Prestwick STEM Academy
Preswick Profile Community Vol. 16
Read, Read, Read
Reading is a complex process and we continue to work on the many skills it encompasses such as fluency and comprehension. Fluency is the rate and smoothness with which a learner is able to decode and read words. Our goal is for learners to read similar to how they speak and with a steady pace. Comprehension is being able to deeply understand what they just read in order to explain it and answer questions about it. To build comprehension we encourage learners to read and reread. It is okay to go back and read something again to find the answer we need- we do it as adult readers.
One last tip is to promote strong readers is to allow your child to see the ways that you use reading in your daily life. Share your favorite type of book and spend time reading together when possible. The time spent reading benefits a learner in so many ways including becoming better writers.
Book Fair late night- 11/18
A memorable Veteran's Day 2014
Thanksgiving lunch
Thanksgiving Break
Square 1 Art Projects
For specific questions you can reach our Art teacher, Vanessa Griffin at vgriffin@leisd.ws
Community Involvement- LovePacs
Prestwick has a core value of being solution focused. We know the key to being solution focused is to see areas of need and identify ways to meet those needs. We wanted to spotlight a local organization that does that for our very own community. The Lovepacs organization serves students in the local area with a variety of basic needs. If you or someone you know wishes to be involved please see this as just one of many opportunities to help in our local community.
Are there opportunities for me to get involved with Lovepacs?
Yes! Lovepacs relies not only on volunteers to give of their financial resources
but also their time. During various drives throughout the year we need individuals
who are willing to sort, count, shelve, and pack inventory. Please stay in contact
with us through our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/groups/lovepacs/) and
through our web page (Lovepacs.com) for dates and times.
Please contact us for any other questions you may have.
Find us at www.lovepacs.org and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/lovepacs