Week of October 28th

Thanks to the 20 parents of middle school students who used their time to talk to me about their son or daughter. I appreciate your time, questions, and concerns.

 

The 6th graders had a very good week of learning the parts of a paragraph and essay, the types of essays, and the structure of a five paragraph essay. Students will apply that knowledge in the writing of an essay this week and gauge their writing with the understanding and use of a rubric.

 

Homework:

Students will use the Writing Process to complete different parts of the essay on a daily and nightly basis.

 

The 7th grade class also had an awesome week and will continue that value by journal writing, reviewing their vocabulary,  and studying the previous chapters read of their novel, The Pigman, by Paul Zindel. Also, students will demonstrate their level of comprehension by completing a test covering chapters (1- 5).

 

Homework:

Review of chapters read and vocabulary words

 

The 8th grade class will use the Writing Process to edit and revise their science research papers. Also, students will use their Elements of Language textbooks and 8th Grade Grammar workbooks to learn about the different types of adjectives and use them correctly.

 

Homework:

Assignments covering adjectives from the textbook and workbooks.

 

Let's have a great week!! Believing is Achieving!!

 

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King

 

 

 

 

U.N. DAY CELEBRATION-  The DPTO is organizing our annual U.N. Day celebration for this Wednesday, October 30. We hope our parents can join us this day. The celebration will begin at 9:00 a.m. to allow parents time to set up their tables. Students will be dismissed from school at 11:45 a.m. The DPTO has planned an International Fashion Show for the UN Day, and they need your help! If you want to participate by modeling or by lending 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 Secondary Only:

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE CLUB-  We will have a meeting on Tuesday, October 29, at lunchtime in Mrs. Christina Agurcia's room.  We will discuss our visit to Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos on Sunday, November 3rd and preparation for the annual Christmas party.  All secondary students are invited to attend.

 

OPERATION WALLACEA- Operation Wallacea is an international organization that joins high school and university students with field research scientists to aid in gathering data for biodiversity conservation, here in Honduras and in other locations throughout the world.  Representatives from this organization will present information on Tuesday, October 29, at 3:15 PM in the Discovery School library.  Students from Grades 8-12 and their parents are invited to attend and learn about this amazing opportunity.