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P for Picnic day. Parents are welcome if you are unable to attend. Please feel free to send your child with some fruits, chips, cupcakes, cookies, paper plates, or plastic cups.

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N for Night Clothes - ABC countdown to summer

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N for Night Clothes - ABC countdown to summer

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Click here for more pics : https://photos.app.goo.gl/AsyHgpW6zxNZDYWJ6

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In the Leveled Book, , students read about different animals that live in the woods. Students follow this informational book that introduces different animals that live in the woods habitat. After reading this book, encourage students to discuss the different animals and where they live. Then, in Lessons 2, 17 and 18, students will think, read and write about the various animals that live in the woods and the features of their habitats.

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CPS calendar here: https://www.greene.cps.edu/ourpages/auto/2024/6/6/45685869/2024-2025%20CPS%20CALENDAR.pdf

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Click here for more pics : https://photos.app.goo.gl/AsyHgpW6zxNZDYWJ6

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In this unit, students learn about maps and how to use them to find their way from one place to another. Students learn about helpful tools, such as maps and signs, that can help people find different places.

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Number Recognition, Counting and Addition

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The lessons in this series include real-life scenarios related to the unit topic that will provide students opportunities to practice recognizing and counting numbers as well as adding.

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Please see the document on what's i-Ready and how to gain access. Check your child's backpack folder for your child's username and password.

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Holiday Assembly rom 219 Smyth 2024 - 2025

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- Identify animals and their environment.

- Identify the basic needs of plants and animals

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Monday = PJ day

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In this unit's Easy Read Book, , students read about Omar, who is visiting the zoo. Students follow Omar as he visits different animal habitats at the zoo and the animals that live there. After reading this book, have students talk about the habitats and animals that Omar sees and how they are different from one another. Then, in Lessons 4, 15 and 16, students will answer questions and continue reading about animals that live in habitats, such as the arctic and the desert. In Lesson 28, students will continue to learn about animals by observing and discussing different animal footprints or tracks. Throughout the unit, have students discuss and make connections with the different animals mentioned in the books and those they may have seen at a zoo or in their neighborhoods.

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Check out our trip pictures!!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/eMMmMuq3H7ZKCWCh9

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Throughout the unit, students learn about various animals and the different habitats in which they live. In Lesson 27, students will continue to learn about animal habitats. Students will place various animals into their correct habitats. Also, in Lesson 23, students will use telling-time scenarios that involve Paige, Drew, Shantel and Kyle as they spend the day at the zoo. As you work through these lessons, talk with students about different animals and their habitats. Encourage students to make connections with different animals they may have experienced in nature or places such as a zoo, aquarium or in or around their homes.

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How to access IXL at home

https://www.ixl.com/

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Thanks all the parents for your cooperation!! We won't be able to go on these trips without your support, participation and involvement. I'm looking forward for many more trip together!

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Hello parents!! We are having a holiday party on Friday, 12/20, at 1 p.m. You are welcome to join. We will have pizza, and students will get to take some gifts home. I would like for you to join, or at least bring snacks, fruits, or juice for the classroom.

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White Green Red Cute Playful Hand drawn Party Invitation Christmas Flyer

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Practice addition within 10 using hands-on boards and counters for easy, interactive learning.

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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We are using a light table to explore colors, lighting, and to have fun!

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Letter Crayons Word Building Center: Build CVC words by snapping letter crayons into crayon boxes—fun, colorful, and self-checking!

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We learn and immerse ourselves in coding while building skills in math and ELA.

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We have two field trips coming up in March:

📅 March 12th – The Art Institute of Chicago

📅 March 18th – Google Robotics Showcase

I know these trips are close together, but we need as much parent support as possible. Our recent walking field trip was challenging to manage, creating unnecessary stress and anxiety about student safety. Because of this, I will not take students on another trip without proper support. I didn’t ask for volunteers today because I wanted to be mindful of your work schedules, but moving forward, we need all hands on deck.

If you can only attend one trip, I strongly encourage you to join us for the Art Institute. Since it's an open museum, the risk of students getting lost is higher. The Google trip, however, is in a contained space designed specifically for special needs students, making it a safer environment.

I plan these trips to give our students meaningful, hands-on learning experiences at little to no cost. With that in mind, for the safety and well-being of all students, a parent or guardian MUST attend each field trip unless other arrangements are made with Ms. Orn.

Field trips are not a required part of my job, but something I choose to do because I want our students to explore and experience the world beyond the classroom. With your support, I hope we can continue creating many more wonderful memories together!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! 💙

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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Nuts About Counting: Practice counting to 10 and build fine motor skills by matching nuts to numbered bolts!

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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219 wish list. Please help us get the learning material our students need

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Hands-on boards and counters make counting to 10 fun and interactive, helping kids match numbers with quantities!

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You can gain access to the showcase pictures here

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fvULB6FRmheGdjFN6

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We learn and immerse ourselves in coding while building skills in math and ELA.

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Click here for more pics : https://photos.app.goo.gl/AsyHgpW6zxNZDYWJ6

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Unit Topic Words: change, cold*, color*, feel*, hear*, heat, see*, smell, taste

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Halloween Party

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Beige and Orange Minimalist Cute Ghost Halloween Party Poster

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Students are emerging into coding using VEX123 robots.

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This week, we explored why it’s important to “eat the rainbow.” In one

group, we played a memory game that taught us the ways in which

different colored fruits and vegetables nourish different parts of the body.

In the other, we worked on putting the garden to bed for the winter:

harvesting the garden’s final tomatoes, taking down the trellises, and

chopping up the old stalks for compost.

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Welcome ms Jade, Ravinia teaching artist

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Miss Orn invited a special guest from Ravinia. She will come and give music lessons to our students in some selected classrooms for 30 minutes a week for several months. Our students will be performing at Ravinia in May/June of 2025

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Ravinia Festival is an outdoor music venue in Highland Park, Illinois. It hosts a series of outdoor concerts and performances every summer from June to September.

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We are exploring the roles of civil engineers and structural engineers in road and tower building.

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Students are learning about engineering careers, and we are building projects related to the field.

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"Flower breathing" is a simple, calming activity often used in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) to help students practice mindfulness and regulate their emotions.

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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Students decorated the tree with their handmade ornaments

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Some of our students are working on counting to 10 using blocks

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Thanks to Ernesto's mom for the Ornaments, lights, and tree topper.

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Some of our students are working on counting to 40+

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Some of our students are learning addition and using a ten frame.

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Students identified the letters in their names, rearranged the magnet letters into the correct order, and scaffolded their names on the whiteboard using dry-erase markers.

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Students are learning CVC words using the alphabet Magnetiles.

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Students worked on coding using Bee-Bots.

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Some of our students are working on counting to 10 using manipulative toy

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STEM: Students are working on a Gear Building Toy Set with interlocking learning blocks.

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We need WIRED headphone!!

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Orange and Black Modern Headphone Amazon Product Image (US Letter)

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Supplies Needed_ K - 2nd Primary Cluster

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Filling out this form is essential for ensuring a smooth transition for your child into our classroom. Your responses will provide valuable insights into your child's personality, preferences, and learning style, enabling us to tailor our approach and support them effectively. Understanding your child's interests, preferred calming methods, and your family's dynamics helps us create a caring and inclusive environment. Your participation is integral to our commitment to your child's success, and we appreciate your time in helping us make this school year a positive and enriching experience. - Miss Orn

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Filling out this form is essential for ensuring a smooth transition for your child into our classroom. Your responses will provide valuable insights into your child’s personality, preferences, and learning style, enabling us to tailor our approach and support them effectively. Understanding your child’s interests, preferred calming methods, and your family’s dynamics helps us create a caring and inclusive environment. Your participation is integral to our commitment to your child’s success, and we appreciate your time in helping us make this school year a positive and enriching experience. - Miss Orn

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Code.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science education. It offers free, interactive courses and resources that teach students of all ages how to code, with a focus on making computer science accessible to underrepresented groups. The platform provides a variety of coding lessons, games, and activities designed to be engaging and suitable for different learning levels, including special education.

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Miss Orn invited a special guest from Ravinia. She will come and give music lessons to our students in some selected classrooms for 30 minutes a week

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We learn and immerse ourselves in coding while building skills in math and ELA.

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We are using a light table to explore colors, lighting, and to have fun!

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At school this Wednesday, our Gardeneers team harvested and distributed 144 pounds of produce at our weekly farm stand. The harvest included sweet potatoes, mint, eggplant, collards, kale, okra, chives, oregano, basil, lemongrass, radish, peppers, tomatoes, squash, lettuce, and Swiss chard.

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Students are playing Jenga, developing fine motor skills, teamwork, and strategic thinking as they carefully balance the tower!

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Want to volunteer at Smyth (especially in your child class?), either once for a field trip or more extensively? There are two levels of volunteering opportunities available—Level II and Level I—each with unique roles and requirements. Your involvement will make a direct impact on your child's educational experience.

Why Become a Level II Volunteer?

As a Level II Volunteer, you can:

Attend classroom events and Celebrations of Learning.

Chaperone day field trips (with a CPS employee present at all times).

Serve as a guest speaker at events or assemblies.

Volunteer under ten hours a week in the school (under supervision of a CPS employee at all times).

Easy Application Process

The Level II application is quick and straightforward:

Complete the application online at https://chicagopublicschools.civicore.com/index.php?action=english

Submit your ID to the school office.

Level II Volunteers do not require a background check.

Want to Take on a Larger Role? Apply to be a Level I Volunteer!

For those interested in more extensive involvement, Level I Volunteers have additional responsibilities and requirements:

Volunteering over ten hours a week.

Working with students one-on-one.

Non-supervised classroom assistants

Serving as volunteer coach, tutor or mentor

Chaperoning trips (supervising a group of children without a CPS employee's direct supervision).

Application Process for Level I Volunteers:

Register with Family and Community Engagement (FACE) by completing the required CPS volunteer application forms at https://chicagopublicschools.civicore.com/index.php?action=english

Satisfy the requirements of the applicant review process.

As part of the application process, you will receive an email asking you to complete a background check and submit the report. CPS pays the fee for the background check. Background checks are run annually for returning Level I volunteers.

Submit TB test results that are less than two years old. We will provide information about where you can be tested. CPS does not cover the cost of the TB test.

Apply Now!

Don't wait—apply today to join the many parents across the district who will be making a difference in their children's school lives. Visit https://chicagopublicschools.civicore.com/index.php?action=english to get started.

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Hi parents! Let’s create a magical holiday for our class! Here’s our Amazon wish list https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26F862248U0CA?ref_=wl_share . I’m bringing a Christmas tree and ornaments, and the students will make paper ornaments for the tree and home. We’re also looking to borrow a stand-alone electric fireplace frame (heater optional) set the atmosphere.

We have a parent volunteer making a class ornament and would love more participation from you to make this special. Thank you!

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Parent must accompany their child.

We will have to charge students $8 each for the bus (parents volunteer is free, no extra charge)

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Hello parents!!

I'm sending an ornament for you to decorate with your child. Please send them back by Monday.

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Thank you for participating in our holiday party

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Thank you for participating in our holiday party

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Thank you for participating in our holiday party

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Thank you for participating in our holiday party

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Thank you for participating in our holiday party

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Hello Parents, here is a link to schedule an appointment for Parent-Teacher Conferences on 4/1/2025

https://calendar.app.google/NgTEP2QEtPJdWzuv5

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In this unit, students learn about important historical figures who worked for peace, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ruby Bridges. Students also explore how they can be peacemakers at home and school.

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In this unit, students learn about the energy from the Sun and how it affects different objects. Students examine how heat and cold can change some objects. Students also learn about how the Sun gives us light and heat.

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The purpose of the Leveled Book is to introduce the unit topic, activate or build background knowledge on the unit topic and provide a multisensory reading experience. The Leveled Book is available in three differentiated levels, and an Adapted Book is included to aid in student comprehension. The highest level of the Leveled Book presents the most content. In this unit’s Leveled Book, students learn about how heat from the Sun changes some objects. Content-Related Words: author, book, cover, illustration, illustrator, picture*, read*, story*, title Sky Pup Explores the Sun,

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The lessons in this series include real-life scenarios related to the unit topic that will provide students opportunities to practice subtracting and modeling place value.

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In this unit, students learn about various animals and the habitats in which they live. Students also learn about what animals need to live and grow.