Hello! My name is now Mrs. Perko! Yes, I got married! It was a beautiful ceremony, and spending that day with family and friends was incredible! We spent our honeymoon in Jamaica, and then we arrived bcd in Washington just in time for softball tryouts to begin.
A few years ago, I graduated from Illinois State with a Master's degree in Reading. I am passionate about teaching reading, and it is my hope that all of my students can find a love for reading AND writing while experiencing the year with me. Reading and writing go hand in hand. One doesn't happen without the other, and it is necessary to learn to do both well!
At the end of the year (yes, I have already received several questions about it from parents and students alike), we are planning on doing the My 3 Words Premiere. I have some big plans, and I am hoping they all fall into place so we can make the 5th Annual My 3 Words Premiere better than ever!!! If you don't know about this project, you will soon enough. If you can't wait, ask anyone who has had me in the past! I bet they will tell you how incredible it is! At least I think so!
I thank God for the opportunities given to me each year...to help mold these kids into awesome readers and writers, to help them see how unique and wonderful they ALL are, to guide them to be incredible people and help them strive to meet their goals and soar past any expectations. I feel so fortunate to have your child in class. Can't wait to get to know them better! I already love what I see!
Any questions, please e-mail me at mperko@d50schools.com
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
This I Believe
This I Believe is a narrative essay the kids will write using events in their lives. It can be related to their three words or not, but it should have some deeper meaning.
For example, I am contemplating using this sentence as my thesis::: I believe that good people should not stand silent and let bad things happen.
Very recently, a situation occurred in which I did this very thing. I still feel guilty about it, and I do believe that good people don't let bad things happen. My essay would reflect that through my experience. Usually these are the most powerful essays they write all year, and some will be read at the My 3 Words Premiere.
CALLING ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS: My 3 Words Parent Committeee will meet Wednesday at 4:00 in Miss Cioni's room to discuss all things My 3 Words!!! ANYONE wanting to help is invited! I appreciate your time and help as well as your involvement with your child! I am so excited.
Key word for Extra Credit: respect.
For example, I am contemplating using this sentence as my thesis::: I believe that good people should not stand silent and let bad things happen.
Very recently, a situation occurred in which I did this very thing. I still feel guilty about it, and I do believe that good people don't let bad things happen. My essay would reflect that through my experience. Usually these are the most powerful essays they write all year, and some will be read at the My 3 Words Premiere.
CALLING ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS: My 3 Words Parent Committeee will meet Wednesday at 4:00 in Miss Cioni's room to discuss all things My 3 Words!!! ANYONE wanting to help is invited! I appreciate your time and help as well as your involvement with your child! I am so excited.
Key word for Extra Credit: respect.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Research Project and More
Today the rough draft of their research paper was due and collected in class.
Work on typing up their Big Dream Essays are in progress...if you are in 2nd hour, I have your papers.
My 3 Words date has been set...May 23 at 6:30. Great things planned! Parent Committee to meet next week. Date to be determined.
Almost all students are videotaped!
In Literature we are coupling two books, Understanding the Holy Land (Non-fiction) and The Outsiders (fiction). Both books deal with real conflicts and issues. Students will create a Glogster (online poster) in class over their chapter of Understanding the Holy Land. That will begin the middle of next week.
Class discussion over The Outsiders will take place next week as well. Lots of reading! Love it!
I also wanted to say that I can't believe this year is almost over. It really has been a joy to work with these kids this year and push them to be their very best.
Work on typing up their Big Dream Essays are in progress...if you are in 2nd hour, I have your papers.
My 3 Words date has been set...May 23 at 6:30. Great things planned! Parent Committee to meet next week. Date to be determined.
Almost all students are videotaped!
In Literature we are coupling two books, Understanding the Holy Land (Non-fiction) and The Outsiders (fiction). Both books deal with real conflicts and issues. Students will create a Glogster (online poster) in class over their chapter of Understanding the Holy Land. That will begin the middle of next week.
Class discussion over The Outsiders will take place next week as well. Lots of reading! Love it!
I also wanted to say that I can't believe this year is almost over. It really has been a joy to work with these kids this year and push them to be their very best.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Career Research Paper April 30
At this point in the Career Research Project, students are or should be working on the first draft of the paper. Using their outline as a guide and their notecards for the nitty gritty information (that are already cited with source and page number), the hard work is complete. It is just a matter of forming their information into paragraphs that stay on topic, flow smoothly from one idea to another, and cover all the required material (as seen in the rubric on the back page of their packet). Writing the paper should be the easy part of this project. Gathering materials, finding relevant information, and putting it onto notecards and citing them was the hard part. Most students are writing their 7th, 8th, or 9th paragraphs and will finish up with the conclusion early next week. Due to computer lab access this year, (hurrah!) the project is going much more smoothly and quickly! Some of the due dates may be pushed up to allow time for our novel unit AND for me to grade so they can revise them!
**Heads UP! The My 3 Words Project is coming along nicely. There are about 10 more students left to videotape, and any parent interested on being on the parent planning committee please e-mail me at mcioni@d50schools.com. I would love to have you partake in this great night of celebrating your child's 7th grade journey.
I haven't thought of a title for this year's group yet, but I have several ideas. Invitations will go out to family members and friends. All are invited to this red carpet extravaganza!
**Heads UP! The My 3 Words Project is coming along nicely. There are about 10 more students left to videotape, and any parent interested on being on the parent planning committee please e-mail me at mcioni@d50schools.com. I would love to have you partake in this great night of celebrating your child's 7th grade journey.
I haven't thought of a title for this year's group yet, but I have several ideas. Invitations will go out to family members and friends. All are invited to this red carpet extravaganza!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
April 14, 2011
Today was the last day for working in the library.
My 3 Words information was collected, so I can get a schedule out tomorrow as to when each student will be videotaped.
By Tues., April 26, all students need to have the following completed and ready to go at the beginning of class:
1. at least 5 bibliography notecards
2. at least 30 informational notecards
3. completed outline in packet
4. completed thesis statement
5. completed introduction
last Hotwire 4.1 - 4.4 due that Friday.
Enjoy Easter!
My 3 Words information was collected, so I can get a schedule out tomorrow as to when each student will be videotaped.
By Tues., April 26, all students need to have the following completed and ready to go at the beginning of class:
1. at least 5 bibliography notecards
2. at least 30 informational notecards
3. completed outline in packet
4. completed thesis statement
5. completed introduction
last Hotwire 4.1 - 4.4 due that Friday.
Enjoy Easter!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
My 3 Words Information handed out today!!!! So excited for this mini-project to begin.
RESEARCH PROJECT:
Two class periods spent on writing notecards, gathering more sources if needed, and getting questions answered! If you are behind, come in early between 7:50 and 8:20!
Over break: study vocabulary Unit 6! One more hotwire to finish over break, then you can just plow through books!
RESEARCH PROJECT:
Two class periods spent on writing notecards, gathering more sources if needed, and getting questions answered! If you are behind, come in early between 7:50 and 8:20!
Over break: study vocabulary Unit 6! One more hotwire to finish over break, then you can just plow through books!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Today in class:
We worked on our notecards to help us organize information. Students should be bringing all research materials every day. They need their packet, bibliography cards, and any printed source material. Around 40 notecards will be due on April 15th. They had one class period today, and they will have 2 on Tuesday and at least 2 more throughout the week probably more.
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
I will be sending home a schedule for MY 3 WORDS Taping. If I can get some done over spring break, I would love to do so. It is a great activity that culminates in a spectacular red-carpet event at the end of the year, and it really brings us together as a class. Information will be sent home in the next couple of days.
Thank you!
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
I will be sending home a schedule for MY 3 WORDS Taping. If I can get some done over spring break, I would love to do so. It is a great activity that culminates in a spectacular red-carpet event at the end of the year, and it really brings us together as a class. Information will be sent home in the next couple of days.
Thank you!
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