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4Howling
Wolf Notes
2008-2009
School-wide Reading Program
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Get your best
saddle and your ten-gallon hats ready,
cowpokes! We are going to "Saddle Up and
Read, Bookaroos!" during the 2008-2009
school year. The Character Education
Committee can't wait to saddle up for our
reading kickoff on Friday, October 17th. We
are also conducting a T-shirt fundraising
early in September. The monies raised will
assist in funding school-wide reading
activities throughout the year. Mrs. Henry
will be sending a fundraiser flyer with your
child's welcome letter. The flyer should be
arriving in the mail by mid-August.
Families are
encouraged to read nightly with their
children. Students can read on their own or
be read to, or pair read with a sibling,
relative, or parent. Get in the habit of
reading... it makes a world of difference
for ALL students. The following are reading
recommendations:
K:
10 minutes per night/250 per month
1st
and 2nd: 15 minutes
per night/ 360 per month
3rd and 4th:
20 minutes per night/480 per month
Each
month this year, the top reader in each
homeroom class will have their picture
placed on the classroom door in a "Wanted
Reader" frame. The top class with the most
reading minutes will receive a special treat
from Mrs. Henry each month. Trustworthiness
counts when filling our the student reading
logs. Support your child's positive reading
growth by reading 5 - 7 nights per week.
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Reading Support Services
Now is the time to make a
difference... research shows just reading as few as six books
over the summer vacations will help your child. Students who
read over the summer tend to be more prepared for the upcoming
school year, so get out a book and read to and with your child.
Early in September students
will be assessed in reading. Once results are reviewed by the
principal, reading specialists, classroom teachers, and the
reading coach, reading support schedules and reading groups will
be created. Students may receive assistance in or
out of class by the reading specialist. Students have an
overwhelmingly positive experience with the small group
assistance they receive. Small groups provide for immediate
feedback from the reading specialist. We are extremely fortunate
to provide your child with reading support services. Parents
will receive letters by mid-October if their child is receiving
reading support services.
If you have any questions, please
contact the reading specialist listed on your parent letter, or
you may call me directly at 853-3332 x 500 5
or you can send an email to
swolf@ffcsd.org.
Thanks,
Sue Wolf
What is a Reading Coach?
A reading coach assists classroom teachers, reading specialists,
and the principal in providing the best reading resources for
students. I have several roles which include: visiting
classrooms, collecting and analyzing student data, disseminating
reading information and research, providing instruction in and
troubleshooting reading/literacy technology, mediating student
and reading program discussions, as well as scheduling concerns
for the benefit of the child, troubleshooting reading databases,
promoting reading, and ordering and disseminating reading
materials, among other jobs.
Sites for Students
Between the Lions from PBS
Fun reading activities and
articles from PBS.
Compass Learning Odyssey (in school only)
Great language arts and math
activities are waiting here.
Kids Click
Valuable search engine for
elementary students.
Kidspace from the
Internet Public Library
The best of the web for kids
organized an researched by librarians and library students.
National Kids
Geographic
Travel the world, explore
animals, and conduct research at this great site.
Ticket to Read
Enjoy great articles and
story while practicing fluency and improving reading
comprehension skill (This program is for students in grades 2
and 3. Each child needs to use their Voyager username and
password to access their clubhouse.)
 Sites for
Parents
Reading is Fundamental
Find articles and activities to
make your child a better reader.
Reading Rockets
for Families
Great articles and activities to
make your child a better reader.
Teacher and
Parents Corner from the Internet Public Library
Subject lists of parent website
resources.
Sites for Teachers
Internet
Public Library
The best of the web organized by
librarians and information science students.
M-Class
Reading
Review Student Data for B1, B2, B3
and progress monitoring.
National Center on Response to Intervention
View the latest research regarding RtI models.
New York State Department of Education
Find the latest in New York State educational information.
New York State Reading Resource Center
Find reading and literacy articles and research.
Reading Rockets
Find literacy articles, the latest
reading research, and tips to build strong readers.
US
Department of Education
Find terrific research articles
and free reading resources.
Voyager Learning
Review Student Data for B1, B2, B3
and progress monitoring. Print reports.
Credentials and Other Information
Advocate for
Children - ALWAYS
Reading Coach -
Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School (2006 - present)
K-4 Media
Specialist - Fonda-Fultonville Elementary School (2002-2006)
K-8 Media
Specialist - Fonda-Fultonville Elementary/Middle School
(1999-2002)
Fifth Grade
Teacher (Miss Taft) - Fonda-Fultonville Middle School
(1992-1999)
Third Grade
Teacher (Miss Taft) - Tecler Elementary (1991-1992)
Masters of
Science - Library Sciences - University of Albany 1999
Masters of
Science - Classroom Reading - University of Albany 1994
Bachelor of
Science - Elementary Education/Minor in English - The College of
St. Rose - 1990
Associates Degree
- Liberal Arts - FMCC - 1982
Character Education Committee -
Chair
FFTA PDC Committee
District PDC Committee
Compass Learning Odyssey -
Go-to-Gal
Ticket to Read - Go-to-Gal
Home Decorator/Home Improvement
Wanna-Be, Gardener, Dog and Animal Lover, Student, Reader,
Computer Buff, Photographer, Fishing and Boating Fan, Sports Fan--Go NY Mets and
NY Giants!
Bumper Bowling Instructor - 1983
- 2008
Former owner, along with my husband Karl
- Hi-Roc Lanes and Pro Shop, Saratoga Springs (Beat the Wolf!)
Future Owner of Bark and Bowl
Lanes and Pro Shop - Let's get the Sheetrock up please!
Sheltie Lover - Owner of Wags
with Wings (Boy, could he swim), Tucker beside him, Striker (the
dog with 9 lives), Weber, and Smokey
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