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
Preschool students at Mark Twain have been busy discovering the world around them. In this activity, students were able to dig in the dirt to find worms.
This Thursday (4/15/21) is our Domino's Pizza Fundraising Night from 4-8pm. Order pizza from Domino's (217-345-3030) and 15% will be donated back to Mark Twain Elementary.
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
We are all smiles today at Mark Twain because the new Dental Bus is here :) Thank you to Sarah Bush Lincoln for helping our kids have happy, healthy smiles.
This Thursday (3/25/21) is our Domino's Pizza Fundraising Night from 4-8pm. Order pizza from Domino's (217-345-3030) and 15% will be donated back to Mark Twain Elementary.
Kindergarten students worked together to create a powerful display at Mark Twain based on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech.
#ihaveadream #martinlutherkingjr
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 so happy to have students back in person today. Please enjoy a few more photos from our remote learning day yesterday.
-Mrs. Titus
Mark Twain students did awesome (and had some fun) today during their remote learning day today!!
This Thursday (2/18/21) is our Domino's Pizza Fundraising Night from 4-8pm. Order pizza from Domino's (217-345-3030) and 15% will be donated back to Mark Twain Elementary.
February 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month and the students at Mark Twain are honoring this tradition by learning about the accomplishments of Black Americans throughout history. In this picture, Ms. Kuhns' students are learning about Aretha Franklin.
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
This Thursday (1/21/21) is our Domino's Pizza Fundraising Night from 4-8pm. Order pizza from Domino's (217-345-3030) and 15% will be donated back to Mark Twain Elementary.
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
This Thursday (12/17/20) is our Domino's Pizza Fundraising Night from 4-8pm. Order pizza from Domino's (217-345-3030) and 15% will be donated back to Mark Twain Elementary.
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
This Thursday (11/19/20) is our Domino's Pizza Fundraising Night from 4-8pm. Order pizza from Domino's (217-345-3030) and 15% will be donated back to Mark Twain Elementary.
A day in the life of a kindergartener #marktwain #remotelearning #inpersonlearning #westicktogether
We are celebrating Veterans Day at Mark Twain today and are very proud of the hero that walks our halls everyday, Mr. Lang. We thank Mr. Lang and all the Veterans for their service to our country.
Leader in Me is an essential part of our school day. At Mark Twain we are creating an environment that emphasizes a culture of leadership. #leaderinme #7habits #marktwain #westicktogether
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.
We exercise our minds and bodies at Mark Twain #westicktogether #pewithmrsplant #marktwain
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
EIU Football players virtually spent part of their day reading with Kindergarten students at Mark Twain. Thank you to the student athletes for investing in our students!
#readersareleaders #westicktogether #eiufootball #eiu #iameiu
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
Happy National Online Learning Day! Here are a few snapshots of the behind the scenes (or screens, should I say?) work from the teachers at Mark Twain! #westicktogether #weareone
'Twas the Night Before Kindergarten
We look forward to school starting tomorrow. Please enjoy this short little poem :)
https://youtu.be/48ot6VdXraE
-Mrs. Titus
The Mark Twain staff is excited for students to start Monday! Parents received login/account information/schedules at Meet the Teacher this week. If you have questions about remote learning for Monday please contact your child's teacher. #westicktogether #weareone #marktwain
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.
*Monday, August 24: Mrs. Ready (front door) & Mrs. Zigler (back door)
*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, today’s elementary project is Pop Up Dino Eggs! Make 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
Here’s 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
Today’s 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/OFf0qqNA1d0
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/OFf0qqNA1d0
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 📚(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 ❤️ 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 🌈.
🎶R-e-d red, R-e-d red, that spells red🎶 https://youtu.be/7vMt6_y4lN4
-Mrs. Titus
Free accounts for these great online learning resources during the closure! Use our school code to access ABCmouse, ReadingIQ and Adventure Academy.
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
Mark Twain's Star Students of the Week
You never know what will show up at Mark Twain 🐄🐮 Thank you Mr. Metzger and Henley for bringing your calf Giorgi to school today! #moo #realworldexperience
Crazy hair day was crazy today at Mark Twain! Don't forget it is hat day tomorrow 🎩👒
Congrats to Mark Twain's Star Students of the Week!
Don't forget: Mark Twain spring picture day is tomorrow, Monday, March 2. #saycheese
Next week, Mark Twain will celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday by having a spirit week. Spirit days are as follows:
*Monday - Crazy Sock and Shoe Day (It is also spring picture day!)
*Tuesday - Wear Green
*Wednesday - Dress Wacky
*Thursday - Crazy Hair Day
*Friday - Hat Day
Remember to order Domino's tonight before 8 to help support Mark Twain🍕
Mark Twain and Middle School students paired up today to learn about living and nonliving things 🌲🐍✈️🧮 Thank you to Mrs. Phipps and Mrs. Sherwood for setting up a great opportunity for kids!
February celebration at Mark Twain was a success! 🐝 Mrs. Zigler and Mrs. Hansel hosted a magic show and taught everyone how to do the tricks at home 🐇🎩
Friday is Mrs. Way's last day at Mark Twain. She has served as a secretary for 25.5 years and has made a positive impact on thousands of children through the years. All week our kids and staff have worked hard to show her how much we appreciate her ♥️
EIU's football team 🏈 spends their Friday afternoons investing in our kids at Mark Twain. #iameiu #communityengagement
All the love♥️ and kindness 🤗is being felt at Mark Twain today as students celebrate Valentine's Day! Thank you to all the parents volunteers that helped make today possible.
We are excited that 8th grade students from CMS spent their day of service with us at Mark Twain! #service #middleschool #kindergarten
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.
Spring picture day has been scheduled for Monday, March 2. Information will be coming home with your child soon!
Congratulations to our Star Students this week!!
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!! ♥️
Have your student stop by the office and tell Mrs. Titus you saw a funny picture of me on our web page and they will get a special prize from me!!
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.
Students are excited about our monthly celebration today! Be respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe!
