This Week at the Park
University Park Elementary School News ~ November 3rd, 2023
A Message From The Principal...
Dear Families,
We have received and reviewed the input of many stakeholders and have completed this year's Family Compact. Thank you to those parents who were able to join our Title I information Night and Literacy Workshop on Thursday evening. Our deepest gratitude to First Church of Nazarene for providing dinner for those families in attendance. Please access the link below to view the presentation shared at the meeting on November 2nd and the Title I Family Compact for the 23-24 school year.
https://sway.office.com/46C5TZCaSnYM7xVk
Keep scrolling this newsletter for additional links to resources for families to support reading at home.
Your Friendly Principal,
Ana Diaz, Ed. Spec.
Principal
Accelerated Programs Information
Eye Exams and Glasses
Superintendent's
Did you miss picture Day?
No worries! We have a make up day for those students who were absent this coming Tuesday, November 8th.
Parent Resource Links for Read-At-Home Plan
Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home (K-3)
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/southeast/foundations/index.asp
Tips for Supporting Reading Skills at Home
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/practiceguide/wwc_fr_tips_022118.pdf
Evidence on Tips for Supporting Reading Skills at Home
https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/Docs/practiceguide/wwc_fr_tips_summary_022118.pdf
Reading Rockets Monthly Parent Letters
https://www.readingrockets.org/newsletters/extras
Reading Tips for Parents (Multiple Languages)
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-multiple-languages -
FCRR for Families - https://www.fcrr.org/families
At Home with FCRR - Student Centered Activities introduction for use at home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaM7oQQn-iY
FCRR’s You Tube Channel – FCRR Student Centered Activities Videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/FCRRFSU/videos
https://improvingliteracy.org/kid-zone/uncanny-chronicles
Uncanny Chronicles, takes you on journey with Kayla as she confronts reading challenges in this adventure series. Each episode presents Kayla with a new obstacle from struggling with dyslexia to coping with social and emotional issues.
Maya’s Book Nook promotes language and literacy skills through diverse children’s literature.
Take 20 for Families – https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/just-take-20/families/
Just Read, Families! - https://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/families/
BPS – Summer Reads – Provides book title by grade level bands and other resources to motivate readers - https://sites.google.com/a/share.brevardschools.org/librarymedia/summer-
Snap and Read – eLearning Toolkit that can be used at home and at school - https://sites.google.com/view/bpssnapandread/home
Learning Ally – Audio library available for students identified with a reading deficiency. https://learningally.org/
https://improvingliteracy.org/kit
November 17th
December 8th
December 9th
School Improvement Plan
Was approved by the School Board on October 24th, 2023
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Receive free books at home!
The New Worlds Reading Initiative is a free Florida literacy program for VPK-5 public or charter school students currently reading below grade level. This statewide book delivery program is a collaborative effort with the Florida Department of Education, school districts and other local and state organizations, and the University of Florida Lastinger Center. Don't miss the chance to discover more about the New Worlds Reading Initiative. Enrollment flyers are available in English (PDF), Spanish (PDF) and Haitian Creole (PDF).
SpeakOut 800.423.TIPS
SpeakOut Hotline is designed to help you anonymously report any threatening behavior or situation that endangers you, your friends, family, community, or your school campus. Reporting isn't "snitching,” reporting is when you need to keep yourself or someone you know safe from threats, harmful behaviors, or dangerous situations.
By guaranteeing a caller's anonymity, SpeakOut allows the caller to give information without the fear of retribution.
FortifyFL (App)
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and schools’ officials.
If you need translation services in Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic or any other language please contact the Front- Office.
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