Scholarly

Times Week in Review:

Learn. Lead. Serve. Succeed!

From 10/31 to 11/3

Class of 2028 (Kindergarten)

This week, we learned the sounds for /sh/ and /ch/. Be sure to ask your scholar(s) about sheriff and champion! We practiced the sight words one, have, but, and not. We also started reading nonIiction texts, so be sure to talk with your scholar about how nonIiction has real pictures, real people, and gives us information about something. In math we've been studying how to order numbers so they get bigger (1 to 10) and smaller (10 to 1). We took our fourth math test on Friday! In expedition, we've continued to study different jobs in the community. Next week we will begin learning the sounds for /th/ and /wh/ as well as some new sight words. We will continue working with nonIiction texts. In math, we will begin exploring different shapes -- naming them, describing them, sorting them, and much more. In expedition we will be working on our ABC Book called Words at Work as our Iinal product in the upcoming weeks.

Class of 2027 (First Grade)

First grade scholars are becoming experts on the voting process! On Tuesday, scholars will conduct Iieldwork at a local polling place to gather information about running an election. They will apply what theyve learned to organize a school mascot election on Thursday, November 10th. The candidates have already been chosen (whale, dolphin, octopus, and seahorse) and campaign posters are going up around the school. First graders have decided that in order for the vote to be fair, all 120 scholars will get one vote. We cant wait to count the ballots and celebrate our new mascot!

This week in Physical Education, scholars have been working on Movement and Tag games. Scholars have been learning how to perform the skills of dodging, Ileeing, and chasing and how these skills are used at the college sports level. Next week, we will begin our football unit, learning the necessary skills needed to throw a spiral! This weekend will be beautiful, see if your scholar can chase you while you Ilee!

Physical Education with Ms. Brown

Class of 2026 (Second Grade)

This week, the Class of 2028 continued to learn about different countries. Scholars studied the sports, foods, and music from the countries. Next week, we will be interviewing representatives of the countries to improve our interview skills and get an experts opinion. In literacy, scholars are studying dialog and learning about how to use dialog to Iind out more about characters.

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

Aiden Abigail Amir Chase Faith Sarah Lucas Jackson Roman Noah Jayda R. Leo Katherine Faith

Adam Aleah Alyssa Angelie Gabriel Heaven Joscelyne Jozel Noah Odilio Raeghan Reyli Syriana

Ayah Carlos Chandler Emily Eli Jaanai Kyanna Leily Noah Ryann Ryleigh Seth Ty Tylah Thalia Zoe

Carmen Daisy Jorel Kya Jayden Marijah Morgan Nazyia Noah Riley Rosa Samantha

Emma John-Nae Keely Morgan

Ava

Learn. Lead. Serve. Succeed!

Scholarly Times Looking Ahead

Parent Conferences

Monday, 11/7: Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraising Materials Due

We expect 100% participation in Parent Conferences. Teachers are looking forward to sharing information regarding the progress of scholars. Ms. Justice will be away at a conference from 11/3 until 11/5. If you have questions or concerns regarding your scholars progress in academics or behavior, please feel free to contact her by phone or e-mail at any time.

If you have sold cookie dough, please send Otis Spunkmeyer envelopes to school with your scholars on Monday November 7th. The returned packet should include completed order forms, and all money. Thank you very much to the parents and scholars for participating in Alma del Mars very Iirst fundraiser.

Tuesday, 11/8 6:00 PM: Parent Council Meeting

We invite all Alma parents to join in the monthly Parent Council Meeting! If you would like to add items to the agenda, please e-mail Secretary Michelle Russell at tristanandliam@comcast.net.

Superstar Parent Volunteers!

Alma Library

Special thanks to Rose Sparrow, Katy Sampson, Amanda Lopes, and Vivian Santiago for their amazing service.

Rose, Katy, and Vivian come to Alma virtually every day to provide support to individual scholars. Thanks to them, scholars have demonstrated great progress. Amanda volunteers as bus monitor every single morning! Thanks to her commitment, the morning bus trip is now much quieter and happier!

There are more than 1,000 books in the Alma library! The catalogue is available on our website (under Alma Families). Parents may check books out between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursdays.

Brrr, its getting cold!

As it gets colder, we will continue to have outdoor recess whenever possible. Please send your scholar with a coat every day. Scholars without coats may be required to stay indoors. Scholars may wear boots to and from school but must bring their shoes for when they are indoors.

Advice from Our School Nurse: Dealing with Asthma

Asthma attacks include coughing, the feeling of tightness in the chest, wheezing, and dif\iculty breathing. The treatment for asthma are medications that are used to open the airways and decrease the in\lammation. Things that can cause asthma attacks are referred to as triggers. Once you know the triggers, you can avoid contact with them and reduce the chance of experiencing an attack. Some common triggers include the following: Dust mites Tobacco smoke Outdoor air pollution Cockroach allergens Pets Mold Wood smoke Sinus infections Allergies Inhaling certain chemicals Acid re\lux Strenuous exercise Cold, dry air Some foods/additives