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Happy Friday!
We are headed into our last week of school before Spring Break. That seems so crazy to me! Reading month is coming to an end but that doesn't mean we stop reading. Even reading to your child for 10 minutes per day; a bedtime story for example, can have a huge impact on literacy, confidence and school success. It can also strengthen the bond between a parent and child, help improve listening skills and attention and build empathy in a child. Reading does WONDERS for everyone!
We had a great week here at Graham! Reading month is still happening and we are really enjoying the book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Every morning, we have a different staff member reading a chapter to the entire school. Students really seem to enjoy hearing the book from all of the different people that have been reading. To wrap up this wonderful month of reading, we will be hosting a Family Bingo Night for all of our Graham families! This will be a FREE event with food, books, games, and lots of prizes. We hope you can join us on Wednesday, March 25th beginning at 5:30 PM for a fun evening together celebrating reading!
Reading Month has been great so far! It has been so much fun talking with students about our book, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. The students have been sharing great thoughts and connections, and I hope you are enjoying reading along at home as well.
We are almost to March and you know what that means… READING MONTH IS HERE!!!
This is truly one of my favorite months of the school year. It is such a joy to celebrate the love of reading with all of our students and their families. We sent a Reading Month note home earlier this week, and I’ve also attached it to this newsletter to keep you informed.
I hope everyone has enjoyed a wonderful Mid-Winter Break! I know many of our families were able to take advantage of the great Kalahari deal this week — what a fun opportunity! A huge thank you to Ms. Gamble for organizing this for our school community. Because of your participation, we raised a significant amount of money for PBIS and our Paw Point cart. Our students will have so many fun and exciting choices when they cash in their points!
We had a great week here at Graham! All of our students have completed their NWEA testing, and we have seen some amazing growth from fall to winter. I am so proud of our students and their teachers for the hard work, dedication, and effort they continue to put into teaching and learning each day.
Can you believe January is already coming to an end? Time really seems to be flying by! I always forget how quickly the school year moves once we return from winter break. With that in mind, please be sure to keep an eye on the important dates listed in this newsletter and on Class Dojo—I don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun happening here at Graham!
Our school will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This day honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., who worked peacefully to promote fairness, kindness, and respect for all people.
At P.D. Graham, these values connect closely to what it means to be a Graham Husky. One of our PBIS expectations is to Be Kind, and Dr. King’s message reminds us how powerful kindness can be—whether it’s helping a friend, using respectful words, or including others. We encourage families to take a moment to talk with their children about simple ways they can show kindness at home, at school, and in our community.
We had a great week here at Graham getting back into our routines! Winter can be a challenging time for many families, as we aren’t able to get outside as much and we see less sunlight during the day. If your student—or anyone in your home—is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Ms. Salazar. We are happy to help connect you with additional support and resources.
I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday break filled with time to relax, recharge, and spend special moments with family and friends. Whether your break was busy or quiet, we hope it brought you some time to slow down and enjoy being together.