Decatur Countdown 2024
End of the Year Countdown!
Ms. Manon's Bio
The 2023-2024 school year will be my 10th year teaching at CPS. I have an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts - Theater from Illinois State University. After living in Los Angeles and working in the music industry, I made a return to the Midwest. I received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Illinois-Chicago.
After graduating, I worked at Pritzker Elementary teaching the gifted first grade class for 9 years. I also worked as the Gifted Coordinator for the school. I love teaching novels and writers' workshop as part of a balanced literacy program.
When I am not at work I love competing in trivia nights, watching any Chicago sports team, reading, attending comedy shows and hanging out with my handsome cat, Jake.
Posts
When the size of the strawberry blows your mind....
BOTB First 5 Titles
Attached are the first 5 titles for Battle of the Books next year if your child wants to get a jump on early reading!
Variation in 'beaks' can determine how much nectar a hummingbird can drink.
Science survival activities.
When your class behavior earns incentive minutes outside!
Proper Dress
Reminder - students should not wear hats in school. Students should also have proper footwear for PE and Recess.
Presenting a One and Only Ivan final project.
Presenting a One and Only Ivan final project.
Getting ready for a break with a game day!
Games before a two week break!
Game Day - 12/22/23
"Hamburger" writing.
This was before we felt nauseous from the bus ride!
Working on supporting details with an explanation.
