Families,
I hope that everyone had an incredible February Break! It was wonderful to have some rest and relaxation.
During this time of the school year, I meet regularly with classroom and intervention teachers to review mathematics and reading data to assess student progress. These assessments provide our teachers with information on the skills students know and the skills they do not yet know. This data also informs us about which students may need additional support and opportunities for extension through our Response to Intervention (RTI) system.
Through established RTI blocks for reading, which occur for 30 minutes a day for five out of the six-day letter calendar, students are grouped according to what they know and what they need to work on next.
This structure allows teachers to provide targeted and specific instruction to meet students where they are in terms of reading and math development. For example, students identified as needing additional support in either reading or math qualify to receive intervention services during these RTI blocks. The benchmark data also shows us which students need to be challenged with exceeding grade level standards, and these students are grouped across both classrooms to receive the appropriate instruction. For the current school year, we are officially beginning RTI Reading Blocks in March, which means that your child may be receiving instruction from a different teacher during this time.
Your partnership is always valued, and I appreciate everything you do at home to strengthen your child’s ability to read fluently and ability to perform mathematical operations. For more information on what you can do at home to support your child in these areas, please review the PTSA website for practical guides on what students learn during each grade level and how you can support these learning outcomes. Click on the following link for more information: A Parent’s Guide to Student Success.
Thank you for your continued collaboration and commitment with your child. Our team effort creates a wonderful environment for success. We are fortunate to be in a learning community that focuses on the whole child.
In partnership,
Brenna Farrell
Principal: Brenna Farrell | brenna_farrell@westiron.monroe.edu
Secretary: Amber Kash | Amber_Kash@westiron.monroe.edu
Main office: 585-336-1610
Fax: 585-336-1611
Website: westirondequoit.org/briarwood_school
Health Office: 585-336-1618
· Nurse: Lisa Marrapese
Transportation: 585-336-2992
District Office: 585-342-5500 | District website: westirondequoit.org
Dear Families,
We have noticed an increased use of smartwatches at Briarwood. Students are allowed to have electronic devices as long as they remain in lockers. In terms of smartwatches, students should not be using these during the school day for communication. Thank you for your attention to this matter as your child's focus and participation throughout the instructional day is a priority.
Parents/guardians: Please note that all students will go outdoors for recess as long as the temperature and wind-chill are 20 degrees or warmer. Students will need to wear hats, mittens or gloves, boots and snow pants to play in the snow. Students lacking proper clothing will still go outdoors but will remain on the sidewalk with limited play. Please remember to send appropriate outside play clothing in everyday.
Report cards for K–3rd Grade will be available on the Parent Portal Friday, April 21.
Click here to go to the portal.
Parents/guardians,
Do you:
· Have a new cell phone number or email address?
· Have a new work phone number?
· Need to update your emergency contacts?
Be sure to keep your child's school informed of any changes to your phone numbers or emergency contact information. Update info directly on the Parent Portal, or send in a note with your child.
Thank you!
