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There are still some spots left in the YWCA after-school program. This program is offered free of charge to our students in grades K-5. The program runs Monday-Thursday, 3:00-5:30. Students who attend the program get academic support, enrichment activities, and dinner. If you are interested, let your student teachers know or email the Program Director, Brittney Higgs, at bhiggs@ywca-wny.orgs so an application can be sent home.

Nov. 8 - Farmers Market 9-10, Bingo Night, HS Application Night 5:00-6:30

Nov. 9 - End of First Quarter

Nov. 10 - No School Veterans Day

Nov.15 Farmers Market 9-10

Nov. 20 - 1/2 Day For Students, Parent Teacher Conferences 12-6 pm

Nov. 22-Nov.24 - No School Thanksgiving

Nov. 28 - Picture Retakes, ELA Interim Grades 3-8

Open your eyes to some things adult readers tend to take for granted. It’s easier to be patient when we remember how much children do not know. Here are a few concepts we adults know so well that we forget sometimes we ever learned them.

• There’s a difference between words and pictures. Point to the print as you read aloud.
• Words on a page have meaning, which is what we learn to read.
• Words go across the page from left to right. Follow with your finger as you read.
• Words on a page are made up of letters and are separated by a space.
• Each letter has at least two forms: one for capital letters and one for small letters.

These are examples of hieroglyphics.

Imagine how you would feel trying to interpret a book full of such symbols. That’s how young readers feel. But, a little patience (maybe by turning it into a puzzle you can solve together) is sure to build confidence.

Tardies (being late to school or class) and early releases (leaving school or class before the scheduled end time) can negatively impact student achievement, depending on the frequency and reasons for these occurrences.

1. Tardies

• Disruption: Frequent tardies can disrupt the learning environment for late students and their classmates. It may lead to distractions and missed instructions, impacting a student's ability to grasp the material being taught.
• Missed Content: Tardy students may miss important content or announcements at the beginning of a class, which can affect their understanding of subsequent lessons.
• Habit Formation: Chronic tardiness can lead to the formation of poor habits, including time management and punctuality issues, which can have a long-term impact on a student's academic and professional success.

2. Early Releases:

• Incomplete Assignments: Early releases may lead to incomplete assignments or assessments, affecting a student's grades and overall academic performance.
• Limited Engagement: Students who frequently leave class early may not fully engage in the learning process, missing the opportunity to ask questions, clarify doubts, or benefit from additional resources provided at the end of the class.
• Missed Instruction: Leaving class early can result in missing out on critical instruction, class discussions, or assignments, hindering a student's ability to understand and retain the material.

It's important to note that the impact of tardies and early releases on student achievement can vary based on individual circumstances. Occasional tardies or early releases due to legitimate reasons, such as medical appointments or family emergencies, are not likely to have a significant impact on their achievement. The concern is when it is chronic, happening more than 10% of the time. This level of missed instructional time can negatively impact student achievement by disrupting the learning process and potentially leading to missed instruction and assignments.
We are here to partner with you to ensure your students are here all day, every day. We have policies and interventions in place to address chronic tardiness and early releases, aiming to support students in improving their punctuality and attendance. These measures may include counseling, parent-teacher conferences, and academic support programs. Call us if you need support.