Whiteley Wildcat Update
August 28, 2019
The 2019-20 school year is underway! We had a wonderful start to the year here at Frank C. Whiteley School and are excited to embark on a year of learning! We already had some great opportunities to connect with our families and are looking forward to more opportunities in the months ahead.
PTA
District Curriculum Update
District 15 is implementing an updated comprehensive literacy instruction model that is on the cutting edge of literacy education. The literacy department’s work is grounded in evidence-based instructional practices used in whole class, small group, and individual learning contexts for all students. Grades K-3 will begin implementation in the fall of 2019 and grades 4-6 will begin in early 2020.
With ongoing professional development for staff and new literacy materials to support teaching and learning, our classrooms are places where students are members of a community of literacy learners who read, think, talk and write every day. Children will engage in literacy for both learning and enjoyment.
You can expect your child to experience new and diverse books that engage his or her heart and mind every day. Some will be read by the teacher, some will be read as a class and some will be read independently. Each of these literacy experiences will contribute to your child’s literacy growth this year. By digging deeper into books through reading, thinking, talking, and writing about them within our classroom community, parents can expect to see less product-based literacy work coming home.
Parents and guardians are a critical part of your child’s literacy development. Here are some ways you can continue to support your child at home:
•Listen to your child read
•Read and talk about books together
•Go to the library
•Encourage your child to write for authentic purposes (make a grocery list, write a thank you note, etc.)
•Encourage imaginative and outdoor play
Your child’s teacher will be working diligently to monitor the progress of your child’s individual literacy growth. Teachers will communicate progress with families throughout the year. Should you have any questions or concerns at any time, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher.
District Newsletter Update
Parents we welcome you to stay informed about information in regards to our district. You can access district updates through this link.
D 15 e-Flyers
District 15 is "green" in its approach to distributing community flyers. Rather than sending flyers home with each student via backpack mail, flyers are posted on the D15 E-Flyers page for parents to view or print 24/7. A limited number of flyers may also be displayed in the school's flyer rack for students or parents to pick up (if an organization chooses to provide them). It is estimated that this saves our schools nearly 2,000 hours per year spent sorting and handling the materials, not to mention the number of trees and other resources saved in producing them. You can click this link see the flyers available.
Upcoming Events
September 10th-Picture Day
September 18th-PTA Meeting