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Scholarly Times Week in Review:

1/3/12 1/6/12

Class of 2028 (Kindergarten)

This week's blends were QU, as in quick, and SC as in scholar. We learned about realistic Niction. Be sure to talk with your scholar about the realistic Niction character he/she created! In math we Ninished unit 7 and took a test on Wednesday. We began unit 8, which is measuring weight. If you are at the store, let our scholar help you weigh the fruits and vegetables! In science we began learning about plants. Do you know the 6 features that all plants have? Your scholar should know! Next week's blends are SL, as in sleep, and SK, as in skate. Please have your scholar color and cut the picture cards and put them in the baggy for work with them on Monday.

Art

Class of 2027 (First Grade)

This week the Class of 2027 became scientists. We spent the week observing and recording our observations of earthworms. Through our observations, we learned earthworms are made up of segments and are afraid of bright lights. We are excited to continue our observations of earthworms next week. We will be learning more about a healthy worm's diet and their habitat. In literacy, we learned about the relationship between cause and effect. This week in Math, we explored different shapes and learned to sort objects by color and shape. Next week, we will have a test on the shapes we learned about this week.

This week in art, the Class of 2028 has been learning about the art element of texture. They have been painting with various tools and discovering different techniques to create lots of different textures. The class of 2027 has been learning about the principle of balance. They created symmetrical mono prints called Blottos where they put paint on a page and folded it to create a beautiful mono print. The class of 2026 continue to work on their paper mache faceless dolls which represent scholars at our school. They are in the Ninal process of adding detail and decoration with paint and fabric. These dolls are inspired by faceless dolls made in the Dominican Republic.

Class of 2026 (Second Grade)

Lunch bunch is back in full swing after the winter break! We are beginning to discuss self-esteem, and this week we talked about things that are challenging for the scholars. Next week we will be discussing how we can persist through challenges and why it is OK to make mistakes. Discuss with your scholar what is difNicult for you and why it is OK to not be great at everything!

In math, practicing number facts just got a whole new twist! Scholars are using rhymes to remember which numbers go together to make 10. These rhymes are helping scholars to recall their facts faster and teaching them about rhyming at the same time! This weekend, ask your scholar to tell how "7 is as easy as can be" or how "one is easy by design". To improve their understanding of their number facts, this week scholars made foldables-a study aid that turns their notes into a mini quiz game. Now scholars can use their notebooks to practice how different numbers work together to make 10. In Expedition, we are rounding out our social studies curriculum with a return to geography. This week, scholars did a hands on exploration of maps and globes to understand how each help us learn about our world in different ways. They also experienced what a border is through an in-class simulation. Additionally, scholars can now identify and locate all seven continents, the four oceans of the world, numerous countries and the borders between the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Lunch Bunch

Alma Attendance this Week: %

Star Scholars
Star Scholars come to school every day in the proper uniform, have their homework completed every day, and behave excellently.
Bates

Texas Lutheran

Wheelock

Pomona

Albion

Georgetown

Abby Aiden Alexia Faith Faryn Jayda R. Jackson Leo Lucas Katherine Noah Roman

Adam Adrean Aleah Heaven Joscelyne Raeghan Xavier

Ayah Chandler Eli Emily Jaanai Kyanna Leily Noah Ryann Ryleigh Samuel Ty

Carmen Daisy Kayden Kya Marijah Nazyia Noah Riley Rosa Samantha Vado

Emma Henry Hunter John-Nae Morgan

Alexander Asyana Ava Cayla Destiny Greggory Kolby Kristen Marcel Nevaeh

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Friday Afternoon Soccer Program!

Scholarly Times Looking Ahead

Tuesday, 1/10 6:00 PM Parent Council Meeting

Many parents have requested the opportunity for their scholars to participate in a sport one afternoon a week. Thanks to your feedback, we are going to begin offering an indoor soccer program. The program will be free and run from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM on Fridays (2/3 3/30) at the Portuguese Verde Academy. Details and a signup will go home on Monday. A lottery will be used if more than 20 scholars sign up.

Please come to this months Parent Council meeting to contribute your voice and learn more about all thats happening at Alma del Mar.

Friday, 1/13 6:00 PM: Family Movie Night Lion King!

Alma families will be gathering together for a movie night! We encourage scholars to come in their pajamas or other comfortable clothing. They may bring sleeping bags or blankets. Popcorn will be provided. Please feel free to bring other snacks to share. The whole family is welcome!

Monday, 1/16: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

New Alma Creed

This week, scholars have been learning our new Alma creed: We are Alma scholars. We are all here to gain knowledge. We are all headed to college.

Alma families will be joining others from the community to volunteer at GiftstoGive. Come by anytime between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Families will be working to help prepare emergency supplies. Lunch and an educational program will be between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM. We encourage scholars to wear their Alma t-shirts. Reminder: If your scholar is too sick to come to school (a fever of over 100 degrees, actively vomiting/diarrhea, or a diagnosed contagious disease), please call the Main OfNice before 7:30 AM: 774-206-6827

We never give up. We work as a crew. Every day we grow smarter. Every day we improve.

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Have a health question? Call the school Nurse!

Joyce Suprenant, our school nurse, brings more than 30 years of nursing experience. She is more than happy to answer your questions about child or adult health anything from pregnancy to asthma. Please feel free to reach out to her. Nurse Suprenant is at Alma del Mar every day from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM. You may reach her at 774-206-6825.