Help for Haiti
Prairieview students, parents and staff are demonstrating the Character Counts' pillar of caring as they have generously given money for relief in Haiti. We have reached our goal of $2000 but the response has been so overwhelming that we are extending the giving through Wednesday, February 3rd. The students wore hats to school last Friday as a fun way to say that we are working together to help the people of Haiti.
Valentine Parties
We have had a lot of spills and stains due to drinks at the Valentine Parties. Therefore, only water will be served at the parties.
Increasing Reading Speed
A number of parents have asked me for suggestions for increasing their child's fluency, or rate at which they read. Reading rate is important for a number of reasons. When words are read effortlessly, your brain can focus more on comprehending what you are reading. That is one reason that fluency rates are so closely correlated to comprehension. Taking less time to read something is also important as the amount of material to be covered becomes greater and greater over the years. So what can you do at home? Rereading one page of a book over 3 times - trying to improve your speed each time - is one method to try. Get a timer and time how long it takes to read the page. Another method is called echo reading. Sit with your child and both of you read at the same time. The parent reads a little louder and just a little faster than the child normally reads. The child should try to keep up with the parent.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
For the Week of January 25th
Family Book Night
Prairieview is having a family book night, Thursday, February 11th from 6:30-8:00 P.M. You will be traveling throughout the school from book station-to-book station having fun with all different types of books. After following the directions for each station, your family will stamp their passport. At the end of the evening, we hope that everyone goes home with an idea for a new book they would like to read. The evening will also include light refreshments and a raffle. Many families have already signed up. If you would like to join us, see the Prairieview website for information and forms. The deadline for signing up is Friday, January 29th.
Word Game to Play while Waiting
An easy and fun word game to play with your child while waiting in an office is to place a word on a piece of paper. Then take turns changing that word by changing one of its letters or adding on an extra letter or taking away a letter. Try to start with a word that you know will change into a lot of words easily. For example: come, came, lame, lime, slime, slim, slam, slum etc. Have fun!
Prairieview is having a family book night, Thursday, February 11th from 6:30-8:00 P.M. You will be traveling throughout the school from book station-to-book station having fun with all different types of books. After following the directions for each station, your family will stamp their passport. At the end of the evening, we hope that everyone goes home with an idea for a new book they would like to read. The evening will also include light refreshments and a raffle. Many families have already signed up. If you would like to join us, see the Prairieview website for information and forms. The deadline for signing up is Friday, January 29th.
Word Game to Play while Waiting
An easy and fun word game to play with your child while waiting in an office is to place a word on a piece of paper. Then take turns changing that word by changing one of its letters or adding on an extra letter or taking away a letter. Try to start with a word that you know will change into a lot of words easily. For example: come, came, lame, lime, slime, slim, slam, slum etc. Have fun!
Friday, January 15, 2010
For the Week of January 18th
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
No School on Monday, January 18th
RTI Intervention Groups
New small groups will begin Tuesday, January 19th. Letters will be coming home to those who are entering or exiting small groups and to those that will receive interventions in their classrooms.
The Earthquake in Haiti
I am saddened by the news of the terrible earthquake in Haiti. Project Challenge and Character Counts at Prairieview are teaming up to figure out how Prairieview can help in the relief effort. Information on what the students decide will be given out soon. Watch for it!
No School on Monday, January 18th
RTI Intervention Groups
New small groups will begin Tuesday, January 19th. Letters will be coming home to those who are entering or exiting small groups and to those that will receive interventions in their classrooms.
The Earthquake in Haiti
I am saddened by the news of the terrible earthquake in Haiti. Project Challenge and Character Counts at Prairieview are teaming up to figure out how Prairieview can help in the relief effort. Information on what the students decide will be given out soon. Watch for it!
Friday, January 8, 2010
For the Week of January 11th
Benchmarking
Prairieview worked as a team to get all of the students, except the few who were out, benchmarked this week. Mrs. Schultz and the teachers will be analyzing the results and making specific recommendations for every student.
Iowa Testing
Iowa testing is happening this week. These tests are important because we analyze the results to drive further instruction. Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast this week. It will help him/her to do their best!
Respecting Others
Our Character Counts pillar for January is respect. At Prairieview we want everyone to show respect to each other by speaking politely and leaving other's possessions alone. A letter will be coming home outlining some specific ways you can work on respect as a family.
Prairieview worked as a team to get all of the students, except the few who were out, benchmarked this week. Mrs. Schultz and the teachers will be analyzing the results and making specific recommendations for every student.
Iowa Testing
Iowa testing is happening this week. These tests are important because we analyze the results to drive further instruction. Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast this week. It will help him/her to do their best!
Respecting Others
Our Character Counts pillar for January is respect. At Prairieview we want everyone to show respect to each other by speaking politely and leaving other's possessions alone. A letter will be coming home outlining some specific ways you can work on respect as a family.
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