Westwood Title Newsletter
March 2017
What Is Read Across America?
Read Across America Week at Westwood!
Monday, February 27: Wear Red, White, & Black
Tuesday, February 28: Crazy Socks
Wednesday, March 1: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, March 2: Book Character Dress Up Day
Friday, March 3: Pajama Day
Reader's Pledge
Take the pledge and inspire your students to become lifelong readers!
Why teach about rhyming?
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Use this printable hat to list -at words.
http://printables.atozteacherstuff.com/download/seuss/hat.pdf
http://printables.atozteacherstuff.com/download/seuss/hat_at.pdf
Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss
Favorite Rhyming Books
Giraffes Can't Dance
Gerald the giraffe longs to dance, but his legs are too skinny and his neck is too long. But with some sound advice from a wise cricket, Gerald starts swaying to his own sweet tune.
Jamberry
This bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a perennial favorite.
Sheep in a Jeep
A flock of hapless sheep drive through the country in this rhyming picture book.
Featured Books of the Month
Some great spring themed books and activities that will keep your child engaged!
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Make TV time a time for learning with PBS kids
ABCs, counting, friendship, -- you name it, these PBS TV shows helped kids learn it.
Super Why
Behind the scenes: The series emphasizes the importance of problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and compassion -- as well as early literacy skills such as letter identification, letter sounds, simple spelling, and word recognition.
Peg + Cat
Behind the scenes: Early math concepts are tucked into each episode. Peg and Cat solve "big problems" using their number skills. But even though math is its primary focus, Peg + Cat also offers lessons in collaboration and teamwork, rhyming, and alliteration.
Daniel Tiger
Behind the scenes: Focuses on the social-emotional skills preschoolers need to thrive, such as how to interact with others as well as how to develop a positive sense of self. Daniel Tiger teaches kids simple but necessary concepts such as how to take turns, manage feelings, and care about others.
Noodles and Numbers Photos
Dice and Card Games to Practice Math Facts
Your Title I Teachers
Mrs. Leisgang Title I Reading Teacher
Email: nleisgang@wdpsd.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/wdpsd.com/westwood/teachers/nleisgang
Phone: 920-337-1087 (1352)
Mrs. Pawelczyk Title I Reading Teacher
Email: npawelczyk@wdpsd.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/wdpsd.com/westwood/teachers/npawelczyk
Phone: 920-337-1087 (1385)
Mrs. Susie Zimmerman Title I Reading
Email: szimmerman@wdpsd.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/wdpsd.com/westwood/teachers/szimmerman
Phone: 920-337-1087 (1309)
Mrs. Gossen Title I Math
Email: pgossen@wdpsd.com
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/wdpsd.com/hemlock/teachers/pgossen
Phone: 920-337-1087 (1376)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, March 9: Spring Picture Day
Friday, March 10: St. Baldrick's
Friday, March 24: Early Dismissal @ 11:40