Sandra Chavez

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary (YISD) students are assessed with Mastery Checks which are critical components of the decoding process. They aren’t just standard quizzes; they serve as a diagnostic gateway to ensure a student is actually ready to move forward. Come join us!

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary (YISD) students practice putting words in ABC order. It helps them develop important dictionary and reference skills. When they learn to alphabetize, they become more confident locating words quickly in dictionaries, glossaries, indexes, and other resources.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary School (YISD) students, using structure in writing helps make writing less overwhelming because they learn that every piece of writing has a beginning, middle, and end (Introduction, details and conclusion).

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary students (YISD) alternate lines while reading a poem-often called choral reading or antiphonal reading-is a classic technique for a reason. It transforms a solitary, often intimidating task into a collaborative performance.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary students (YISD) practice high-frequency word dictation because it helps build automaticity, sounds and spelling (phoneme–grapheme mapping). It improves reading, writing fluency and comprehension. It also supports b/d confusion by teacher observation.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Self correction when reading at Lancaster Elementary School (YISD) is important because: It builds independent readers.
When students notice and fix their own mistakes, they’re learning to rely on themselves instead of waiting for the teacher.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Correct letter formation is very important for Lancaster elementary students at YISD because:
1. Builds strong 💪🏻writing habits early
2. Improves reading skills
3. Increases writing speed and fluency
4. Supports fine motor development
5. Boosts confidence

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Poetry is often the “secret sauce” of literary development. For Lancaster Elementary YISD students, practicing poetry reading isn’t just about rhyming-it’s about building a foundational toolkit for communication!

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary at YISD students time their reading, they practice reading smoothly, accurately, and at an appropriate pace. This supports fluency, which is essential because fluent readers can focus more on meaning instead of decoding every word.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Students had so much fun at our YISD Dyslexia Literacy Night! It was soooooo great to see our students play fun academic games!

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary YISD students celebrate Kindness Week with students dressing up as superheroes because superheroes are symbols of helping others, standing up for what’s right, and protecting people. 🤗

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Students at Lancaster Elementary at Ysleta ISD see their teacher dressed the character The Cat in the hat, books suddenly feel exciting and alive, not just something on paper.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Modeling the value of literacy by our amazing YISD central office personnel at Lancaster Elementary! 🤗 Thank you for boosting student engagement during Read Across America week! 🥰

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Our Lancaster Elementary (YISD) secretary is amazingly important because she helps keep the entire school running smoothly. Especially helping the school stay organized and in compliant. 🤗

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary YISD) is the best place to be! Students are acknowledged for their systematic approach to word study! 🤗

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Our amazing ELAR Coach Ms. Osuna is helping Kinder teachers with their 15-Day planning during PLT time. This allows our teachers to set their 15 day planning in a step-by-step unit design process that makes it doable for teachers. Amazing Coach and teachers at Lancaster School

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Lancaster Elementary Pre K students have earned their perfect attendance trophy 🏆 for coming to school everyday! Little Aztecs you are amazing 🤩!

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Lancaster Elementary YISD students learn that alphabetical order helps them build essential academic and life skills. It supports reading and writing, builds dictionary and reference skills. Develops organization and critical thinking. Strengthens phonics and alphabet knowledge.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Lancaster Elementary students understand the importance of digraphs and trigraphs. Instead of sounding out each letter, students learn to see them as one unit. This speeds up reading, improves rhythm, and reduces frustration. It helps build stronger phonics and decoding skills.

[Sandra Chavez @sichavez418]

Fluent readers at Lancaster Elementary with YISD feel more successful. When students hear themselves reading smoothly, they feel proud and are more willing to participate in reading activities 🤗!