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Violet Avenue interim principal spotlights peer reading program, attendance and literacy work
Summary
Interim Principal Mr. Wheaton presented Violet Avenue Elementary’s plans and data on Feb. 13, highlighting a peer reading buddies program, family engagement events, PBIS goals, attendance concerns and early literacy work tied to the science of reading and UFLI implementation.
Mr. Wheaton, interim principal at Violet Avenue Elementary School, gave the board a detailed building update on Feb. 13 that covered student programs, family engagement, building goals, assessment data and a concentrated focus on attendance and literacy.
The update described the school’s peer reading program in which fifth‑grade students read with first graders on a six‑day cycle. Students who appeared at the meeting said the program includes shared reading, exchanged holiday cards and planned spring author celebrations. “Our reading buddies are always excited to see us, and we are excited to see them too,” a fifth‑grade student told the board during the presentation.
Programming and engagement Mr. Wheaton outlined a calendar of family and school events (STEM night, Nutty Scientist assemblies, author visits, Arbor Day activities and PTA events)…
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