LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT WEEK

Next week is going to be a very busy week. Beginning Monday we will be implementing RtI at Elizabeth Ide school. Today letters were sent home with the name of your student's reading teacher. Those students who are in need of extra interventions and small group instruction received a separate letter as well. All students are receiving the same curriculum and the reading expectations for all students were described at our grade level Curriculum Nights. In each grade level, the weekly newsletters explain what will be worked on in reading and language arts and that is what you should focus on at home.

Other Events

Tuesday, September 23rd - 1st Magazine Turn-In Day

Wednesday, September 24th - Ide Book Fair/Ice Cream Social - 6:30 - 8:00

Thursday, September 25th - Picture Day

Friday, September 26th - 2nd Magazine Turn-In Day

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Elizabeth Ide Students are Excellent Summer Readers

The three libraries that serve our district all conducted summer reading programs. Indian Prairie hosted "Get in the Game" , Woodridge hosted the "Reading Bug" and Downers Grove hosted the "Reading Game". I am very proud of all the students that participated and worked so hard during the summer - Congratulations to you all!

RtI - Response to Intervention

RtI Parent Link

Last night we held an informative Parent Link evening about RtI - Response to Intervention. Over 100 people attended. The information was presented in a powerpoint format which you can view at the following link:

http://www.ccsd66.org/RtI/RtI_files/frame.htm.

If you have any further questions please feel free to call me at 630-783-5200. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

WELCOME BACK

It's hard to believe our first week of school is almost over. It's great to see everyone's smiling faces again and to hear the voices of children in the building (believe it or not it gets way too quiet over the summer)!

Here's a summary of some important events coming up for Ide:

Thursday, September 4th - RtI Parent Link Night at Prairieview @ 7:00

Wednesday, September 10th - 1st and 2nd grade curriculum night

1st Grade @ 6:30 in the Ide Gym

2nd Grade @ 7:00 in the Ide Gym

Monday, September 15th - Magazine Drive Kick - Off

Tuesday, September 16th - Early Dismissal at Noon

AM Kindergartners

Wednesday, September 24th - Fall Book Fair/Ice Cream Social - 6:30 - 8:00

Thursday, September 25th - Picture Day

THE END OF THE YEAR WAS BUSY!!!!

Friday, May 30th

School Picnic was Rained Out, but not Washed Up

It rained on our picnic, but not on our fun! Some of the games were able to go outside for a little while, but most of the day was spent in the school between the gym, IMC and the 1st/2nd grade open areas. The students had a wonderful time thanks to all of our volunteers who made the day so special!!!

Wednesday, June 4th
Our Kindergartners Graduated

Our kindergartners graduated to first grade and full day. There was much excitement as they received their diplomas and told what they wanted to be when they grow up. Everyone had a wonderful day!

Thursday, June 5th

LAST DAY of 2007-2008

Today was the last day - we all survived. Both students and teachers are ready for a much needed break to refresh for the Fall. I hope you all have a fun and relaxing summer!

KINDERGARTNERS LEARN THROUGH SONG

Jim Gill Visits Kindergarten

Our kindergarten classrooms received a special treat today when Jim Gill visited our school. Below is information about Jim and his program:

Jim Gill is, by training, a child development specialist with a Master’s Degree from the Erikson Institute of Chicago. He speaks to early childhood educators, child care providers, and children’s librarians at conferences throughout the country about the value of play, in general, and the many connections between music play and literacy.

The link to his website is http://www.jimgill.com/new/home.html

SCHOOL PICNIC

Tomorrow, Friday, May 30th is our school picnic. We are all hoping for a sunny day, but there are rain plans in place. So if you are volunteering you will be needed rain or shine. Thank you and keep your fingers crossed!!!!!

THIS WEEK IN REVIEW / PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK

THURSDAY - MAY 22nd - PARENT LINK NIGHT

Last night's Parent Link was well attended and parents received an overview of suggested websites and summer reading books for their students. Below is a link to the list that was discussed last night:

http://www.ccsd66.org/Eliz_Ide_Summer%20Learning.html

FRIDAY- MAY 23rd - SPECIAL VISITOR IN MRS. AMISH'S CLASS

Today, Lucy's grandpa visited Mrs. Amish's classroom to lead the students in the singing of many of their favorite songs. A good time was had by all!!! Thank you :)

SATURDAY - MAY 24th - MARKET DAY PICK-UP

Tomorrow is Market Day pick-up at LV from 11:00 - 12:00

MONDAY- MAY 26th - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY

THURSDAY - MAY 29TH - JIM GILL

Kindergarten will be treated to an assembly by Jim Gill who will teach many fun rhymes and readings through song to our kindergartners!

FRIDAY - MAY 30th - PICNIC DAY

Luau Picnic Day