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Simmons Elementary showcases K–5 writing program; principal Karen Kantor to retire
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Simmons Elementary principal Karen Kantor and assistant principal Dr. Daniel Beck presented the school's K–5 writing curriculum—highlighting orthographic mapping in kindergarten, shared experiential writing in grade 2, and authentic audience projects in grade 5—and Kantor was thanked as she approaches retirement.
Simmons Elementary principal Karen Kantor and assistant principal Dr. Daniel Beck presented the school’s K–5 writing approach at the Hatboro‑Horsham board meeting Feb. 23, outlining how teachers build background knowledge, teach orthographic mapping in kindergarten, use shared experiences in early grades, and shift toward audience‑focused writing by fifth grade.
Kantor described kindergarten practices such as connecting sounds to letters and using adult transcription…
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