Students Will: *Read fluently using a variety of strategies to comprehend text, and make meaningful connections across all genres *Write expressively, revise/edit, and spell words correctly in final drafts *Learn multiple ways to solve mathematical problems and apply those skills in real world situations *Use appropriate scientific tools, practice safety in planning/implementing investigations, and use models to support scientific inquiry about the natural world Teachers Will: *Provide daily opportunities for students to read, and critically examine fiction and nonfiction text *Give children the necessary tolls to analyze text, ad mathematical problems. *Teach students the correct use of writing conventions, and emphasize the importance of correct spelling in final drafts *Create a community of literacy learners, and critical thinkers Parents can: *Continue to support children's learning and interest by visiting the public library, museums, wildlife refuges, and historic sites *Celebrate children's progress in all subjects areas *Stay in contact with their child's teacher about activities and progress *Engage children in conversations to build language vocabulary