Stonewall Curriculum Committee:
October 3, 2000
Time: 2:30-3:30p.m.
Members Present:  Janel deBoer,  Lynda Davis,    LuAnn Hawkins, Heidi Crouse, Janie Griggs, Mr. Ben Hawkin

Subject:  Scott Foresman

Highlights: 

• A concern that not all teachers are using the program completely.  A reminder that the program is systematic and it is important that children learn the skills as in program.

• The program begins easier and this helps to increase the children’s confidence. If teachers are concerned about the program being too easy—teachers need to be sure that the skills are mastered as well as being able to read and comprehend material.

• The program is strong in phonics.  There are many means in which the program supports the skills:  phonic readers, leveled readers, and workbooks. 

• Teachers could supplement higher level of reading through the leveled readers, or Stacie Musgrave, the Librarian, is more than willing to help pull reading books on children’s levels.

• A reminder that the SF program supports Accelerated Reading program and Stacie has a list of books that the program supports.

• Reminder to keep records of children’s ongoing growth.

Subject:  PTA

Highlights:

• We appreciate the monies that the PTA is giving to teachers to help buy extra reading supplies.

• Janel deBoer is still trying to get leveled readers free of charge from the Scott Foresman Reading Company.  A lot of the readers are on back order due to the demand.