Our Science of Reading Fellowship kicked off today! We set norms, read up on the latest research, and began drafting our #WeAreChappaqua Philosophy of Literacy. Excited for the ‘next chapter!’ 📖 #ScienceOfReading #LiteracyLeadership

Bell & 7B science & social studies teachers unpacking the literacy briefs, diving into the SoR, and building a toolkit of strategies for literacy in the content areas. #WeAllTeachLiteracy #WeAreChappaqua @MrsNaaman @jillian_mcrae @DrAPease @LauralynStewar1 @geoffcurtis

#FirstYears wrapping up the year - reflecting, goal setting, and celebrating their growth and accomplishments. #WeAreChappaqua @MrsNaaman @DrAPease

Thank you @MrsNaaman for joining us today for flash debates on the hot topic of chocolate milk being served in schools.🍫🥛Looking forward to using your debate protocol to clarify our thinking and steer our research on future issues!

Getting students involved in adult professional learning is one powerful strategy. These kinders were so interested to learn that teacher have teachers too! #WeAreChappaqua #GrafflinGrows

5th graders at 7B had a visitor yesterday. Learning Latin roots in phonics sparked many questions. Who you gonna call? Michelle Ramahlo, our expert Latin teacher! #Weare7b

Ideas flowing, pencils moving – witness the magic of student-led (and created) writing small groups in action! 🌟@MrsNaaman ✍️ #CreativeMinds #StudentLeaders #WeAreChappaqua

Reading Look Both Ways by @JasonReynolds83 has been one of the most enriching experiences of my teaching career. The collaboration, conversation, and elevation of our abilities to look beyond what we think we know about each other is something I will carry with me always!

Students dive into the world of nonfiction featuring natural disasters, proudly presenting their research projects. From mastering research techniques and note-taking & text structures, these young minds shine! 🌪️📰 #WOschool #WeAreChappaqua

It’s no longer a mystery! Thanks to 50+ years of research we now know what skillful teachers do and we know how these moves impact learning. As part of our strategic plan 2.0, we’re rethinking how we support our pre-tenure #WeAreChappaqua teachers.

Today in RW, we rolled out a protocol to help ss work productively during partner reading! Students learned to hold one another accountable by engaging in a short discussion about what they worked on during independent reading before they begin reading #WeAreChappaqua #RBPride

These readers are showing their good habits in partner reading today! 📖#WeAreChappaqua #RBPride

📚✍️ Inspiring creativity in the classroom! Crafting captivating leads for their fiction stories that will leave you hooked from the first sentence. 🪝🚀📖 #StudentWriters #FutureAuthors #WeAreChappaqua #WOschool

Our Science of Reading task-force - digging into the research. Session 1: The research base behind the pillars & book club prep. #WeAreChappaqua #ChapPDTeam

Shout out to the Chappaqua @Starbucks for supporting children’s literacy with this amazing window art. The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival is Sept. 30th at the Chappaqua Train Station! It’s an incredible celebration of children’s books! #WeAreChappaqua @CCBF2023 @StarbucksNews

Launching partner reading was a success! These first graders learned how to work with their reading partner, they started this school year strong! #WeAreChappaqua #RBPride

First graders read the book, You Are Enough. Students learned to be proud of who they are and to embrace their individuality. They painted self portraits to show just how unique and special they are! #WeAreChappaqua #RBPride

A great big THANK YOU to @laurenTarshis - best selling author of the “I Survived” series. Despite writing about tragedy, her message was filled with hope & optimism! Surround yourself with people who support you. “We must gather our strength for what’s to come” #WeAreChappaqua