Level Up Your Vocabulary (Without Flashcards!)
Secret weapon for better grades, stronger writing, and sounding smarter? READ.
Every book you read teaches you new words in context—which means you actually remember and use them, unlike those vocab lists you cram and forget.
Mystery novels, graphic novels, fantasy series—they ALL count. Just read something you enjoy and watch your word power grow.
#WHeRiseTogether#VocabularyGoals #ReadMore #SmartReading #BookPowerLevel Up Your Vocabulary (Without Flashcards!)
Secret weapon for better grades, stronger writing, and sounding smarter? READ.
Every book you read teaches you new words in context—which means you actually remember and use them, unlike those vocab lists you cram and forget.
Mystery novels, graphic novels, fantasy series—they ALL count. Just read something you enjoy and watch your word power grow.
#WHeRiseTogether#VocabularyGoals #ReadMore #SmartReading #BookPower
Secret weapon for better grades, stronger writing, and sounding smarter? READ.
Every book you read teaches you new words in context—which means you actually remember and use them, unlike those vocab lists you cram and forget.
Mystery novels, graphic novels, fantasy series—they ALL count. Just read something you enjoy and watch your word power grow.
#WHeRiseTogether#VocabularyGoals #ReadMore #SmartReading #BookPowerLevel Up Your Vocabulary (Without Flashcards!)
Secret weapon for better grades, stronger writing, and sounding smarter? READ.
Every book you read teaches you new words in context—which means you actually remember and use them, unlike those vocab lists you cram and forget.
Mystery novels, graphic novels, fantasy series—they ALL count. Just read something you enjoy and watch your word power grow.
#WHeRiseTogether#VocabularyGoals #ReadMore #SmartReading #BookPower

Want to boost your child's vocabulary? The answer is simple: more reading! Students learn 90% of their vocabulary through reading, not direct instruction. Every book is a vocabulary builder. #WHeRiseTogether#WordPower

Chestnut Street sends a big thank you to our PTA for treating us to a fantastical bubble show this morning! We laughed and experienced this live show together! THANK YOU PTA! Take a look at the magic of bubbles!




Shoutout to our amazing parents. educators, staff, and administrators making literacy a way of life! From foundational skills to complex analysis, you're building capable, confident thinkers who will shape tomorrow. Thank you for all you do! 👏📚 #ThankARam #WHeRiseAbove




Literacy is thriving across our district! Elementary students master phonics while older learners analyze complex texts. #WHe are #RamProud of parent sessions where families learned to use NWEA data to support reading at home. Together, #WHeRiseTogether




From a Kansas shoe repairman's vision to a national tribute: Alvin King believed ALL veterans deserved honor, not just WWI heroes. His 1953 push transformed Armistice Day into Veterans Day—a time to thank every American who served. 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay

Using rulers, cubes, and even their own hands, kindergartners have been comparing sizes, lengths, and heights of objects. Hands-on activities like this build early math skills, strengthen problem-solving, and help children make real-world connections to numbers and size.



From Rubber Chickens to Minions....Chestnut Street had a fantastic parade today! WHe enjoyed the festivities together! Take a look!
#Ramculture




🎃👻 Fall Festival parade spirit was ALIVE @WHChestnut Street! From tiny superheroes to creative costumes, our students & staff made today unforgettable. Special thanks to @wh_secondary for their beautiful voices & rhythms! 🧙♀️✨ #WHeRiseTogether



Chestnut Street kindergartners learned what school was like 100 years ago. Thanks to the WH Historical Society for joining our Fall Festival!




What a morning at Chestnut Street! We enjoyed fall festival games galore! Thanks to our PTA for donating pumpkins & helping in making it a terrific day!




Thank you to the West Hempstead Fire Department for coming to CS today to review important fire safety drills, like calling 911 and stop, drop & roll!




Teachers and students alike are embodying the spirit of being a superhero by making healthy choices and having some fun too!
Take a look!




CS kindergarteners are enjoying time this week with Hip Hop Residency Dance Artist, J. Cole. He will be working with all kindergarteners this week during our physical education classes. Take a look.




Chestnut kindergartners are learning that reading occurs in many places....in the car, at school, walking around town. Encourage them to identify words as you are out and about!




Ready, set, smile....we are all enjoying picture day today at Chestnut Street. Take a look!




Teaching labeling lays the foundation for writing-it helps young learners connect words to ideas, pictures to print, and thoughts to language. When children label, they're taking the first step from drawing to writing! We been labels our teachers at Chestnut!



🎓 Success isn't magic—it's a formula! S = A + E + R (Attendance + Effort + Resources). Every day you show up is a step toward your goals. Your presence matters, your effort counts, and your future is built one day at a time. #WHeRiseTogether 💡✨


Chestnut Street kindergartens are learning about attributes with apples. This involves identifying and sorting by apples by shape, color, and taste. Take a look!




Showing up on time every day is important to your child’s success and learning from preschool forward. Missing 10% of school can make it harder to:
Gain early reading and math skills.
Build relationships.
Develop good attendance habits.
#WHeRiseTogether
Gain early reading and math skills.
Build relationships.
Develop good attendance habits.
#WHeRiseTogether


