August 31, 2015
Dear
Parents,
We hope
everyone had a great weekend!!! We have been learning a lot since we
started school and students are excited. Please read the blog every Monday, so
that you are aware of what is happening in grade 1!
Hello! My name is Grace Im. I will be the new first
grade teacher at Discovery School. I am from Colorado. I have never been to
Honduras, but I am thrilled to be here. It’s going to be an exciting year! I
can’t wait to share all these experiences with you! Thank you!
If
your child has not done so already, I ask that each child bring a water
bottle, book bag, and lunch box to school daily. Each item should
have the child´s name clearly labeled on it.
Under
the heading Pages (to the right of our blog) you will find all
the links to the different blogs. Please refer to them weekly so that
you are informed of what is happening in special classes
This
week your child will inquire into the following:
Language
Arts
Working
with Words: This week your child will be learning these five
words: there, use, an, each, and which. The students will be doing
various activities and chants with the words. Please practice them at home on a daily basis since they will have
their spelling challenge every Friday.
Reading: This week your child will be reviewing his/her book
knowledge. Your child will be inquiring into book elements. We will be
wrapping up the major events of
A Kiss for Little Bear Your child will discuss
the major events of the story, write, and draw the beginning, middle and end of
the story. We will use the new vocabulary from the story in sentences.
Writing: Your child will continue exploring Opinion Writing. The students will be able to write, state their opinion, supply at least one reason for their opinion and provide a sense of closure. We will help them focus on a topic, answer questions and add details to strengthen their writing.
Inside your child's folder you will find an orange piece of paper with your child's username and password. Please feel free to practice the skills at your leisure.Sometimes we will assign certain skills to be done as homework.
Monday:
Reading - read for 10 minutes and fill in the Reading Log
Working with Words: Write words in ABC order
Tuesday:
Reading - read for 10 minutes and fill in the Reading Log
Math –Adding in Any Order
Wednesday:
Reading - read for 10 minutes and fill in the Reading Log
Spanish: Worksheet
Thursday:
Reading - read for 10 minutes and fill in the Reading Log
Working with Words: Rainbow words Worksheet
ECOFRIENDLY LUNCH DAY
Wednesday, September 2nd
Pack a waste free lunch!
Pack a waste free lunch!
Join in the fun activities to help us learn ways to reduce waste!
Activities will be held during elementary lunch recess!
To help our students learn more about waste free lunches and overall waste reduction, including the recycling program, at school, our 10th grade AP environmental science students will visit the elementary classes on Friday, August 28th and Monday, August 31stwith fun lesson and activities.
DPTO MEETING – There will be a DPTO meeting this Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 a.m. in the Community Information Center. All parents who would like to help the DPTO out with this year’s activities are welcome to attend!
CHANGES IN THE OCTOBER HOLIDAYS – We have received official word that a decree was issued in Congress changing the October holidays to October 7, 8, and 9 . We will be complying and changing the holidays.
We understand that some families may have purchased tickets for trips at the end of October, and we will be as accommodating as possible in helping our students with missed work. If this is the case, please contact the teachers and/or area coordinator to make the arrangements for make up work and content.
For 6th grade teachers only:
6th GRADE TALK - A talk on Organizational and Study Skills will be given to the 6th grade students on Friday, September 4, at 1:17 p.m. We will meet in the New Conference Room located on the second floor of the Administration building. Parents are welcome to attend if they wish to do so.
Important Dates Coming Up:
Tuesday, Sept. 1 Independence Day Assembly
Thursday, Sept 3 DPTO meeting @ 7:30 Community Information Center
Friday, Sept. 4 6th grade talk on Organizational Skills 2:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept 8 Mid Term
Wednesday, Sept. 9 Midterm grades on the server by 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11 Independence Day Celebration / Early Dismissal 11:45 a.m.
Monday & Tuesday Honduran Independence Day Holiday
Sept 14 & 15
Tuesday, Sept 16 MAP Fall testing session begins
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