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Edgebrook Office: eboffice@d15.org
Edgebrook Ripples
2/10/16
EDGEBROOK VISION STATEMENT – Edgebrook fosters a diverse community of learners working together to create an
engaging environment which empowers each child to strive for excellence.
From the Desk of: Mrs. Reinhardt
Last month we touched on Common Core standards in math. I want to also share some of the
Common Core standards for Language Arts/Reading. All of these and more can be found at www.d15.org
under the curriculum tab. The grades K–8 standards on the following pages define what students should
understand and be able to do by the end of each grade. They correspond to the College and Career
Readiness (CCR) anchor standards below by number. The CCR and grade-specific standards are necessary
complements—the former providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity—that
together define the skills and understandings that all students must demonstrate.
Key Ideas and Details
1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite
specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key
supporting details and ideas.
3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Craft and Structure
4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative,
and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of
the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
If you have any questions about Common Core Standards please call the office or ask your child’s
teacher. We are happy to share what have learned and how we utilize these standards in our teaching
each day.
MARCH 3 – KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION at Edgebrook 4-7pm. Please stop by the cafeteria to
receive/complete the registration paperwork for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2016-2017
school year. The nurse, secretaries and principal will be there to answer all of your registration
questions!
We are a Character Counts School….
February: Citizenship
Teacher Requests: I have received some questions about teacher requests for the 2016-2017 school
year. Our teachers spend many hours making class lists. They know the students well and always place
students with the teacher they feel would be the best fit for them. I am asking that you please respect
the teacher’s efforts in placement and do NOT make teacher requests. Even siblings can have very
different learning styles. A teacher that you loved for one child may not be the best fit for another.
St. Baldrick’s
Help us raise money for local families who are fighting childhood
cancer. There are many ways you can make a difference.
Feb 12 – Students can purchase a St. Baldrick’s T-Shirt for $10.
Money can be turned in anytime.
March 3 – Students can purchase Green hair extensions and/or
feathers for $10. Also available are Green Hats for $5.
March 16 – Join us for the McHenry Community Shave from 5-8pm at West Campus.
Donate or Shave - Join our team: If you, or a family member, are interested in donating
or shaving your head please join the Edgebrook team. Just follow the link below to find
the “Edgebrook Roadrunners” team.
https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/823871/2016
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PTO News:
Donuts with Dads – Friday, February 12 7:45-8:30 – WEAR RED
Keep collecting box tops! The classroom that collects the most Box Tops in the month of February will
win a free kids meals at Chili’s!
Birthday Treat Reminder: At Edgebrook we are working on improving our overall wellness of all of our
students. We need the help of our parents! When sending in a birthday treat for the class that you
consider sending a healthy snack, stickers, pencils or even a book to be donated to the class on your
child’s behalf. Snack options include fruit, veggies, pretzels, or goldfish crackers. Remember all treats
must be store bought. These will give the students more brain power for the remainder of the day. We
would love to recognize your child’s birthday in a healthy way!
Dates to Remember:
February 12
February 12
February 15
February 16
February 16
February 17
February 17
and Pre-K
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Donuts with Dad 7:45-8:30
St. Baldrick’s T-Shirt Sales
No School
No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences
No School Kindergarten and Pre-K
Parent/Teacher Conferences Kindergarten