Mrs. Cardoza's

Reading Room

Welcome

My name is Sue Cardoza and I am a reading specialist at Pocasset Elementary School.  I spent the first several years of my teaching career as a classroom teacher working with Grades K-2.   I later went back to school and earned my M.Ed. in Reading and became a reading specialist. I have experience working in different settings, but I consider working as a reading specialist at Pocasset for the last 20 years the best by far! 

I currently work with students in Grades K-4 in small literacy groups of about 3-6 students. Students can be found learning phonics, reading a variety of texts, and writing about them, too. You will find some general information below about the Title 1 program, and on the following pages there is some literacy information that applies to all students at Pocasset.  Please take a look at the page that corresponds with your child's grade for specific information.  I always welcome questions and comments at 624-6654 or at scardoza@tivertonschools.org.

Title 1

The Title 1 program was designed to help schools provide opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet today’s challenging educational standards.  Title 1 is the largest federal program that supports education.  Students at Pocasset School are fortunate to benefit from Title 1 funds.  Title 1 dollars received by our school district help to fund my position as a reading specialist to support students who need help with their literacy skills.

As part of the Title 1 program, I will be working with families to help develop programs and strategies to help children be successful in school.  This provides an opportunity for you to raise questions and voice your concerns about your child’s learning.  It also helps our school review our Title 1 program each year to do the best we can to meet your needs in helping your child be successful in school.

Google Classroom

I will be posting information on Google Classroom. These materials will include a variety of areas to focus on: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehenison, and writing.  I have sent every student that works with me an invitation to join.  Please visit classroom.google.com to learn more.

Mrs. Cardoza's Reading Newsletter

Below is a copy of the most recent monthly newsletter.  This newsletter contains the most recent activities the students have been working on in our small groups as well as important upcoming dates and other relevant information. 

March 2024 Reading Newsletter.pdf