Hawk Happenings: Parent Newsletter

Dear Families,

Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful and joyful break.

Learners will return to school on Tuesday, January 6th, and we are excited to welcome everyone back as we continue our learning journey. Please ensure your learner is in attendance, on time, and ready to learn each day. We have a lot of important work ahead, and every day counts.

Report cards will go home on Tuesday, January 6th as well.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a strong start to the new year!

Warm regards,
Mrs. Smith

The mission of the St. Helena Early Learning Center is to foster a culture of literacy and numeracy through small group and multi-sensory learning experiences that support learner success and promote strong community engagement

• Prioritize phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

• Use CKLA, DIBELS, and Amira to monitor and support reading growth.

• Build number sense and problem-solving using Zearn and hands-on strategies.

• Emphasize conceptual understanding with math talks and models.

3. HQIM Implementation

• Teach CKLA and Zearn with fidelity and consistent lesson internalization.
• Align instruction to standards and curriculum pacing guides.

4. Data-Driven Instruction

• Use assessment data to group learners and adjust instruction.
• Monitor progress through iReady, DIBELS, and classroom checks.

5. Developmentally Appropriate Practice

• Integrate academics with play, movement, and SEL.
• Support learner engagement through routines and interactive centers.

6. Differentiation

• Scaffold instruction to meet individual needs.
• Use flexible groups, visuals, and supports for all learners.

7. Vocabulary & Oral Language

• Teach key vocabulary daily.
• Provide frequent opportunities for structured conversation.

8. Clarity & Ownership

• Use child-friendly learning targets and success criteria.
• Encourage goal setting and self-reflection.

Our District Vision is to create an equitable, productive school culture that increases learner success, develops educator effectiveness and builds public confidence.

Currently, 43% of our learners are proficient in reading (DIBELS) and 33% are proficient in math. This means many learners need additional support to reach grade-level expectations.

Your partnership is essential. Please contact your learner’s teacher to learn how you can support your learner individually at home through targeted practice and reinforcement.

Together, we can ensure every learner continues to grow and succeed.

Our school is participating in the Community Coffee Cash for Schools Program! ☕️ Please collect Proofs of Purchase from Community Coffee products and send them to school with your child. Every label helps us earn money for resources that directly benefit our learners. Thank you for your support!