Studious Students at Rutledge Hall

We have been busy testing all week, and the students have done a great job. We are almost done with the yearly ISAT tests. Our third, fourth, and fifth graders completed reading and math this week. Additionally, fourth graders took science tests and third graders took writing tests. Our fifth graders will complete their writing tests on Monday, March 8. We were pleased with attendance, but do have some make-up exams to administer. We have the week to complete these. The ISAT tests measure our school and students against the state standards. We will see our results in the early fall.

Posted on Friday, March 5, 2010
Snowmen Invasion

We finally were lucky and had snow for our February PBIS celebration. The weather cooperated Wednesday night, and left us with just the right amount to make some great snowmen. Students used their Rutledge Rewards to participate, and enjoyed a half-hour of a great competition. There were tall and short snowman, round and flat ones, and all other sorts. The students worked in teams to see who could build the best one!! The teachers had fun too. If you drive down East Prairie, you may still be able to see the students' handiwork. It was nice to take time out to have fun, enjoy the snowy weather, and each other.

Posted on Tuesday, March 2, 2010
ISAT TESTING

The ISAT official testing period is fast approaching. The window for test administration is March 1, 2010 - March 12, 2010.  Students have been preparing for these state tests, and are almost ready. The state tests help us to see if we are meeting expectations and standards that they state sets for all public schools. Please help us by making sure that students are in school and are on time every day during the testing weeks. We want our students to show their knowledge and expertise in the best setting possible.

Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010
Community Partners

Some of our fourth graders headed to Lincolnwood Place for our on-going partnership with our Senior friends. We celebrated Valentine's Day by making and decorating valentine cookies. The students and their senior partners had a wonderful time. The conversations that took place were priceless!! The students had also prepared cards and poems for the seniors. They read some of their poems and distributed the cards. It is wonderful to see the smiles and the laughter. Our next partnership is planned for April. More wonderful news to come....!!

Posted on Thursday, February 11, 2010
SMART Technology

Classroom instruction looks very different today than when you and I went to school. If you visited us today, you would see SMART boards in some classrooms. SMART boards have the potential to change how instruction is delivered to students. These pieces of technology allow teachers to prepare very interactive lessons for students. Students can be touching, moving, and following a variety of tasks and functions as they learn. Video, internet, and movies can be incorporated into the instruction. Students are more involved, more on-task, and more intuned to what is happening. Our teachers are learning how to use this technology and change instruction in their classrooms. How exciting!!

Posted on Thursday, February 4, 2010
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Lincolnwood, IL 60712
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