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November 2008 News and Photos
Scholastic Book Orders
Honeybee, Seesaw, and Firefly catalogue orders (online or sent in) were due Monday, November 24
Lucky, Arrow, and Holiday Gift catalogues (can be viewed online between November 26 - 30): orders sent into class are due Wednesday, November 26 and online orders are due by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
To order online, go here
Class User Name: ppmma
Password: PATHWAYS
Orders brought into school should be in an envelope labeled "Scholastic Book Order" and given to the teacher in car line. Checks should be payable to Scholastic Books
If you choose to order online, you can take advantage of exclusive online-only offers and choose from an expanded selection of books and software. The elementary class would like to thank you for your support as they work to build our school library.
Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28
Parent Education Night
Thank you to all that came to our Parent Education Night this month. We began a series of talks on developing strong readers. The Jim Trelease video explained the importance of reading to our children for enjoyment throughout the education - age 0 to 18. Our next talk in the series will be in February.
The Natural Development of a Reader and Writer
Many adults have limited memories of learning to read. The memories we have are directly related to the type of reader we were and may still perhaps be. If reading was a skill acquired with an average amount of effort we have fewer memories than someone that required a greater degree of effort. Regardless of the type of reader we were, the level of enjoyment we experienced from it or our preferred reading material, then or now, we are often unsure of how to help our own children conquer the one skill that is one of the most important skills we have in life.
We use reading and writing to communicate ideas, record history and to escape to places of fantasy. Parents recognize the absolute importance of their children becoming strong readers and look for ways to help their children.
We would like to invite all parents to a presentation on the natural development of a reader and writer on Monday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at the Children's House Campus. We will discuss the sequence of skill necessary to learn to read, the materials and techniques used to develop those skills and introduce you to the research pm reading development. We are excited to present a video presentation given by Jim Trelease, the author of The Read Aloud Book, on current research.
Reading is a skill that is truly initiated and nurtured at home. At school we offer experiences, materials and sequentially planned activities to support what was started before the child began formal schooling.
NO SCHOOL
Reminder - NO SCHOOL Monday, November 10 - Institute Day
NO SCHOOL Tuesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day
Coffee and Chat
Ms. Shawna will be available on Wednesday, November 12 at 9 a.m. There is no special agenda or topic. It is just a time to visit and chat. Check the school calendar or ask your child's teacher for the location.