by SOCSD Communications | Jan 7, 2021 | District Highlights
Award-winning author Ellen Potter shared writing tips with Cottage Lane Elementary School fourth- and fifth-grade writers during a virtual visit yesterday! “The best way to turn a reluctant reader into a voracious reader is to have them fall in love with a series,”: Read More: Guest Expert: Author Ellen Potter
by SOCSD Communications | Oct 18, 2019 | District Highlights
Academic growth is at the heart of William O. Schaefer Elementary School’s annual First Grade Writing Celebration, which was held yesterday. The event provides first-graders with the opportunity to visit kindergarten classrooms to share their work with their former: Read More: First-Grade Writers Focus on Stamina and Storytelling
by SOCSD Communications | Oct 17, 2019 | District Highlights
Over the past week, three of our schools have hosted guest speakers–all hailing from artistic fields–who discussed their career pathways and creative process with students. “We seek out unique enrichment opportunities that not only align with our: Read More: Guest Speakers Discuss Creativity and Careers
by SOCSD Communications | Sep 19, 2019 | District Highlights
A new phonics curriculum is being introduced in all kindergarten and first grade classes, following last year’s successful pilot program in four kindergarten classes. The new approach to phonics comes from Columbia University’s Teachers College Reading & Writing: Read More: New Program Boosts Excitement, Engagement for Phonics
