Hello again, (updated 10/6)
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If you have not had a chance yet, please return the Conferences Night form immediately to your student's specific conference teacher (or adviser if you are unsure). If you no longer have the form, please email that teacher directly to request a spot. Please give three different times you are available between 12:45 and 7:30 PM.
In Language Arts this week students are revising a previous Vocabulary story. The final proofread and polished version is due on Friday, and it must be typed and double-spaced. If your student does not have access to a computer outside of school, he/she can use the ones in the Media Center during lunch or before school. Students will also continue to master the Frequently Misspelled Words list and grammar packet this week.
All students at Brooks will take an ISAT writing assessment on FRIDAY (updated as of 10/6). Students were given two handouts to review about writing a formal essay, and they should read over these on Monday night. Students should report to their advisories at 9 AM, and then they will go to their testing area. They should have two sharpened pencils with them.
To prepare for Family Literacy Night coming up in December, students are filling out a GBMS-O card (to the tune of BING-O). Please encourage your student to fulfill their Literacy Skills activities and to get the sheet signed. You can help your student with one of the requirements by signing the box regarding reading at home and summarizing.
In my Literacy Skills class, students are being given their Independent Reading Goals for the midterm and trimester. These goals are based on the STAR test taken at the beginning of the year. Please review your student's current reading level and goals for AR. Every student should try to read every night for pleasure and at least three times a week at home. Please sign and return the Lit Skills progress report, and ask that your student write down their reading level and goals in the notebook.
Thanks for asking your student to show you his/her work and to read it OUT LOUD to you.
