Learning Consultants

                                             May 2017


 

Mrs. Deters  sdeters@saintclareofassisi.org
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Mrs. Kingsbury nkingsbury@saintclareofassis.org  

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ACCELERATED READING

Please talk to your child about his progress with AR reading.  Ask your child to tell you about the progress he/she has made in independent reading. Your child's reading goals and progress can be viewed on the Accelerated Reader site.  
 

Study Tips

Any assignment, even what appears to be a simple worksheet, can be broken down into manageable parts.  If a worksheet includes a word list/word bank, be sure to have your child read the words aloud before beginning to work the page. Spelling words can be practiced 2-3 words at a time on a whiteboard, spelled aloud, or using sidewalk chalk.  Research has shown that frequent, shorter practice sessions are more effective than longer sessions.  
Upper grade students should read chapters in their textbooks and make notes as they read. Use 3 x 5 notecards and write the terms and their definitions.  Study just 5 notecards each school night and review all cards over the weekend.  It is also important to take good notes in class, but this will be easier if you have read the section in advance. You will need to read the section or chapter again when you are studying for a test. The more familiar you are with the information, the easier it will be to remember it.   

Gifted Resource Council

Gifted Resource Council offers a variety of enrichment classes for students to take throughout the year.  Please contact one of the learning consultants if you would like more information about the classes.  
 

Learning Consultants' Schedules

Mrs. Deters        M- off     T  7:30-11:30    W  7:30-11:30   Th  11:15-4:00   F 7:30-3:30

Mrs. Kingsbury     M   7:30- 3:30    T, W 11:15-4:00      Th   7:30-11:30    F- off