WEEK OF MARCH 17-21

This week we are going to be working with the letter Xx. As you know, there are not that many words that begin with this letter. For this reason, we are also going to talk about words that have this letter at the middle, or at the end of it. The vocabulary that we are going to be focusing on is the following: xylophone, x-ray, taxi, box, mix, fox.

If you have any items at home that begin or end with this letter, send them over with your child and we will be discussing them in class, we will display them on a table and we will return them back on Friday. The kids get excited to bring things from home.

Some of the stories that we will be reading this week are:

X-ray fish wants a xylophone for his birthday, but will he get his wish?

Christina’s mother gets a new refrigerator… and with it, a giant box — a child’s dream!  It becomes a castle, a clubhouse, a racing car, a dance floor, and more.  Christina’s mother is going crazy and wants the box gone — but Christina always has one more idea.

Matthew's mom is just like all the other moms. She has ordinary hair, ordinary clothes, and a nice smile. Matthew's mom is just like all the other moms . . . EXCEPT she has X-RAY VISION! How else could she always know what Matthew is up to? She knows when he jumps on the bed, or when he uses her pots and pans outside, and she even knows when he is wrestling with sea monsters in the bathtub! Matthew is sure his mom can see through things just like a superhero!

In the story, Dr. Seuss presents a statement concerning the environment in his own original way. The Lorax "speaks for the trees" and tries to save the Truffula trees from the greedy Once-ler. The Lorax protects the trees and all the creatures that inhabit them. When the Once-ler comes and desires to cut down the Truffula trees, the Lorax tries to stop him, but he fails. The Once-ler cuts down every last Truffula tree, pollutes the environment, and drives all the creatures, including the Lorax, off the land. We will find out what happens next!!!

On Monday, we are going to be having an Irish family (Isabella´s McCaul parents) coming into our classroom to explain to us about this special day. They will be doing some fun activities with us. Students should wear anything green on this day!

For the following four weeks, our sights words will be based on numbers and colors. For this week our five sight words are: one, green, two, blue, and zero. Please practice these and the previous sight words with your child at home.

In our Phonemic Awareness, we are going to be spelling CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant). We will encourage the students in class with various games for them to play and have fun. Encourage them at home also, and you will be amazed to find out how capable they are.

In Math, we are going to be talking about the concepts of capacity and weight. We are going to be weighing objects around the room to see which one is heavier. We will also be pouring water in different containers to see if they can hold the same amount of water.

 

In our theme, we are going to be talking about our Environment. We will be discussing ways in which we can help the environment stay clean. We will also be doing a mini unit about reading maps.

We have talked to the students that we have started the hot season in Honduras. Please provide your child with a water bottle every day. Have them wear light clothes; they can bring a hat to protect from the sun, put sunscreen on their face and arms.

Report Cards will go out this Tuesday, March 18. If you would like to come in for a conference and one was not requested by a teacher, please do not hesitate to contact us to set an appointment for the afternoon of Thursday, March 20.

There is no school for students on Thursday, March 20. This Friday, March 21 is our Spring Break Holiday!

     

Important School Announcements

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON – This is week three of the Early Childhood and Elementary READ – A – THON for grades K-5. Please remind your child(ren) to read as much as they can, and to record their books in the Reading Log that was provided. Please help us by encouraging your child to read at home every day!

CAYOS COCHINOS COMMUNITY SERVICE: As part of TES, Trabajo Educativo Social, the 11th graders will be going to Cayos Cochinos the 5th – 9th of April to assist the community of Cayo Mayor. The Alfonso Lacayo Public School is in need of school materials, so the Junior class has decided to conduct a voluntary school supply drive. They would appreciate any and all donations but wish to ask the following classes that each student contributes with the following:

1st & 2nd grade – 2 sharpeners

3rd & 4th grade – 1 pack of 12 colored pencils

5th grade – 2 scissors

6th – 8th grade – 2 normal sized composition notebooks

9th grade – black, red, and blue pens (one of each)

10th grade – 1 pack of 12 pencils and 2 erasers

12th grade – 4 UHU sticks

BAKE SALE – On Wednesday, March 19, the Juniors will be having a bake sale during snack and lunch. The Juniors will also have a box were all students are welcomed to place their donations for Cayos Cochinos

CHOIR MEETING – There will be a Choir meeting on Monday, March 31 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. Important information will be discussed in this meeting. Choir parents must attend!

CONCERT - The Discovery School Music Department is inviting you to a Piano and Singing Recital . Tickets available with Ms. Norma and Ms. Pamela.