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Attention Parents

Beginning Thursday morning 4/4, we will be having our first Graduation practice. These practices will continue through the remainder of the year. Graduation practices will be every Tuesday and Thursday. Practice will start promptly at 9:00. It is essential your child is here by that time. What does this mean for your child’s language circles?  On practice days (Tue/Thur.) we will line the class up at 9:00, go straight to the table and complete a worksheet that coordinates with the lesson plan. If your child comes late they may miss the language work of the day.​​​​​

Many of us speak more than one language! At home you may speak something other than English with your children. Teaching your child your "native language" is important to your child's identity and should stay with them through adulthood. It may be a challenge to use both your home language and English. Here are some simple tips that should make using English easier, while respecting your "native language".

1. When doing homework speak in English. Read the directions in English. Be sure your child responds in English too! If they happen to ask you a question  in your native language or struggle to find the "right word" help them in English.

2. Read stories in English. This can be tricky. If you are reading a bedtime story you can alternate from English to your native language. If you are reading a story and then asking them to retell parts of the story, identify the character/setting, or asking them to give a main idea or alternate ending do this in English. This will help them be better prepared for our weekly Language Dictation Activity.

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