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During parent conferences I will have a Literacy Table set up in the first floor hallway by the gym and will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding reading or writing.  I will also have book lists available across grade levels for suggested reading including both classic and current titles.

Reading Inventory (R.I.) letters will be given out during conferences for students in grades 3-8.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Heather O'Brien

Literacy Coach: x3679

Dear Families,

This upcoming Wednesday, November 14th is Parent-Teacher conferences from 1:30-5:30 p.m. I will be available to receive families that may have questions in regards to our Dual Language program. My office is on the second floor in office 263. You can also make an appointment by emailing me at viviana.ortiz@new-haven.k12.ct.us. 

Have a great afternoon.

Mrs. Viviana Ortiz

Dual Language Instructional Coach

Dear Parents,

Thank you for attending our Reading is Thinking parent meeting last night.  I look forward to holding more events as we continue throughout the school year.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, and/or ideas on topics for future presentations.

Please join us on Thursday, October 25 from 5:30 to 6:15 for our Reading is THINKING Parent Night: Part II.  The focus of this meeting is: Reading Inventory (R.I.): Student Test Review.  The three components of the review will include:

1. Lexile Level
2. From Lexile Level to Reading Level
3. From Reading Level to Reading Volume

This is an RSVP event.  Student tests will ONLY be printed for those who respond prior to the meeting.  Please RSVP by:

1. Leaving a commnent
2. Email: heather.o'brien@new-haven.k12.ct.us
3. Returning the bottom portion of the parent flyer (to be sent home week of October 15th)

Please feel free to call at x3679