Nursery News February 2-6

 

Dear Parents.
During this week we will cover the following:
Theme: Feelings and the words: happy, sad, angry, surprised, and scared.
Nursery Rhyme: If you´re Happy and you Know it. 
Shape: Oval and the words: Watermelon, egg, kiwi fruit, jelly beans, and, football.

We will have  Show and Tell on Thursday. Please have your child bring something shaped like an oval.  
Also, we need a small bag of jelly beans to do a graphing activity on Thursday, ( about 25 jelly beans)
We encourage you to visit the enrichment sites for the lessons we are currently studying by clicking on the words below.
Oval Shape
If you´re happy and you Know it
Feelings song

Nursery News January 26 -30

Dear Parents:
The children enjoyed celebrating 100 Days of school. They made a colorful poster with the 20 items they brought from home, Thank you. The students also enjoyed the visit of the fire fighters, the police officers, and the paramedics. They talked to the students about the work they do and answered many questions.

During this week the children will continue to learn about Community helpers and the words:Fire fighter, police officer, bus driver, baker, and, construction worker.
They will learn to identify a Diamond shape and the words: Kite, diamond ring, top, and diamond field.

For Show and tell on Thursday have your child bring an object that a community helper uses to do his/her job. For example, a fire truck, a stethoscope, etc. The children need to say the name of the object and explain which worker uses it.
The People in your Neighborhood.
The Fire Truck
Diamond Shape Song

School News:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEDNESDAY – This Wednesday is an early dismissal day for our students (11:45 a.m.) We will follow A.M. Schedule. Our staff will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the Library, and work the rest of the afternoon in the AdvancedEd accreditation process.

SUNSHINE SCHOOL FRIENDLY SPORTS ACTIVITIES – Sunshine School will visit our school for several friendly activities on Wednesday, January 28. Our Grades K-2 will be participating in games and races, and grades 3-8 will be playing friendly soccer matches. Our students should wear comfortable P.E. clothes on this day, and bring sunscreen.

DPTO FUN RUN - The DPTO has been working hard to organize the annual Fun Run, which will be held this year this Saturday, January 30. The activity will begin with registration of our runners at 8:30 a.m., followed by the run at 9:00 a.m. and the traditional pancake breakfast at around 9:45 a,m. Pledge forms were distributed with the report cards last Friday. The DPTO would appreciate parents who are interested in helping with the preparation and distribution of the breakfast, or want to donate pastries for this day, to contact Ms. Karla Soto (dsmarketing@discoveryschool.edu.hn) or Ms. Cristiana to see what they can help with. Proceeds from all DPTO activities will be destined to furnish our school’s new beautiful nurse area.

BRICKS4KIDS – As an after school activity for our younger students, the school has been in contact with Bricks4 kidz to offer six one-hour, Friday- afternoon sessions beginning on Friday, January 30 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.. Following the We learn-We build-We play approach, Bricks 4 Kidz after-school classes build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver a high quality of educational play.  For more information on its educational value, visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/  http://www.bricks4kidz.com/  

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS - Scholastic Book Club leaflets are out. This is an optional activity offered by the school, because we know you want to motivate your child to read at home.  With your purchase, our library will accumulate points to redeem more books for the benefit of your children in our school.  The due date to purchase the books online is this Friday, January 30. The books will arrive to the school in one single delivery, and we will distribute them to the students according to their orders, approximately three weeks after the purchase due date.

CAYOS COCHINOS - As part of TES, Trabajo Educativo Social, the 12th graders will be going to Cayos Cochinos  on March 2 to 7  to assist the community of Cayo Mayor. The Alfonso Lacayo Public School is in need of school materials, so the Senior class has decided to conduct a school supply drive. They would appreciate any and all donations but wish to ask the following classes that each student contributes the following:

Nursery and Kinder – I pack of 12 colored markers

1st and 2nd – 2 pencil sharpeners

3rd and 4th – 1 pack of 12 colored pencils

5th – 2 scissors

6th to 8th – 2 normal sized composition notebooks

9th – 1 blue, black and red pen

10th – 1 pack of 12 pencils and two erasers

11th – 4 UHU glue sticks

WE WOULD ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY SPANISH BOOK DONATIONS. Please help not only the Senior class, but also the inhabitants of Cayo Mayor.

Nursery News January 19-23

Dear Parents:
During this week the children will  learn about Community Helpers and the words: Veterinarian, Doctor, Dentist, Nurse and Teacher.
In math they will learn to identify a Rectangle shape and the words: Truck, Brick, Wagon, Door and Flag.

On Thursday we will be celebrating the 100 Days of School, therefore, we are asking each child  to bring 20 items in a ziploc bag, for example: buttons, ballons, coins, cotton balls, etc.
Please visit the review sites for the lessons we are currently studying by clicking on the the following links.
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
That is a Rectangle
Community Helpers Video
* Second quarter report cards were sent home last week.  Please return the envelope with your signature as soon as possible.

School News:

SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS - Scholastic Book Club leaflets are out. This is an optional activity offered by the school, because we know you want to motivate your child to read at home.  With your purchase, our library will accumulate points to redeem more books for the benefit of your children in our school.  The due date to purchase the books online is Jan.30. The books will arrive to the school in one single delivery, and we will distribute them to the students according to their orders, approximately three weeks after the purchase due date.

BRICKS4KIDS – As an after school activity for our younger students, the school has been in contact with Bricks4 kidz to offer six one-hour, Friday- afternoon sessions beginning on Friday, January 30 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.. Following the We learn-We build-We play approach, Bricks 4 Kidz after-school classes build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver a high quality of educational play.  For more information on its educational value, visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/ http://www.bricks4kidz.com/   Bricks4kidz will be here on Friday, January 23 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. if you want to register your child(ren).

SUNSHINE SCHOOL FRIENDLY SPORTS ACTIVITIES – Next Wednesday, January 28 our students will receive the visit of Sunshine School. Our Grades K-2 will be participating in games and races, and grades 3-8 will be playing friendly soccer matches.

DPTO FUN RUN - The DPTO has been working hard to organize the annual Fun Run, which will be held this year on Saturday, January 30. The activity will begin with registration of our runners at 8:30 a.m., followed by the run at 9:00 a.m and the traditional pancake breakfast at around 9:45 a,m. Pledge forms were distributed with the report cards last Friday. The DPTO would appreciate parents who are interested in helping with the preparation and distribution of the breakfast, or want to donate pastries for this day, to contact Ms. Karla Soto (dsmarketing@discoveryschool.edu.hn) or Ms. Cristiana to see what they can help with.

CAYOS COCHINOS - As part of TES, Trabajo Educativo Social, the 12th graders will be going to Cayos Cochinos  on March 2 to 7  to assist the community of Cayo Mayor. The Alfonso Lacayo Public School is in need of school materials, so the Senior class has decided to conduct a school supply drive. They would appreciate any and all donations but wish to ask the following classes that each student contributes the following:

Nursery and Kinder – I pack of 12 colored markers

1st and 2nd – 2 pencil sharpeners

3rd and 4th – 1 pack of 12 colored pencils

5th – 2 scissors

6th to 8th – 2 normal sized composition notebooks

9th – 1 blue, black and red pen

10th – 1 pack of 12 pencils and two erasers

11th – 4 UHU glue sticks

WE WOULD ALSO GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY SPANISH BOOK DONATIONS. Please help not only the Senior class, but also the inhabitants of Cayo Mayor.

Nursery News January 12-16

Dear Parents:
During this week the children will continue to learn about transportation and the words: airplane, motorcycle, bicycle, helicopter, and, boat.
In math they will learn to identify a Triangle shape and the words: Sailboat, pine tree, party hat, crown, and, pizza slice.

For show and tell on Thursday the children need to bring another toy vehicle preferably, one of the vehicles that we will study this week.  
Please visit the following links with your child:
Magic Train Ride
The Journey Home from Grandpa's
Shapes Game

School News.

SECOND QUARTER REPORT CARDS AND CONFERENCES – This Friday, January 16 has been set aside for the distribution of the report cards for the second quarter. This day is an early dismissal day for students, and they will be released at 11:45 a.m. We will follow the PM Schedule (which begins with period four). Conferences for this day are on a need basis. Teachers will send notices for the conferences on Monday, January 12. If you did not receive a notice, but would like to meet with a teacher, please do not hesitate to contact the school to set an appointment for the afternoon of that day. 

EPSON TRAINING – The administration team has decided to seize the opportunity being offered by Epson with the visit of a specialized trainer being flown to Tegucigalpa. Therefore, next Wednesday, January 14 will be an early dismissal day for students, and we will follow the AM schedule (periods one through four). The training will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the computer lab. 

BRICKS4KIDS – As an after school activity for our younger students, the school has been in contact with Bricks4 kidz to offer six one-hour, Friday- afternoon sessions beginning on Friday, January 30. There will be a presentation for interested parents and teachers at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16 in the Library. Following the We learn-We build-We play approach, Bricks 4 Kidz after-school classes build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver a high quality of educational play.  For more information on its educational value, visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/

Dear parents.
Welcome back and a Happy New Year!!! We hope you are ready to start 2015 with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
During this short week the students will learn about:
Theme. Transportation and the words: Car, bus, train, stop, and, go.

Shape. Square and the words:Window, picture, box, game board, and, book.
On Thursday, for Show and Tell, your child needs to bring a toy vehicle. Please practice the name of the item and one or two sentences that describe it. For example, This is a car, My car has four wheels, my car is fast.
Please visit the review sites for the lessons we are currently studying by clicking on the the following links.
We all go traveling by 
Transportation Sounds 

Nursery News December 15-17

Dear Parents,This week we will be discussing *Christmas*. We will be making Christmas Crafts and reading stories related to this holiday. Some of the stories that we will be looking at are the following: It Was the Night Before Christmas, and, Get Well Santa.
 In Math we will continue to learn about circles, and the students will look for circles around the school.
They will also learn about toys, and they will write a letter to Santa asking for their favorite toy.
Please refer to our previous blog post to practice the vocabulary for circle and toys.
We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday and a happy new year. Hope to see you back on Wednesday January 7, 2015 
Please visit the links provided below to study the concepts that we are currently learning.
It Was the Night Before Christmas
The Shapes Song
Announcements

XMAS BASKETS - Please help us thank our maintenance and support personnel by contributing to their Xmas baskets. There is still time to send canned gods, instant soups, cookies and crackers, or anything else that does not require refrigeration.  Please send these items no later than Monday, December 15^th. Your cooperation will be deeply appreciated. 

Nursery News December 8-12

Dear parents this week the students will lean to identify and name the Circle shape and the words: Plate, wheel, cookie, pizza, and, bubble.

They will also learn about toys and they will learn the following vocabulary: ball, blocks, racing car, scooter, robot, and, doll.

We will read the story "Corduroy" by Don Freeman. 

For Show and tell on Thursday, please have your child bring his/her favorite toy to school. 

Please visit the links provided below to study the concepts that we are currently learning.

Circle Song

Corduroy

Teddy Bear song

Shapes Game
Announcements:

SONGFEST – Please mark your calendars for this Friday, December 12. Our students’ performances will begin at 5:30 p.m.

XMAS BASKETS - Christmas is the season to open our hearts and share with those around us that need it most. It has been a tradition at Discovery School for students to come together and contribute in assembling baskets of goods for our support personnel.  We are asking for your cooperation in sending the following:

Nursery/PKinder and 6^th grade students       1 5-lb bag of beans

Kinder and 7^th grade students                                   1 5 lb bag of rice

1^st grade and 8^th grade students                    1 5-lb bag of sugar

2^nd grade and 9^th grade students                    1 bottle or 2 bags of oil, 2 boxes of margarine, OR

3 lbs of lard

3^rd grade and 10^th grade students                  1 4lb-bag of MASECA

4^th grade and 11^th grade students                  3 lbs of spaghetti (six packages) OR 1 bag of coffee

5^th grade and 12^th grade students                  4 packages of tomato paste

Please feel free to send any additional goodies that you want to share with our devoted staff, such as canned goods, instant soups, cookies and crackers, or anything else that does not require refrigeration.  Please send these items no later than Monday, December 15^th. Your cooperation will be deeply appreciated.

SWEATERS AND JACKETS – Children often tend to misplace their jackets and sweaters during this cold season. We ask parents, teachers and students to take any clothing item they find to Ms. Carolina (Lost and Found box located in the main office).