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Standardized Testing

June 30, 2022

March: High-Stakes Testing When they take their standardized assessments, your child might be feeling the pressure to perform. As a parent …

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Interview with Dr. Roby

May 19, 2022

Superintendent Leadriane Roby "I've seen tremendous resilience and creativity from our [district's] families that have had to navigate …

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Daily Writing Prompts

April 18, 2022

Record your Summer in a Journal! Summer is finally here! Families are enjoying the warm weather and slower pace of life. But summer can …

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3rd Grade Guide

March 2, 2022

From 2nd to 3rd: A Big Leap! Your child has mastered the fundamentals in 1st grade and 2nd grade, and is now ready to thrive in third …

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The Lexile Framework

February 8, 2022

MAP Scores and the Lexile Framework One cool way your family can use your student's MAP score is to choose books based on a measure called …

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Celebrate your History

January 10, 2022

February is Black History Month When children have friends from different backgrounds and cultures, they develop a full appreciation of …

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Resources for Elementary Literacy

December 7, 2021

How Can I Get My Child to Read More? Upon entering third grade, students will find their reading abilities challenged much more than in …

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Holiday 5 Senses

November 4, 2021

The Five Senses Mindfulness Exercise Holiday Edition During the holidays - with their hustle and bustle - it can be tough to find time …

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Mindful Media for Kids

October 11, 2021

10 Meditation Apps For Kids That Will Help Them Process Emotions and Stay Calm This is an uncertain time filled with stressful moments, …

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Celebrating Cultural Heritage

September 7, 2021

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15th until October 15th! …

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