MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL & MAIN OFFICE NEWS
DECEMBER NEWS: JGW is excited to announce Star Poet Society winners for the month of November during our monthly assembly coming up on December 8th. November winners have been selected based on the theme of generosity. For the month of December, the school theme will be responsibility. Being responsible means being dependable, making good choices, and taking accountability for your own actions. Responsible students succeed in school by working hard on their assignments. Responsible students do their share of the work when working in a group. Responsible students ask their teachers for help when they need it. Responsible students understand that we all have a part to play in making our school a better place. The JGW Star Poet Society hopes to award many winners in the month of December based on this theme.
DRAMA CLUB: Mr. Gariepy and the JGW Drama Club proudly present: WILLY WONKA JUNIOR!!
See an advertisement for the show here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jsqh1Op1_kvOqov1wIqXG7jg4UiObN_h/view?usp=sharing
RULES: This event requires you to bring your own lawn chair/beach chair/etc. Tickets are being RSVP’d and are being sold in pods of 4 for $45 each at the door, regardless of the size of their party. Seats are first come, first served. We are also following Haverhill Public Schools’ guidelines on COVID-19 and social distancing. Therefore, all audience members will be required to wear a mask and stay close to their immediate family members and friends by maintaining a safe distance of 6 feet from other patrons.
RSVP: Please RSVP by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/tLzb91mHFCiCSDXB6
WHERE: JGW Gymnasium (doors will be open at the top of the 7th and 8th grade hallway, parking available next to the Gym AND on the 5th and 6th grade side of the school)
WHEN:
-Friday, December 17th (Doors open @ 6:40pm, show starts promptly at 7:00pm)
-Saturday, December 18th (Doors open @ 12:40pm, show starts promptly at 1:00pm)
-Saturday, December 18th (Doors open @ 3:40pm, show starts promptly at 4:00pm)
-Sunday, December 19th (Doors open @ 12:40pm, show starts promptly at 1:00pm)
Please contact Mr. Gariepy with any questions at robert.gariepy@haverhill-ps.org
DISCOVERY CLUB: In Discovery Club News….Due to HPS Staff training/workshops, Afternoon Discovery on Wednesday, December 8th has been canceled.
LOST & FOUND: The lost and found is growing with coats, sweatshirts and lunch boxes that need to find their owners. Please have your child check to see if they left anything behind.
COMMUNITY/HOLIDAY RESOURCES: https://www.haverhill-ps.org/haverhill-community-programs/
VACCINE CLINIC: HPS GLFHC Vaccine Clinics
HAVERHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HANDBOOK (K-8): Please click on the link below to be connected to our up to date handbook for grades K-8: https://www.haverhill-ps.org/hps-student-handbook/
MASKS: As we continue to adhere to the Massachusetts’s State Mandate that all people (students, staff, visitors) are required to wear a mask in the school building, we ask that you please send your student’s to school with a spare mask. Many students have been breaking their masks and need new one’s throughout the school day. We would appreciate families sending students with an extra mask each day. Thank you!
Chromebooks: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR STUDENT IS COMING TO SCHOOL DAILY WITH THEIR CHROMEBOOKS FULLY CHARGED. THANK YOU!!
JGW Chromebook Policy
We understand that “things happen” and from time-to-time students will forget to charge their Chromebook or leave it at home. Unfortunately, this is becoming a habit for some students and is happening far too often overall. Students were made aware at the beginning of the school year that the expectation is for ALL students to bring their fully-charged Chromebook to school each day.
The supply of extra Chromebooks is limited. Because of this, we are implementing a borrowing policy here at JGW for Chromebooks and chargers. Students who forget their Chromebooks, bring them to school uncharged, or do not return a borrowed Chromebook the same day will be given consequences as follows:
First Offense: Student will be issued a warning
Second Offense: Parents/Guardians will be called
Third Offense or More: Student will be given after-school detention
**These consequences will reset for all students each trimester.
If a student loses or damages a Chromebook or charger and the student needs to be issued another device, the family will be charged a fee for the replacement. Typically, the Chromebook replacement fee will be $199.00 and the charger replacement fee will be $39.00.
It is very important for students to come to school with charged and functioning Chromebooks. The devices are used in most, if not all classes; including music and art. We are asking families to be partners with the JGW in this, and remind your children to charge their Chromebooks and bring them to school every day.
Attendance: A reminder to all families that if your student will be absent for the day, please make sure to call the main office (978-374-5782) to notify the school. Thank you.
Dress Code: We receive many questions about our school’s dress code. We would ask that all families please review the Haverhill Public Schools Dress Code Policy with their students in order to ensure that it is properly being followed. Thank you for your attention to this. Please find a copy of the HPS Dress Code Policy below: Dress Code Policy (HPS)
PTO UPDATES
The JGW PTO has teamed up with la Pizza di Forno to “Raise Some Dough”. Pizza kits can be purchased for $15 and include dough, sauce, cheese and one topping. Students can have fun cooking their own pizza while helping the school. All orders must be in by Tuesday, December 14th. Flyers will go home with students, and be posted to our school’s website in the Principal’s Weekly Update.
To those who participated in the cookie dough fundraiser, the cookie dough pick-up date will be Friday, December 17th from 3-5PM at J.G. Whittier Middle School.
2021 Cookie Pick Up Instructions
The PTO has agreed to change future meeting dates to the 2nd Thursday of each month from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the JGW Teacher’s Room. The dates are as follows:
2001-2022 PTO Meeting Dates · December 9th · January 13th · February 10th · March 10th · April 14th · May 12th · June 9th
SPORTS:
BASKETBALL: We are excited to welcome back the basketball season! Our Boys and Girls Poets host Sacred Hearts on Tuesday, December 7th and travel to Nettle on Thursday, November 9th. In an effort to balance student activities with COVID safety we are asking that only current JGW students, faculty, and players’ parents/immediate family attend the home basketball games. Members of the public, former students, etc. are asked not to attend the games. We appreciate your understanding that our focus is to allow parents to see their children’s games without overcrowding indoors. In accordance with current state policies, anyone inside of the school building must wear a mask.
Thank you for your attention and continued support.
The Boys Basketball team will have practice on Monday and Wednesday from 2:45 – 4:00 pm. There is a home game on Tuesday against Sacred Heart. Only eligible players will be allowed to play in the game.
SKI CLUB: Ski Club takes place Fridays, starting on January 7th and runs for 6 weeks
-Lift tickets are valid from 3pm-7pm.
-Transportation to and from the mountain must be provided by parents
-Ski club members must be able to ride the ski lift and ski/snowboard independently in order to participate in the program.
-Parent Lodge Monitors will be onsite for the duration of Ski Club to assist the students in the lodge.
-Please email Ski Club Coordinator Amie Moscaritolo with any questions.
CLUB NEWS:
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: The NJHS is putting a contest for the staff at Whittier for who can wear their best Christmas sweater. Tickets will be sold at lunch time for the kids to vote the week of the 13-17th. Tickets will be 2 for a dollar. or 10 for 5 dollars, 20 for 10 dollars or 50 tickets for 20 dollars. The winning teacher and the winning students whose name is chosen will both win hot cocoa and candy canes for their homeroom.
The NJHS would also like to send a big thank you to all who donated to our helping hands drive.
JR VIP: Stay tuned for a YMCA field trip permission slip and plans for an after school holiday party!!
MODEL UN: Model UN will meet for the last time on Thursday. The position papers should be completed by Thursday. The conference will be held at Haverhill High School on the 14th.
NEWS FROM OUR NURSES OFFICE:
With a recent uptick in COVID19 cases, we want to thank everyone for being so patient and understanding. Please reach out to the nurses if you have any questions or seek clarification on quarantine or testing protocols. If possible, please send students to school with their own masks. We do have masks here but our supply is going fast!
MEDICATIONS/INHALERS: A reminder to all parents that students cannot self carry medication of any kind without physician orders and an active administration plan in place developed with the school nurse. Please reach out to our nurse’s office with any questions.
CLASSROOM NEWS:
GRADE 5:
Ms. Simes: Grade 5 Math/Science (Blue/Purple Group) In math, students are doing a great job developing understanding of multiplying decimals using decimal grids, partial products with the area model, and properties. They continue to use their knowledge of place value and rounding to estimate the product and will complete their Topic 4 assessment this week. In science, students continue to make and record observations of their compost column, we are in Week 5. They also have begun to collaborate in focus groups to solve a problem using the Engineering Design Process. Additionally, they will complete a quiz of their last scope of this unit, “Matter and Energy Flow in An Ecosystem.” Finally, we will begin our second unit, “Matter and Its Interactions.” After school help will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday this week from 2:45 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at michele.simes@haverhill-ps.org.
Ms. Marciano: ELA: The 5th graders have been thoroughly enjoying the nonfiction narrative “Thirty Minutes Over Oregon”. We have been discussing what it means to reconcile with someone and how it can help someone through tough times. Next week, we will be moving into another nonfiction text and working on our citing text evidence skills.
SS: We have finished discussing the trials and tribulations of the Jamestown colony. We are now moving into the competition among European nations and how each nation had different approaches to colonizing America.
Ms. Hogan: This week in social studies, we started to learn about the 13 original colonies. We made a map of the colonies and we learned about what life was like in the New England colonies during the 1600s. Towards the end of the week, we had fun creating our own settlements. We learned about how it must have been challenging to come up with rules for a completely new settlement. Next week, we will start to discuss the Middle Colonies. These colonies include New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Ms. LaCoste: This week in 5th grade ELA students (in red, orange, yellow, and green groups) have been hard at work. We’ve continued with our small reading groups which has given the students a chance to read independently, read aloud to the group (if they choose to), and to discuss the book in small group discussions. We also completed our short novel, The Poet’s Dog and wrote a response about whether or not we agreed that the book was poignant. We’ve talked a lot about this word- ask your student about it! In writing, we’ve begun our opinion/persuasive study, which will culminate with the students writing an essay to convince others to agree with their opinion on a given topic. Important reminders: Please try to send a water bottle to school with your child. We have a limited number of cups for students to fill and we’ve had countless spills and messes to clean up as a result. Also, charge those chromebooks and bring them to school every day!
Ms. Consolazio: In science, we will be finishing our scope on Matter Cycles. Monday students will have a quiz on the material they learned. Our next unit will be interactions with matter.
Please donate 2-liter bottles if possible. We will be using them next month to make water filters. Also, please make sure students bring their Chromebooks charged every day.
Mr. Kelly: We have finished multiplying with decimals. We will now go into dividing with whole numbers until holiday break. Every week, there will be homework that will be due on Friday. A reminder, please have students bring pencils with them to school.
Ms. Lees: The Fifth grade Orange and Green Groups are working hard in their reading groups – building Reading is Thinking strategies – Summarizing, Connecting, Visualizing, Inferring, Predicting, and Questioning. In Math students have finished the unit on multiplication of decimals and will begin division. Those students with individual goals continue working towards achievement. Students who have LEXIA accounts are encouraged to work at home with their reading online as well as to read everyday out loud with someone at home or to themselves. It will help all students to log into iReady for reading or math to strengthen their skills. Please reach out if after school or before school help will support your student.
Ms. Blanchette: Trimester 2 has begun! Please remind your students to come to class prepared and to complete assignments in a timely manner so they don’t build up. I have extra help weekly to support students with their work completion. If you have any questions please reach out to me. Have a great week!
GRADE 6:
Ms. Hamel: SS: Students have moved into “Life in Ancient Egypt.” This week we learned about the importance of the Nile River for Early Egyptian people. Students made posters with their names written in Hieroglyphics and will be exploring ancient tombs and burial practices used by these innovative people. Next we move into the Kingdom of Kush and the Nubian people.
ELA: This week we explored poetry and figurative language. Students are focusing on how figurative language can enhance text for a reader while also creating a picture in the reader’s head for stronger comprehension. We are also continuing to read through Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief. As we wrap up this chapter book, we will be watching the movie to compare and contrast the book and the movie. Students will also be working on posters to draw a scene from the book.
We only have two and a half weeks before our winter break and I am proud of the perseverance of our students through their academics. The Holiday Season is a Wonderful Time to Reflect on our own Lives and Seek Out Ways to Make Life Better for Those Around Us!
Ms. Silveira: Next week in science we will be experimenting with different ingredients to see what produces endothermic reactions and what produces exothermic reactions.
In math this week, we have located points on a coordinate plane. Next week, we will be figuring out the distances between those points.
We are in a new trimester so please check School Brains weekly for your child’s grades, so we can be on top of any missing assignments! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email me.
Ashley.Silveira@haverhill-ps.org
Mr. Taylor: ELA- Finishing Study Sync unit on relationships practicing critical thinking and vocabulary skills.
SS – Studying Ancient civilizations of Egypt and Kush.
Mr. LeGrand: Mathematics: Last week we worked on finding prime factorization of whole numbers, how to write expressions using whole-number exponents, and how to evaluate expressions with whole-number exponents. This week students will explore how to find the greatest common (GCF) and the least common multiple (LCM) of two whole numbers.
Social Studies: We will wrap up our study of Southwest Asia.
Ms. Lane: Science: Everything on Earth is composed of Matter. The students have learned that matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. Mass is the amount of matter a substance contains. Volume is the amount of space something takes up. In addition to mass and volume, matter possesses a large number of other physical properties. They will continue to develop their understanding for Density and Physical Properties in this unit.
Social Studies: The students are writing a 5 paragraph paper about Countries. They are learning to Research, Organize their notes, write the paper, add visual aids, how to proofread and revise and finally cite their sources on their own (and with the guidance from Mrs. Lane and Mrs. Trovato).
Ms. Tarbox: In ELA, students in the Yellow and Orange groups have focused on figurative language by identifying examples in reading passages as well as creating their own examples. Next, both groups will also focus on elements of a plot. In Math, the Yellow and Orange groups are working their way through Topic 3. Students are working to strengthen their understanding of exponents. We will continue with prime factorization next week. As always, please feel free to reach out any time! mtarbox@haverhill-ps.org.
GRADE 7:
Mrs. Berthiaume: In Social Studies, we are continuing to explore East Asia. In ELA, we are reading the play version of A Christmas Carol. Students will have the opportunity to portray the fascinating characters from Dickens’s classic!
Mrs. Trombly: Mrs. Trombly’s math classes for the next two weeks will be working on topic four and topic five expressions and equations. We are finishing up our first benchmark test.
Students will be testing on expressions and basic equations before the Christmas vacation.
Mrs. MacKinnon: We are finishing up our ecosystem unit on Biodiversity. The kids will be doing a fun activity pretending they are trees that can be infected with pine beetles. The goal is to not be a pine tree but a different species to survive. They really like this activity and will learn a lot of biodiversity. When they finish they will explain how changes to the biodiversity of an ecosystem—the variety of species found in the ecosystem—may limit the availability of resources humans use.
Ms. DiGloria: Students in Grade 7 Blue and Green ELA will continue working with A Christmas Carol. Students will be working with elements of drama and will workshop summarizing a text in small groups. In Social Studies, students will be finishing up their Travel Magazine project based on East Asian geography, and will begin a summative wrap-up of Ancient China by completing activities of their choice. All work is now on the Trimester 2 report card and students are coming in with a clean slate. Encourage your student to work hard and keep up on all assignments.
Mr. Auger: Hello everyone! This week we begin the second trimester. In my 7th grade science class, we began our last unit on ecosystems, ecosystem biodiversity. Students did several interactive lab activities this week, which showed them how a very diverse ecosystem is much more resilient against diseases and disasters. Next week we will wrap up this unit and have our first test of the new term. In my 7th grade social studies class, students did an interactive virtual field trip of the silk road in China using google maps.
Mr. Harris: Green – students have been looking at how to combine like terms in expressions. They will then use this knowledge to see how we can expand and factor equations to make them more workable, and to reveal new information about the equation.
Blue – students have taken a look at how to write algebraic expressions. We are then going to move into how to write equivalent expressions, and finally how to simplify algebraic expressions.
Ms. Bilmazes & Ms. Holmes: Mrs. Holmes and I have been meeting, during the success block, with those students who have pull-out support in Math and ELA. This time is spent working on a variety of interventions, such as iReady, additional practice, help with homework and classwork support. In addition, students are receiving support in the classroom from myself, Mrs. Holmes, and/or Ms. Credit. In ELA, students are continuing with the Highs and Lows unit in StudySync, which includes several enlightening stories. The students just began reading “A Christmas Carol”, volunteering to read for the various characters. In addition, they have been learning what life was like during Victorian times. In Math, students have begun Unit 3-1: Finding the sum and difference of expressions with variables. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions.
GRADE 8:
8th Grade Placement Exam: Please find information attached in regard to the upcoming Haverhill High School Placement Exam. This exam is for all 8th Grade Students – JGW students will test at JGW during school day Friday 12/10 – information in attached letter from HHS)
ENGLISH: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-Qhta2hAm_8neHrBHAMXSHUxYju3xeWMsRD-z4Vge0/edit?usp=sharing
SPANISH: Spanish copy of Haverhill High School Placement Exam.pdf
PORTUGUESE: Translated copy of Haverhill High School Placement Exam.pdf
Mr. Lewis: In ELA we are beginning The Outsiders. Our class has been focusing on learning who the characters are, what they look like, how they behave, and the important events that have shaped our lives. In addition, the students have a vocab quiz. These words are posted on our Google Classroom.
Ms. Deblasis: This week we will begin Topic 3: Use Functions to Model Relationships. The concepts that we will be learning include: understanding relations & functions, connect representations of functions, compare linear & nonlinear functions, construct functions to model linear relationships, intervals of increase & decrease, and sketch functions from verbal descriptions.
Mr. Marinella: ELA- In ELA we just crossed the half-way point of our current novel study. Students seem to be really enjoying “The Outsiders” and are making important connections to the material! We will continue to read and analyze this text for its important themes and messages!
Civics- Civics is moving on to a very important topic in American history and government, the Bill of Rights. This document ensures that every citizen is protected from the government in many different ways and protects our ability to maintain our individual freedom. Students will be reading primary and secondary sources to gain a deeper understanding of the Bill of Rights, and analyzing different scenarios to see our rights in action!
Ms. Sullivan: This week in science we will interpret data to describe the role that human activities have played in causing the rise in global temperatures over the past century. We will be doing an in class project to start this lesson. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Mr. Blaustein: 8th Grade Civics: Students will be taught how to access lessons in the online McGraw Hill Textbook. We will begin with the on-line embedded lesson, Ch 4 Lesson 1 The First Amendment.
Mr. Harris: Blue & Purple – students have been working hard on how to solve multi-step equations, and what it means for equations to have no solutions, infinitely many solutions, or just one solution. We are going to take this knowledge and begin to apply it to proportional relationships, and slope, and see how this creates lines on a graph.
Ms. MacKinnon: The students will Examine and interpret data to describe the role that human activities have played in causing the rise in global temperatures over the past century.We will learn about human activities which include fossil fuel combustion, deforestation, and agricultural activity. We will also learn examples of evidence that can include tables, graphs, and maps of global and regional temperatures; atmospheric levels of gases such as carbon dioxide and methane; and the rates of human activities.
Ms. Senior: ELA students are riveted to the novel, “The Outsiders” and they’re completing character studies, creating vocabulary charts and generally enjoying the whole-class read-along of the tome. Mathematics students were tested on y = mx + b slope plotting plus they participated in the district-wide benchmark testing.
Ms. Blanchette: Trimester 2 has begun! Please remind your students to come to class prepared and to complete assignments in a timely manner so they don’t build up. I have extra help weekly to support students with their work completion. If you have any questions please reach out to me. Have a great week!
SPECIALISTS:
Physical Education: (Mr. Demarais): Welcome Red and Green groups. Be sure to report to the gym with the proper outdoor attire. We will be walking 1/2 of a mile to begin each class weather permitting. Also make sure to bring a water bottle with you.
Art (Ms. Boulger):The students in 5,6,7,8 red blue and orange groups are starting a variety a variety of assignments ! The art department is looking for donations of the following: new/ used sports equipment (specifically footballs, and basketballs) new/used frames
new/used/ unused jars to store mixed paint.
new/used T-shirts to use as smocks
Health (Ms. Reynolds): We are starting Term 2 and I will be teaching all grades Blue and Orange groups. All classes will be having an introductory Health Lesson and will be learning about what topics are covered in their grade level as well as rules and expectations for the class. Grade 5 will soon begin with the Self Esteem Unit, grade 6 will start learning about Healthy Habits, grade 7 will be Goal Setting and grade 8 will begin with Decision Making.
Library (Ms. Michitson): Hello Whittier Families; We are now into our 2nd trimester and with that, new students will be in the a new Specials classes. This week we got to know each other and begin to learn what lesson they will have this trimesters. Please reach out if you find it necessary. Thank you
Technology (Mr. Gordon): Day 1 of Term 2 for the Yellow and Purple groups in Technology. This week we will go over class expectations, grading, and getting to know each other.
SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF
Guidance (Ms. Vlahos): Important 8th Grade Update:
December 7, 2021 – Gr. 8 HHS Tour
December 10, 2021 – HHS High School Placement Exam (for all 8th Grade Students – JGW students will test at JGW during school day)
HHS Classical Academy Application attached – application deadline January 14, 2021– (Applicants shall send their completed portions of the application directly to HHS at the address provided on application. Applicant shall give the Teacher Recommendation form to 8th grade teacher and the Request for Report Cards & Attendance form from the application to Mrs. Vlahos by Wednesday 12/15, so that records can be processed and recommendations can be completed and sent to HHS for all applicants by the deadline). Interested students may pick up an application from Mrs. Vlahos’s office.
I continue to be available to connect with and support all students and families throughout the school week. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at jvlahos@haverhill-ps.org. I look forward to our continued work in support of a healthy, safe, and successful school year!
Student Support Coordinator (Mr. Newell): I am available to help support students and their families in any way possible. Please email me with any questions, thank you.
Student Adjustment Counselor (Ms. Midolo): This week’s focus: Behavioral Activation. Behavioral activation in the school setting can take many forms, such as a quick mood-boosting activity. It is important for our students to learn that engaging in regular activities involves social interaction that in turn provides a sense of accomplishment. Behavioral activation means identifying activities and incorporating them into daily life with the goal of improving mood and quality of life. Have a great weekend!
Student Adjustment Counselor (Ms. White): Groups and individual counseling continue to go well as we continue to focus on making positive and safe decisions for ourselves and others. As we head into the busy holiday season, we will focus on taking care of ourselves and different ways to manage stress! Students continue to develop different coping strategies and techniques.
Middle School Support Program (Mrs. Leydon & Mr. Diffin): Trimester two has started. Report cards will be coming this coming week. This week we are doing binder checks with all the grades. We are going through our folders and notebooks and sorting them into the correct places. We will continue to do this once a month. Reach out with any questions!
Parent Liaison (Ms. Arias-Reyes): ¡Feliz diciembre! Recuerden que mi horario es de 8:30am a 3:30 pm y mi número es 781-666-4085 y mi correo electrónico es maria.ariasreyes@haverhill-ps.org, me pueden llamar, mandar un mensaje de texto o enviarme un correo electrónico. También tienen la opción de llamar a la escuela directamente para contactarme o usar la aplicación Remind, esta aplicación manda los mensajes directamente a mi computadora. Si tienen una pregunta o preocupación y necesitan un intérprete no duden en contactarme. Estaré más que feliz de poder ayudarlos a comunicarse con los maestros de sus hijos y el personal de la escuela. ¡Que tengan un lindo fin de semana!
ELL (Ms. Khakali & Corporan): Our newcomer English language learners will be reading and analyzing A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (adapted for ELs). Next week students will be learning vocabulary in from the book as well as studying grammar of past tense verbs. Our level 3-5 English learners will be starting a Global Citizen unit and begin researching a country of their choice.
Student Support Center (Mrs. Greenwood): December 1st is the start of Trimester two. Looking forward to supporting the kids so that they all have a successful trimester 2. SSC is always here to make the kids’ school days their best days. Please reach out to Miss House or Mrs. Greenwood with any questions, concerns or suggestions. Have a great weekend Poets.
Reading Intervention Team (Ms. Guthrie, Ms. Carney, Ms. Trovato): Happy December!
The intervention team has started a new 6 week cycle with intervention groups. Students work daily with our reading specialists to receive specific targeted instruction on skills and strategies needed to be successful readers.
In other news, Unit 2 of Study Synch will be completed this month. F and P midyear benchmarks for grade 5 will begin next week. Please reach out to the literacy team if you have any questions.