Warm wishes for a wonderful winter break
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As another calendar year comes to an end, we are reminded once again of the unparalleled impact of teachers like you. We are grateful to be a part of the important work you do every day. Please enjoy this special message from Amplify CEO Larry Berger as he reflects on 2021.

Plus: if you’re looking for a fun, holiday activity for your students before the break, why not build an origami snowman? Check out this easy-to-follow tutorial here and encourage your students to get creative with materials in your classroom!

Giveaway! Bring a Little Free Library to your community

As part of our ongoing efforts to shower you with appreciation, we’re giving away Little Free Libraries to four lucky schools in January! All you have to do is sign up on the Thankful Thursdays page of start.amplify to be entered for a chance to win a charming Little Free Library kit along with a book donation, courtesy of Amplify. We’ll be announcing winners on the Thankful Thursdays page of start.amplify.com and in next month’s newsletter.


Learn more about Thankful Thursdays to stay in the loop on all the fun events and giveaways we have planned for you throughout the next few months.

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Science of Reading–Meet the expert on January 20!

At the heart of reading science are fundamental skills your students need to excel at reading comprehension. This live virtual event features Science of Reading podcast host Susan Lambert as she answers your submitted questions and offers insider tips and tricks to help you further empower your students’ literacy skills. You do not need to register in advance for this session. Watch for details and the link to join on the Thankful Thursdays calendar page.  

Save the date and submit any questions or curiosities you have about the Science of Reading to gain expert insights from Susan!

Spotlight

Pedro Garcia is an ELA teacher from California, whose profound passion for teaching is contagious. We recently interviewed him as part of our Teacher Feature video series to recognize just a few of the many teachers we are thankful for. In case you missed it, you can watch now, along with the rest of the five-part series, on the Thankful Thursdays page.

We want to spotlight you next!

Each featured educator will receive a special gift from us.

Advice and answers

Winter wonderland fun

Keep your students busy all winter long with creative indoor and outdoor activities! There are more than 30 suggestions here, from imaginative games to festive crafts, that are fun for everyone and can be shared with caregivers.

Amplify uptime

Each month, we share our historical uptime for your Amplify program. During the month of November, the Amplify ELA uptime was 100%. 

Learn more about uptime and subscribe to status updates to stay informed.

Holiday support hours

In order to provide our Customer Care and Support team a little extra time to spend with their loved ones, we will modify support hours starting Monday, December 20 through the end of the year:

  • Monday, Dec. 20–Wednesday, Dec. 22: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
  • Thursday, Dec. 23: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
  • Monday, Dec. 27–Thursday, Dec. 30: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET

Customer insights

What’s your favorite holiday classroom activity?

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What are you grateful for? Check out some of the great responses we got when we posed this question to members of our Amplify Facebook groups last month.
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Let's connect

Have you joined our Amplify ELA community on Facebook? You’ll find Tuesday Tips, Thankful Thursday giveaways, opportunities for collaboration, chances to win prizes, and more! Here's a peek at some recent affirmations being shared in the group.