Week of March 17th

I hope that all students had a pleasant week-end! Let's have a great, short week of rigorous learning!!

 

Last week, the 6th grade students learned about the research process. During that week, students learned what the research process is, how to brainstorm and select a topic, write for an audience, find and document sources, use the MLA format, create and use an outline, etc. This week and part of the next, students will use the skills to find research for their topics in order to write their research papers.

 

The 7th grade students will continue their scholastic journey of learning 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 have learned the elements of poetry and read several poems by masters ,such as Edgar Allan Poe and Robert Frost. Now, they will begin to write their own masterpieces. Good luck, students!

 

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 used the week wisely to complete their essays and will present them to the class on Monday.

Let’s have a great ,short week of learning! Believing is Achieving!!

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt; Former First Lady of the United States

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 contribute 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 where 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 about the upcoming New York trip and performance. At least one parent for each Choir member must attend.

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