Happy Friday!
This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21st. We encourage families to take time to reflect on Dr. Kingβs legacy and the importance of his contributions to civil rights and equality. Consider using this day as an opportunity to engage in community service or discussions about kindness, inclusion, and making a positive difference in the world.
Tips to Boost Oral Reading Fluency Reading fluency is an essential skill that helps children read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. Here are some simple activities you can do at home to help your child:
1. Read Aloud Together: Spend 10-15 minutes a day reading aloud with your child. Take turns reading sentences or pages, and model expressive reading.
2. Practice Sight Words: Use flashcards or games to help your child quickly recognize common sight words.
3. Re-read Favorite Books: Repetition builds confidence and fluency. Encourage your child to read a favorite story multiple times.
4. Record and Listen: Have your child record themselves reading a short passage, then listen to it together. This helps them identify areas for improvement.
5. Echo Reading: Read a sentence or paragraph first, then have your child mimic your pacing and expression.
6. Celebrate Progress: Praise your childβs efforts and improvements, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement keeps reading enjoyable.
By incorporating these strategies into your daily routine, you can support your childβs journey to becoming a confident and fluent reader.
Have a great long weekend.
CJ Smith
Proud Principal of Madison Camelview
Camelview has been recognized as a 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary School. This is our second year receiving this recognition.
Β‘Feliz viernes!
Este es un recordatorio de que no habrΓ‘ clases el lunes 20 de enero, en conmemoraciΓ³n del DΓa de Martin Luther King Jr. Las clases se reanudarΓ‘n el martes 21 de enero. Animamos a las familias a que se tomen un tiempo para reflexionar sobre el legado del Dr. King y la importancia de sus contribuciones a los derechos civiles y la igualdad. Considere utilizar este dΓa como una oportunidad para participar en el servicio comunitario o en debates sobre la amabilidad, la inclusiΓ³n y la creaciΓ³n de una diferencia positiva en el mundo.
Consejos Para Mejorar La Fluidez en La Lectura Oral La fluidez en la lectura es una habilidad esencial que ayuda a los niΓ±os a leer con fluidez, precisiΓ³n y expresiΓ³n. A continuaciΓ³n, se incluyen algunas actividades sencillas que puede realizar en casa para ayudar a su hijo:
1. Leer en voz alta juntos: Dedique entre 10 y 15 minutos al dΓa a leer en voz alta con su hijo. TΓΊrnense para leer oraciones o pΓ‘ginas y modele la lectura expresiva.
2. Practique las palabras frecuentes: Utilice tarjetas didΓ‘cticas o juegos para ayudar a su hijo a reconocer rΓ‘pidamente las palabras frecuentes mΓ‘s comunes.
3. Vuelva a leer sus libros favoritos: La repeticiΓ³n genera confianza y fluidez. Anime a su hijo a leer su cuento favorito varias veces.
4. Grabe y escuche: haga que su hijo se grabe leyendo un pasaje breve y luego escΓΊchelo juntos. Esto lo ayudarΓ‘ a identificar Γ‘reas de mejora.
5. Lectura repetida: lea primero una oraciΓ³n o un pΓ‘rrafo y luego haga que su hijo imite su ritmo y expresiΓ³n.
6. Celebre el progreso: elogie los esfuerzos y las mejoras de su hijo, sin importar cuΓ‘n pequeΓ±as sean. El refuerzo positivo hace que la lectura sea agradable.
Al incorporar estas estrategias en su rutina diaria, puede apoyar el camino de su hijo para convertirse en un lector seguro y fluido.
Que tenga un excelente fin de semana largo.
CJ Smith
Orgulloso director de Madison Camelview
Camelview ha sido reconocida como una de las mejores escuelas primarias de 2025 por U.S. News & World Report. Este es el segundo aΓ±o que recibimos este reconocimiento.
Our cafeteria can provide birthday boxes at a very low cost. This reduces the impact on classroom learning time (every minute counts), reduces the likelihood of ants in classrooms and creates a fun celebration during lunch times. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tkA7cxvKb4gCb7RDTtE2mxsgSZzxXMui/view?usp=sharing
If you have any questions please contact Valerie, our kitchen manager at vmartinez@madisoned.org!
Building Emotional Intelligence with RULER
Have you heard of RULER? Itβs a powerful framework that helps us understand, use, and manage our emotions effectively. As a school, We are excited to share how RULER is helping our students develop crucial social and emotional skills.
What is RULER?
RULER is an acronym for:
- Recognizing our emotions
- Understanding our emotions
- Labeling our emotions
- Expressing our emotions
- Regulating our emotions
By teaching students these skills, we empower them to:
- Build stronger relationships
- Improve academic performance
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Make better decisions
- Resolve conflicts peacefully
RULER is being integrated into our school culture through:
- Classroom lessons: Teachers incorporate RULER into their lessons to teach students about emotions and how to manage them.
- Social-emotional learning activities: Students participate in activities that help them practice RULER skills, such as mindfulness exercises, role-playing, and group discussions.
- Positive behavior interventions and supports: RULER is used to teach students positive behavior strategies and to address challenging behavior.
By fostering emotional intelligence, weβre creating a more positive and supportive learning
environment for all students.
