A New Year Begins Shortly!

Welcome to STAR

(Students Taking Academic Responsibility)

It was great to talk to all of your parents and meet some of you already. We have a very busy year ahead of us, and I want to make sure you take full advantage of this year! 

STAR is very different from the regular classroom. It is designed to remediate learners that are at least 2 years behind. It is very challenging, and may require you to change some habits. For instance, in STAR we work all day- there is NO downtime, and you never have the option to not participate! Each day you will be working towards your personal goals. Not sure what your personal goals are? Don't worry - we will cover and assign those the first week of school. 

For the first time, many of you will be challenged like never before. Many times in the past, you may have given up because the work was too hard, you didn't understand, or you simply checked out. That CANNOT, let me repeat... THAT CANNOT happen this year. STAR has so much to offer you- but YOU have to take advantage of the opportunity.

We (Mrs. C. and I) will work really hard to build a community of learners. We will provide you with all the instruction and materials that you will need. We will work with you all day every day to help you learn skills that may confuse you, help you become a more fluent reader, and assist you in maintaining grade level and above work.

Our goal is to make this the year that YOU take control of what you learn. This is a fresh start! There will be days when you are so frustrated, and yet there will be days when you are so proud of your accomplishments! Everyday Mrs. C. and I will work to make you successful. 

Please try to attend orientation Friday, August 17th at 2:00. We will have a special welcome for you! If you are not able to make orientation, please plan on being in attendance August 20, at 8:30!

We can't wait to work with you this year!!!!