UMAC University News
May 8th 2015
Dear UMAC Families!
What a fantastic opportunity our UMAC team had as we explored Moraine Hills State Park. A special thank you to all of our AMAZING chaperones that helped us as we went on our all day journey. Scientifically we analyzed many organisms as we took our three mile hike throughout the terrain. At Academic Night, our team will share with you their field guide documenting their observations. (There might be a few exhausted teammates tonight!)
We also want to do a shout out to Mrs. Marks and Mrs. LaShelle for our PARCC picnic on Thursday. It was such a celebration of the students' effort on the many standardized tests they have completed throughout the year!
Last, but certainly not least...We wish all of our hard-working and dedicated mothers the very best Mother's Day weekend! We hope your children pamper you and give you extra TLC this weekend!
~Jenni Russell
Shared Reading
Writing
New Friend Math
Old Friend Math
Our mathematicians were extremely buys this week as they learned to solve equations using the pan-balance model as they begin to dive into algebraic expressions. We discussed the meaning of variables and how they can stand for many different numbers. Students were also introduced to rates (the relationship between two quantities) by looking at the rate of speed (how many units of a distance for a given time).
Upcoming Events
Monday, May 11 Market Day Pickup
Tuesday, May 12 Spring Band (OLD FRIENDS) Concert at Lundahl
Thursday, May 14 Academic Night (6:30-8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 20 Early Release
Miss Russell's Contact Information
Email: jlrussell@d47.org
Website: home.d47.org/wds/jlrussell
Location: 1100 Alexandra Boulevard, Crystal Lake, IL, United States
Phone: (815) 356-2720
Twitter: @MissRussellUMAC