Snuggle up to a good book with your kids....

Burr..... Winter is on its way and so are the holidays. A great way to fight the cold and help your kids succeed in school is to snuggle up and read a good book. (Maybe even make some hot chocolate!)
Here is a list of Thanksgiving books you and your children will enjoy. Click on the title to get a summary of each book. http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1089.Best_Children_s_Thanksgiving_Books

Enjoy and let us know if you find a new favorite book! Happy Thanksgiving!

Attention deficit and hyperactivity (ADHD) can effect a child's focus when reading and learning phonemic awareness.  Next week is ADHD week.  Here is an article about ADHD and reading. Many of the tips are useful for all children, not just those diagnosed with ADHD.

http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/983.html

Please share any thoughts after reading the article.

I strongly encourage parents to sign up and attend the Parenting for School Success nights hosted by Irving and Longfellow schools. The yellow sign up forms came home last Friday. The dates are September 18, September 25, October 2, and October 9. The program is free and includes dinner and child care.
Additional sign up forms are in the school office.

Welcome Back!

I am excited to begin the school year with new and familiar students. We will be working hard to grow as learners and readers. I am available to check posts between 11:30 -12:30 and between 3:30 and 3:45.