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Super Colt Updates
January’s Super Colt character trait is independence. This month, students will learn that independence means trying things on your own before you ask for help. Our focus this month is for the students to learn problem-solving skills, so they do not always need to ask an adult for help. This will also build their confidence.
When your child asks for help at home, ask how they can solve the problem independently. Have them offer a few ideas to solve their problem. For example, when your child says they are hungry/thirsty, ask how they can solve that problem.
Happy Birthday, PS!
The Primary School celebrated its 27th birthday on January 4. In 1996, six elementary schools in the area closed, and the students came together to form the Primary School.
Students from Mrs. Cowen, Mrs. Moore, and Mrs. Territ's classes celebrated the birthday of the Primary School by making a card, putting their fingerprints on a flag, and listening to stories from retired teacher Mary Coperich. Each student at the Primary School got a cupcake eraser, thanks to the SEL Committee. See photos from the celebration below.
News from the PTG
Register for Family Fun Night on Wed. Jan 18
The PTG is planning a free give-back event for our PS families! There will be stations around the school with fun activities and games for kids to enjoy from 6:30-8:30. Registration is required here.
Holiday Decor Wanted
Miss George is collecting holiday decor that can be used for future 1st-grade holiday concerts. Gently used decorations can be brought in by your student or dropped off at the school. For questions, contact Miss George at mgeorge@cvsd.net.
MTSS at the Primary School
Chartiers Valley Primary School is continuing MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support). The most recent Acadience Assessments were used to identify current literacy skills. The results have been sent or will be coming home soon. The assessments were used to update groups for MTSS time.
Each homeroom has a 40-minute MTSS time during the day. All students will receive instruction at their level of need during MTSS time. During this scheduled time, some students will stay in their classrooms and work in small groups; while others will go with the reading support teachers to work on specific literacy skills in small groups. The MTSS groupings are meant to be fluid so that students may be in and out of their classrooms throughout the year during the MTSS block.
If you have any questions about MTSS reading support, please contact your child’s teacher, reading intervention teachers, or the principal.
Thank you for your continued support,
The Chartiers Valley Primary School Reading Staff
Reminder from the Nurse's Office
As we enter the second half of our school year, please ensure your child has an appropriate change of clothes available in case of an accident or spill. Don't forget your shoes and socks.
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