
Guess what time it is?? It is time to order Domino's and help Mark Twain. Order tonight before 8pm and 15% will be donated back to our school. Orders can be placed online or by calling (217)345-3030. Thank you for your support! #westicktogether #marktwain

We are proud to call Ky Newsome one of our parents this year at Mark Twain (and we are also pretty proud of the namesake too!)
https://dailyillini.com/features/2021/03/29/kadie-project/
-Mrs. Titus

Guess what time it is?? It is time to order Domino's and help Mark Twain. Order tonight before 8pm and 15% will be donated back to our school. Orders can be placed online or by calling (217)345-3030. Thank you for your support! #westicktogether #marktwain

Guess what time it is?? It is time to order Domino's and help Mark Twain. Order tonight before 8pm and 15% will be donated back to our school. Orders can be placed online or by calling (217)345-3030. Thank you for your support! #westicktogether #marktwain

Guess what time it is?? It is time to order Domino's and help Mark Twain. Order tonight before 8pm and 15% will be donated back to our school. Orders can be placed online or by calling (217)345-3030. Thank you for your support! #westicktogether #marktwain

As we start the 3rd quarter & add more students to in-person learning, it is a great time to review our car dismissal procedures by reposting our fun video https://youtu.be/esOCR5eYATc . Thank you for everyone for helping our dismissal run as smoothly as possible!
-Mrs. Titus

Guess what time it is?? It is time to order Domino's and help Mark Twain. Order tonight before 8pm and 15% will be donated back to our school. Orders can be placed online or by calling (217)345-3030. Thank you for your support! #westicktogether #marktwain

Happy Holidays from our Mark Twain Family to Yours
https://youtu.be/zT6_hREibw0

Mark Twain picture day is this Monday, December 7th. If you have a remote learner, please bring them by the school between 1 and 2pm to get their picture taken.

Guess what time it is?? It is time to order Domino's and help Mark Twain. Order tonight before 8pm and 15% will be donated back to our school. Orders can be placed online or by calling (217)345-3030. Thank you for your support! #westicktogether #marktwain

With the schedule changes, students in classes with pre-scheduled meetings will need to update their Teams calendar. Here is a set of directions to help: https://5il.co/mtk1.

Mark Twain wants to give a shout out to the Fields Church for showering us with love last week. We appreciate you thinking of us. Also a BIG thank you to our Thankful Thursday sponsors for the 1st quarter: R&W Trucking, Home Church, Scott Rentals, Sara Orton, Charleston PTA, Praise Assembly of God, and the Charleston Police Department. If you are interested in being a Thanful Thursday sponor, please reach out to Mrs. Titus (titusd@charleston.k12.il.us) for details.
#westicktogether #weareone #marktwain #thankfulthursday

It is DOMINO's Night!! Don't forget to order from Domino's tonight between 4 and 8pm and help Mark Twain Elementary! #winwin
#westicktogether
-Mrs. Titus

Are you planning to drop off or pick up your Mark Twain student anytime this school year? Watch this video about our arrival/dismissal procedures that explains how we roll :) https://youtu.be/esOCR5eYATc
-Mrs. Titus

In preparation for in-person learning 11/4, please note this snapshot of the Mark Twain re-opening plan. You can find our complete plan at https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/815438/Reopening_plan_Mark_Twain.pdf

Not sure what to do for dinner tonight? Let Domino's take care of it! Give them a call (345-3030) or order online between 4 and 8pm and help our school out.
Tonight is our first pizza fundraiser night, let's make it a great one :)
-Mrs. Titus

Don't forget to order pizza from Domino's (217)345-3030 this Thursday between 4 and 8pm to help Mark Twain! #westicktogether #weareone #fundraiser

'Twas the Night Before Kindergarten
We look forward to school starting tomorrow. Please enjoy this short little poem :)
https://youtu.be/48ot6VdXraE
-Mrs. Titus

Mark Twain Meet the Teacher nights are going to be hosted at Mark Twain Elementary next week. Please note which door you should enter/exit the building. If you are using the back door, feel free to park in the staff parking lot south of the building. We ask that only one parent/guardian accompany each kindergarten student. Masks are required upon entry and social distancing guidelines will be followed.ย
*Monday, August 24: Mrs. Ready (front door) & Mrs. Zigler (back door)
ย *Wednesday, August 26: Ms. Dennis (front door) & Miss Arvidson (back door)
*Thursday, August 27: Miss Garcia (front door) & Mrs. Oakley (back door)
*Friday, August 28: Mrs. Phipps (front door) & Ms. Kuhns (back door)

Teacher assignments will be released on Skyward Wednesday, August 12 at 4pm.

Shout out to all of our Mark Twain families for their cooperation and grace during our Kindergarten assessment days. 100% of our parents and students have entered the building wearing masks and all that have entered have been so positive and uplifting. Today is our last day of scheduled assessments. If your incoming kindergartner has not been assessed, please call 217-639-8000 to set up an appointment. #westicktogether #dontaskjustmask

Mark Twain yearbooks are in! If you ordered a yearbook, you can pick it up from the Mark Twain office from 8-3. Please call the office before stopping by so we can have it ready for you. Unfortunately, there are no extra yearbooks available.

Parents of in-coming Kindergartners: All of you who have filled out the pre-registration form, thank you! I have sent you all your user names and passwords. If you cannot find it, or accidentally deleted it, please email me (haugheek@charleston.k12.il.us) and I will resend! Also, please don't forget to sign up for their assessment time, the link is at the bottom of the email. Have a great summer!

As the school years winds down, I want to give a shout out to the staff of Mark Twain. They didn't "survive" through remote learning, they thrived!! I appreciate their countless hours spent navigating unknown territory with such a grace. Thank you for always keeping kids at the forefront and for being rockstars! #westicktogether #WErockedremote
-Mrs. Titus

Mark Twain families: don't forget tomorrow (Friday) is collection/distribution of materials for Miss Garcia, Mrs. Arvidson, and Mrs. Oakley.
Miss Garcia's class can pick up from 8-12:30. Please use the car pick up drive.
Miss Arvidson's class can pick up from 1-5:30. Please use the front drive.
Mrs. Oakley's class can pick up from 1-5:30. Please use the car pick up drive.

Mark Twain families: don't forget tomorrow (Thursday) is collection/distribution of materials for Ms. Dennis, Mrs. Ready, and Mrs. Zigler.
Ms. Dennis' class can pick up from 8-12:30. Please use the front drive.
Mrs. Ready's class can pick up from 1-5:30. Please use the front drive.
Mrs. Zigler's class can pick up from 1-5:30. Please use the car pick up drive.

Mark Twain families: don't forget tomorrow (Wednesday) is collection/distribution of materials for Mrs. Phipps & Mrs. Hansel.
Mrs. Phipps' class can pick up from 10:30-3. Please use the front drive.
Mrs. Hansel's class can pick up from 1-5:30. Please use the car pick up drive.

Mark Twain families: don't forget tomorrow (Tuesday) is collection/distribution of materials for Ms. Kuhns' class from 1-5:30. Use the car pick up drive.

Since the dinosaur sculptures were such a hit last week, todayโs elementary project is Pop Up Dino Eggs! โโโโโโโMake sure you check out the website for the lesson plan, book PowerPoint, and more!
https://youtu.be/I6-yoYSR0-4
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb

Mark Twain families: don't forget tomorrow (Monday) is collection/distribution of materials for Mrs Spainhour's class from 10:30-3 and Mrs Gentry's class from 3:30-5:30. Use the car pick up drive for both!

Because the students say it best...
https://youtu.be/u7rOwGpL0T0
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Love, Mrs. Titus
(Thank you to all of our wonderful parents for helping me pull this surprise off!!)

Today's elementary art project is all about making paint with objects found in your pantry! Check out the website for the story, lesson plan, and more :)
https://youtu.be/N_rK1cOtVy0
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb/home

Hereโs a fun project that uses toilet paper rolls & cereal boxes to make dinosaurs and cities! Check out the website for the lesson plan (shows how to make another type of dino), the story, and more!
https://youtu.be/cGyZju98g44
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
Enjoy :)

Mark Twain Families: We will be collecting district materials and passing out student materials May 11-15 at Mark Twain. Please refer to the news section on Mark Twain's webpage to find out the date/time for your child's teacher.
-Mrs. Titus

Todayโs elementary art lesson is a fun bird kite that can be used without wind! Make sure you check out the website for the lesson plan, story, and more!
https://youtu.be/QkVnQvvLfYQ
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb

Hey, everyone! With all the mask making happening currently, I thought it would be fitting to do a lesson on plague masks!
Make sure you check out the website for the story and lesson plan!
https://youtu.be/utgiM-tVDgQ
http://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb

Here's a fun project based on a classic - The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This project uses paint, q-tips, and symmetry!
Make sure you check out the website for the lesson, story, and more!
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
https://youtu.be/g-URffPtZnE
Enjoy :)

Here's a fun project based on a classic - The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This project uses paint, q-tips, and symmetry!
Make sure you check out the website for the lesson, story, and more!
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
https://youtu.be/g-URffPtZnE
Enjoy :)

Here's a fun project on creating stamps out of potatoes! We made them into Easter eggs, but you can make anything with them - be creative! :)
Don't forget to check out the website for the story and lesson!
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
https://youtu.be/ZENlE-l38uE

Parents: just a Friday reminder that you're doing a great job and we appreciate you! https://www.popsugar.com/node/47392967
-Mrs. Titus

Here's an easy, fun sculpture project for elementary students - 3D snails! Check out the website for a story and lesson plan and the video below to see how to make the project!
Enjoy :)
https://youtu.be/OFf0qqNA1d0ย
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb

Here's an easy, fun sculpture project for elementary students - 3D snails! Check out the website for a story and lesson plan and the video below to see how to make the project!
Enjoy :)
https://youtu.be/OFf0qqNA1d0ย
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb

I have had many questions regarding Mark Twain spring picture orders. We have yet to receive picture orders, but when we do I will be organizing a way to get pictures to families while adhering to the "shelter in place" order and protecting the safety of all. Thank you for your patience.
-Mrs. Titus

Everywhere you look. From our Mark Twain family to yours
https://youtu.be/8yaLTl3kGXE

Level 11 Books
https://youtu.be/VxHuJ9Cwhns
#readersareleaders
-Mrs. Titus

Level 10 Books
https://youtu.be/4Ca0_WlGMJQ
#readersareleaders
First grade parents, these will be good for your students as well! 1st graders are expected to be at a Level 16 by the end of the year!
-Mrs. Titus

New art "lesson"! This is more just a fun activity that has been circling Facebook where people try to recreate famous artwork in their homes!
https://www.sadanduseless.com/recreated-art/?fbclid=IwAR0QHGaaRBvKqYzw0s70FL48lxDtS0xk7kQSNGjFRdG9JddvinjmfS_Kjv8
Enjoy!

Mark Twain parents: We have added a tab on the Mark Twain website for Remote Learning. It currently contains our suggested schedule and the reading level conversion chart. We will continue to update it as needed. Find it on the website: Schools>Mark Twain>Menu>Remote Learning

Level 9 Books
https://youtu.be/P1dUraqA5Sk
#readersareleaders
-Mrs. Titus

Here's another fun art project: Duck Oil Resist!
https://youtu.be/UKSou2j921Q
Remember to check out the website for complete lesson plan, book PowerPoint, and more!
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb

Field Trip Day :)
https://youtu.be/cPZA9itWiSc
-Mrs Titus

CMS & Mark Twain 7 Weeks, 7 Habits Challenge
https://youtu.be/I6Ercnp3r0M
After accepting the challenge (watch the video) complete the form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZVmoXzSDt0eo3d9OfKD91f2yqxhQRXZBkUYwZxlZdwJUOEdNT1FQT0JGOUYxVkg2RFJBWFFTRklTUi4u
Good Luck!
-Mr. Keefe & Mrs. Titus

NEW LESSON ADDED TO THE ART SITE!
Tape Painting
https://youtu.be/9D3GCS_3zlY
Story, lesson, and video can be found on the site as well.
https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
New lessons will be added every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday :)

Level 8 Books
https://youtu.be/gd4_RKLn5Oo
#readersareleaders
-Mrs. Titus

Level 7 Books
https://youtu.be/BWFuLndST_I
#readersareleaders
-Mrs. Titus

Level 6 Books
https://youtu.be/-QppCi1xXvo
#readersareleaders
-Mrs. Titus

Here's a fun art demo on Toilet Paper Roll Shakers with the story Hickory Dickory Dock! These shakers will be used in one of Miss Shamheart's upcoming lessons! https://youtu.be/g2e15loTGPc
New lessons next week! https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
Puffy Paint Tomorrow!

Level 5 Books
https://youtu.be/0SJTmA0MqTc
#readersareleaders
-Mrs. Titus

Hey! Here's a fun art demo on shaving cream art with the story Mix It Up! https://youtu.be/dBiQcHivKAg Just a reminder that you can also find this video, book PowerPoint, and lesson (and more!) on my website as well https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
Puffy Paint Tomorrow!

Level 4 books
https://youtu.be/moKcFeLhrI8
#readersareleaders
-Mrs Titus

Level 3 Books
https://youtu.be/K9FyciHv0d0
Kindergarten students should be reading at a level 3 by the end of the school year.
#readersareleaders #shoutouttoMrLynn
-Mrs. Titus

Video: Level 2 Books https://youtu.be/Fcxm3ZX-Rpw
#readersareleaders
-Mrs. Titus

Attention Mark Twain, Ashmore and CMS students, you can access Miss Thompson's art page at https://sites.google.com/view/artwithdarb
Parents, Miss Thompson has included activities for all ages, so feel free explore it for all your kids!

New video: reading level 1 books ๐(plus information at the beginning for parents about reading levels) #readersareleaders https://youtu.be/HecBT-jJscY
-Mrs Titus

You have all the sight words, now what? In this video I show you how we practice sight words at home! Thank you Luke for the awesome backdrop and my boys for their help in the production of this video! #momsasprincipals #readersareleaders https://youtu.be/S7ggotr8R74
-Mrs. Titus

Sight word video #3, words 71-100
#readersareleaders
https://youtu.be/o0xr7ecgzOo
-Mrs. Titus

Sight word video #2, Enjoy! :) #readersareleaders #kindergarten
https://youtu.be/AeRzhDmAPIc
-Mrs. Titus

Sight word video #1. We learn 100 sight words in kindergarten โค๏ธ this video contains the first 35. The first round, I say the word. Round 2 is just the word so your child can practice on their own! Enjoy! #readersareleaders
https://youtu.be/VxihRr7RjeA
-Mrs. Titus

Video lesson: Color and color words ๐.
๐ถR-e-d red, R-e-d red, that spells red๐ถ https://youtu.be/7vMt6_y4lN4
-Mrs. Titus

Video 2- Counting to 100 by 1s, 2s, 5s & 10s. Did you know all kindergarten students are expected to count to 100 by the end of the year? #mathmasters
https://youtu.be/tnaKYXdoCHY
-Mrs Titus

My first video is ready to watch on my YouTube channel (mrstituscusd1) In this video, I share the alphabet book. Did you know that letter fluency has a direct correlation with reading fluency? #readersareleaders
https://youtu.be/mZpDhzk_uY8
-Mrs. Titus

I will be posting daily videos over the next two weeks with activities we do daily at Mark Twain when school is in session. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel: mrstituscusd1. I will also post here when new video is available

Remember to order Domino's tonight before 8 to help support Mark Twain๐

The Sarah Bush Dental Bus is scheduled to come to Mark Twain Tuesday, March 3rd and March 31st. If you would like to have your student utilize the bus please complete the form and return to the health office by Friday February 21st. If you have already turned the form in, you do not need to complete another form.

Never understand the power of kindergartners. As a school, we collected over $1,000 to donate to EIU's CARE game fundraiser (which will be used to support local cancer patients) Great work students, staff, and families!! โฅ๏ธ

We are excited that our new website is up and running!! Be sure to check here daily for updates and to get a peak into our daily activities at Mark Twain.