Elementary School
From the Desk of Mrs. Bickings
As we move into Thanksgiving break, I’m proud to share that our students continue to make strong progress toward their fluency goals. Across grade levels, teachers and students are working hard during small-group instruction, whole group instruction and daily reading routines. We’re seeing students gain confidence, read with greater accuracy, and develop the intrinsic motivation that helps them engage in a deeper manner with their reading.
We’re also excited to see how this literacy work is carrying over into other content areas. Students are applying their improved reading skills in science, social studies, and math—strengthening their comprehension, participating more confidently in class discussions, and demonstrating stronger problem-solving skills.
Our data check-ins this month show that many students have already met or exceeded their mid-year benchmarks, and others are right on track with the support plans their teachers have in place. We will continue to celebrate these gains while also keeping high expectations and consistent support in place for every learner.
Thank you for partnering with us by encouraging reading at home and supporting strong attendance. Together, we’re helping our students grow as readers and thinkers.
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Kari Bickings
Elementary Principal
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