Hawk Happenings: Parent Newsletter

Dear Parents and Families,

Your support at home is an important part of your child’s success. Here are the current focus areas for each grade level:

• Kindergarten: Learning letters and letter sounds

• 1st Grade: Building oral reading fluency

• 2nd Grade: Strengthening oral reading fluency and comprehension

Practicing these skills at home will help reinforce what learners are working on in class.

I also look forward to seeing you this Friday at our Donuts and Data event, where we will review your child’s recent DIBELS data together.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

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.

Smoothie King Day is Thurs, Sept 18th!

SHELC smoothies $4 / SHCCA & SHATA $6.

Pay online only: https://sthpib12.schoolcashonline.com

Learners who scored below benchmark on DIBELS are eligible for extra support through the Steve Carter Tutoring Program. This program provides free, high-quality tutoring to help strengthen reading skills.

If your child qualifies, we encourage you to apply using the link below:
👉 https://www.louisianatutoringinitiative.com/s/

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure every learner succeeds!

Join us for Donuts & Data on Fri, Sept 19 at SHELC!

Review your child’s DIBELS data & enjoy donuts.

K-9:00, 1st-9:45, 2nd-10:30.

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!