October 7, 2016
Dear Parents,
The parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for
the week that we return from Fall Break. During this
time, we will have an opportunity to review your
child’s work and report card together. The kiddos
are welcome to come with you, whatever your
preference may be.
Keep in mind that reading skills are a building block. Your child must recognize the sound
for each letter in print. Sight words can be deciphered using this skill. However, sight
words are also rote memorization. It is important to practice all of the words every night.
You can make a game out of it with siblings, or take turns with your child. Seeing the word
written and hearing the word read out loud will help your child’s brain to remember it.
Please mix up the words on the word ring each week. The kiddos can be very crafty in
memorizing the order of the words and not necessarily the word itself! 
Please take time to stop by the Greensburg or Westport public library over break. They
offer great programs throughout the year. Their service to our community helps to make it
stronger. In addition to books, they also have DVDs that you can check out with your library
card. Go and have a look around. It is a great place for kids!
Thank you for all you are doing at home each night to help with homework! Enjoy Break!
Upcoming Events:
Mondays thru October—Good News Club, 3:15-5:30pm
Every Wednesday is an Early Release Day (your child will be home one hour earlier)
Monday-Friday, October 10-14—Fall Break; No School
Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20—Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday—November 7, Harlem Wizards, SDHS, 6:00pm doors open; game at 7pm