Cesar Chavez SchoolSchool News & Announcements
- March 25 -- Spring Break
(March 25-29, 2013) - April 11 -- End of Grading Period
- April 12 -- Teacher Planning Day -- No School
A Message from the Principal
School-wide Reading Initiative
Reading is important to success in school. Parents can and should play a role in helping their children to become interested in reading and in encouraging their growth in reading skills. At the same time, parents and teachers need to work together. Last year 39% of our overall student population met or exceeded the State reading benchmark. Many teachers are now sending home practical ideas for parents to use with their preschoolers. As a result, young children are developing some of the skills at home that will later help them in school.
Current research in reading reveals three important considerations for parents AND teachers:
- Children who read, and read widely, become better readers
- Reading and writing are complementary skills
- Parents are important to children both as role models and as supporters of their efforts
There is no guarantee that if you and your child start reading and talking about books, either one of you will be able to express yourselves that eloquently, but I can guarantee an increase in vocabulary, critical thinking ,and the art of conversation and discussion. You may even get some insight into your child's view of the world and his/her values.
Recommended Reading Daily: (by grade level)
- K-2nd 20 minutes
- 3rd-5th 25 minutes
- 6th-8th 30 minutes
