Newsletter January 17-20, 2012

NEWSLETTER WEEK: January 17-20, 2012


We are getting back into the school routine. On Wednesday, students will be attending only the first part of the day. This is what we will cover this week:

SPELLING: Patterns for wh and sh. Spelling test Friday!

MATH: Geometry: Recognize and name trapezoids, parallelograms and hexagons. Congruent figures, symmetry, flip, slide and turn.

R/W: Finish writing their autobiographies. Identify nouns, verbs and adjectives in a TIME magazine.

SCIENCE: Soils Unit: Observing soil, exploring the connection between organic matter and soil, using our senses to focus on different sizes of sand, clay and humus. Describing how wet and dry matter feels, and discussing similarities and differences.

DOL (Daily Oral Language): Self correct sentences.

HERE ARE A FEW REMINDERS:

Professional Development Wednesday: Our third Staff Development Wednesday will take place on Wednesday, January 18. This is an early dismissal day (PM Schedule) for students. Please note that we are meeting on the 18th instead of the last Wednesday of the month. Mr. Jose Cordon will lead a training on how to use the Mimio technology.

MAP TESTS (MEASURES OF Academic Progress) Tests: Will be applied this coming weeks. These are computerized adaptive assessments that provide information to meet your child’s needs. The areas evaluated are Reading, Math and Language usage. If you have any questions feel free to contact your child’s teacher. Second grade schedule is as follows:

Tuesday 17           Math Test           2-A 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

                                                     2-B 1:15 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday 25     Reading Test       2-A 1:15a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

                                                     2-B 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

Friday 27             Language Test     2-A 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

                                                     2-B 10:05 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.



Parent Workshop: Our school counselor, Ms. Ivonne Casco, will be hosting a workshop for parents on Friday, January 20, at 1:30 p.m.

Do you know the world our children are living in?

Do you know how to talk to your children about their sexuality?

Are you ready to be a parent of a teenager or a pre-teen?

Date: Friday January 20th

Time: 1:30pm to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Discovery School, Grade 3 Classroom

This workshop is geared toward all parents from 2nd grade and up.

We will talk about our ever-changing world and how being aware of those changes will aid in understanding your teens or pre-teens.

 
Sergio, Jairo and Francesca’s Birthday Celebration: Sergio, Jairo and Francesca are cordially inviting all of the second grade students to celebrate their birthdays on the following schedule:

Sergio & Jairo’s -  Thursday, January 19th during lunch time.

Francesca’s-          Friday, January 20th during lunch time.

They will all bring food, cake and drinks. Only pack a snack.

DPTO Fun Run: Our annual school Fun Run will take place on Saturday, January 28, from 8:30 a.m. There will be the traditional run, games, and a complimentary pancake and fruit breakfast to follow. The pledge forms were sent before the Winter Holiday; however, if you would like an additional copy, please download it from the administrators’ blogs.

Have a nice week!

Ms. Muriel & Ms. Elena