Greetings Falcon Family,
As we enter November we have also reached the end of the first marking period. It's hard to believe we are one quarter of the way through the school year. With the marking period ending, our communication with you is vital. You should have had a parent conference in October. If you could not make the conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher to schedule a conference soon.
We have been working to continue instruction with a rigorous academic emphasis for our students. You have probably noticed that our math program has more language in it--more word problems and students are expected to explain their learning. As a school, we are working with students to develop skills in understanding and responding to open-ended questions in all subjects. This has meant some changes in our expectations for students. We are helping our students to identify key words and answers to questions within the text by highlighting and underlining. Please work with your child and encourage them to do the same when working independently.
The holidays of November and December present some opportunities for students to get some extra work in. I believe it's important for students to enjoy time with family and friends. But the days off in November and December do present opportunities to get some extra reading and math practice and gain an edge. Also remember that with the holidays approaching, it is imperative that students are in school and on time everyday! Every minute counts!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at Jewel.Preston@pgcps.org or 301.497.3110.
Educationally,
Ms. Preston, Principal
