Special Points of Interest:
Upcoming Parent Night Whittier Community Room Kdg –5th grad Sped Parents 6:30– 8 pm Jan 11th
Family Literacy Night December 9th 6:30-7:30 pm
IAA PAPERWORK:
The state has update their IAA paperwork and changed the standards slightly.
All students who take the Illinois Alternative Assessment, will need to have new paperwork filled out by parents and team by January 15th.
IAA is in February.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Will come home FRIDAY
December 10TH, with
Report cards.
TRAININGS
JANUARY TRAINING
January training will all be done hands on in the classroom. Staff members will use some time to go into the classroom to do some professional coaching and “job-embedded” professional development.
We are looking forward to a new and positive professional development experience.
DON’T FORGET TO CHECK THE DIGITAL BACKPACK!
On the Holmes School page.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Update 11/19
PLAN SHEETS FOR NEXT WEEK:
NO PLAN SHEETS for Thanksgiving week, you will receive one for the week after.
MONDAY MEAL WITH A FRIEND
DURING LUNCH
PERIODS!!
Kids chose
Nachos
Pizza
Mac N cheese
Mashed Potatoes
Ms. Rose is attended
“Smart but Scattered”
Executive Dysfunction
at Home and School
Ms Rose learned great tools for ways t o incorporate, social skills coaching into students every day class experience.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Will come home in
December with
Report cards.
Friday, October 29, 2010
From ATIA 2010 Newsletter for October 29th
CHECK THIS OUT............
here are so me of the newest and greatest technologies out there that I learned about at ATIA.
A network for parents to connect their entire child's team!
I created a new keyboard for an upcoming email project!!!
T.H.E.P.A.C.T.
Great visual and learning organization techniques.
LOTS AND LOTS MORE!
Go to http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3710 to see other resources that were available!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Update Sept 17th
Special Points of Interest:
· Related Service, Class, and Resource schedules are complete
· Maps Testing is continued next week
· PICTURE DAY MONDAY 20TH!
MAPS TESTING
The entire school is doing MAPS testing this year, the purpose is to help us monitor where specifically students need interventions.
Students will take this test with IEP accommodations that are allowed to keep the test valid. Results will be included in my benchmarking, to guide specific intervention tools that need to be used.
POINT SHEETS
These are a work in progress, Ms. Rose is training staff next week. Let me know if there is anything vital missing.
ASSESSMENTS
At the beginning of the year assessments are given by Ms. Rose to assess where the students are in alignment with their goals. These take several weeks to complete and I hope to have a summary to you for conferences.
HOMEWORK
Please initial assignment notebooks when students complete their reading etc, at home. Ms. Rose is giving additional stickers for completed hw.
Remember homework is based on individual family and student need, let us know if something is not working out.
TRAININGS
As always trainings will be done on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. If you would like us to collaborate with an outside therapist, please make sure we have a consent form to communicate with them and their information.
I am looking forward to learning more in the areas of vision, executive functioning, and social skills this year and sharing this information with staff.
Special Education
PARENT NIGHT
September 28, 2010
6:30-8:00 pm
Whittier Library
Contact smura@op97.org
Monday, September 13, 2010
Maps Testing
Ms. Rose's Students will participate in the whole school MAPS testing
Students will take this district wide assessment with their accommodations.
The purpose of the testing is to identify specific areas of weakness and strength to help us further differentiate instruction for students.
SCHEDULE Sept 13-24th
5P- Monday 4G- Tuesday 4C/4R- Wednesday 3A/3T- Thursday
Friday, September 3, 2010
September 9. 2010
WEEK 2
SCHEDULES
Schedules have been sent home but they will be update next week, as changes need to be made and specials were changed this week. No major changes should occur. A new schedule will be sent home each time schedules are updated.
NOTES HOME
Point sheets will come home again starting next week detailing information about your child’s day. These will be similar to last year and are based on each individual students needs and goals.
ASSESSMENTS
At the beginning of the year assessments are given by Ms. Rose to assess where the students are in alignment with their These take several weeks to complete and I hope to have a summary to you for conferences.
MY TO DO’S TRAININGS
There are always several items that need to be taken care of at the beginning of the year, new tools we need, new trainings, new meetings to set up. I am putting all of this together and am looking forward to a great school year.
As always trainings will be done on an ongoing basis throughout the school year. If you would like us to collaborate with an outside therapist, please make sure we have a consent form to communicate with them and their information.
I am looking forward to learning more in the areas of vision, executive functioning, and social skills this year and sharing this information with staff.
Labor Day: No School 9/6
Fall Festival 9/11
Col. Day: No School 10/11
Conferences
October 21 and 22nd 10/21
10/22
Friday, August 27, 2010
August 27, 2010 WELCOME BACK!
Great to Be Back
Everyone has had a great week back! Students are having fun getting to know their new teachers, and staff members. Everyone has learned all about how to be safe in our building, and the school and classroom rules.
- AUTHOR VISIT:
- Rebecca Rissman, Heinemannraintree Publishing, Acorn Book Series
- The Author Rebecca Rissman, who writes stories for children about inclusion and children with differences, is coming to talk to Ms. Rose's classroom Monday afternoon from 1:00-1:30, she is going to talk to them about being an author and find out what they like to read about.
- Ms. Rose has many of her books including We All Read, We All Communicate, and several others, I read them to classrooms when I come to take about appreciating everyone's differences.
- We are very excited that she will be in town and able to visit our classroom.
- PERMISSION SLIPS
- I am sending home a AUTHOR VISIT permission slip for Monday video/ picture permission slips, consent forms (to talk to outside services), and script forms (if needed).
- Please return ASAP.
- NEXT WEEK
- A rough draft schedule will come home on Monday, and will be specifically adjusted once teachers have their final schedules completed.
- I will be collecting baseline data on students goals, and core skills to see where students are at and what specific areas they need more or less intervention.
- Baseline data will be sent home when I am finished.
- CURRICULUM NIGHT
- THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
- 6-8 pm
- NEW PEOPLE
- Physical Therapist- Ellen Buchannan ebuchannan@op97.org
- Social Worker- Raynesia Fleming rfleming@op97.org
- Special Ed. Coordinator- Kari Smith ksmith@op97.org
Monday, August 2, 2010
Welcome Back! Getting Ready for School to Start!
Information for the start of the school year:
FOR PARENTS: Click on the links below to access further information and complete the forms.
- Electronic Backpack
o Look for this on the school’s website or on Ms. Rose’s Blog updated weekly with school events and information.
- Survey/ Blog
o Please take the PARENT SURVEY before August 19th
- August 19
o Meet and Greet 11-12, Holmes School Playground
- Transfer of Information
o Please have the release of information forms completed by outside therapists, and get notes of any changes to programs that were made over the summer.
o Complete the OUTSIDE SERVICES INFORMATION FORM even if therapists are the same as last year.
School Supplies
Check the general education supply lists, and additionally send in 2 spiral notebooks and 1 USB or Jump drive (if not on class list).
* You may buy adapted equipment if you know this works better for your child.
1st week of School
The first week of school, will be used for gathering baseline data to see where each child is at, do additional hands on training in classrooms and with staff, and meet with parents to finalize details. I will send out a schedule as soon as it is confirmed.
Paper copies of the above information will be mailed home before the first day of school.
I am encouraging students to complete the following 2 assignments before the start of the school year this can be done with a parent, peer, brother or sister, or outside therapist or tutor: click on these links to see assignments, paper copies will come in the mail by August 12th.
- Electronic Backpack
o Look for this on the school’s website or on Ms. Rose’s Blog updated weekly with school events and information.
- Survey/ Blog
o Please take the PARENT SURVEY before August 19th
- August 19
o Meet and Greet 11-12, Holmes School Playground
- Transfer of Information
o Please have the release of information forms completed by outside therapists, and get notes of any changes to programs that were made over the summer.
o Complete the OUTSIDE SERVICES INFORMATION FORM even if therapists are the same as last year.
School Supplies
Check the general education supply lists, and additionally send in 2 spiral notebooks and 1 USB or Jump drive (if not on class list).
* You may buy adapted equipment if you know this works better for your child.
1st week of School
The first week of school, will be used for gathering baseline data to see where each child is at, do additional hands on training in classrooms and with staff, and meet with parents to finalize details. I will send out a schedule as soon as it is confirmed.
Paper copies of the above information will be mailed home before the first day of school.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
What we are proud of this year.....
COMMENT ON OUR WORK!
Click on the link above to see what each student say they were proud of and what others said about their great work.
Ms. Rose
http://voicethread.com/#q.b1171185.i6313255 Copy and Past this link into an email and sent to friends and family!!!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Rockstar Report May 7, 2010
NEWS FROM MS. ROSE
DIGITAL BACKPACK: The district is no longer sending home packets of notes, PLEASE check the digital backpack for information. There is a link on my blog and the Holmes School Site.
TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS: 2010/2011
Thank you to everyone who filled out the placement form, it is very helpful. Staff is continuing to work to put teachers in place for next year, and get students into the best classrooms for every student.
We will try and get information to you as soon as possible.
If you need to request another one please let Lori Krikau know.
Evening of Celebration
CANCELED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS!
WATCH FOR: Upcoming Voicethread links for celebrating student work!
Researched Based Fun Learning Strategies:
See Blogpost from April to learn some fun reading strategies to practice at home and over the summer.
SUMMER PLANNING:
➢ You will receive summer packets of curriculum and goals to work on over the summer related to the 10/11 year!
➢ Please call or email if you have questions now regarding these items, packets won’t come home till end of May.
Upcoming Dates:
Kindergarten- June 1st Tribute To Excellence
4th Grade: June 1st 9:30-11:30 am Picnic Scoville Park
2nd Grade: May 24th 6:00pm Music Sing Performance
p.s. Ms. Diehl is engaged!
DIGITAL BACKPACK: The district is no longer sending home packets of notes, PLEASE check the digital backpack for information. There is a link on my blog and the Holmes School Site.
TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS: 2010/2011
Thank you to everyone who filled out the placement form, it is very helpful. Staff is continuing to work to put teachers in place for next year, and get students into the best classrooms for every student.
We will try and get information to you as soon as possible.
If you need to request another one please let Lori Krikau know.
Evening of Celebration
CANCELED DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS!
WATCH FOR: Upcoming Voicethread links for celebrating student work!
Researched Based Fun Learning Strategies:
See Blogpost from April to learn some fun reading strategies to practice at home and over the summer.
SUMMER PLANNING:
➢ You will receive summer packets of curriculum and goals to work on over the summer related to the 10/11 year!
➢ Please call or email if you have questions now regarding these items, packets won’t come home till end of May.
Upcoming Dates:
Kindergarten- June 1st Tribute To Excellence
4th Grade: June 1st 9:30-11:30 am Picnic Scoville Park
2nd Grade: May 24th 6:00pm Music Sing Performance
p.s. Ms. Diehl is engaged!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Research Based fun Learning Strategies
Tips for Home: Great for Every Family and Every Kid
April 22, 2010
Today I attended Research-Based Comprehensive Reading Intervention for Individuals Who Use AAC online, provided by Dynavox Pinnacle series, and Karen Erickson, PhD, Center for Literacy and Disability Studies.
I wanted to share two ideas she uses and that I have used but forgotten how great they work!! Below each strategy I have highlighted the areas that this strategy will help strengthen for a student.
I am suggesting these for home as they are quick activities that can be done in 10-20 minutes and can be easily differentiated to any child’s learning level, but benefit all kids at all ages.
DIRECT READING- THINKING ACTIVITY -DRTA (Stauffer):
- Students look at title or picture, or read first paragraph or two and predict what might happen in the story.
- Student/ Adult READS to a predetermined stopping place
- Students PROVE the accuracy of their predications and modify or make new predictions.
o Use the text and reference the book when proving or disproving if their theory is correct.
Learning Tools this Develops:
- Expanding on and recalling prior knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Brainstorming
- Researching
- Applying meaning to print
GUESS THE COVERED WORD (K. Erickson):
1. Give the student the beginning of a sentence that they might hear or use frequently “I ate all the __________”, have student guess what word you might be thinking or might fit. If they guess any foods (or item in the category or that fits), they have done a great job!
2. Give the student the same sentence with the first letter given to them, such as “I ate all the c_____.” Now the students need to use the C as a clue and guess foods that start with a C.
3. Give the student the same sentence with the beginning and ending sound or beginning and middle sound depending on child’s level.
Learning Tools this Develops:
- Expanding on and recalling prior knowledge
- Phonemic awareness
- Understanding text purpose, sequencing, and structure.
- Brainstorming
- Using text for purpopse.
P.S. Don't forget about the great links here and on Sheri Lenzo's Website that kids can use at home as well!!!
April 22, 2010
Today I attended Research-Based Comprehensive Reading Intervention for Individuals Who Use AAC online, provided by Dynavox Pinnacle series, and Karen Erickson, PhD, Center for Literacy and Disability Studies.
I wanted to share two ideas she uses and that I have used but forgotten how great they work!! Below each strategy I have highlighted the areas that this strategy will help strengthen for a student.
I am suggesting these for home as they are quick activities that can be done in 10-20 minutes and can be easily differentiated to any child’s learning level, but benefit all kids at all ages.
DIRECT READING- THINKING ACTIVITY -DRTA (Stauffer):
- Students look at title or picture, or read first paragraph or two and predict what might happen in the story.
- Student/ Adult READS to a predetermined stopping place
- Students PROVE the accuracy of their predications and modify or make new predictions.
o Use the text and reference the book when proving or disproving if their theory is correct.
Learning Tools this Develops:
- Expanding on and recalling prior knowledge
- Reading Comprehension
- Brainstorming
- Researching
- Applying meaning to print
GUESS THE COVERED WORD (K. Erickson):
1. Give the student the beginning of a sentence that they might hear or use frequently “I ate all the __________”, have student guess what word you might be thinking or might fit. If they guess any foods (or item in the category or that fits), they have done a great job!
2. Give the student the same sentence with the first letter given to them, such as “I ate all the c_____.” Now the students need to use the C as a clue and guess foods that start with a C.
3. Give the student the same sentence with the beginning and ending sound or beginning and middle sound depending on child’s level.
Learning Tools this Develops:
- Expanding on and recalling prior knowledge
- Phonemic awareness
- Understanding text purpose, sequencing, and structure.
- Brainstorming
- Using text for purpopse.
P.S. Don't forget about the great links here and on Sheri Lenzo's Website that kids can use at home as well!!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
April Update
TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS: 2010/2011
We are aware that everyone is anxiously waiting to know who their child’s teacher will be next year. In order to ensure that class size, student’s needs, space needs, and parent concerns are all addressed we encourage you to FILL OUT THE PLACEMENT FORM that was sent home last week.
We will try and get information to you as soon as possible.
If you need to request another one please let Lori Krikau now asap.
Evening of Celebration: MAY 20th
5:30- 6:30 PM
DATE CHANGED!
An Evening to Celebrate the Hard Work of our Students!
Who’s Invited: Parents and Students of Ms. Rose
Where and When: Art Room
What: Students will chose work to put on display and show off!
What to Bring: A dish to Pass
Please RSVP by May 12th
SUMMER PLANNING:
➢ You will receive summer packets of curriculum and goals to work on over the summer related to the 10/11 year!
➢ Please call or email if you have questions now regarding these items, packets won’t come home till end of May.
New Updates on our Blog: CHECK THEM OUT!
http://holmesschoolrockstars.blogspot.com/
Upcoming Dates:
April 23rd: INSTITUTE DAY
MAY 20TH: NIGHT OF CELEBRATION
We are aware that everyone is anxiously waiting to know who their child’s teacher will be next year. In order to ensure that class size, student’s needs, space needs, and parent concerns are all addressed we encourage you to FILL OUT THE PLACEMENT FORM that was sent home last week.
We will try and get information to you as soon as possible.
If you need to request another one please let Lori Krikau now asap.
Evening of Celebration: MAY 20th
5:30- 6:30 PM
DATE CHANGED!
An Evening to Celebrate the Hard Work of our Students!
Who’s Invited: Parents and Students of Ms. Rose
Where and When: Art Room
What: Students will chose work to put on display and show off!
What to Bring: A dish to Pass
Please RSVP by May 12th
SUMMER PLANNING:
➢ You will receive summer packets of curriculum and goals to work on over the summer related to the 10/11 year!
➢ Please call or email if you have questions now regarding these items, packets won’t come home till end of May.
New Updates on our Blog: CHECK THEM OUT!
http://holmesschoolrockstars.blogspot.com/
Upcoming Dates:
April 23rd: INSTITUTE DAY
MAY 20TH: NIGHT OF CELEBRATION
Friday, March 26, 2010
Pokey VS Shelly
I am sad to report that our class turtle Pokey lost a sad defeat to Ms. Bernstein's class turtle Shelley. Pokey lived up to his name and didn't make it to the finish line.
Fun was had by all and we cheered Pokey on!
HAVE A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK!
Monday, March 15, 2010
March 15, 2010
Turtle Race
Our class turtle Pokey will be racing Ms. Bernstein’s turtle on March 25th in the afternoon. We have been training Pokey and graphing how far he goes.
Bowling Field Trip: Adaptive PE Students
March 25th from 9-11 am Mr. Gann is having a bowling Field Trip at Circle Lanes. Cost is $5.00. Please return permission slip by March 21st.
Evening of Celebration: April 29th
An Evening to Celebrate the Hard Work of our Students!
Who’s Invited: Parents and Students of Ms. Rose
Where and When: Art Room
What: Students will chose work to put on display and show off!
What to Bring: A dish to Pass
Please RSVP by April 16th
PRESENTER ON AUTISM
The Special Education Department will be sponsoring the "Just Give Him the Whale: Using Passions, Areas of Expertise and Strengths to Support Students with Autism".
Date: Saturday, March 20th
Location: Holmes Elementary School
Presenter: Dr. Paula Kluth, Author and Autism Specialist
Time: 9:00 - 12 Noon
Childcare will be provided for children ages pre-school through 5th grade. If you will need childcare, please include names(s) and age(s)
when registering for workshop. You can register by:
email - dstewart@op97.org
phone - 708-524-3030
New Updates on our Blog: CHECK THEM OUT!
http://holmesschoolrockstars.blogspot.com/
Upcoming Dates:
IAA/ ISAT testing Done.
March 25th: Bowling Field Trip in the AM (APE students)
March 25th: TURTLE RACE Pokey vs. Shelly
SPRING BREAK: March 28th- April 2nd
Our class turtle Pokey will be racing Ms. Bernstein’s turtle on March 25th in the afternoon. We have been training Pokey and graphing how far he goes.
Bowling Field Trip: Adaptive PE Students
March 25th from 9-11 am Mr. Gann is having a bowling Field Trip at Circle Lanes. Cost is $5.00. Please return permission slip by March 21st.
Evening of Celebration: April 29th
An Evening to Celebrate the Hard Work of our Students!
Who’s Invited: Parents and Students of Ms. Rose
Where and When: Art Room
What: Students will chose work to put on display and show off!
What to Bring: A dish to Pass
Please RSVP by April 16th
PRESENTER ON AUTISM
The Special Education Department will be sponsoring the "Just Give Him the Whale: Using Passions, Areas of Expertise and Strengths to Support Students with Autism".
Date: Saturday, March 20th
Location: Holmes Elementary School
Presenter: Dr. Paula Kluth, Author and Autism Specialist
Time: 9:00 - 12 Noon
Childcare will be provided for children ages pre-school through 5th grade. If you will need childcare, please include names(s) and age(s)
when registering for workshop. You can register by:
email - dstewart@op97.org
phone - 708-524-3030
New Updates on our Blog: CHECK THEM OUT!
http://holmesschoolrockstars.blogspot.com/
Upcoming Dates:
IAA/ ISAT testing Done.
March 25th: Bowling Field Trip in the AM (APE students)
March 25th: TURTLE RACE Pokey vs. Shelly
SPRING BREAK: March 28th- April 2nd
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
February 10, 2010
UPDATES FROM MS. ROSE
DISCOVERY FAIR 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders
2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders are entered in the Discovery Fair students will be presenting their Research Projects from Ms. Rose’s class.
IAA/ ISAT Dates: 3rd -5th graders
ISAT’s March 2nd – 12th/ IAA February 22nd- March 19th
Special Education Feedback:
Mike Padavic our special education director is looking for feedback on the department, please fill out and return surveys sent home this week.
Upcoming Dates:
February 20- District wide “1,2,3 Magic” Presentation
February 22nd- Discovery Fair Presentation 7-8:30 pm
March 29th- April 2nd Spring Break
April 28th: Parent Night for Ms. Rose’s Students- More info to come
Parent Support Group Meeting:
I am encouraging you to attend district wide parent presentations and support groups but will be continuing to have conferences and meetings as needed.
Homework Packets:
Since the beginning of the year I have wanted to put together homework packets for the students. It’s finally done!
Packets include- work your child can do independently, work in areas where generalization is needed, or work in areas where maintenance is needed.
There is NO DUE DATE, please send back as completed and your child will earn a star towards extra free time for the work they bring back!
Novel Study: Reading and writing are a key component to everything we do, in school. In April and May we will be doing novel studies based on your child’s needs and areas of interest.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Update January 14, 2010
UPDATE FROM MS. CHILTON-ROSE
POKEY THE TURTLE!
Pokey was on an extended summer vaction in Ms.Rose’s home, but has returned to the classroom for lap crawling and carrot eating fun!
What is a GLOG?
A glog is a way to make a webpage (or an internet poster) and a great way for me to provide you with Internet tools and resources that work well for your student. I am currently putting one together for each student this may not be completed till the end of the year. But feel free to send videos or pictures to add to your child’s glog.
IAA/ ISAT Dates: 3rd -5th graders
ISAT’s March 2nd – 12th/ IAA February 22nd- March 19th
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Week of February 4th and 5th, these will be set up through general education teachers. Please let us know if there is a specific team member you need to be there, otherwise we do our best to be at all conferences.
2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade Research Project: DISCOVERY FAIR
In order for us to demonstrate the academic and social skills we have been working on, we are going to research Dinosaurs and present our research. Students will be given the option to present at the Discovery Fair February 22nd and we will have a special evening April 29th, where students from Ms. Rose’s class can present this and other work they are proud of to our parents, and staff from school. MORE INFORMATION TO COME!
Upcoming Absences
I will be out of the building JANUARY 15TH: TEAM CONFERENCE
(Team Collaboration)
JANUARY 29TH: LRE INSTITUTE CONFERENCE
(Co-teaching and All inclusive Schools).
Next Parent Meeting:
TBD
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