Thanks to all of our parents and staff who helped put together some very fun classroom parties for our students. And thanks to the many parents who contributed food, drinks, activities, and goods to make the parties a great experience for everyone.
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
JCB Christmas Parties
Thanks to all of our parents and staff who helped put together some very fun classroom parties for our students. And thanks to the many parents who contributed food, drinks, activities, and goods to make the parties a great experience for everyone.
5th Grade Weather Day
Students in Mrs. Barger-Ancog's 5th grade class did research, created, and presented weather maps the last week of school before break! Nice job, students!
Pajama Day a Success!
Our first JCB Pajama Drive was a huge success! We collected over 100 pairs of new pajamas in all sizes in conjunction with a program sponsored by Scholastic--Pajama Program--Great Bedtime Story. Scholastic will donate a new book for each pair of pajamas. This year, we were fortunate enough to be able to donate these new pajamas to Turning Point, a domestic violence agency whose mission is to confront violence against women and children in McHenry County, Illinois. The staff and students were so pleased to know that our donations are going to support people in our very own backyard.
On Thursday, December 17, students and staff celebrated our donation with our own pajama day, accompanied by guest readers who brought us delightful stories. Thanks to Anna Wolk with FoodServices for the donation of milk for our students to enjoy during story time. Thank you again to everyone who participated and donated. Guest readers included Dr. Dan Johnson, Anna Wolk, Mrs. Barger, and lots of high school mentor students.
Check out some of our pictures of story time.
On Thursday, December 17, students and staff celebrated our donation with our own pajama day, accompanied by guest readers who brought us delightful stories. Thanks to Anna Wolk with FoodServices for the donation of milk for our students to enjoy during story time. Thank you again to everyone who participated and donated. Guest readers included Dr. Dan Johnson, Anna Wolk, Mrs. Barger, and lots of high school mentor students.
Check out some of our pictures of story time.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
JCB Math Team News
This year the James C. Bush Elementary School Bloodhounds started a math team. The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics sponsors math contests for teams in grades 3-8 and high school. Schools can participate in the contests with grade level teams of up to 5 students and/or as individuals. For our first year, we chose to participate as teams. Students with above grade level scores on the MAPs math tests taken in the fall were invited to participate. To get ready for the first competition, students practiced twice a week with grade level coaches during recess. The scores of the top two teams in each grade level will be submitted to the ICTM to compete against other elementary schools. Results should be posted shortly after the winter break. Our next competitions will be in February and March.
The first contest of the year was held this week during recess. As a reward for their participation, students were treated to a pizza lunch. I overheard one student say, "I get to do math AND have pizza!! This is the best day of my life!" I loved watching all of the students demonstrate problem solving skills, collaborative skills, and outstanding math skills. They were truly excited about being a part of this group.
Congratulations to our JCB Mathletes!
The first contest of the year was held this week during recess. As a reward for their participation, students were treated to a pizza lunch. I overheard one student say, "I get to do math AND have pizza!! This is the best day of my life!" I loved watching all of the students demonstrate problem solving skills, collaborative skills, and outstanding math skills. They were truly excited about being a part of this group.
Congratulations to our JCB Mathletes!
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Monday, December 14, 2015
Nurse's Corner
Over the
past few days, we have had some difficulty reaching parents with questions
about a student’s health concerns or when it is necessary to contact a parent
if a student needs to be sent home. The
difficulty usually occurs when a parent or parent’s phone number has changed or
when the number for an emergency contact is incorrect. Please make
sure that the school is notified of the need to update contact information within our system if either parent has changed a home or mobile number or there are
changes or new emergency contacts the office.
Thanks so
much for your help with this important request.
5th Grade Concert
On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, the 5th grade students performed A Pirate's Christmas to a standing room only crowd at Johnsburg High School.
The elves were exhausted after getting ready for Christmas, and they were tired of the cold. They needed some rest and relaxation. But just as they were getting ready for the beach, they were stopped by a band of pirates. White Beard (aka Santa) and the elves taught those pirates all about true treasure and the meaning of giving--instead of taking!
Congratulations to our students on their hard work!
The elves were exhausted after getting ready for Christmas, and they were tired of the cold. They needed some rest and relaxation. But just as they were getting ready for the beach, they were stopped by a band of pirates. White Beard (aka Santa) and the elves taught those pirates all about true treasure and the meaning of giving--instead of taking!
Congratulations to our students on their hard work!
JJH Advanced Band Performs for 4th Grade
On Friday, December 11, 2015, the 4th graders were treated to a special concert by the Advanced Band students from Johnsburg Junior High School. Our students were excited to walk across the street to hear them. They were entertained by a variety of songs that included many holiday favorites along with some fun songs like "Uptown Funk" and "Smoke on the Water."
JCB students also learned about the various instruments that make up the school band. Mrs. Beernink talked to them about how band students find time to fit band into their busy schedule that includes not just keeping up with their homework so they can stay on the honor roll but also sports and other extracurricular activities. She also encouraged them to talk to their parents and teachers, many of whom were in the school band themselves.
Students were told that they would have an opportunity to sign up for 5th grade band and select an instrument toward the end of the school year. Thanks again to the Advanced Band students from the Junior High. Our staff and students were very impressed!
JCB students also learned about the various instruments that make up the school band. Mrs. Beernink talked to them about how band students find time to fit band into their busy schedule that includes not just keeping up with their homework so they can stay on the honor roll but also sports and other extracurricular activities. She also encouraged them to talk to their parents and teachers, many of whom were in the school band themselves.
Students were told that they would have an opportunity to sign up for 5th grade band and select an instrument toward the end of the school year. Thanks again to the Advanced Band students from the Junior High. Our staff and students were very impressed!
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