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Building Reading Fluency

What is reading fluency, and how can we help students increase their reading fluency? Reading fluency is the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.  Why is building reading fluency so important?  Better fluency leads to greater understanding.  

10 Ways to improve reading fluency
1. Read aloud to children to provide a model of fluent reading.

2. Have children…

Sprinkle Kindness Wherever You Go!

Tis’ the season to spread a whole lotta friendship and kindness! Here’s how we celebrated in Miss Cronin’s 2nd Grade: 

  • Students brainstormed a long list of adjectives that describe their friends. We then passed our Valentine bags around from student to student adding words that we felt best described that particular classmate. We ended up with bags that were not just colorful, but…

New Year, New Goals!

Happy New Year from Grant 4th graders! The start of the second semester at Grant gives 4th graders the opportunity to reflect on their learning journey. It is important for students to think about where they are and where they want to be by the end of the school year. Typically, people do this by making resolutions, but at Grant it is “More or Less.” Students thought about the habits and choices…

“Grant School Goes “Wild About Reading!”

 January means time for “One Book, Grant School!” Each family receives a copy of The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate and discusses questions for a chance at a fun “Ivan the Gorilla” inspired prize. Students, parents and teachers all get involved!  An excited Second grade student said, “I have the last few years of “One Book, Grant School”…

Music News

Students from Grant elementary recently performed in an all school concert on December 11.   Performing is a great way to build teamwork and confidence among students! In addition to memorizing several songs to sing, select 4th grade students learned parts on instruments.  This included drums, xylophones, wood blocks and hand bells.  The hand bell parts take extra focus and practice.  Each student…

Ringing in the Christmas Spirit

Here at Grant Elementary we are ringing in the Christmas spirit! Our students have decorated trees that deck our halls for a few weeks before they are sent to brighten up the days for the residents at the veteran’s home here in Norfolk! Our students work so hard to make these beautiful trees that send joy to anyone who sees them!

In third grade, we are showing off our fabulous letter writing…

Thankful First Graders

As the weather is getting colder, first grade has been talking a lot about what they are thankful for. They learned what it means to be thankful and talked about all the different ways that they can be thankful. After talking about the word, each class came up with 44 different things to be thankful for. Once completed,  all the leaves were hung in the hallway to make a big wreath. Next, students…

Art News

Every child is an artist.  However, children need an opportunity and time to use their own creativity to experiment and create their own authentic art.  My goal is to give students this opportunity in art class. I believe art should be about the process of learning and creating, not just about an end product.


I strive to give students as many choices in art as possible, and they are…

Title Parent Survey Results 2023-2024

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PE News

It has been a very busy beginning to the 2023 school year, and it only gets more fun and busy here on out. The students really enjoyed their football unit. They got to do so many different games involving throwing and catching a football. We have many fun activities coming up like volleyball, basketball, and tumbling.. 

Some dates to put on your calendar. Grant’s Field day this year will…