We hope that you all have had a wonderful time reconnecting and sharing with family and friends, now it is time for the second half of the school year. Wishing you all a wonderful 2019!

Remember, Tuesday January 15 is a minimum day.

Recuerden, el martes 15 de enero es día mínimo.

• Reading aloud gives unborn babies the foundation of language.
• Reading aloud teaches infants the basics of books.
• Reading aloud forms social skills in infants.
• Reading aloud supports basic speaking skills.
• Reading aloud teaches toddlers about their world.
• Reading aloud increases children’s vocabulary.
• Reading aloud encourages children to read on their own.
• Reading aloud increases empathy in children.
• Reading aloud develops children’s advanced literacy skills.
• Reading aloud introduces new types of literature.
• Reading aloud encourages teens to become lifelong readers.

Read the full article: Benefits of reading to children

Additional tips about Reading Aloud

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“The attendance rate is important because students are more likely to succeed in academics when they attend school consistently. It’s difficult for the teacher and the class to build their skills and progress if a large number of students are frequently absent. In addition to falling behind in academics, students who are not in school on a regular basis are more likely to get into trouble with the law and cause problems in their communities.”

Read the full article: https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-attendance-issues/

Disponible también en español:  https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/porque-asistencia-a-la-escuela-es-importante/?lang=es