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DECEMBER 2022 Family Newsletter
School Uniform: Red, Black, & Khaki
STUDENT ARRIVAL: 7:20-7:45 AM; SCHOOL BEGINS AT 7:45 AM
BREAKFAST: 7:20-7:45 AM
December Calendar:
Monday, 12/5- Friday, 12/9: Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, 12/6: CPS High School Lottery Application Opens
Friday, 12/9: Winter SnowBall Fest (4:30-6:00pm)
Tuesday, 12/13: 2022 Superintendent State of Schools Address (6:00-7:30pm)
Wednesday, 12/14: LSDMC Meeting (4:00pm)
Winter Break HW Packets go Home
Monday, 12/19- Monday, 1/2: Winter Break/No School
Tuesday, 1/3: School Reopens
Enrichment Opportunities
Boys Basketball
School News
Winter SnowBall Fest
Book Fair
Reading Logs
Staff Articles
3 Reasons to Read With Your Elementary Schooler Every Night
The task may seem small, but the payoff is big.
From the Desk of: Mrs. Laura Darst
Reading Specialist
Reading with children is important, even as they enter those exciting elementary-school years. Here are three reasons to read with your elementary schooler every night:
1. Time together. The number one reason for reading each night is quality time together. Life can become hectic when kids go to elementary school. Between homework, lessons, classes, and meetings, things can get overwhelming. But carving out that small amount of time — even if it's 10-15 minutes, which is just enough time to read one chapter of a book — is worth scheduling into your day.
2. Listening to fluent reading. If you choose to do the reading, this time together allows your child to listen to what fluent reading should sound like. You don't need to overdo voices and sounds — just read naturally and normally. The more your younger readers hear you read, the better!
3. Talking about texts. It doesn't need to be an in-depth discussion about characters, plotline, or style, but you may be surprised at how your conversations evolve after you read together for some time. You can begin by just “thinking aloud” — every few pages, share your thoughts about the text out loud, kind of like a built-in commentary. Your child will hear how you think about and process text as you read, and soon it will become habitual for them to do the same. Over time, incorporate questions or thought-provoking statements and involve your child.
Tonight, grab two books, and ask your child to choose one. Start reading, and you'll be glad you did. It will all help to develop relationships, critical thinking, and better reading comprehension!
From Scholastic:
Kindergarten Reading Progress
Kindergarten Teacher
Our number one goal is to inspire a love for reading and learning. Now that the kindergarteners know all of their letters and sounds, we are putting those sounds together to read words. By Spring, we will be reading! A few ways we are cultivating a love for reading at school is through mini-lab and reading buddies. Mini-lab is a school-wide reading intervention program where each child is placed in a small group. In these groups, the students are challenged and encouraged to strengthen their reading and comprehension skills. In addition to mini-lab, each 2nd grader has been matched with a kindergarten buddy and they engage with a book together. After reading their favorite fall books and completing a pumpkin patch craft, we celebrated by going to the pumpkin patch! We look forward to going on many more adventures with our 2nd grade buddy all year long. A powerful way to encourage a love for reading is by reading each day at home! Find books that your student is interested in and choose a designated time each night to read with them. Cozy up with a good book this Winter break!
Supporting Academic Progress
From the Desk of: Mrs. Laura Chrystal
Intermediate Intervention Specialist
PRESCHOOL IS ON THE MOVE!
From the Desk of: Mrs. Amy Graff and Ms. Andrea Hunter
Preschool Teacher and Paraprofessional
Thank you parents for all of your support and ongoing dedication to your child’s education. Preschool has been busy looking for pumpkins at the pumpkin farm, digging for dinosaur bones, exploring fire trucks and heading to Kenwood Mall to learn about various occupations. Learning is fun here at Evanston Preschool.
District News
HS Enrollment- Current 6th Graders
CPS uses an online random lottery process for entrance into our high schools to help assure equal access for in-district students. Students will need to pick their top 3 choices of schools (*Walnut Hills HS and SCPA have special requirements). Families need their student's Student ID in order to register, which can be found on PowerSchool. Students know how to log on to PowerSchool. Please visit the HS Lottery page for more in-depth information. If you need assistance or would like your student to complete the application over the phone with assistance, please call Ms. Welch, at (513) 363-2700.
Climate Survey
Our school is participating in the district-wide climate survey, launching tomorrow and closing December 16. There is a survey for staff, students and parents/guardians. Students will take the survey in class and parents can go to our website, www.cps-k12.org to take the survey. By participating in the survey, you are empowering CPS to make informed decisions that will impact the way the district educates and supports Cincinnati’s children. The survey is anonymous, only takes a few minutes and available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French and Arabic. To take the survey, you just need access to a computer, tablet or cell phone with internet connection.
If you have any questions, concerns or would like help taking the survey, our front office staff can assist you during normal school hours.
Let’s work together to get a 100% response rate from our Evanston school community!
Facebook Group- CPS Parent Voice
"Be Present!" with Superintendent Wright Community Virtual Meeting
Dec. 6, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Superintendent Wright invites students, families, staff and community members to attend a "Be Present!" Community Virtual Town Hall. "Be Present" Town Halls are your opportunity to ask questions and discuss the district with Superintendent Wright.
To join, select from the following options:
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2022 State of The Schools Address
Join Superintendent and CEO, Iranetta Rayborn Wright for the annual CPS State of the Schools Address. Superintendent Wright will provide an overview of key priorities to improve student outcomes with a strong focus on Academics, Behavior and Culture. This discussion will include insight into the district’s processes, systems and programs and the Ohio Department of Education Report Card.
When:
- Tuesday, December 13, 2022
6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Join In Person:
- Woodward High School
7005 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45237
Preregistration & Submit a Question in Advance: https://forms.gle/eEPvy2JQNwPcXjzVA
Join Online:
- Facbeook Live - Staty Tuned for Link
- Bluejeans Live Stream
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Community News
Breakthrough Cincinnati
Breakthrough Cincinnati is looking for the next group of 5th and 6th grade students to join this summer's cohort! If you want to learn more, question and anwer sessions are coming soon. Scan the flyer's QR code or visit breakthroughcincinnati.org/community/students for more information.
Rehabilitation and Stabilization of Owl's Nest
Tiny Tot Basketball
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