My name is Mrs. Loaiza-Urbinati. I am excited to be your teacher this year! As a long-time resident of the Kinzie community, I am aware of Kinzie’s reputation for excellence. Thanks to my teaching experience, training, and education at Saint Xavier University and the University of Chicago, I have developed a love for math. Over the break, I have been busy planning lessons and activities that will challenge you to grow both academically and socially. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know students and parents. We are going to have a fantastic year.
QUARTERS
QUARTERS — Each quarter ends on the following day: Q1 ends October 20, 2023 Q2 ends December 21, 2023 Q3 ends March 22, 2024 Q4 ends June 6, 2024 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DAYS PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DAYS — Parents are asked to pick up report cards and conference with teachers after the first and third quarters. Parent-Teacher conference days are non-attendance days for students. Elementary and High schools are expected to run a Parent-Teacher Conference Day: (ES + HS) Q1 on Thursday, October 26, 2023 (ES) Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (HS) Thursday, April 11, 2024 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DAYS - NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS October 27, 2023 December 22, 2023 April 1, 2024 June 7, 2024. ARRIVAL Students arrive between 7:25-7:30am and will stop at their assigned breakfast station before going to class where they will choose either a hot or cold breakfast. Students, grades 7th and 8th, will line up at the North doors under the tunnel. SCHOOL UNIFORM Blouse/Shirt - Powder blue short or long-sleeved blouse or collared polo or turtleneck. Skirt, Skort, and/or Jumper – navy blue knee length, no more than four inches above knee. Slacks – Navy blue dress pants or corduroys. No denim/jean material, yoga pants or leggings- This will be enforced diligently this year. Shorts – Solid navy-blue walking shorts must be at least mid-thigh in length. No basketball shorts. (Shorts can be worn May 1- October 1). Class Rules Respect self, others, & surroundings Enter and exit quietly Share using appropriate language Pay attention and participate Encourage others Complete all work on time Take responsibility for your actions Please check Google Classroom for homework assignments and announcements. Grading Categories & Weights collaboratively established by
Grade Level Team/Department A 90%-100% B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69% F 0% - 68% Assignments Must be Completed On Time!! |
PROGRESS REPORT DISTRIBUTION DAYS
PROGRESS REPORT DISTRIBUTION DAYS — Schools will distribute progress reports on the following dates: Q1 on September 21, 2023 Q2 on November 17, 2023 Q3 on February 8, 2024 Q4 on May 3, 2024 REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION DAYS
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION DAYS — Please note that report cards for the second and fourth quarters will be sent home: Q2 on December 21, 2023 Q4 on June 6, 2024 VACATIONS
Winter vacation — Schools are closed from December 25, 2023 to January 5, 2024. Spring vacation — Schools are closed from March 25, 2024 to March 29, 2024. HOLIDAYS
September 4 .Labor Day October 9 Indigenous Peoples’ Day November 10 Veterans Day November 23, 24 Thanksgiving Holiday January 15 M. L. King Day February 19 Presidents’ Day May 27 Memorial Day SUPPLY LIST CLASSROOM
General Purpose Supplies to be carried with you at all times... Box of black or blue pens 36 - #2 pencils 12 red pens 2 highlighters-different colors 6 correctional tape – please do not buy liquid white out Loose-leaf paper – 3 hole to be replenished throughout the year 1 accordion style portfolio or organizer(lightweight), preferably 5 – 6 sections scissors small set of colored pencils, markers (no Sharpies) supply case or bag book covers for all books (minimum of 5) 1 package of index cards 2 reams of copy paper 2 rolls paper towels 3 boxes Kleenex 1 container Clorox wipes Headphones/earbuds with microphone and a USB or aux cord (no Bluetooth/wireless headphones) Math SUPPLIES ruler, small with metric and customary system protractor, compass sharpened pencils, eraser, sharpener, red pens graph paper - 3 hole to be replenished throughout the year colored pencils - to be replenished throughout the year 1 ONE INCH 3 ring binder with CLEAR VIEW COVER 5 dry erase thin markers - BLACK ONLY calculator - Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS ***All students are required to have a calculator (Texas Instruments: TI-30XIIS). ***All students need headphones to bring to every class. Please have your supplies ready for the first day of school. Be sure to put your name on all of your supplies. Supplies should be replenished as needed throughout the school year. |