Parents play a critical role in developing children who are life-long readers. Mr. Faigenbaum, a reading specialist at Lincoln and Washington, conducted a workshop for parents on how to promote literacy at home. Mr. Faigenbaum provided parents with a plethora of fun-filled strategies and activities to promote literacy. Parents were able to ask questions about reading and writing. This workshop is part of The Parent Academy workshop series. … [Read more...] about Promoting Literacy at Home
Lunar New Year
Ms. LaSpisa and Dr. Velechko recognized the Lunar New Year. Some children dressed in their cultural attire and some parents came to read to classes. It is the Year of the Rat! … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year
Parent and Teacher Conferences
The conference offers a special opportunity for parents and teachers to share information about the child. The best conferences end with both the parents and teachers feeling they have learned something about the child. Parents can make the most of their conference time by using some of these suggestions offered by parents and teachers. Before you go: Think about what you want to tell the teacher about your child. How does your child feel about school? What special interests does your child have? (dinosaurs, cars, art, sports, cooking). Is there anything you would like to … [Read more...] about Parent and Teacher Conferences
PTA Hosts Paint Night
Ms. Clossey, art teacher, and the Lincoln PTA held a paint night. Students followed Ms. Clossey's directions and made a winter snowman. Of course, students personalized their portraits and added some glitter for a little snow magic, … [Read more...] about PTA Hosts Paint Night
Correlation Between Attendance and Performance
Research shows that students who have a large number of absences in the first few years of school are significantly more likely to be below grade level by the end of the third grade and also be behind their peers in social and emotional development as well. This gap continues to widen as the child continues in their school career. It is imperative that children are in school to collaborate and learn from their peers and teachers. Once again this year, we are recognizing students who have perfect attendance at the end of each trimester. This allows a student who may have been sick for a … [Read more...] about Correlation Between Attendance and Performance