WOW! It seems like we never left but here we are, the 2008-2009 school year.
I was in Inter-Lakes Elementary School and Sandwich Central School today. In both schools I could feel a very positive energy. I think we did a good job moving on the 5-8 SINI plan. Using the literacy audit and data from standardized testing we were able to make some decisions to improve PK-12 instruction in the district. A refocus on First Steps reading, the new Fountas and Pinnell Phonics/Word Study program, and the Marzano method for teaching vocabulary will help us to develop systemic and systematic instructional practices.
In the next couple weeks let me know how the Marzano or the Fountas and Pinnell are working for you.
K-3 teachers note: There will be additional professional development in Fountas and Pinnell.
Boy, those kindergarten kids look so tiny.
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4 years ago
2 comments:
We had a great start to the new school year with 70 students reporting with new backpacks and haircuts. The kindergarteners only look small to those over 50 who forget their glasses.
Based on what you said about 70 students and the comments about my age, you are not so anonymous!!!!
Kathleen
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