This week's Fun Family Tip Friday is a video that explains what phonics is and how young readers learn phonics skills. By the end of the video, you'll understand why phonics is an essential part of learning to read. You'll also get some tips on easy and fun ways to support your child as he or she develops phonics skills and starts to read. Click the link below to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv2LCkta3N4
TCS Parents/Guardians, Due to a precautionary measure this afternoon at TCMS, dismissal procedures were handle differently than normal which may cause a delay in some of our bus schedules. Buses are running normal routes, but some may be a few minutes behind schedule. Thank you.
Fun Tip Friday for Families
Previous tips focused on the importance of developing phonemic awareness, or the ability to hear and manipulate sounds.
Check out this website for more fun activities and games to play with your child.
https://www.splashlearn.com/blog/phonemic-awareness-activities/
Here is a Reference Sheet to use for TCS Inclement Weather Procedures.
Please Save the Date! On Thursday, December 7, 2023, a new “Awareness Series” is being introduced. Our first of this Awareness Series will be focusing the dangers of “Sexting and Cyber Bullying”. All parents (and other interested adults) are invited to an evening session designed specifically for our parents/guardians scheduled for 6:00 p.m., on December 7th, in the Grafton High School Auditorium. The full news release can be read at the website below: https://www.taylorcountyboe.net/o/ghs/article/1346586
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Monday, Dec. 4. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Friday, Dec 1st. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Fun Tip Friday for Families
Last week's tip focused on the importance of developing phonemic awareness, or the ability to hear and manipulate sounds.
Check out this video for fun and easy ways to help your child practice segment phonemes.
https://youtu.be/5K-635gFwSM?si=09FTVOoVkQsKTFEM
Please join us in congratulating our TCS “Students of the Month" for November. Each of these exceptional students was selected as an excellent ambassador for his or her school. Congratulations to each of these excellent individuals! Way to represent!
Friendly reminder to charge your iPad tonight to prepare for your first day back tomorrow.
Today from now until noon!!! OUR STUDENTS NEED YOU! Substitute Bus Drivers needed - Curious if this would be the job for you? This is your chance to find out. #TCSWV #WeAreHiring #ComeDriveWithUs #Jobs
Reminder: Thanksgiving Break November 20-24 No School
Reminder: Thanksgiving Break November 20-24 No School
Fun Family Tip
The ability to hear and manipulate sounds, or phonemic awareness, is essential for learning to read. Click the link below for fun and easy activities to support phonemic awareness.
https://readingeggs.com/articles/2014-10-15-phonemic-awareness-activities/
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Friday, Nov. 17th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Thursday, Nov. 16th. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Mrs. Dolan and Mrs. Stuart, along with their husbands, spent their Saturday creating a rock bed in front of the school. We can't wait to share the final stages once it's complete.
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Thursday, Nov. 9. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
Fun Tip for Families:
Set a positive example by establishing a daily routine of reading a story with your child. Children often take cues from the adults around them, and creating this routine may encourage your child to read independently. Never stop modeling the importance of developing literacy skills!
Click on the link below to access a short video explaining tips for reading with your child.
https://youtu.be/T2F54B7aNZs
Bus Announcement: Bus # 73 will not run today, Friday, Nov. 3. Middle School and High School students who normally ride that bus will be transported home on Bus # 24 or #25. Flemington students from that bus will be transported by Bus #79.
