Scholarly

Times Week in Review:

Learn. Lead. Serve. Succeed!
2/6/12 2/10/12

The class of 2028 learned the short vowel sounds for a and e, how to write uppercase and lowercase a and e, how to make connections to a text, and how to with numbers through ten and discuss more and fewer. Next week, we will learn the short vowel sounds for i (as in the word "it") and o (as in the word "odd"), and we will begin working with numbers through 20! Here are some ways to reinforce the skills we are working on: practice the wall cards every night, count to 100 with your scholar by 1s and by 10s, and read at least 3 books from the book baggy each night.

Class of 2028 (Kindergarten)

Music

The Class of 2027 began a new math unit on graphs. Scholars can now read data presented in a picture graph and create their own graphs. In Literacy, we focused on relationships between characters in our books. In Science, scholars started growing their own seeds at school. Additionally, scholars conducted experiments to learn more about stems and leaves. Next week, we will be conducting experiments on the roots of a plant.

Class of 2027 (First Grade)

This week in music, every grade has performed bass lines on the xylophone. The bass line is the foundation of the song. For Town Hall we will perform Bob Marley's Don't Worry About a Thing.

Class of 2026 (Second Grade)

The Class of 2026 is continuing to become experts in frogs. This week our focus is physical features. Scholars have learned about the form and function of a frogs physical features including their eyes, legs, feet, tympanum, skin, teeth, and tongue. Scholars are learning to think like scientists by making observations and inferences about the frogs and their survival.

In literacy, scholars are learning about character traits. They are working hard to understand the difference between physical traits, character traits, and emotions. This weekend, as you read with your scholar, ask him or her about the characters traits (what the character is like as a person).

Star Scholars
Star Scholars come to school on time every day in the proper uniform, complete their homework every day, and behave excellently. We appreciate your help in ensuring your scholar arrives by 7:30 AM. Scholars who arrive after 7:30 AM may not be Star Scholar.
Bates

Texas Lutheran

Wheelock

Pomona

Albion

Georgetown

Alexia Faryn Jayda Jose Leo Roman

Aleah Joscelyne Noah Raeghan

Carlos Chandler Eli Kyanna Ryann Ryleigh Seth

Daisy Destiny Emanuel Kiana Naziya Riley Vado

Morgan Sohaib

Alexander Ava Camron Cayla Destiny Jadyn Jae-lyn Kolby Marcel Serenity

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Scholarly Times Looking Ahead

Saturday, 2/11: Door-to-door Canvassing

On a cold evening this week, Jose and Jayden went door-to-door with their mother to spread the word about the upcoming Alma del Mar lottery. They told many parents and children about the school and helped prospective families to complete applications. Jose and Jayden are determined to obtain at least 20 applications from prospective families!

The Meaning of Service: Jayden Perez 27 & Jose Santiago 28

On Saturday, Alma parents and staff members will go door-to-door to share information about Alma del Mar and to help families complete applications for the 2012-2013 lottery. We also invite scholars to join in uniform. Whether or not you have signed up, we would very much appreciate your help. Well be going out regardless of the weather. Questions? Please call Meredith Segal. Please meet us at one of the following locations on Saturday. 10:30 AM Brickenwood: Meet inside Dunkin Donuts (131 Nauset St by Building 19) 10:30 AM Presidential Heights: Meet inside Dunkin Donuts (131 Nauset St) 10:30 AM Blue Meadows: Meet inside McDonalds (179 Rockdale Ave) 12:00 PM Potter Street: Meet outside Christian Mission Church (267 Potter Street)

Monday, 2/20 Monday, 2/27: Vacation No School

Congratulations to Ms. Krystal Resendes and Ms. Rose Sparrow!

Uniform Checks

Ms. Resendes and Ms. Sparrow serve as paraprofessionals at Alma del Mar. They applied to the Journey into Teaching program, and both were accepted! Through this program, they will obtain their Bachelors degrees and teacher licensure in elementary education and moderate disabilities. Congratulations!

Beginning next week, we will be starting a new system for uniform checks at the door. Please make sure every morning that your scholar has:

- A black belt - White socks

- A tucked in shirt - Solid black shoes

Scholars may wear undershirts as long as they are white or navy.

Advice from Our School Nurse: Head Lice

When you Zind head lice, call your doctor for advice. For effective elimination of head lice, the individual with head lice, the other people in the home, and the home itself must be treated. Over- the-counter or prescription medications are used to treat the affected people and their families. Follow these simple steps: 1. Remove all clothing 2. Apply lice medication according to the instructions. If the child has long hair, you may need to use a second bottle. Warning: Do not use a cream rinse or combination of shampoo/conditioner before using lice medication. Do not rewash hair for 1-2 days after treatment. 3. The infested person should put on clean clothing after treatment. These clothes should have been washed in hot water. 4. Soak combs and brushes in alcohol or Lysol for one hour, then place in the freezer for two days. 6. Put hats, backpacks, hoods, sweatshirts, hair ribbons, elastics, and other clothing in a sealed plastic bag for two weeks. Stuffed animals, decorative pillows, and blankets should also be put in a sealed bag for two weeks. Items may also be dry cleaned. 7. Machine wash all washable clothing and bed lines that the infested person touched during the two days before treatment. Use the hot cycle for both washing and drying. 8. After initial treatment, check, comb, and remove nits from the hair every two to three days. 9. Re-treat in 7 to 10 days. 10. Vacuum Zloor and furniture. 11. Check everyone in the house for 2-3 weeks. Home remedies: Vaseline, tea tree oil, Zlat iron, mayonnaise, vinegar.

Questions? Call the Ms. Surprenant at 774-206-6825