domingo, 11 de diciembre de 2016

Week of Dec. 12-16

Dear Prek Parents,

Our Prekinders did an amazing performance singing and dancing “La Rana Feliz” Congratulations!!! Thank you for your support with the dressing code.

Save the Date!
This coming Wedenesday, Early childhoood will be presenting the Nutcracker. 


This week we will be using our time to wrap up the second quarter of the school year. We will continue to make Christmas Crafts and reading many stories related to this holiday. This week we will be having Daniel’s family talking to us a little bit about Hannukah!

Christmas Celebration. Dec. 16th will be our last day for this year 2016, then the Winter Holiday begins. We will be celebrating with our kids this amazing festivities that happen in December. Santa will be coming to school on the 13th and give a present to children.
We will also like to have a nice snack with the students on Friday, Dec. 16th. For this, we need your collaboration with: Lps. 150 if you haven´t send the money please do so by Monday, Dec. 12th.  
Includes:
1 bag of chips
4 nuggets
1 cookie
1 juice
1 candycane
Santa’s gift (a reusable dry erase educational booklet with a dry erase marker)
Any other thing that you would like to share with students is more than welcome. Keep in mind that you have to send things for 23 children.
Thank you for your support!


WE WISH EVERYONE A GREAT AND SAFE WINTER HOLIDAY! ENJOY!!

SEE YOU ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9th, 2017

sábado, 3 de diciembre de 2016

Week of Dec. 5-9

Dear Prek Parents,
Song Fest is around the corner. We need the students to dress up for the presentation.  We are making the frog visors here in school as part of our Art Class.
Girls:
Green Dress
Green Pants, shorts, Skirt or Jeans
Green Shirt
Boys:
Green pants, shorts, or jeans
green shirt
Date, Time and Location – Our Songfest this year will take place in MACC - on Friday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. A map will be sent to your email with specific directions on how to get there. This day we will be releasing our students at 11: 45 a.m. so our teachers and music department can transport all the necessary instruments and do the appropriate set up for the event.
Performances and Parent Collaboration – Parents are asked to cooperate with our Song Fest in making sure their students are dressed properly for their presentations, and making sure the students are at the venue no later than 5:30 p.m. Please note the descriptions below. If any parent has a question, please contact your homeroom teacher.

Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) is an international organization that takes in abandoned and orphaned children, providing a home and education. Here in Honduras, the NPH organization provides for over 500 children in at large ranch near La Venta and home in Tegucigalpa for severely handicapped children. While many children at the ranch have aunts, uncles, or grandparents that come to visit them and can provide some Christmas gifts, some children at a ranch have no family to visit. It is these children, whom we would like to provide for this Christmas. In the main office, a NPH Giving Tree will be set up. If you wish to participate, choose a paper tree that has a child’s information about his/her size for shoes and socks.
Purchase the new items and return them to Mrs. Agurcia’s Room (Rm. 7) by Wednesday, December 7th, unwrapped, with the tree tag taped to it. Thank you for giving this Christmas!
If more information about NPH’s work in Honduras, please visit http://www.nph-honduras.org/ and watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYC2A5njQTk

This is evaluation week. The students will be evaluated on all the concepts and content covered throughout the second quarter. We will also be discussing Christmas. We will be making Christmas Crafts and reading a lot of stories related to this holiday.

Here are some links for online games that you can play at home:
Counting Games 
ABC Games 

In Science we will continue our unit about Five Senses. If you have any books that are related to this topic, we will really appreciate if you let us borrow them from you.
If you have any books that are related to the winter holiday's (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & Christmas) we would love to read them in class. Please send them with your child, we will be displaying them in our book corner.

Christmas Celebration. Dec. 16th will be our last day for this year 2016, then the Winter Holiday begins. We will be celebrating with our kids this amazing festivities that happen in December. Santa will be coming to school on the 16th and give a present to children. We will also like to have a nice snack with the students. For this, we need your collaboration with: Lps. 150 by Friday, Dec. 9th.  Which includes:
1 bag of chips
4 nuggets
1 cookie
1 juice
1 candycane
Santa’s gift (a reusable dry erase educational booklet with a dry erase marker)

Any other thing that you would like to share with students is more than welcome. Keep in mind that you have to send things for 23 children.

Thank you for your support!

domingo, 27 de noviembre de 2016

Week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 2

Dear Prek Parents,

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thank you all so very much for your donations to Angelitos del Dia! With your help and thoughtfulness we have made a difference in the lives of others. Way to go Discovery Wolves!


Song Fest is around the corner. We need the students to dress up for the presentation.  We are making the frog visors here in school as part of our Art Class.
Girls:
Green Dress
Green Pants, shorts, Skirt or Jeans
Green Shirt
Boys:
Green pants, shorts, or jeans
green shirt
Date, Time and Location – Our Songfest this year will take place in MACC - on Friday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. A map will be sent to your email with specific directions on how to get there. This day we will be releasing our students at 11: 45 a.m. so our teachers and music department can transport all the necessary instruments and do the appropriate set up for the event.
Performances and Parent Collaboration – Parents are asked to cooperate with our Song Fest in making sure their students are dressed properly for their presentations, and making sure the students are at the venue no later than 5:30 p.m. Please note the descriptions below. If any parent has a question, please contact your homeroom teacher.

Reminders:
- Every Tuesday Homework is sent home. Homework should be back to school on Thursday. Please don’t forget to send the folder back
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's children have Motricity class. We are requesting that please send your child with tennis shoes and with shorts or pants. No skirts and no sandals. This is so that your child can be able to participate in every activity done during the class.
-Please make sure your child is only bringing toys of the letter of the week we are studying. We have been receiving children with toys that do not belong to the letter.

This week we will continue learning about our abc. We will be working on recognizing the letters with their sound, letter formation, vocabulary of the letter, remember always emphasizing on the short vowel sounds. This week we will be studying about the letter Ll. The vocabulary for this letter is: lion, log, lamp, ladder, ladybug, lock, lines, lollipop, lemon, leaf, lobster, legs.

Children assigned should take at least five (5) items that they have at home that begin with this letter. Items should be at school on Monday and we will send them back on Friday. For this week we have William (Prek”A”) and Juwon (Prek”B”).

Note 1: If you would like to share eatable things such as lollipops, lemonade, lemon pie, lychees, lettuce, lasagna, laffy taffy (gummy candies), life savers, lucky charms, etc. for children to taste. It would be awesome if instead of Monday you send it on Friday so that we close up our letter unit.

Note 2: There will always be one student of each section that will be assigned with the letter of the week but, there is a new homework. Every Tuesday some of you will receive a Ziploc bag and you will have to send one thing that fits in the bag that begins with the letter of the week.
Thank you for your support!!




If you haven't send your medium size lock with a key. Please send it by Monday, Nov. 28th. Thank you.


The following link you will find a PowerPoint presentation with the vocabulary, in case you would like to review at home with your child. 


This is also a review week. We will be reviewing all content of letters A-L. We will be working with numbers 0 to 10 too.  
Here are some links for online games that you can play at home:



Some of the stories we will be reading this week are:
The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle is one of those books that’s packed with all kinds of learning. Learning about time, learning about animals, learning vocabulary, learning about manners, and learning about ways that authors use text to teach.







Lost by David McPhail Adorable story of a young boy that finds a lost a bear and does everything he can to help the bear find its way back home. The boy attempts to use all his resources including a library. Finally when they read the bear's home they waived goodbye but then the little boy realized he was lost now and the bear offered to help him find his home.

In math, will be working with numbers. We will work on how to represent and recognize numbers using tally marks, ten frames, number formation, name of the number, one-to-one correspondence, and sequencing. We will continue working this week with numbers 0-10.

Our Nursery Rhyme this week is: “Marry had a Little Lamb”
We are attaching you the link of the videos of this song we will be learning throughout the week. We will learn two versions of this nursery rhyme. Just a little tip to have fun at home listening and acting out our song.

In Science we will begin our unit about Five Senses. If you have any books that are related to this topic, we will really appreciate if you let us borrow them from you.

On December 1st we will decorate our Christmas tree.  If you have any decorations or lights that you would like to share with our class please send them in. We will return all the decorations in January. Also, if you have any books that are related to the winter holiday's (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & Christmas) we would love to read them in class. Please send them with your child, we will be displaying them in our book corner




Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) is an international organization that takes in abandoned and orphaned children, providing a home and education. Here in Honduras, the NPH organization provides for over 500 children in at large ranch near La Venta and home in Tegucigalpa for severely handicapped children. While many children at the ranch have aunts, uncles, or grandparents that come to visit them and can provide some Christmas gifts, some children at a ranch have no family to visit. It is these children, whom we would like to provide for this Christmas. In the main office, a NPH Giving Tree will be set up. If you wish to participate, choose a paper tree that has a child’s information about his/her size for shoes and socks.
Purchase the new items and return them to Mrs. Agurcia’s Room (Rm. 7) by Wednesday, December 7th, unwrapped, with the tree tag taped to it. Thank you for giving this Christmas!
If more information about NPH’s work in Honduras, please visit http://www.nph-honduras.org/ and watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYC2A5njQTk

Our annual Christmas bazaar is taking soon! For additional information if you´d like to participate send an email to discovery.bazaar@gmail.com



domingo, 20 de noviembre de 2016

Week of Nov. 21-25

This is going to be a very short week. We are going to be mainly talking about Thanksgiving Celebration and the meaning of this holiday. We will list things that we should be thankful for. If you have any books that are related to this holiday, we will really appreciate if you let us borrow them from you.

We will also be reviewing letter A to K. We will be working on recognizing the letters with their sound, letter formation, vocabulary of the letter, remember always emphasizing on the short vowel sounds.

When we come back from our thanksgiving holiday, we will be working with the letter L. For this, we need to start preparing some material we need. We are requesting for each child to bring a medium size lock with a key. Please send it by Wednesday, Nov. 23rd. Thank you.

In math, will be working with numbers. We will work on how to represent and recognize numbers using tally marks, ten frames, number formation, name of the number, one-to-one correspondence, and sequencing. We will continue working this week with numbers 0-10.

For our Thanksgiving celebration we will be doing a “Thanksgiving Breakfast”. We will be making Turkey Pancakes. On Friday, Nov. 18th we sent a note inside the folder, that has written what you should bring on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd. Thank you for your support.

MIDTERM REPORTS – Midterm reports were issued last Friday, November 18th. These should be signed by parents and returned to the teacher as soon as possible. If you would like a conference and one was not requested by the teacher, please call the school to set up an appointment. 

In Prekindergarten we learn about many things. We teach our students about sharing and helping out. Angelitos Del Dia is a perfect way to help show our kids just how easy this can be and how we can make a difference in our community.
"Angelitos del Dia" helps out newborn babies born in Materno Infantil here in Tegucigalpa. They provide moms with newborn essentials (blankets, pajamas, socks, hats, wash cloths, towels, diapers, baby wipes, baby soap and baby shampoo).
Please feel free to donate as many items as you wish. Send them in by Monday, November 28th.

Our annual Christmas bazaar is taking soon! For additional information if you´d like to participate send an email to discovery.bazaar@gmail.com


Remember that there will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe!

sábado, 12 de noviembre de 2016

Week of Nov. 14-18

Dear Prek Parents,

Reminders:
- Every Tuesday Homework is send home. Homework should be back to school on Thursday. Please don’t forget to send the folder back

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays children have Motricity class. We are requesting that please send your child with tennis shoes and with shorts or pants. No skirts and no sandals. This is so that your child can be able to participate in every activity done during the class.

This week we will continue learning about our abc. We will be working on recognizing the letters with their sound, letter formation, vocabulary of the letter, remember always emphasizing on the short vowel sounds. This week we will be studying about the letter Kk. The vocabulary for this letter is: koala, kangaroo, king, key, kiwi, kite, kiss, kids, kitchen, kitten, karate, kettle.  

Children assigned should take at least five (5) items that they have at home that begin with this letter. Items should be at school on Monday and we will send them back on Friday. For this week we have Valentina (Prek”A”) and Sophia (Prek”B”).
Note 1: If you would like to share eatable things such as kiwi, KFC, something with ketchup, kabobs, kit kat candy bar, kisses etc. for children to taste. It would be awesome if instead of Monday you send it on Friday so that we close up our letter unit.

Note 2: There will always be one student of each section that will be assigned with the letter of the week but, there is a new homework. Every Tuesday some of you will receive a Ziploc bag and you will have to send one thing that fits in the bag that begins with the letter of the week.
Thank you for your support!!

The following link you will find a PowerPoint presentation with the vocabulary, in case you would like to review at home with your child.

Some of the stories we will be reading this week are:
Percy the Park Keeper by Nick Butterworth, loves to spend time with his animal friends, and his work in the park keeps him very busy. Wherever Percy is, his animal friends are never far away. The animals often need Percy's help, and he is always there to lend a hand. Read about what happened when a chilly fox needed warming up, or when a dirty badger was offered a bath. Find out how Percy helped an unhappy hedgehog hold a balloon, or a squirrel find her lost acorns. And laugh along as the animals take charge when Percy isn't feeling well—with very surprising results! A treasure trove of endearing tales.

A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon by Audrey Penn is the abbreviated version of A Kissing Hand. While older kids may enjoy the longer version, younger ones may like to listen to the shorter version. This is perfect for kids who are anxious about leaving their parents. It reminds them that a parents’ love for their child will be there, even if they aren’t together.

In math, will be working with numbers. We will work on how to represent and recognize numbers using tally marks, ten frames, number formation, name of the number, one-to-one correspondence, and sequencing. We will continue working this week with numbers 0-10.

Our Nursery Rhyme this week is: “This old man”
We are attaching you the link of the videos of this song we will be learning throughout the week. We will learn two versions of this nursery rhyme. Just a little tip to have fun at home listening and acting out our song.


In Social Studies we will begin our unit about Fall and Thanksgiving. We are going to be discussing and talking about Thanksgiving Celebration and the meaning of this holiday. We will list things that we should be thankful for. Children will also get to know about the Fall Season to identify what happens when fall is around. If you have any books that are related to this holiday, we will really appreciate if you let us borrow them from you.

Children enjoyed their first science project. They felt amazing in discovering new things. For this week we will be making Colorful Exposions. We only need a few materials. Please send the following on SEPARATED Ziploc bags or blottles by Tuesday, Nov, 15th:
2 cups of baking soda
1 cup of vinegar

2 tazas de soda en polvo
1 taza de vinagre

In Prekindergarten we learn about many things. We teach our students about sharing and helping out. Angelitos Del Dia is a perfect way to help show our kids just how easy this can be and how we can make a difference in our community.
"Angelitos del Dia" helps out newborn babies born in Materno Infantil here in Tegucigalpa. They provide moms with newborn essentials (blankets, pajamas, socks, hats, wash cloths, towels, diapers, baby wipes, baby soap and baby shampoo).
Please feel free to donate as many items as you wish. Send them in by Monday, November 28th.



Our annual Christmas bazaar is taking soon! For additional information if you´d like to participate send an email to discovery.bazaar@gmail.com

sábado, 5 de noviembre de 2016

Week of Nov. 7-11

Dear Prek Parents,

Reminders:
  • Every Tuesday Homework is send home. Homework should be back to school on Thursday. Please don’t forget to send the folder back
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays children have Motricity class. We are requesting that please send your child with tennis shoes and with shorts or pants. No skirts and no sandals. This is so that your child can be able to participate in every activity done during the class.

This week we will continue learning about our abc. We will be working on recognizing the letters with their sound, letter formation, vocabulary of the letter, remember always emphasizing on the short vowel sounds. This week we will be studying about the letter Jj. The vocabulary for this letter is: jungle, juice, jar, jellybeans, jean, jump, jellyfish, jug, jacket, jet, jaguar, joey.  

Children assigned should take five (5) items that they have at home that begin with this letter. Items should be at school on Monday and we will send them back on Friday. For this week we have Simon (Prek”A”) and Mia (Prek”B”).

Note 1: If you would like to share eatable things such as juice, jello, jellybeans etc. for children to taste. It would be awesome if instead of Monday you send it on Friday so that we close up our letter unit.

Note 2: There will always be one student of each section that will be assigned with the letter of the week but, there is a new homework. Every Tuesday some of you will receive a Ziploc bag and you will have to send one thing that fits in the bag that begins with the letter of the week.
Thank you for your support!!

The following link you will find a PowerPoint presentation with the vocabulary, in case you would like to review at home with your child.

Some of the stories we will be reading this week are:
Jack and the Beanstalk by Steven Kellogg Join young Jack as he climbs a giant beanstalk to a magic castle in the clouds. Meet a hen that lays golden eggs and a harp that sings by itself. And don't forget the ogre. A classic fairy tale with a vigorous look that will leave you chanting "Fee-fi-fo-fum!"


Jamberry by Bruce Degen presents the fun adventure of a boy and a bear looking all kinds of berries for jam in silly, rhyming style. And the words seems to just roll off your tongue…and the tongues of your kids after they know it well

In math, will be working with numbers. We will work on how to represent and recognize numbers using tally marks, ten frames, number formation, name of the number, one-to-one correspondence. We will continue working this week with numbers 0-10.

Our Nursery Rhyme this week is: “Jack and Jill”
We are attaching you the link of the videos of this song we will be learning throughout the week. We will learn two versions of this nursery rhyme. Just a little tip to have fun at home listening and acting out our song.


In Science we will continue our unit about Food. We are going to be discussing healthy and unhealthy snacks. Children will get the chance to name food that is eaten during the breakfast, lunch and dinner. Thy will also be able to name and identify the differences between a fruit and a vegetable. Some of the vocabulary words we will be focusing are: fruit, vegetables, sweets, meat, milk,  If you have any books or posters, or any other material that you would like to share with us it would be greatly appreciated.


Children enjoyed their first science project. They felt amazing in discovering new things. For this week we will be making Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches. We only need a few materials. Please send the following on SEPARATED Ziploc bags by Tuesday, Nov, 8th:
-4 slices of bread (the bread you eat at home, white bread, whole grain brain, etc. the one your child likes best)
-4 tablespoons of peanut butter
-4 spoons of your child’s favorite jelly (strawberry, grape, pineapple, etc)

**4 tajadas de pan (el pan que comen en casa ya sea pan blanco, pan integral, el que le guste a su hijo/a)
**4 cucharadas de mantequilla de maní
**4 cucharadas de la jalea preferida de su hijo/a (fresa, uva, piña, frambuesa, etc)

As you know on November, we celebrate Thanksgiving. So this month we would like to incentive “GIVING”. We will be helping a program called “Angelito del Dia” “The Angel of the Day” this program is to help babies at Hospital Materno Infantil. We would like to help them with items such as blankets, diapers, baby wipes, milk, and others. On Monday, Nov. 7th, you will receive a bag with a list attached. As a family, you are free to send whatever you wish to GIVE and make a little angel happy. Please send the bag sealed back to school by Monday, Nov. 28th. Thank you for your support.



Our annual Christmas bazaar is taking soon! For additional information if you´d like to participate send an email to discovery.bazaar@gmail.com