November 2026 Newsletter

November 4th: PTSA Meeting @ 5pm

November 9th: BOE Meeting @ 6pm

November 10th: Emergency Release Day: UPK 1:45pm Dismissal & KG-4th 2:05pm Dismissal

November 11th: Veteran's Day: NO SCHOOL

November 12th: Elementary Picture Retake Day

November 20th: Student Council Dress In Your Favorite Color Day

November 23rd: Parent Teacher Conferences: HALF DAYS - UPK 10:45 Dismissal & KG-4th 11:00am Dismissal

November 24th: Parent Teacher Conferences: HALF DAYS - UPK 10:45 Dismissal & KG-4th 11:00am Dismissal

November 25th-27th: Thanksgiving Recess: NO SCHOOL

To help our mornings run smoothly, we would like to share a quick reminder regarding morning arrival:

Side Parking Lot Reserved: The side lot is designated specifically for families of students who require a calm, early entry into the building.

Walk-Up Drop-Offs: If you prefer to walk your student to the sidewalk, please wait through the drop-off line first and then park in an available designated space.

Thank you so much for your support and partnership in keeping our morning routine safe, smooth, and inclusive for every student!

Winter is coming and the CARE Committee is helping families get ready with the recent purchase of winter clothing gear for nearly 60 students in the district. Elementary orders will be ready for pick up at parent teacher conferences.

The CARE Committee strives to meet the evolving needs of our Corinth students and families.

The "Because We CARE" application has been developed to meet specific requests of students and families on an individual basis. If you are a student, or if your child has an unmet need impacting his or her sense of connection at school, please fill out the form by clicking on the APPLY TODAY button. The committee will review your request, determine if we can meet your need, or suggest further community resources that may be helpful.

CARE is grateful to the many community members and organizations that support our mission and accepts donations throughout the year via check or Venmo.

If you wish to support our weekly backpack food program, you can even donate directly to the Regional Food Bank .

Thank you for your support!

As parents and guardians, we often hear about the importance of reading to our student every night, but did you know that early math skills are actually one of the strongest predictors of future success—not just in math, but in reading achievement too?

This isn't about rote memorization or flashcards; it’s about helping children understand how numbers relate to one another.

1. The Power of "Seeing" Numbers (Subitizing)

Before children learn to add, they learn to subitize. This is the ability to look at a small group of objects (like dots on a dice) and know how many there are without counting them one by one.

• Why it matters: It helps children move away from "counting by ones" and starts their journey toward seeing patterns.

• Try this at home: Roll a dice or show a "quick image" of dots for two seconds. Ask your child, "How many did you see? How did you see them?" (e.g., "I saw 3 on top and 2 on the bottom, so that's 5.")

2. The "Plus 1" and "Plus 2" Jump

Once children are comfortable with numbers, we help them understand that adding 0, 1, or 2 is just like skipping ahead on a number line.

• The Goal: Moving from "counting all" (1, 2, 3... 4, 5) to "counting on" from the larger number.

• Tip: Use a staircase or a remote control to show that adding 1 is just the "next door neighbor" and adding 2 is "skipping one."

3. The "Partners of 10"

In our math system, 10 is the most important number. We want students to know the "partners" (0/10, 1/9, 2/8, 3/7, 4/6, 5/5) so well that they become second nature.

• Why it matters: Knowing that 8 needs 2 to make 10 makes harder math (like 8 + 5) much easier later on (8 + 2 + 3).

• Game Idea: "I say 3, you say 7!" (to make 10).

4. Doubles and Near-Doubles

Children often find doubles (like 4+4=8 or 6+6=12) easier to remember because they are rhythmic and appear in nature (two hands of 5, a dozen eggs as two 6s).

• Near-Doubles: Once they know 5+5=10, we teach them that 5+6 is just "one more." This is called using a known fact to solve an unknown fact.

Why This Approach Works

Research by experts like Dr. Doug Clements and Dr. Julie Sarama shows that when children learn these "trajectories," they build a deep mathematical identity. As noted in recent research by Duncan et al. (2007), early math skills are the foundation for overall academic achievement.

How You Can Help:

• Talk about math during grocery shopping ("We have 3 apples, if we get 2 more, how many will we have?").

• Play games like Yahtzee, Dominoes, or Card Games that require quick recognition of patterns.

• Celebrate the "How": Instead of just asking for the answer, ask, "How did your brain figure that out?"

By focusing on these foundational steps, we are giving our students the confidence to see themselves as "mathers" for life!