Week of March 10th

I hope that all students had a pleasant week-end!

This week, the 6th grade students will begin the research process. During this week, students will learn the research process, brainstorming and selecting a topic, writing for an audience, finding and documenting sources, using the MLA format, creating and using an outline, etc. After this process, students will present their findings to the class using a poster or powerpoint showing what they uncovered in their research.

The 7th grade students have been very attentive the last couple of months and I am enthusiastic about their motivation. They will continue their fabulous journey with a stop in the wonderful realm of poetry. In conjunction with the Chronicles of Discovery and the "Emerging Young Artists" category, students will start the unit early in order to discover any hidden talents. Students will learn the elements of poetry and in the next couple of weeks, write different poems using different themes.

The 8th grade class have used their focus and resolve to read their self- selected books that were from the reading list of Walter Dean Myers, the author and main character of their last novel, Bad Boy: A Memoir. Students will continue to read their novel in unison while writing about a subject who is an inspiration to them. Students will use the Writing Process in all of its stages to insure a high quality inspirational essay with student and peer editing and a rubric to insure that quality.

Good luck, students! Believing is Achieving! Celebrate Women's History Month!!
“My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” Oprah Winfrey,

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER YEARBOOK PICTURES - If you are interested and have not yet sent the order form for the yearbook pictures, please remember that Tuesday, March 11 is the last day to place them. Make sure to send your form back with the exact amount of money or a check.

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 about the upcoming trip to New York City. At least one parent for each child who is going on the trip must attend!

THIRD GRADE MAYAN DRAMA - Come travel back in time with us! The third graders will be performing a drama to demonstrate what they have learned about the various contrasting aspects of Mayan culture to modern day. Please join us on Friday, March 14th. The schedule is listed below. Parents and other teachers are also welcome to stop by and watch.

9:00 Kinder-1^st                      9:30 Grade 2                         10:00 Grades 4 and 5

CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY SCHOOL - Each year at Discovery School we host the event "Chronicles of Discovery," destined to promote literature and art developed by our students and to reward those whose works excel in these areas. The event is organized by the students of the AP Literature and Composition class. Throughout the award ceremony, students conduct art exhibition, musical performance, and recitation, among other activities. There will also be live music and refreshments for everyone to enjoy.

We would like to invite you to Chronicles of Discovery and help us fund it. The event is sponsored by companies and donations from parents. Any sum of money is welcomed, and may be delivered to Mr. Fenn (high school building, room no. 3). Thank you for helping us promote the artistic school spirit. We hope to see you at the event, April 25