Week of October 22nd

After a nice long week-end, I hope that students are regenerated and will be ready for a solid, rigorous week of learning.

 

The 6th grade class will definitely have a rigorous week of learning as they learn what the different types of essays are, the proper structure of a five paragraph essay, what is must contain using the Writing Process and the 6+1 Traits of Writing, etc.

and complete an essay. Also, students will learn how to effectively use a rubric in order to grade themselves by understanding what it must contain to achieve a superior grade.

 

The 7th grade class will begin reading the novel, The Pigman, by Paul Zindel. Student's will understand the author's purpose for writing, our purpose for reading by understanding the main themes of the novel, and developing their vocabulary skills.

 

The 8th grade class will complete the novel, Jacob Have I Loved, by Katherine Paterson by completing a test covering the last five chapters. Students will receive the results of those tests, thus completing the unit. Also, students will use the Writing Process to check their science research papers.

 

Let's have a fabulous week of learning!! Achieving is Believing!!

 

 

REPORT CARDS AND CONFERENCES – We will be issuing the report cards for the first quarter this Friday, October 25. Please make sure that you are planning to attend the meetings with your child’s teachers to discuss the academic progress in the first quarter.

 

VOLUNTEERS FOR THE U.N. DAY FASHION SHOW -  The DPTO is organizing an International Fashion Show for the UN Day, and we need your help! If you want to participate by modeling or by lending us any typical costume that you may have, please contact Marielos or Alexanderia at the following email addresses:  mmm9487@yahoo.com  or   amhaidara05@yahoo.com

 

DONATIONS NEEDED:  Don’t forget to send in cereal boxes for “Ya Tengo Donde Escribir” between now and November 20. The grade that brought the most boxes will be awarded a pizza party or ice cream party! Please help us help those in need!

 

For Early Childhood and Elementary Only:

CHILDREN’S OPERA AT THE MANUEL BONILLA – Grades Kindergarten through Fifth have been invited to the presentation of LA TORTUGA Y LA MAGICA CANCION UWUNGELEMA, the first Children’s Opera to be presented in Honduras. This opera ws wriiten and directed by Maestro Jorge Mejia. The students will be attending this presentation on Wednesday, November 6. We will leave the school at 8:00 a.m. and return at around 11:00 a.m. The fee for the entrance and transportation is L180.00, which must be sent to the school no later than Friday, November 1. For this field trip, each grade must have one parent chaperon for every 4 students. If you are interested, please contact your child’s teacher.

 

For Middle and High School Only:

CATS – The presentation has unfortunately been cancelled. We will be returning the money paid for the event as soon as we can.The day that we send it home with your son/daughter will be announced beforehand.