Presenting a One and Only Ivan final project.
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.
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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.
I had the pleasure of eating lunch with this crew. We sang Backstreet Boys and Newsies songs and had a good time!
I got to eat lunch with this fun group! We will have Friday lunches with small groups of students. All students will get an opportunity to eat in the classroom. We listened to music, shared our holiday plans, had a dance party and walked the 'red carpet.'
We had very cool seats at the symphony.
The captivated audience at the Symphony.
Making a creature with traits from each parent.
Using genetic code to make monsters with traits from each parent.
Using genetic code to make clay creatures.
