Literacy Wellness Check-ups

1. Literacy Wellness Check-ups

2. WELCOME Cheryl Walker – Reading Specialist cwalker@belleville118.org Tammy Gramlich – Reading Specialist tgramlich@belleville118.org

3. DEMOGRAPHICS OF BELLEVILLE DISTRICT 118 K-8 District with 8 elementary buildings and 2 junior highs Perform a bit above state averages Two schools made AYP last year Several schools with honors for both academic and character awards 60% Low Income 54% White, 37% Black, 9% Other

4. GOAL OF THE CHECK-UPS Provide parents with information concerning their child’s reading ability, offer the tools needed to assist their child with reading, and promote reading in the home.

5. GETTING STARTED Apply for Grant http://www.illinoisreadingcouncil.org/awardsgrants.html Get teachers on board – Decide who will be involved Order supplies Assess students to get a reading level Send parent letter explaining the reason for the check-ups Schedule appointments Prepare folders to share with parents

6. Folder Contents:

7. Checklist

8. Modeling for the Parent

9. LaaLaSa's first grade book reading Sample #1 of a first grade reader

10. First Grade Reader DRA level 8 Sample #2 First Grade Reader

11. Comprehension questions

13. Bookmark Strategies

14. Word Wall Lists First Grade Word Wall Words Second Grade Word Wall Words

15. Raising a Reader – Tips for Parents

16. Alternatives to Raising a Reader pamphlet Teacher Pay Teachers Reading Rockets

17. 5 Star Writing CapitalLetters Letter Formation Spacing Spelling Punctuation

18. How to get a library card To Obtain or Renew Your Library Card The Belleville Public Library is funded by your property taxes, making it possible for you to obtain a library card at no additional charge as a City of Belleville resident. Please bring the following information with you to the library: Belleville Residents Your photo ID A piece of business mail (utility bill, bank statement, etc.) dated within the last 30 days as proof of residency Belleville Public Library Non-Residents Your photo ID A piece of business mail (utility bill, bank statement, etc.) As a Non-resident, the cost of a one-year library card is a flat fee of $63 Juveniles Applications for juveniles under the age of 18 must be completed in the library with both child and parent/legal guardian present.  Juveniles under the age of 18 will be linked to the parent or legal guardian. Library cards are processed during business hours until 30 minutes prior to closing.

19. Take home books at the student’s level

20. Parent Survey Parent Responses 84 YES 0 NO 84 YES 0 NO 83 YES 1 NO Additional Comments: Providing the Reading Wellness Check was a very good idea and a great source of making better readers; I enjoyed watching my child read. His reading skills have improved dramatically; I really appreciate everything you all are doing with helping Taron with his reading.; I wish we could do this for more of the learning…like MATH; It really does help me to understand where Ranasia is with her reading; Very helpful, Thank you.

21. Thank you, Ms. Lori Taylor, principal of Union Elementary School, for your Literacy Wellness idea!!!! Where to now? Kindergarten Check-ups In the Spring Next Year……