunately we cannot take all parents with us, however I will keep those that volunteered and were not selected in mind for any future trip we take that requires chaperones. 

Week of September 29th

We have a lot of testing that will be taking place this week in our classroom.  Last week we finished Unit 1 in reading therefore we will be taking our Unit 1 Skills Test this week.  During the week of a Unit Skills Test, there is NO SPELLING TEST and also no weekly story that we read.  In this new reading series, the Unit Tests are quite lengthy.  We will begin taking our reading test tomorrow, continue it on Wednesday, and use Thursday to finish it if the additional time is needed.

Tomorrow we will be playing a review game in class for our Unit C Science Test.  We will be taking the test on Wednesday.  Students have two review items they can be using to study – their Unit C Review Sheet and also their Crossword Review which I will be handing back today.

Last week we completed Topic 3 in Math.  We started our practice test on Friday and will be finishing that today before we take the test this afternoon.  This test will be completed on-line, therefore students will not have an opportunity for corrections on this particular test.

The Candy Apple fundraiser continues this week and next week. Orders are due Friday, October 10th.  Please return all orders and payments by that time.

This Friday is "Chicago Sports Team Day" at CCIS.  Students are encouraged to wear clothing representing their favorite Chicago sports team.

1st Trimester Midterm reports will be sent home this week.  Just a reminder that we are only halfway completed with the first grading period.  I discussed with the students that there is still plenty of time for grades to be changed – both in a negative and positive way.  If students are happy with their current grades they need to continue working hard in order to keep their grades where they are at.  On the other hand, if students are not content with their current grades, there is still plenty of time for them to bring their grades up.

On Wednesday, October 1st, Mrs. Vignocchi will be hosting the first CCIS School Store of this school year.  Students can bring in money and shop to purchase different items.  Mrs. Vignocchi went through the different items that will be available for purchase with the students during their library time last week.  The store runs from 7:40-8:05AM.

Week of September 22nd

We are entering the final week of Unit 1 in reading.  Our schedule will be the same this week as it's been the past 4 weeks as far as reading the weekly story on Wednesday and taking the weekly test on Thursday.  However, next week our schedule will change as we will be preparing for our Unit 1 Reading Skills Test.  

This Friday is Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day at CCIS.  Students can wear pajamas and bring in a stuffed animal if they would like.  If the stuffed animal becomes a distraction, they will be asked to put it in their locker for the remainder of the day.  

We have started Topic 3 in math.  Topic 3 involves Place Value.  Students still should spend some time practicing their multiplication facts as we are continuing to take our daily multiplication tests.  

Here is this week's Spelling Review List 1.

Here is this week's Spelling Review List 2.

Week of September 15th

Just a reminder, pictures are this Friday.  Many students have turned in their picture forms already.  If you would like for your child to receive school pictures, please turn in the picture form on or before Friday.  All students will get their picture taken for the yearbook regardless if they are purchasing pictures or not.

Friday is also Tech Day.  Students are responsible for any tech device they bring in.

We will be taking our Topic 2 Math Test on Wednesday of these week.  We will be reviewing on Tuesday.  I will have math tests graded on Wednesday and then corrections will be due Thursday morning.

There is a PSO meeting tomorrow night, September 16th, at 6:30PM in the CCIS Cafeteria.  All parents that are able to attend are encouraged to go.

Any student wishing to turn in a T-Shirt design for the CCIS T-Shirt competition must turn their design in by next Monday, September 22nd.  Also, if you have not turned in the Art permission slip, please do so by Thursday of this week.

Here is this week's Spelling Review List #1.

Here is this week's Spelling Review List #2.

Cause/Effect

Week of September 8th

Math test corrections are due tomorrow (Monday).  If any students want to receive additional points on their test they needed to correct their mistakes, have a parent sign the test, and then they will need to turn it in.  Test corrections are not mandatory, however I would strongly advise students taking advantage of this opportunity.

Wednesday of this week will be an 11:35AM early dismissal.  Please discuss with your child how he/she will be getting home on Wednesday if it is different than what they are used to doing after school.  We will also be taking our reading MAP test on Wednesday.  This will be our final MAP test of the Fall season.  

I sent picture forms home on Friday.  Pictures are not until Friday, September 19th.  Forms can be returned any time and I will hold on to them until picture day.  

We will be starting Topic 2 this week in Math.  I have provided students their IXL log-in information.  We will use this website to practice math skills at school, but this is also something they can be doing on their own.  Students should also to continue to practice their multiplication facts.  

The first student council meeting is Wednesday, September 10th at 7:30AM.  


Here is this week's Spelling Review