Literacy First
Word Study is a big part of Literacy First. The purpose of word study is to address phonics, spelling and vocabulary growth for your child. During whole group, the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teachers cover an Oral Language/Word Study component daily. Read more....
Accelerated Reader and Math
Now you can check your child's progress in Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math from home. Renaissance Learning has released a Home Connect program. Follow this link and use the same log in information your child uses at school. Click Here for HOME CONNECT
Students Improve Skills with SuccessMaker
Rex students now have a new tool to improve their reading and math skills. SuccessMaker is a computer program which creates individualized sets of activities for each student at their level of performance. Prior to beginning the program, the student takes a pre-test to determine their performance level. Next the program develops activities for the students to do to improve their skills, when the activities are mastered they move to the next level. The students enjoy the activities and learning becomes fun! SuccessMaker is one of many tools used at Rex Elementary to improve academics.
School Contact Is Important
Our kids need our involvement in their lives. They may complain and say, "we do not trust them," but in reality we only want to be sure they are making correct choices.
Most of the Rex teachers have some form of weekly communication with parents; usually a folder or an agenda. Don't hesitate to contact the teacher or Principal Brian Howard if you want to know how your child is doing, what their behavior has been like, or even to know their reading and math levels. To reach Mr. Howard, email bhoward@usd261.com.
Volunteer Opportunities at Rex Elementary
Mentor: Have lunch with a child once a week! Quality time in this one-on-one relationship can help students in many areas that affect life at home and at school.
Tutor: Help a child be successful in school by tutoring them during the school day.
Guest Speaker: Visit a classroom to give a presentation and answer questions about careers or your topic of interest.
School Hours
A reminder that school hours are from 8:20 AM - 3:35 PM. There is no adult supervision available for students until 8:00 AM unless you participate in Latchkey services. In the morning students who arrive prior to 8:20 AM should enter through the front doors and go to the gym. Afternoon kindergarteners who do not eat lunch at school should not be dropped off until 12:45 PM. Thank you for your cooperation on these matters.
Wednesday Folders
We will be sending all regular weekly communications home in Wednesday Folders. Please be sure to check the contents of the folder each week, sign that you have viewed them, and then return the folder promptly on Thursday. If you represent an organization which may be sending notes home with students, please be sure these notes are approved for distribution by the central office and that they arrive at school before Monday to be sent home on a Wednesday.
