Category: Our Learning Story – Actions

An action that we have taken to support our school’s learning focus is: At Ferris, we continue to focus on literacy as a foundation for student success. Teachers have worked collaboratively to analyze reading assessment data and identify ways to better support our developing and emerging readers. Through these conversations, we are deepening our understanding…

Ferris Elementary continues to prioritize literacy as a key focus for student learning and staff collaboration. Teachers are working together within grade groups to develop and implement shared literacy goals, with a strong emphasis on building connections through the Reading Power framework. This collaborative approach has afforded our teachers the opportunity to exchange ideas, align…

Ferris Elementary conducted schoolwide reading assessments at the end of the fall term to better understand student progress and identify patterns in reading development. These assessments provided valuable data on foundational skills, comprehension, and fluency across grade levels. By looking closely at the results, teachers were able to gain a clearer picture of where students…

FERRIS SCHOOL STORY At Ferris Elementary, early literacy lies at the heart of our school-wide focus and vision. Recognizing that foundational literacy skills are essential for lifelong learning, our school story centers on fostering strong literacy development in all students, with particular attention to our developing and emerging language learners. We believe that all students…

The overarching goal of this collaboration has been to support learners in building confidence and developing a growth mindset in writing. By creating new and engaging writing experiences, students have been encouraged to explore language in a more playful and meaningful way. A significant focus has been placed on using oral language as a tool…

In our primary classrooms, students engage in Story Workshop, a dynamic approach that integrates imaginative play, loose parts, and literacy skills. By using materials like fabric, blocks, natural objects, and found items, children create physical representations of the stories they are reading or inventing. These loose parts serve as tools for storytelling, allowing students to…