Minisink Valley Elementary School

Posted April 11, 2009

I am a parent of a very bright child who works above grade level in all areas. While this school is a safe, structured place, with a lot of school pride and spirit, I feel they do not provide enuogh enrichment for the above average students. I am also disappointed that they use a textbook (basal) reader and teach reading to the whole class as one large group. Reading should be taught to small groups according to their reading level so that instruction is more individualized and effective. Whole class instruction does not meet the needs of individual learners, whether they are above or below grade level. I was very surprised to this antiquated way of teaching reading still in practice. The district needs more current and progressive instructional leadership.
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Posted March 26, 2008

My son is i the kidergarden Looping program and I cannot overstate what motivation and confidence he has before he entered the program. He is very optimistic about reading, writing, expressing his creativity through drawing and takes pride in helping other students. Great credit to his teacher and the positive classroom enviroment he finds himself in. The communication between his teacher and we as parents is excellent. Good start for my son and great school.
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