About the Teacher

I have been a teacher at Clinton Elementary School since 1996 and in my current position as a first grade teacher for the past 11 years. I hold a Masters degree in English Literature from Pakistan and a Masters degree in Multicultural Education from Northeastern Illinois University.
I love being a teacher because it gives me a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and an opportunity to turn them into life long learners. I learn from them just as much as they learn from me.

Classroom Happenings

WHAT'S NEW - We are off to a great start for the school year 2013-2014.Thank you to the parents who showed up on the open house.
All students will be taking MPG test in September

FIELD TRIPS - We are currently in the planning stage of our field trips and as soon anything is finalized you will be notifies.

HOMEWORK - Homework is given out every day and all students are expected to turn it in when it is due.
 All students have accounts on Raz-kids and if you have computers at home please have them access their folders so they can read the books assigned to them.Students have the password in their agendas.

Grading Scale

90%-100    A
80%-89%  B
70%-79     C
60%-69%  D
59% and Below   F

Grade Weights

Summative Assessments 30%
Formative Assessments 20%
Projects 20%
Homework 20%
Class Participation 10%

Class Enrichment Schedule

Monday - Gym with Ms Berg
Tuesday - Art with Mr. Marianni
Wednesday - Music with Ms Martin
Thursday - Art with Mr. Marianni
Friday - Music with Ms Martin