Choice Assignments
As we start off the second half of the school year, some exciting changes are going to occur in the classroom. With procedures firmly in place, students will be participating . . . read more
Red Ribbon Week
We celebrated Red Ribbon Week here at Chebanse Elementary School the week of October 26 th -30 th . Red Ribbon Week is a national week set forth to raise awareness and celebrate the good choices our students make in staying away . . . read more
Accelerated Reading "A.R."
READ, READ, READ READ ANYWHERE! Classroom Goals First Quarter = 7 points Second Quarter = 8 points Third Quarter = 9 points Fourth Quarter = 9 points . . . read more
All About Me
I graduated in May 1997 from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. in Elementary Education and emphasis in Language Arts and Sociology. I began my teaching career at my former grade school in Midlothian, Illinois as an Eighth . . . read more
Back to School Welcome!
Check out our class!
Welcome to Fourth Grade and 4C Homeroom! I am extremely excited about this year! It is my pleasure to be given the opportunity to teach you the joys of Reading, Language, and Spelling. In addition to . . . read more
Character Traits
Updated Monthly!
Throughout the year, students are taught the six pillars of character: respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. One character trait is taught per month. Students are recognized twice a . . . read more
Fourth Grade Student Writing Rubric
Writing lessons are taught in a manner that promotes adherence to Illinois State Learning Standards: STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes. The ability to write clearly is essential . . . read more
Fourth Grade Word Wall
Fourth Grade Word Wall For each word listed below, students are tested on the spelling, pronunciation, and proper use in sentences. Each quarter test will be comprehensive in nature. Tests are are tentatively . . . read more
Fourth Grade Writing Process
Fourth Grade Writing Process Brainstorming Purpose: to tap prior knowledge Example: graphic organizers, lists, outlines Introduction Purpose: write an opening paragraph/section . . . read more
How is Spelling Taught?
How is Spelling Taught? Research in literacy development shows that the students benefit from purposeful, planned spelling instruction. The value of direct spelling instruction is critical to . . . read more
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via a note in your child's assignment books or by e-mail: jhuddlestun@cusd4.org read more
Weekly Newsletters
Updated Weekly!
Please click on the links below to read the Fourth Grade weekly newsletters: September 4, 2009 Welcome Back! September 11, 2009 September 18, 2009 Open House (no newsletter) September 25, . . . read more
Weekly Spelling Lists
Updated Weekly!
Tests are given on the last day of the week, which is generally Friday. If a student has an excused absence on Friday, they must make up their test the following week. Make-up tests will be given on the following Wednesday . . . read more
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