Thurgood Marshall Middle School (TMMS) has been selected as an America’s Choice School. The America’s Choice program involves learning through workshop models. Within these models TMMS is introducing the 25 Books Campaign. We challenge our students to read 25 books within a school year (6-7 minimum per quarter). Parents, we need your support to implement this beneficial program!!!!
 

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Why do we require TMMS students to read 25 books this year?

v     Builds vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension

v     Drives mastery of important literacy skills

v     Develops students’ confidence in their ability to read

v     Fosters a love for reading based on their own personal interests

Research shows that students should read about one million words (approximately 25-30 books) a year to develop sufficient vocabulary and to improve their reading proficiency.

Some members of Thurgood Marshall Leadership Team attended the National America's Choice Conference held in Hollywood, CA this past week. Ms. Udejiofor and Mrs. Burney met with Dr. Deasy, PGCPS Superintendent. The conference's theme was "Success by Design"-fostering Whole-School Change. The purpose of the conference was to increase teacher capacity and more importantly improve overall student achievement. Attendees included: Ms.C.Cole-Regional Instructional Specialist for Region 1, Ms. Pope-Brown-Assistant Principal & Design Coach, Ms. Udejiofor-Literacy Coach, Ms. Burney-Reading Specialist, Ms. Rollins-Lead Math Teacher and Barnes-Lead R/ELA. (Caption by: Ms. Udejiofor)