"Reading is the gateway for children that makes all other learning possible." 

44th  U.S. President, Barack Obama

 

 

2026-2027

W E L C O M E !

Mrs. Nydia Walker-Sims

Reading Lab Teacher

 

Greetings, Minnie Ruffin Elementary Families!

 

I am excited and priviledged to be the new Reading Lab Teacher for grades 3-6!

My goal is to collaborate with my fellow teachers and our students in streghtening their  skills in:  phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.

Objectives & Focus:

• deliver targeted literary intervention, fluency devlopment, and reading comprehension
• close achievement gaps
• build student confidence
• foster independent reading skills
• encourage parent participation in the literacy progress

• maintain a warm, structured, positive environment for our students, and

•  be an accessable resource to meet the needs of our students and parents

Parents are Teachers, Too!

Families, let's keep the lines of communication open and work together to ensure that our children maintain a positive attitude and an appreciation for reading. By working together, home and school can attain the goal of SUCCESS. Let us remember: 

”Reading is important. If you know how to read, then the whole world opens up to you.” – Barack Obama

Expectations:

As in all classes, good behavior is EXPECTED. Parents, let us work together on this because Reading is not optional! Learning nor instruction can occur when there are unwarranted interruptions by students during class.

Materials:  

• #2 pencil (All other materials will be provided for this class.)

Questions/Need Help? If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions please feel free to contact me at school: 322-3447 ext. 4612. 

Together, we can inspire and achieve  success because

we are

Minnie Ruffin Proud!

Game On! Every Play Counts!