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Welcome to Morse School! Morse is a special place for two important reasons. First, our students are at a special stage in their learning careers, emerging from early elementary and starting to build the capacity to think critically. Our curriculum encourages Morse students to explore the world in a hands-on fashion and then begin to analyze their discoveries by applying more formal study skills. Most children enter Morse as beginning to early intermediate readers and writers. As their reading ability grows, children are challenged to think critically as well as discuss and record their thoughts about what they have read. Second and Third Graders are developmentally ready to discover the joy of formal learning. Each subject area reflects our commitment to building formal learning skills in an age-appropriate ways. Second, our location in the heart of Sleepy Hollow provides a unique setting for us to study concepts of community, sustainability and multicultural awareness-- all in accordance with New York State Learning Standards. Our students live in an active, vibrant community that cares about its members and its impact on the world. We are committed to developing our children’s appreciation for these values through both what and how children learn here at Morse. At Morse, we are committed to providing a high quality program that addresses the learning and social needs of our students. Our mission is to work alongside families to help your children become: * critical thinkers and problem solvers * curious, lifelong learners * competent readers, writers, mathematicians and scientists * respectful, responsible and empathic human beings * citizens who value and feel that they are valued by their community Please visit us and visit this page often to download recent communications and resources for families. Meghan Fitzgerald, Principal
Download handouts from Mrs. Fitzgerald's 10/19 Princpal's Chat:
Please click to download communication from the Morse School and Mrs. Fitzgerald:
Math Night/ Healthy Heart Flyer (English)
(Spanish) December Newsletter (English) (Spanish)
Thanksgiving Celebration November Calendar (English) (Spanish) November Morse Code Values Calendar (English) (Spanish) November Newsletter (English) (Spanish) October Newsletter (English) (Spanish) October Calendar (English) (Spanish) Download Mrs. Fitzgerald's presentation from Back to School Night. Download the Updates parents received at Back to School Night. Download the October Morse Code Values Calendar (English) (Spanish). Back to School Night Letter (corrected) Click here to download the presentation from our 9/11/09 school-wide Morse Code kick-off assembly. Welcome Back Letter, August '09 (English & Spanish)
Please click to download resources for families: Click here to download the 2009-2010 Parent/Student Handbook (English). The Handbook has information about our program and the key information we hope will help students and parents make a smooth transition to Morse. Por favor, se debe consultar con la escuela si necesita una copia del manual en español. Click here to download our "Morse Code" set of school values Click here to download tips on how to help your children develop as readers and spellers: Leído sobre cómo ayudar a sus estudiantes a aprender y a amar leer: PRF_espan.pdf, como_ayudar_espan.pdf Download descriptions of each independent reading level (as shown on your child's report card) and some suggestions for "just right books" at each level. Download some questions you can ask your child about their reading; choose a few each night to engage in conversation with your child about their nightly independent reading.
Meghan
Fitzgerald
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W. L. Morse School
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