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Elementary School: 4th Grade: Mrs. Huddlestun

Choice Assignments

by Mrs. Huddlestun

          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

by Mrs. Huddlestun | November 1, 2009

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."

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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!

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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!

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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

by Mrs.Huddlestun

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

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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?

by Mrs.Huddlestun

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?

Mrs. Huddlestun

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!

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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!

by Mrs. Huddlestun

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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