Language Arts: This month, we read and discussed Weather Forecasting and Living Through a Natural Disaster. The students have been so excited to learn about weather patterns. We are starting a research project about Natural Disasters. Students will be researching a natural disaster of their choosing, create a project to showcase their learning and then present... READ MORE >
April Newsletter - 4th Grade Reading We have begun our final unit in ReadyGen for 4th grade! Students will read several narrative stories and apply the elements they learn to their own stories. The story Lunch Money will be paired with the informational text, Using Money, to reinforce gaining knowledge from both fiction and nonfiction sources. Please continue... READ MORE >
5th Grade April Newsletter Spring is almost here! Please make sure that as the weather warms up, school and homework is still the first priority. Also make sure that your child is dressed for recess weather. You never know with Illinois weather how hot or cold it will be! Here are the concepts that we will be working on in the coming month. Reading We are... READ MORE >
Language Arts: This month, we read and discussed an Alaskan Legend titled “Frog Princess”. While reading this text, we have been working on determining the central message. We will also be reading a nonfiction text titled “Deep Down and Other Extreme Places to Live”. While reading, we will be learning more about nonfiction text features, and determining the main... READ MORE >
February 2021 Newsletter - 4th Grade Reading- We are continuing to explore Unit 3, Module A & B of ReadyGen. This module focuses on understanding that different types of texts can be used to analyze similar topics and ideas. We will be discussing natural phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Math- We are continuing to learn about... READ MORE >
5th Grade February/March Newsletter We can’t believe it’s the middle of the third quarter! We have so much to still learn before the end of the year! Reading We are currently working on Unit 3 in our ReadyGen curriculum. This unit is science based. We have been reading books on the solar system and space. The students have been really excited about this... READ MORE >
January Newsletter 2021 - 4th GradeReading We are excited to explore Unit 3, Module A & B of ReadyGen. This module focuses on understanding that different types of texts can be used to analyze similar topics and ideas. We will be discussing natural phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Math This month, we are working on generating... READ MORE >
5th Grade January NewsletterWe hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Now is a good time to check in with your child to see if they need any supply replacements for the new year. Please also make sure all of their materials at home are organized. Thank you!Reading We have completed Unit 2 of our Readygen curriculum. We will be working on Unit 3 in our Readygen... READ MORE >
5th Grade November NewsletterWow! We made it through the first quarter of this crazy school year. Thank you for meeting with us during parent teacher conferences. It was great to talk to you about your child’s progress. Here is what is coming up this month in fifth grade!Reading We have completed Unit 1 of our Readygen curriculum. Coming up in November in... READ MORE >
November Newsletter - 4th GradeReading We are excited to explore Unit 2 of ReadyGen. This module focuses on determining the themes in literary texts, like tall tales, fables, and mythology. Students will be expected to use text evidence to support their answers. As a friendly reminder, fourth graders need to be reading 20-30 minutes a night. Math We are... READ MORE >
Language Arts: This week we spent time reading an interesting nonfiction book titled “About Earth”. We have been looking closely at this text to locate nonfiction text features and discuss the purpose of each text feature. Students have begun working on an explanatory/informational writing piece about a planet of their choice. We have been researching and taking... READ MORE >
Language Arts: Our first unit in reading focuses on understanding characters and their motivations in a story. We are still reading the chapter book “The Case of the Gasping Garbage”. We will also continue working on a narrative writing piece including characters, events, and a conclusion. Our focus for word work is VC/CV words, as well as identifying nouns and... READ MORE >
Wow! This weather is crazy. With the rain/snow mix, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for recess.Reading - We have complete Module A in unit 1 of our Readygen curriculum. Coming up in November in Reading and Language Arts, we will focus on narrative and informative texts. The skills we will work on will be theme, comparing and contrasting... READ MORE >
Math: We have wrapped up Topic 3, and have begun Topic 4 focusing on using multiplication facts to help us divide next week! Classes are discussing the relation between multiplication and division. PLEASE have your student continue their fact knowledge at home. It is a 3rd grade expectation to have all facts up through 12x12 mastered! Please encourage your... READ MORE >
Math: Classes are progressing through Topic 3 and are now applying the Distributive Property to assist in solving multiplication facts. We have now covered facts involving the following factors: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, and 10. Students have been shown and continue to practice strategies to solve multiplication problems involving those factors. Please make sure... READ MORE >
Reading We are in full swing with guided reading groups and our new reading program ReadyGen. If you are interested in learning more about ReadyGen please visit us at our Curriculum Night on October 24th. This month we are focusing on nonfiction texts with an emphasis on text features. We are continuing to answer comprehension questions with text based evidence.... READ MORE >
We are almost to the end of the first quarter. The students have been working hard and are into a good routine at this point. Please remember the weather is changing and the students need to be dressed appropriately for recess.Reading: We are almost to the end of our first module in our new Readygen reading curriculum. We have finished three stories and are now... READ MORE >
Math: Classes have been starting off the year with great focus towards multiplication with relation to addition. We will be applying strategies to add and multiply using number lines, arrays, and other various strategies to aid in mastering the concept of multiplication. Our next area of study is to recognize different patterns within multiplication. Students... READ MORE >
Welcome to another wonderful year at Genoa Elementary!!! Thank you to all the friends and family who attended supply drop off, it was great to meet everyone. Please feel free to contact any staff member with questions about your child, we love to hear both positive and negative feedback. Thank you for all your support at home, we couldn’t do it without you!!... READ MORE >
5th Grade Newsletter - March Spring is almost here! Please make sure that as the weather warms up, school and homework is still the first priority. Also make sure that your child is dressed for recess weather. You never know with Illinois weather how hot or cold it will be! Here are concepts that we will be working on in the coming month. Reading We are... READ MORE >
4th Grade Newsletter - March As we begin the 4th quarter, your student will have the opportunity to show their skills in MAP and Illinois Assessment of Readiness testing. Please make sure your child gets a good breakfast and adequate sleep for these very important assessments. If you would like to donate gum or mints for our testing sessions it would be greatly... READ MORE >
3rd Grade Spring Newsletter Math Classes have been putting great effort towards understanding and learning all about fractions. We have started identifying fractions, showing equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, and showing these fractions on a number line. Our next area of study will be learning all about time, measurement, and capacity. Many students have... READ MORE >