• Class is more fun and/or interesting when the learners are engaged.
• Reteaching is an integral part of the classroom.
• Accommodations/modifications should not lessen the standard.
• Accommodations/modifications are essential for all to succeed.
• Guided reading groups are needed to address different levels of our learners.
• All adults on campus are teachers.
• Assessment should drive instruction.
• Effective teachers manage an organized classroom, engagement of students, and time – time on task and pacing.
• Physical movement motivates!
• All adults must speak correct grammar and model appropriate responses.
• Teachers should know the learning styles of students and plan accordingly.
• Reading is a developmental process.
• Every moment should be a learning moment – NO “DOWN-TIME”!
• Our students will be proficient readers, writers, and thinkers.
• Writing is effective in teaching math.
• Technology can assist with differentiation.

We invite you to visit our school and become involved in your child’s education.  We are working to provide the very best educational experiences for your child but cannot do so without you, the parents and community.  Thanks for reading to your child (or listening to your child read to you) each and every night. Thanks for checking those backpacks and signing and returning notes sent home. Please, remember to speak to your child about the importance of an education and about doing his/her personal best every day.  Call the school office to schedule a meeting with teachers when you have concerns or want to check on your child’s progress.

Also, please continue to talk about appropriate bus behavior and the consequences of misbehavior on the bus.  Safety is first – Loud noise is not tolerated.  The students’ seat must be in the bus seat.  Students must obey the drivers.

Thanks for being our partners in education!