Parent Newsletter #1

Dear Cornwell Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year! It is with great excitement and gratitude that I welcome you to Cornwell Avenue Primary Center. Whether your child is beginning first grade or returning as one of our third-grade leaders, we are thrilled to partner with your family throughout the year.

At Cornwell, we believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, challenged, and celebrated. Our staff has been working hard to prepare our classrooms, organize our building, and create welcoming learning environments where every student can thrive.

One of our biggest goals this year is to strengthen the partnership between school and home—especially when it comes to reading. Together, we can help every child become a confident reader and a lifelong learner.

Thank you for trusting us with your children. We are honored to be part of their journey and can't wait to welcome our Rams back to school!

With gratitude,

Patricia Scollo
Principal

Wednesday, September 2

🎉 First Day of School!

We can't wait to welcome our Rams back!

Monday, September 7

No School – Labor Day

✔ Label backpacks, lunch boxes, and water bottles.

✔ Check your child's backpack each evening.

✔ Be sure transportation plans are clear with your child.

✔ Read together for at least 20 minutes every day.

Featured Book

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Starting a new school year brings excitement—and sometimes a few butterflies! This heartwarming story reminds children that the love and support of family stays with them throughout the school day.

Talk Together

Ask your child:

"What are you most excited to learn this year?"

One of the best ways to support your child's success is by reading together every day.

It doesn't have to be long—just 20 minutes of reading, talking about the story, and enjoying books together can make a lasting difference.

Remember:

📖 Read with your child.

💬 Ask questions.

❤️ Celebrate effort.

Those small moments create lifelong readers.

This Week's Challenge

Read together for 20 minutes on five different days this week.

After reading, ask your child:

"What was your favorite part of the story, and why?"

During the first weeks of school, our focus is helping every child feel like they belong.

We encourage our Rams to:

⭐ Be kind.

⭐ Include others.

⭐ Ask questions.

⭐ Try their best.

⭐ Celebrate one another.

Together, we'll build a school community where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

We're looking forward to a wonderful year filled with learning, friendship, reading, and unforgettable memories.

Watch for upcoming information about:

• Back To School Night
• PTA Events
• Literacy Night

At Cornwell, we believe every child can grow, every family matters, and every page turned brings us one step closer to a lifetime love of learning. Thank you for being our partners on this journey.