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Scholarly Times Week in Review:

10/22/11 10/28/11

Class of 2028 (Kindergarten)

This week, we learned the sounds for Yy and Zz, so be sure to ask your Scholar (if you haven't already!) to teach you the chants for yardstick and zipper. Next week we will learn the sounds for /ch/ and /sh/. We will begin our ABC book to wrap up our Qirst expedition where we learned all about jobs in our community. We will also Qinish up Unit 4 in math and take our fourth math test. Ask your Scholar if they are on a 1-2-3-4 in math and which level they are reading in literacy (A-B-C, etc).

Class of 2027 (First Grade)

First grade scholars have Qinally completed the Qinal drafts of their American symbols drawings and paragraphs. We are so proud of their persistence! This week in social studies, we have begun studying voting and elections. On November 8th, scholars will be visiting a polling place near the school. If you are planning to vote (we hope you are!) please talk to your scholar about your decision and point out candidates posters when you see them around the city.

Class of 2026 (Second Grade)

This week, the Class of 2028 continued our study of countries. Each expert group is learning about their countrys traditions, holidays, sports and games, landmarks, and much more. Through our countries, we are circling the globe! In math, we have begun using number discs to help scholars understand place value. A video will be posted tonight to help families learn how we use them and how to make them at home.

Art with Ms. Harris

This week in art, scholars have been busy at work learning about the element of color! Class of 2028 learned about the artist Jasper Johns who uses letters and numbers in his work. They used the Qirst letter of their name to create a painting. They mixed the primary colors (red, yellow and blue) to make the secondary colors (orange, green and purple) to paint the background. Class of 2027 has also been working with the color wheel and actually created their very own. Stop by the classroom to see them hung up around the room. Class of 2026 continues to study the artist Henri Matisse (see picture to the left). They are learning about facial proportion and creating Fauve inspired self-portraits with complimentary colors.

Alma Attendance this Week: 97%

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

Abigail Aiden Alexia Chase Faith Jayda R Jackson Katherine Leo Noah Roman Sarah

Aleah Adrean Angelie Gabriel Heaven Joscelyne Nancie Reyli Syriana Xavier

Carlos Chandler Eli Jaanai Jorge Kyanna Leily Ryann Ryleigh Seth Thalia Ty

Carmen Daisy DeAni Emanuel Kayden Kiana Marijah Morgan Nazyia Noah Riley Samantha Vado

Keely Kyleigh Sohaib Victoria

Destiny Jae-lyn Kristen

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Scholarly Times Looking Ahead

2nd Quarter Begins Tuesday

Friday, 11/28, 6:00 PM : Fall-a-palooza 71 8th Street

Thank you to all Alma families for a wonderful First Quarter! During this time, scholars have come to know what it means to be an Alma del Mar scholar. They have built a strong school culture and learned about our Five Commitments. Scholars have discovered Singapore Math, and many scholars have grown several reading levels. Thanks to Alma parents, our average attendance for the Quarter was 98%. As always, we welcome your ideas and feedback, and we look forward to another great Quarter!

Celebrate fall with the Alma community. We invite all families to come for food, games, music, books, & dancing! Scholars will even mummify their teachers!

Saturday, 10/29, 10:00 AM: Great Pumpkin Literacy Event

GiftstoGive 21 Cove Street, New Bedford

Monday, 10/31: Professional Day No School Wednesday, 11/2, 8:15 AM: Breakfast with Mayoral Candidate John Mitchell

All Alma parents are invited to join a casual meet-and-greet with John Mitchell.

Thursday, 11/3, 6:00 PM: Waiting List Lottery

Families with a child currently in grade K, 1, or 2 may enter this lottery to be added to the waitlist. Applications available on the website and in the Main OfQice.

Friday, 11/4: Parent Conferences

Class Costume Photos

Visit our website for photos of each class in costume!

First Quarter Parent Conferences will be held on Friday, November 4. All parents have received appointment slots. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early for your meetings. Parents will receive Report Cards at the conferences. We will also be holding a Scholastic Book Fair during Parent Conferences!

Advice from Our School Nurse: Asthma

Asthma is a condition that affects a persons airways (also called breathing tubes or bronchial tubes). These tubes bend from the windpipe (trachea) into the lungs. For children with asthma, breathing can be difQicult because their airways are sensitive. An asthma Qlare-up, which some people call an asthma attack, happens when a persons airways get swollen and narrowed. Sometimes, the swollen airways produce extra mucus. In between Qlare-ups, a childs breathing can seem totally normal. During a Qlare- up, it can seem like the person is breathing through a straw. A child with asthma may wheeze, cough, and feel tightness in the chest. An asthma Qlare-up can get worse if a child does not use asthma medication. After an asthma breathing Qlare-up, the airways almost always return to the way they were before within a few days. Next Up: Dealing with Asthma Triggers