Family Resource Newsletter

Cicero District 99 continues its efforts to engage families with their students' learning at home.

Through the Strategic Planning process, community feedback indicated that parents want support and resources to use at home with their children. The purpose of this newsletter is designed to do just that! Each month, the topics and suggestions will align with classroom instruction.

Working together, we can improve outcomes for all our students!

Each math unit in iRready provides families with the opportunity to extend classroom practice into the home. Click on the hyperlink to learn more about what your student is learning, as well as activities you can do!

Kindergarten: Numbers 0 to 5

Kindergarten: Números hasta 5

First Grade: Number Partners for 10

Primer Grado: Parejas de números para 10

Second Grade: Solve One-Step Word Problems

Secondo Grado: Resuelve problemas verbales de un paso

Third Grade: Understand the Meaning of Multiplication

Tercer Grado: Comprende Significado de la multiplicación

Fourth Grade: Add Whole Numbers

Cuarto Grado: Suma números enteros

Fifth Grade: Multiply Multi-Digit Numbers

Quinto Grado: Multiplica números de varios dígitos

Sixth Grade: Work with Algebraic Expressions

Sexto Grado: Trabaja con expresiones algebraicas

Seventh Grade: Represent Proportional Relationships

Séptimo Grado: Representa relaciones proporcionales

Eighth Grade: Work with Sequences of Transformations and Congruence

Octavo Grado: Trabaja con secuencias de transformaciones y congruencia

Students in grades 2-5 have the opportunity to use Fluency Flight, a mathematics fact fluency program offered through iReady. It is suggested that students complete Fluency Flight activities four days a week, which should take about 8-10 minutes each session. Read more about how students can access this program at home.

Fluency Flight Overview

Descripción general de Fluency Flight

District 99 adopted Amplify as its literacy curriculum during the 23-24 school year. One of the resources available with this program is an overview of what students are learning in during each unit as well as suggestions for ways families to support at home. The caregiver letters provided below share an overview of what students are reading and discovering in each unit along with suggestions for discussion questions.

08/19/2024 to 09/10/2024

• Grade K, Domain 1: Nursery Rhymes and Fables
• Kindergarten, Conocimiento 1: Rimas y fábulas infantiles

09/11/2024 to 09/26/2024

• Grade K, Domain 2: The Five Senses
• Kindergarten, Conocimiento 2: Los cinco sentidos

08/19/2024 to 09/10/2024

• Grade 1, Domain 1: Fables and Stories
• 1 grado, Conocimiento 1: Fábulas y cuentos

09/11/2024 to 10/02/2024

• Grade 1, Domain 2: The Human Body
• 1 grado, Conocimiento 2: El cuerpo humano

08/19/2024 to 09/04/2024

• Grade 2, Domain 1: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales
• 2 grado, Conocimiento 1: Cuentos de hadas y cuentos exagerados

09/05/2024 to 10/01/2024

• Grade 2, Domain 2: Early Asian Civilizations
• 2 grado, Conocimiento 2: Antiguas civilizaciones de Asia

08/19/2024 - 09/11/2024

• Grade 3, Unit 1 Classic Tales: The Wind in the Willows
• 3 grado, Unidad 1 Cuentos clásicos: El viento en los sauces

09/12/2024 - 10/8/2024

• Grade 3. Unit 2: Animal Classification
• 3 grado, Unidad 2: La clasificación de los animales

08/19/2024 - 09/13/2024

• Grade 4, Unit 1: Personal Narratives
• 4 grado, Unidad 1: Narrativas personales

09/16/2024 - 10/11/2024

• Grade 4, Unit 2: Empires in the Middle Ages, Part 1
• 4 grado, Unidad 2: Los imperios en la Edad Media, parte 1

08/19/2024 - 09/13/2024

• Grade 5, Unit 1: Personal Narratives
• 5 grado, Unidad 1: Narrativas personales

09/16/2024 - 10/11/2024

• Grade 5, Unit 2: Early American Civilizations
• 5 grado Unidad 2: Las primeras civilizaciones americanas

08/19/2024 - 09/20/2024

• Grade 6: 6A - Dahl & Narrative
• 6 grado: 6A - Dahl y la narrativa

09/23/2024 - 11/08/2024

• Grade 6: 6B - Mysteries & Investigations
• 6 grado: 6B - Misterios e investigaciones

08/19/2024 - 09/20/2024

• Grade 7: 7A - Red Scarf Girl & Narrative
• 7 grado: 7A: Red Scarf Girl y la narrativa

90/23/2024 - 11/08/2024

• Grade 7: 7D - Poetry & Poe
• 7 grado: 7D - La poesía y Poe

08/19/2024 - 09/20/2024

• Grade 8: 8A - Perspectives & Narrative
• 8 grado: 8A - Perspectiva y narrativa

09/23/2024 - 11/08/2024

• Grade 8: 8C - Science & Science Fiction
• 8 grado: 8C - La ciencia y la ciencia ficción

Cicero District 99 is delighted to share an exciting development in our Dual Language (DL) educational approach that we believe will greatly enhance your child's learning experience.

In addition to a One-Teacher Model for DL where all the instruction is given by one teacher, we also have a Two-Teacher Model in some DL classrooms. Both innovative models aim to provide students with a rich, bilingual education while also fostering their overall academic growth.

What is the Dual Language Two-Teacher Model?

This model involves two teachers in each classroom, each specializing in a different language. One teacher will instruct students primarily in English, while the other will use primarily Spanish to deliver lessons. This approach allows students to immerse themselves in both languages throughout the school day.

How Will the 2-Teacher Model Work?

• Classroom Structure: Students will rotate between the two teachers, each providing instruction in their respective language.

• Curriculum Integration: The curriculum is designed to ensure that both languages are used effectively in teaching all subjects.

• Support: Both teachers will work closely together to ensure a seamless educational experience and to support students in their language development.

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We are confident that the Dual Language Two-Teacher Model will offer an enriching and engaging learning experience for our students. We appreciate your support and partnership as we embark on this exciting journey together.

Thank you for your continued involvement and dedication to your child’s education.

Reading with your students is very beneficial - especially in two languages! Here is an activity where you can read the fable "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" in the language of your choice. After reading the fable, have your child re-tell the story in the OTHER language. This activity is beneficial for building student's listening and speaking skills in both languages!

As the new school year begins, supporting our youth's mental health is more important than ever. The new school year can bring feelings of both anxiety and excitement as students transition into a new grade, perhaps a new school, and are all in turn learning and growing into who they are.

We have provided a Back to School resource packet for parents and teachers who are navigating through this time. Click here to access to the flyer.

By working together, we can create an environment where our children thrive. Remember, Care Solace offers valuable mental health care coordination services to connect you with community-based providers for counseling, therapy, and more.

To access Care Solace:

• Call (888) 515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.

• Visit www.caresolace.com/cicd99: Explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance.

By joining hands as a community, we can provide a nurturing environment that supports the mental health and well-being of our youth. Let's prioritize their emotional growth and create a brighter future together.

Thank you for being dedicated parents in the Cicero Public School District 99 community. Your commitment to our youth is truly commendable.