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4Howling Wolf Notes Saddle Up and Read Kickoff Below are photos from our October 17th Kickoff for Saddle Up and Read, Bookaroo!, our school-wide reading program. Thanks to Ahrianna Fleres, Cookie Monster, the Fleres Family Farm and the Joyce Family for making this event possible. Thank you Mrs. Henry for supporting literacy and being brave enough to ride Cookie Monster!  2008-2009 School-wide Reading Program 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 1^stand 2^nd: 15 minutes per night/ 360 per month    3^rd and 4^th: 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. 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 5005 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 <back

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