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Shaking Up Story Time
The journey a child takes to become an avid reader can be as
unique as theirfavorite bedtime story. Some kids sit quietly and
read along during story time,others jump and shout at exciting
moments in the book, while others wiggle andplay around the room as
they listen.
For parents who worry about a child who can’t sit still, the
pressure is off! Theremay be a time and place for quiet focus, but
it shouldn’t always be expected,especially not when working to
instill a love of reading or interest in a subject.Depending on a
child’s learning style, those perceived “disruptive” behaviorsmight
help certain kids better process information. If your kiddo is a
wiggler, itmay be helpful to embrace movement and make reading time
more active.
However, if you continue to face problems as you try out new
ideas, earlyintervention with a specialist can help struggling
readers make progress.
Early intervention is key for children who may be having
difficulty learning toread. There are many programs available that
can help children with reading.Through these programs, educators
focus on reading fundamentals, phonics,and individualized work that
helps students develop tools they need to become
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independent readers. Shelli Thomas, a reading therapist at
Trinity School forover a decade, says she benefited from one such
program.
“I was in fourth grade before I started reading. I was just
overlooked,” saysThomas. “It was my grandmother who figured it out.
She asked me to read hera recipe and I couldn’t. And now I’m a
reading therapist!“
Thomas believes in access to early intervention for all children
who need it, andshe wants Oklahomans to know that even families
with limited financial meanshave options including Head Start
programs, and many libraries offer freetutoring. The Payne
Education Center is another good resource for parents.They offer
classes for both educators and parents.
Trinity also offers FREE SCREENINGS for dyslexia by appointment.
Ourschool specializes in teaching students with learning
differences, including aunique curriculum with dyslexia
intervention across all subjects.
If your child struggles to learn, consider screening and testing
for learningdifferences and know ahead of time that early
intervention is not a straight path.You and your child may end up
exploring several options to aid their learningand focus along the
way.
According to Thomas, children with ADHD may need movement so
their brainscan process what they’re hearing. Stand, move, or walk
while reading together,or develop games with your child to make
reading time more active. In class (aslong as they are not
disturbing their neighbors), kids can stand or sit in wobblechairs
in class to help incorporate a multi-sensory approach.
It’s not uncommon to find hurdles along the path of learning to
read. It can bedifficult to find the joy in books. It takes
understanding of a child and theirneeds, as well as a trusting
environment. It can also be helpful to findsomething that really
resonates with a child. “What got me reading and reallyinterested
in books was my love of horses,” Thomas said.
Like many of Trinity’s teachers, Thomas has a life-long passion
for helpingchildren who learn differently to reach their full
potential. The individualizedcurriculum that Trinity uses helps
children receive what they need to learn.
“Reading is hard,” she says. “I still read slowly, and sometimes
I have to read ittwice, but Trinity’s reading therapy room is a
safe place – you can make
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mistakes and no one is judged.”
Dr. Seuss Day is March 2nd!
Check your inbox for details on our school day festivities that
celebrateone of our favorite authors.
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March 5th is Bingo Night! Come play bingo and eat tacos to
support student activities. Check
your inbox for details on how to participate.
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March Madness Planning is Underway!
On March 24th and March 26th our students will scrimmage
againsteach other. Look for updates on how to register.
Sign up for Trinity's Annual March Madness Competition on 3/24
forour Elementary Students and 3/26 for our Middle School students
from
3:30pm-5:00pm. Students are split into teams and play each
otherround robin style, have a 3-point and free throw
competition. Participants get hotdogs/chips, prizes and a
t-shirt.Entrance fee is $50.
Spring Break is March 16th - March 20th
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Yearbook
If anyone has school event photos for yearbook, please email
them to:[email protected]
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Save The Dates!
School Calendar
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April4/13 Annual Athletics Banquet @ Thunder Game. Contact us if
you wantto attend with your child.4/18 High School Prom (9-12th
grades) 7:00-10:00pm at Trinity School
May5/8 High School Bus Trip5/9 8th Grade Banquet @ 6:00pm5/16
Senior Recognition & Awards @ 8:30am5/16 Middle School Blast @
2:00pm5/17 Teacher Appreciation Day/Luncheon5/17 High School
Graduation @ 7:00pm5/23 Last Day of School, Awards Ceremony @
8:30am5/23 Field Day and Early Dismissal 12:00pm
Trinity now offering School Lunch optionsthree days a week!
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Thanks so much for all of your support!
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