April 11, 2024

5th grade students have been going through a STAAR Reading Boot Camp in order to prepare for the upcoming reading test. Throughout the boot camp, students have engaged in targeted instruction focused on key reading comprehension strategies, text analysis techniques, vocabulary development, and test-taking skills. The boot camp has included a variety of activities such as practice tests, exercises, and simulated STAAR-style passages to familiarize students with the test format and provide opportunities for applying learned strategies. Feedback and guidance from the teachers has helped students identify areas for improvement and build confidence in their reading abilities. By equipping students with essential skills and strategies, the boot camp has aimed to empower students to perform their best on the STAAR reading test and beyond.

Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Illuminate! At SIS from May 28th - May 31st, campers in grades 2–5 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From designing a light-up ball game to tackling global water challenges to starring in a prototyping game show, each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer. Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to secure your spot!

Child care provided on Teacher Prep Days.