8/28/26 English

Dear Bronco Families,

It is truly an honor and a privilege to work with your children each day. We are grateful for the trust you place in us to teach, support, encourage, and care for your children. Every student who walks through our doors brings unique strengths, talents, and potential, and we are committed to helping each child grow both academically and personally.

We know that our greatest success comes when school and home work together as partners. You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and the conversations, encouragement, routines, and learning experiences you provide at home make a tremendous difference in your child’s success at school.

We are continuing our Prep Pals volunteer group again this year! Please see the flyer below for details. We are meeting in our school's Community Room at 8:00 AM on Mondays.

Get important school announcements and reminders via ParentSquare. ParentSquare also allows you to have direct communication with your child's teacher/classroom. Please download the app if you haven't already! If you need assistance, stop by the office to get connected.

High-Frequency Word Bingo-Create a Bingo card with 9-12 squares on it. Write in the high-frequency words your child needs to practice. Also, create a deck of cards with the same words for the caller to read. When your child places a marker over the word, have them read the word aloud and spell it. The first one with a line or card covered wins.

Writing with Chalk or in Shaving Cream- Spray shaving cream onto a cookie sheet. Give your child a high-frequency word to spell. After your child has spelled the word, have them read and spell it. Erase the word by smearing the shaving cream. Your child can also use chalk to practice writing and reading high-frequency words by writing them on the concrete outside.

Memory- Write each high-frequency word on two separate index cards. Spread the cards out and have your child choose two cards. They should read the words and see if it is a match. If it’s a match they keep the words, if not, they put the cards back in the same position.The person with the most cards wins.

Flashcard Fun- Using index cards, write 20-30 high-frequency words on each card. Flash the card to your child and have them read it. Hide the word and have your child spell it using magnetic letters, a whiteboard or paper and pencil. If they are able to read it and write it they keep it. For fun, you can write the word “SNAP” on two index cards, if your child draws a “SNAP’ card they have to give all of their cards back.

TIc-Tac-Toe - Write high-frequency words in tic-tac-toe spaces. Take turns selecting a word to read from a stack of high-frequency words. If read correctly, place an X or O in the space.

There are many ways to practice high-frequency words, these are just a few ways to practice at home. Be creative and try inventing your own ways to practice these words at home.

We are looking for H.E.R.O’s.

A H.E.R.O is a student who is Here Everyday, Ready and On time. We can work hard to make sure all Bobier Broncos are H.E.R.O’s. Did you know that too many absences in preschool and elementary school can cause children to struggle socially and academically according to Attendance Works. (attendanceworks.org)

Here are some tips for being a H.E.R.O:

1. Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.

2. Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

If you haven't already. Please complete City of Vista's park survey linked below.