Dear Hornet Families,

At our school, we believe that a strong vocabulary is the foundation for success in reading, writing, and communication. The more words students understand and use, the more confident they become in expressing their thoughts, understanding new ideas, and connecting with the world around them.

To help build this foundation, we are excited to launch our Word of the Week! Each week, our students will learn a new Tier 2 vocabulary word—words that are powerful, useful across subjects, and can be understood by students from Pre-K through 5th grade. These are the kinds of words students might see in books, hear in conversations, and use to make their own writing richer and more precise.

Our Word of the Week will be introduced on the morning show, used in classrooms throughout the week, and celebrated as students find ways to use it in their conversations and writing. Families can join the fun at home by talking about the word, using it in sentences, or spotting it in stories you read together.

We can’t wait to see our students’ vocabularies—and their confidence—grow each week as they become true word experts! Thank you for your continued support in helping our students develop a lifelong love for learning and language.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Alligood

Principal

Drama Club t-shirts are now available to order for $12 until November 21st! Please visit https://citrusschools.revtrak.net to purchase T-Shirts and/or make donations. All proceeds go to costumes, props and supplies. Donations can continue to be made until March 31st! I am sending home more information and Revtrak instructions. Please let Ms. Turner know if you have any questions.