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 >
Welcome to fifth grade! We are looking forward to a wonderful year with your students.Reading - Coming up in September in Reading and Language Arts, we will focus on determining the meaning of figurative language, the theme of stories and how characters in a story respond to challenges. So far we have worked on Comparing and Contrasting Characters in the story.... 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 >