The Reading Specialists send out a monthly newsletter which contains information about the skills being taught in school.   The reading specialists then give you ideas on how these taught skills can be complimented at home.   Please look for these newsletters. … [Read more...] about Reading Specialists Newsletters

Parents will be receiving a report card for their child mid-December.  Please be advised that it is a standards based report card.  A standard based report card is meant to provide more specific information on how a student is doing in learning a specific skill.  It allows parents to know exactly where a student is doing well and what areas are still developing.  For example, a student may know their math addition facts, but are less confident in their subtraction facts.   The standards based report card would allow a parent to know exactly the skills which need to be reinforced at school and … [Read more...] about Report Cards

The conference offers a special opportunity for parents and teachers to share information about the child. The best conferences end with both the parents and teachers feeling they have learned something about the child.  Parents can make the most of their conference time by using some of these suggestions offered by parents and teachers. Before you go: Think about what you want to tell the teacher about your child. How does your child feel about school? What special interests does your child have?  (dinosaurs, cars, art, sports, cooking) Is there anything you would like to tell … [Read more...] about Having a Productive Conference

Parent Visitation Day – November 12 (Adult Only Event) Please come visit your child during the school day.   Parents can observe a classroom lesson or interact with their child as they learn a new skill.  Your child’s teacher will send home a schedule.  We ask that only adults (parents, grandparents, an important adult in child’s life) attend Visitation Day so as not to disturb the learning process.   Please limit your visit to the time listed below. The children look forward to this day.  The times are:         Kindergarten: AM class:    11:10-11:30am (Mrs. DeCaprio/Mr. … [Read more...] about Parent Visitation Day

The weather is cooperating! See you at 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about Parade is ON!