The Parrots' Nest
February 25, 2021
Readers are Leaders………….a message from our principal, Dr. Barber
Readers are Leaders! Every year we join a celebration designed to encourage reading as a fun activity for the whole family as we celebrate Read Across America! This year our district will be celebrating Read Across America on March 2.
Reading, and understanding what you read, is a skill that everyone needs to be successful. The best way to improve understanding is to read and to be read to. A lot. There is nothing like a challenging book to lift you up or take you to another place. Books have the ability to open windows, doors and mindsets. Just like when your child is learning how to appreciate different foods, tastes and textures we expose them to different flavors. This year we will be expanding our students palettes with diverse stories.
One way to celebrate with your student is to find out what books or stories they heard throughout their day. What was their favorite book? What story made them laugh? Or cry? Or helped them learn something new? What new titles did they learn about that you might want to read as well?
One of our favorite evenings at Pontiac is our Literacy Night. At the end of this month, look for a link to be shared for a virtual family literacy event that will give you and your children fun games to play, things to learn together and enjoy time together centered around literacy.
Developing a love of reading will be an asset to your child in all areas of school and give him/her a jumpstart to a lifetime of reading!
College Colors Day!
Celebrating Montessori at Pontiac
Health Room: IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please notify Nurse Larck if your child is on quarantine, isolation or a close contact for COVID-19. This applies to our elearning students as well.
Remember to wash your hands, wear a mask, and socially distance.
Parent University: Chromebook Health Check
Upcoming Dates
February 26 - College Colors Day
February 26 - Early Dismissal 11:30 am
Pontiac Information
Website: https://www.richland2.org/pe/
Location: 500 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC, USA
Phone: 803 699-2700
Facebook: facebook.com/Pontiac
Twitter: @PontiacElem