Focus on November: Reading Skills, Breast Cancer Awareness, Fall Festival, and a 28-year Journey
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Developing strong reading skills is one of the building blocks for success in education, and it’s something Westfield Charter Academy is focused on.
The school recently held a reading event called Pages in the Park, where teachers and school leaders read to students. Instructional Paraprofessional Stephanie Abramowicz said the topic has been a priority for Westfield this year.
“As a school, we are making literacy our main focus this year because strong reading skills open the door to success in every other subject,” Abramowicz said. “We want to help students build a love for reading early and give families tools to support that growth at home.”
Positive engagement and partnerships with parents are key to that growth, she said. Over 40 families participated, and each child received a free book to take home.
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The school recently held a reading event called Pages in the Park, where teachers and school leaders read to students. Instructional Paraprofessional Stephanie Abramowicz said the topic has been a priority for Westfield this year.
“As a school, we are making literacy our main focus this year because strong reading skills open the door to success in every other subject,” Abramowicz said. “We want to help students build a love for reading early and give families tools to support that growth at home.”
Positive engagement and partnerships with parents are key to that growth, she said. Over 40 families participated, and each child received a free book to take home.
Read more about this story
Below are links to other special stories from the month of November:
- Detroit Premier Community Comes Together for Impactful Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
- Peak’s Fall Festival Includes Community in Celebration
- 28 Years of Heart and Purpose: Kari Kreple’s Journey at Eagle Crest Charter Academy
National Heritage Academies (NHA®) is a network of more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools across nine states, serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through high school. For more information, visit nhaschools.com. To find a charter school near you, use the NHA school finder.