Reading Together at Home: Superstar Reading Log

Dear  Families,

We hope this letter finds you well.  We are writing to you today about a simple, yet powerful, habit that can make a huge difference in your child's life:  reading together every night.  We believe that consistent reading is one of the most powerful tools for your child's success, and that shared time can also create a special bond and instill a lifelong love of learning.

To help encourage and monitor this essential habit, we are continuing to use the digital reading log.

This school year, all WSQ students and families will complete the Superstar Reading Log online via this link: https://forms.gle/jAx5G8bnpGbcmfJHA.  Please note that the log should be completed for every book read. Throughout the year, we will set monthly school-wide goals for our students to reach a target number of total books read, and every entry counts toward our collective goal! 

The Power of Nightly Reading

Beyond the academic benefits, a few minutes spent reading together each night can be an incredibly special time.  This shared experience creates a positive association with books and learning, and it strengthens the bond between you and your child.  By showing them how much you value reading, you're helping to instill a lifelong love of learning.

Reading for just 15-20 minutes a day has a remarkable impact.  Here are just a few of the benefits:

• Improved Vocabulary: Students are exposed to new words and ideas, which naturally expands their vocabulary and comprehension.

• Stronger Critical Thinking Skills: Engaging with different stories and topics teaches students to analyze information, make connections, and think critically.

• Enhanced Imagination and Creativity: Reading transports students to new worlds and introduces them to diverse characters and concepts, sparking their imagination.

• A Foundation for All Learning: Reading is the gateway to every other subject. Strong readers are more successful in science, math, history, and more.

The data we collect from the Superstar Reading Log will be shared monthly with all stakeholders at Site Council and PTO meetings, Family Updates, and staff meetings.  This will allow us to celebrate our students' collective progress and identify areas where we can offer additional support.

Thank you for your partnership in your child's education.  Your support at home is valuable to their success.  If you have any questions about the new reading log, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

The Walnut Square School Staff