Welcome to the Elementary Literacy Curriculum Resources Google Site!
The FSPS Elementary Literacy Curriculum Resources Google Site is the instructional tool used to reference the curriculum documents and resources.
Please check back often as new information and resources will be added throughout the school year.
Literacy Mission Statement.
The Fort Smith Public Schools ELA mission is to provide each student the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills to the maximum of his or her potential through a challenge scientific research based curriculum. The mission is to create a community in which reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking serve as the foundation for life-long learning. All children should view themselves as readers and writers in all aspects of life.
Literacy Vision Statement.
The Fort Smith Public Schools ELA vision is for all children to become well-educated, literate citizens. Each student will gain the ability to comprehend, evaluate, and communicate through reading, speaking and writing. Each student will use a wide range of resources that prepares them for the challenges of the 21st Century and enables them to achieve their personal and professional goals.
Tracy (Gilmore) Newhart, NBCT
Literacy/Social Studies Coordinator K-5
Parker Center tnewhart@fortsmithschools.org
479.784.8182 Ext. 73538 Cell: 479.461.7360
