Literacy Coaching With Mrs. Bush
January, 2023
Dear Families,
Welcome to the New Year at Stevenson!
Welcome back to school and to a new year of literacy opportunities for growth at Stevenson!
Let's make 2023 the year we strive to improve each child's literacy skills by reading everyday!
We had our wonderful Book Fair sponsored by Scholastic Books at Stevenson in December. Each Stevenson scholar received (5) brand new books to read at home.
We certainly hope your child has enjoyed these books during the vacation time and has had an opportunity to READ EVERYDAY!
EXCITING NEWS:
As we start the new year, we are beginning a partnership with the Southfield Public Library!
Our goal is for every student at Stevenson to have their own Library Card to check out books from the Southfield Public Library and read every day to improve literacy skills!
Stevenson has a partnership with our Southfield Public Library so that we can also:
1. Plan field trips to the Southfield Public Library for every grade level.
2. Enjoy "Read Alouds" from our Southfield Library staff as "Guest Readers."
3. Participate in the Southfield Public Library's Reading Decathlon.
These are just a few of the exciting opportunities and Literacy experiences we have in store for our Stevenson scholars to highlight the importance of Literacy at Stevenson.
Our motto for Literacy at Stevenson is "Today's Readers are Tomorrow's Leaders!
Please remember to visit the various online reading resources that are also available to your scholar.
I-Ready also has an online Reading path along with a Math program to support your child's academic progress.
Please be sure to make the i-Ready Digital Learning Path part of your child's daily routine at home!
Children that read every day become not just a better reader, but improve critical thinking, expand and learn new vocabulary, and improve memory and comprehension skills.
Studies have also shown that reading for enjoyment helps to reduce stress in children.
So, let's pick up those books your child received at the Scholastic Book Fair and READ EVERY DAY!
Let's also experience the magic of visiting our Southfield Public Library and make sure your child receives their own Southfield Library Card!
Thank you in advance for encouraging and supporting your child's efforts to READ EVERYDAY!
Remember...Let's make the year 2023 the year of LITERACY FIRST at Stevenson!
Mrs. Denise Bush
Literacy Coach
Stevenson Elementary School
January Events - Mark your calendar!
Donuts With Grownups
This event will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Mark your calendars.
i-Ready Testing
Let's do our best and be in attendance every day!
Stevenson P.T.A.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
No School on this date.