Literacy at Parkway
Parkway's Literacy Specialist Ms. Andrea Seward works with a first grade group during independent reading. Students choose to read on Raz-Kids online or in their chosen library text. Raz-Kids delivers hundreds of interactive, leveled eBooks spanning 29 levels.
Fine Motor Development through Art
Kindergarten students in Ms. Carrie Steel鈥檚 art class work on the creation of a Kente cloth. Kente cloth comes from a textile practice that originated in Ghana centuries ago. This beautiful painting, followed by cutting the paper into strips, and then weaving it together is a great fine motor activity for all students at Parkway.
International School at Dundee
Ms. Fernandez and Ms. Lamanna, educators at International School at Dundee, worked together in a small group in their learning center. The students were working on the their individualized academic goals. It was a pleasure to see the students so focused and motivated on their individualized tasks.
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Festive Exit SlipPrior to a student leaving their session, the student is asked a series of two questions and to set a goal for the next group. The student progresses on the floor mat until they are out the door. The questions could be: What did we work on? What is something you are proud of? Next time I will... | | Jingle JogThis is a motivational tool for students who complete graphic organizers of KWL charts. After completing the KWL chart, they can move from one spot to the next. The first one receives an extra prize and dojo points. The lights play music and the music plays as a celebration with each move they make. |
Festive Exit Slip
Prior to a student leaving their session, the student is asked a series of two questions and to set a goal for the next group. The student progresses on the floor mat until they are out the door. The questions could be: What did we work on? What is something you are proud of? Next time I will...
Jingle Jog
This is a motivational tool for students who complete graphic organizers of KWL charts. After completing the KWL chart, they can move from one spot to the next. The first one receives an extra prize and dojo points. The lights play music and the music plays as a celebration with each move they make.
Parent Workshop Intertest Questionnaire
As the Office of Special Education and Student Supports plan for additional parent workshops in the new year, please complete the Parent Workshop Interest Questionnaire to share your input on what types of workshops you would like offered. Thank you in advance!
Information on Section 504
On December 14, Dr. Stacey Heiligenthaler, interim Chief Officer of Special Education and Student Supports and Judy Nedell, Coordinator of Counseling and section 504, did a public presentation on 504 eligibility. Click here to view the 504 presentation. For additional questions on 504, please reach out to Ms. Nedell at Judith_Nedell@greenwich.k12.ct.us
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