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 Welcome to Mrs. Kelly's

Basic Skills Class!!!

 

 

 

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 (201)531-1235

 

 

 

 

 Grab hold of a magic pencil

Open your eyes and mind

 

For now begins a journey

Of the most exciting kind

 

A journey into learning

A step...a start...a glow,

 

And I will be there with you

To help and watch you grow.

 

                    Author unknown 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All About Me

 

My name is Mrs. Jo-Anne Kelly, and I am your child's Basic Skills teacher.  I am a graduate of Kean University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education.  I also have a Masters Degree in Reading and I am a Reading Specialist.  I am proud to say that the 2022-2023 school year is my 24nd year teaching.  I am honored to be one of

your child's teachers and a part of the wonderful staff at

McKenzie School! 

 

 

 

 

Tips for Academic Success

 

* Read together!

A child who reads regularly with a parent performs better in school.

 

* Establish a routine for homework.

Set aside a quiet time for your child to work and encourage your student to study.

 

* Work with your child.

Help them study their spelling words and math facts.

This will help your student feel more confident.

 

* Keep the lines of communication open with your child's teacher and school.

Parents who are involved, have a more successful student.

 

* Be positive about your child's progress.

By focusing on the positives, your student will feel more secure.

 

* Look through your child's papers regularly.

When you show an interest in their school work,

often the student works harder to succeed.

 

* Set limits.

Don't be afraid to set limits on TV, video games, and computer time

during the school week.

 

* Teach responsibility.

Your child is maturing into a real student, so make them responsible for their education.

Have your child place homework in their backpack on their own.

 

* Make learning the main priority.

Find excitement in learning and demonstrate that you want to learn as well.

 

* Have fun with your child as you both learn together!

 

 

Reading Tips

 

* Use the five finger rule.

If five or more words on a page are unfamiliar to your child, the book is too difficult.

 

* Read easier text to practice fluency and expression.

 

* Take turns reading pages with your child.

When you read, you are demonstrating good reading behaviors.  

Ask your child questions as you read together to check for comprehension.

 

* Make frequent trips to your local library to get new books to practice reading.

Students are more likely to read, when the books are about something they enjoy.