Tuskegee University
October 1, 2015
HERE IS HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR SCHOLAR:
Dear Tuskegee Families:
Second grade has been busy at work. Scholars
have completed STEP Assessments. This Reading
Assessment helps to identify all areas of reading in
which your child needs help. I would like to share
this information with each parent, so please
schedule a conference by emailing me at tbellizanmickens@upaflorida.org. Other exciting news
is…..
Please sign the daily communication log located
in the Life Work Binder each night.
Read with your scholar for 20 minutes each night
and ask simple questions about the book.
TUSKEGEE CHANT
Upcoming Events:
NWEA Testing begins 9/29/2015. All students will
be assessed in Reading and Math during their
specials time.
Doughnuts with Dad is 9/30/2015. It is not too late
to sign up. It’s free and it’s fun.
WE…..
VIRTUE of the MONTH:
The virtue of the month is RESPONSIBILITY.
Progress report goes home on October 5, 2015.
October 20, 2015 is EARLY DISMISSAL. School ends
at 1:00 pm.
Reminders:
School begins promptly at 8:00 am! Please be on
time because EVERY MINUTE COUNTS.
Academics:
In Reading we are …..
In Math we are…..
In Science we are….
In Social Studies we are….
Responsibility means being in control of our own
behavior.
I am responsible when I complete my homework
on time.
I am responsible when I look neat with my shirt
tucked in and my tie clipped on.
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
[Each month we will provide a short family
engagement activity that you can do with your
family throughout the month. This month we are
going to focus on READING!
20 minutes per night for reading will greatly
improve Reading Growth, but many families
struggle with finding time at the end of a busy day.
Here are some ways to fit in 20 minutes of reading
with your scholar each day:
In the car? On the bus? On the go?
Have your scholar read to you as you travel. Use
these prompts to deepen understanding as they
read:
UPA Scholars Posing
University Preparatory Academy is looking for
scholars!
What do you think will happen next?
Tell me what you just read in your own words.
What is going on right now in the story?
Cooking Dinner?
Have your scholar provide the “entertainment” as
you cook. Allow them to read their books out loud
to you as you prepare the family dinner.
In the Store?
Your scholars can use their reading skills to read
labels and signs while in the store. Ask the
following questions:
Can you use the signs to tell me what items are in
this aisle?
I’m thinking about buying this, can you tell me
what it says? Use your sounds if you can’t figure
out the word.
Also parents, if you are in need of books for
reading, please write a note in the communication
log and we can provide books on your scholar’s
level.
Do you know families that may be interested in
the University Preparatory Academy
experience?
Our classes are filled with rigorous academics,
character and leadership development, and
individualized help for students that are in
need.
We still have seats in Kindergarten, First, and
Second Grade. Interested families simply have
to visit the school anytime between 7:30 and
5:00 pm or call 561-670-1138.
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aide(s).]