Happy NEW School Year 2022-2023!
Looking forward to a wonderful year of learning together.
Mrs. McCarthy :)
Below are some ideas for practice websites to visit this school year .
Be sure to log onto epic.com and /OR Raz Kids.
Also visit our Public Library .
Announcements
BOOK CLUB
Instructor: Mrs. Marianne McCarthy
ELA/English Language Art /Resource Center
Teacher Assignment for 2022-2023:
Resource Center Teacher Grades 3 -4- 5
and Basic Skills- Wilson Reading System Program ELA Instructor for Grades 2-8
Frequenty Asked Question-
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What can I do at home to help my child with reading?
The very best way to support your child is to encourage them to read! There is a strong correlation between fostering a love for literacy and academic success in reading. Visit the library regularly, model reading for enjoyment at home, and talk to your child about the books they are reading.
Most importantly, read to them and with them!
Even older children benefit from listening to reading at home, and talking about the books they are reading.
Build up to twenty to thirty minutes of reading per a day which is highly recommended!
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NEW NEWS
Book Clubs
Kindergarten-
Kindergarten Book Club is set to begin end of February.
Grade 1
will be reading both fiction and non-fiction texts and retelling stories identifying character, setting (where? and when?), problem, solution, beginning, middle and end of story.
Grade 2
will be reading both fiction and non-fiction -
Informational texts and citing text EVIDENCE.
Grade 3
will be reading a mix of fiction and informational texts and answering "wh" question citing text EVIDENCE.
Grade 4
will be reading realistic fiction novels, historical fiction, fantasy, biographies and writing summaries.
Reading non-fictional informational text and learning facts based on text EVIDENCE.
Grade 5
will be reading articles both fiction and informational and answering "wh" questions, multiple choice, and open-ended questions.
Reading non-fiction biographies about noteworthy individuals.
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Dear Partners in Learning,
Below you will find some of the strategies and skills we will work on during school year:
1.Parent Communication-
If you would like to contact me, please leave a message (via phone (ext. 134 OR email) if you have any questions, concerns, or would like to share your child's successes with me . Please feel free to jot me an email at [email protected]
regarding your child's progress.
2.Reading Basic Skills / Title One Program-
Grades Kindergarten through Five will have a GREAT year in Book Club filled with learning strategies and skills to become more independent readers.The main purpose of our program is to provide your child with additional ,small group support with basic skills and strategies in ELA -English/Literacy Language Arts.
3. Thank You in advance Partners in Learning
Throughout the school year, your child will be exposed to reading texts both fiction and nonfiction ( informational).
4.Home/School Connection
The Home/School connection is critical and is greatly appreciated!
Daily Routines will be practiced daily to create structure and help your child learn, thus providing your child with a daily predictable environment. This year will be filled with learning!
Please be sure to incorporate daily reading and writing each night,in order to provide your child with the necessary literacy practice (of skills and strategies) that will be taught this school year in class.
Please be sure to read with your child each night and visit the Riverdale Public Library .The library is a wonderful resource for our students.In addition, the library has many new e-books to sign out!
Please feel free to email me anytime, if you have any questions regarding your child or need ideas for additional academic home support this school year.
My school email address is [email protected].
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Marianne McCarthy :)
973-839-1300 ext. 134