Children Working Toward Becoming Blackbelts in Reading

AM and PM Kinders Join in the Lexia Fun!

We welcomed children from the AM and PM Kindergarten program this week. The children are getting acclimated with the lab and learning how to sign on to the system with no help. They have all been placed in the Lexia Core 5 system in a level that is based on their performance in a placement drill. Next week as they progress through their individualized programs, we will begin to receive data based on their performance with specific skills. We will then be able to provide direct instruction to children in specific skills that the data shows they are struggling with. You will be amazed at the rapid learning that occurs when direct individualized instruction is given! Thank you for letting us work with your children on a daily basis.

The Lexia Core 5 Participants "Chopping" Away At Developing Strong Reading Skills

It has been almost one month since we started the Lexia Core 5 before school program! The growth that has taken place with these students is truly amazing. To bring everyone up-to-date on what has been happening in the program, I would like to explain the recognition system that Mrs. Baer and Mrs. Salcito have instituted to go along with the Lexia Core 5 system.

The recognition that is now part of the Lexia Core 5 lab time is similar to that of the one found in the sport of karate. As student's progress in levels in karate they are recognized/awarded with a different colored belt. Many karate students aspire to become a black belt. This is know in the sports world as a significant achievement. In the Lexia Core 5 lab, your students will have the opportunity to become a "black belt" in reading! For each level that they complete in the Lexia Core 5 system, they will receive a certificate of accomplishment along with a rubber bracelet (band). The bands are all different colors going all the way to a black band at the top. Many of your students recently achieved their first level (green band) and were recognized in class. They received their band and their certificate in front of their peers. I have attached a few pictures of the introduction of the recognition program and the celebration of those that have completed their first level. Congratulations!!!