Budlong Elementary
A Budlong Education challenges students to think critically, problem solve, and innovate in a global context.
Last Day of School & End of Quarter 4
June 20, 2017
No School - Memorial Day
May 29, 2017
Report Card Pick-Up - No School for Students
April 19, 2017
No School - Spring Break
April 10 - 14, 2017
No School - School Improvement Day
April 7, 2017
End of Quarter 3
April 6, 2017
No School - President's Day
February 20, 2017
No School - School Improvement Day
February 3, 2017
End of Quarter 2
February 2, 2017
No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2017
No School - Winter Break
December 26, 2016 - January 6, 2017
No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
November 23 - 25, 2016
No School - Veteran's Day
November 11, 2016
Report Card Pick-Up - No School for Students
November 9, 2016
No School - School Improvement Day
November 4, 2016
End of Quarter 1
November 3, 2016
No School - Columbus Day
October 10, 2016
Important Dates
October 2016 - June 2017
English Language Arts (ELA)
In ELA class students are working with a new reading program called Hot Topics. They use vocabulary activities to read and understand each text. Students continue to work with Words Their Way (WTW), a spelling program, and Lucy Calkins, a writing program to strengthen their spelling and writing abilities.
Math
Students use Bridges Intervention curriculum to enhance their math abilities. They work in small groups and play games to reinforce the information being taught.
Social Studies/Science
Students are taught Social Studies and Science in the Diverse Learner classroom depending on their IEP goals. This curriculum is aligned directly with their specific goals.
Class Descriptions
Mrs. Borner
Email: kborner1@cps.edu
Hello!
My name is Kathy Borner. I have been with CPS for 2 years. This will be my 2nd year at Budlong. I graduated from Northeastern IL University with a Masters in Special Education. I have a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Western Illinois University, as well as my ESL endorsement. I have experience teaching students in 4th, 5th, 7th and 8th grades. When I am not at school I spend time with my three children and husband.
Miss. Smith
Email: alsmith57@cps.edu
This is my 3rd year at Budlong as a diverse learner teacher. This year I will be teaching 3rd-5th grade ELA. I am originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and went to North Carolina for college. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in special education and recently became endorsed in English as a Second Language. I am excited to continue my teaching with the Budlong family.
Mr. Heidekat
Email: jpheidekat@cps.edu
Hi, my name is Jay Heidekat.
This is my first full year teaching at Budlong and I work with second and third graders. I graduated with my master’s degree in special education from Northeastern Illinois University and before that I received my bachelor’s degree in history and music from Illinois Wesleyan University. During my free time I like playing soccer and beach volleyball and I also play trombone and bass guitar with two different bands. I’m looking forward to a great school year!
Miss. Kukla
Email: kbkukla1@cps.edu
I am one of the Diverse Learners' teachers for elementary school. I teach mostly kindergarten to second grade students in both math and reading. I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from St. Louis University. I am also endorsed in English as a Second Language (ESL). This is my second year teaching at Budlong.
