In this sixth issue of the Report on Teaching and Learning, we describe our accomplishments and plans for our school. We hope this report gives you a better picture of what students are experiencing and accomplishing in our school. If you have specific questions about your child's performance or this report, please contact the school. We the teachers and staff of the David A. Ellis School are committed to and accountable for the development of all our students. We are working in partnership with our students, parents, and community to promote innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Breakfast is followed by a teacher read aloud.
After the read aloud the teacher and students move into the literacy block. Students participate in guided reading, shared reading and work at stations where they participate in word study and other activities. The literacy block also includes writing. The teacher presents a mini-lesson. The students are asked to write independently on a topic of their choosing.