I cannot believe how time has flown this last month! Students are really into the swing of things now that our fall testing is over and our first quarter has come to a close. I hope parents enjoyed their conferences and got needed information from their classroom teachers. Plesae know that eventhough I am not in classrooms regularly I do know most of the children in the building and would be happy to speak to you about their reading progress anytime! If you ever have questions or concerns you can always feel free to contact me.
During the second quarter our students in K-2 are continuing to work on those decoding skills and building their comprehension. It is so important for students to read at home. Remember that reading doesnt' always have to be about books, there are plenty of options for students and parents to read together baking those delicious family meals we are all going to cooking soon! Kindergarten - 2 students could make name tags for all the guest that might be arriving at your house (with a little help of course)this would be a great time for them to practice their handwriting and letter formation. Be creative, there are lots of ways to get in that practice over the Thanksgiving holiday.
As many parents may know I have started the 2011-2012 Ruth Rales tutoring program after school. This is a free program that matches 2nd graders with 5th grade mentors that work with them each week on their reading skills. It's a very exciting program and I am always amazed a how compassionate our 5th graders are and how excited our 2nd graders are to have a grown up friend in the building.
I hope each of you takes some time to reflect and enjoy this amazing time of year when we get to visit with family and enjoy all of those wondeful family traditions. Make posters, talk, share ideas! Being a literate person isn't just about the words or letters on a page, it's about talking, sharing ideas, and thinking about what is important!
All the best!
Mrs. Del Balzo
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