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April 9, 2025

Friendly Reminder - Spring Recess

As we look ahead to the warmer days of spring, Id like to remind you that Spring Recess will take place from Monday, April 14th through Friday, April 25th . There will be no school during this time, . . .

The Science of Reading

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#1 Shift in Reading Instruction

Use decodable readers, not leveled readers. Why it’s important: • Students need regular practice with grade-level text. • Texts that are connected to each day’s phonics instruction help students apply what they’ve learned. You’ll know it’s true Science of Reading if: • There are direct connections between a phonics lesson and the text. • Students receive frequent practice with sounds and spellings they’ve been taught.

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#2 Shift in Reading Instruction

Provide all students with dedicated phonics instruction, not mini-lessons. Why it’s important: • Learning to read is not innate and must be taught through explicit, systematic instruction. • Effective phonics instruction requires time for teaching, application, and practice with measurable objectives. You’ll know it’s true Science of Reading if: • Every student receives phonics instruction, not just some students.

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#3 Shift in Reading Instruction

Help students with phonics-based scaffolds, not three-cueing or word guessing. Why it’s important: • Learning to decode builds neural pathways that are critical to automatic reading. • Students need practice sounding out words, not guesswork. You’ll know it’s true Science of Reading if: • Students are asked to “sound it out,” not simply “does it make sense?”

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#4 Shift in Reading Instruction

Teach content, not isolated comprehension strategies. Why it’s important: • Language comprehension is as important as decoding. • The more background knowledge students receive, the more prior knowledge and vocabulary they can bring to texts. You’ll know it’s true Science of Reading if: • You spend two or three weeks on focused domains covering a diverse range of literary, social studies, and science topics.

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#5 Shift in Reading Instruction

Follow a clear instructional path, not a “choose your own adventure” model. Why it’s important: • It offers explicit guidance and a cohesive structure, the most beneficial—yet overlooked—element of teaching reading effectively. • It gives every student the support they need now, without waiting until intervention. You’ll know it’s true Science of Reading if: • You’re following a definitive instructional path, not a patchwork.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Principal:  Mr. Randy Gammiero / 716-778-6376
Main Office phone number:  716-778-6375
Grades served:  K-4