Hawk Happenings: Parent Newsletter

Dear SHELC Families,

We’re excited to celebrate with our learners at Trunk-or-Treat on Friday, October 30, beginning at 1p.m. Our learners will enjoy visiting decorated trunks with their classmates and teachers!

Thank you to the families who have volunteered to help make this event special. We look forward to a fun afternoon together!

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Supporting Learning at Home

A few minutes of practice each day can make a big difference. Here are some ways to support your learner:

• Read together daily. Ask your child to share what happened in the story or tell you their favorite part.

• Practice letters and sounds. For older learners, practice reading words and explaining their meaning.

• Make math part of everyday activities. Count objects, compare amounts, or practice addition and subtraction.

• Ask about learning. Try, “What did you learn today?” or “Show me how you solved that problem.”

• Celebrate effort and progress. Encourage your learner to keep trying, even when a task feels difficult.

Thank you for partnering with us to help every Hawk grow and succeed!

Best,

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.