Another full week !!!

Semana del 10-14 de marzo de 2014

Sexto Grado: Latino América I

Content:                  L.A. facts

Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.

Homework due:   The work will be done in class this week.

Quiz due:                  

Project due:              

Séptimo grado: Historia de Honduras I

Content:             Progress and development through technology

Is life in Honduras now better and worse because of those scientific and technological developments?

Homework due:   The work will be done in class this week.    

Quiz due:                  

Project due:              

Octavo grado: Latino América II

Content:                 Current events in Latin America

Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.

Homework due:     The work will be done in class this week. 

Quiz due:                

Project due:            

Noveno grado: Civismo

Content:          New government´s  current laws
Students will understand how the government was established by the Constitution. 

Homework due:   The work will be done in class this week.   

Quiz due:                

Project due:  

Décimo grado: Historia de Honduras II

Content:             Exploring the history of Honduras

Students will identify relevant and reliable sources for exploring the history of Honduras, assessing how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

Homework due:    The work will be done in class this week.  

Quiz due:                 

Project due:             

Undécimo grado:Desarrollo Socio-económico

Content:                 Development progress vs economic growth.(Continuation)

What is the difference between development progress and economic growth?

Homework due:

Quiz due:                

Project due:        Presentations in progress in the development versus economic growth. .

Duodécimo grado: Historia de las Culturas

Content:                The Bible (contributions to huma)
Students will draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.  

Homework due:    The work will be done in class this week.   

Quiz due:                 

Project due:            Make an album about the Hebrew civilization. (It will take more time than what we will have this week) due on Wednesday 26.  

INFORMATION FOR THIS WEEK

For Grades K-5 only:

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON – This is week three of the Early Childhood and Elementary READ – A – THON for grades K-5. Please remind your child(ren) to keep reading, and to record their books in the Reading Log that was provided. Please help us by encouraging your child to read at home every day!

 

            For everyone:

 

CAYOS COCHINOS COMMUNITY SERVICE: As part of TES, Trabajo Educativo Social, the 11th graders will be going to Cayos Cochinos the 5th – 9th of April to assist the community of Cayo Mayor. The Alfonso Lacayo Public School is in need of school materials, so the Junior class has decided to conduct a voluntary school supply drive. They would appreciate any and all donations but wish to ask the following classes that each student contribute the following:

1st & 2nd grade – 2 sharpeners

3rd & 4th grade – 1 pack of 12 colored pencils

5th grade – 2 scissors

6th – 8th grade – 2 normal sized composition notebooks

9th grade – black, red, and blue pens (one of each)

10th grade – 1 pack of 12 pencils and 2 erasers

12th grade – 4 UHU sticks

 

BAKE SALE – On Wednesday, March 19, the Juniors will be having a bake sale during snack and lunch. The Juniors will also have a box where all students are welcomed to place their donations for Cayos Cochinos

 

CHOIR MEETING – There will be a Choir meeting on Monday, March 31 at 3:15 p.m. in the school library. Important information will be discussed in this meeting about the upcoming New York trip and performance At least one parent for each Choir member must attend.

 

CONCERT - The Discovery School Music Department is inviting you to a Piano and Singing Recital . Tickets are available with Ms. Norma and Ms. Pamela. 

 

Important Dates Coming Up:        

Monday, March 17                           Homeroom Teachers’ Grades due on the server

Tuesday, March 18                          Report Cards for the Third Quarter sent home

Thursday, March 20                         No School – PD for teachers AM; Conferences PM

Friday, March 21                              NO SCHOOL

Saturday, April 5                              DPTO Fun Run and Carnival (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE)

Monday, March 31                           Choir Meeting for Parents 3:15 p.m.

16	17   Homeroom Teachers’ Grades due on the server (All grades and narratives due by 3:30 p.m.)	18   Report Cards and Notices for Conferences Sent Home	19   BAKE SALE during snack and lunch	20 No classess for students   PD for teachers 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.   Conferences for Parents 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.	21   NO SCHOOL	22
23	24	25   Pay Day	26	27   ABSH Model UN in La Ceiba	28   ABSH Model UN in La Ceiba	29   DPTO FUN RUN AND CARNIVALDATE CHANGED TO APRIL 5

 

Primera semana acalorada!!!!! Summer is on the way!!

Semana del 3-7 de marzo de 2014

Sexto Grado: Latino América I

Content:                  Latin American counttries.

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:             N/A 

Séptimo grado: Historia de Honduras I

Content:                   production of goods and services – compare those early days to the                                  present economy

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

Octavo grado: Latino América II

Content:                 Scientific and technological improvements

Homework due:      N/A

Quiz due:                N/A

Project due:            N/A

Noveno grado: Civismo

Content:             H.R. laws

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

Décimo grado: Historia de Honduras II

Content:             Transportation and communication

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

Undécimo grado:Desarrollo Socio-económico

Content:                 Supply and demand

Homework due:      N/A

Quiz due:                N/A

Project due:            N/A

Duodécimo grado: Historia de las Culturas

Content:                  Greek poetry & Roman government

Homework due:       N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

For Grades K-5 only:

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY READ-A-THON – The Early Childhood and Elementary will be carrying out a READ – A – THON for Grades K-5 during the month of March. Students will receive a Read-a-thon Recording Sheet and a bookmark on Monday, March 3, and will be asked to keep a record of the books they read during the month of March (whether the book is read as a school assignment or for pleasure). The winner of each homeroom class will be awarded a special medal and certificate, and will be treated to a very special lunch in a restaurant on Friday, April 4 (donated by our DPTO). Please help us by encouraging your child to read at home every day!

            For everyone:

           

YEARBOOK PICTURES UPDATE - Order forms for the yearbook pictures were sent home last week. Please make sure to send your form back with the exact amount of money or a check. We will be receiving orders until March 11th.

CHRONICLES OF DISCOVERY SCHOOL - Each year at Discovery School we host the event "Chronicles of Discovery," destined to promote literature and art developed by our students and reward those whose works excel in these areas. The event is organized by the students of the AP Literature and Composition class. Throughout the award ceremony, students conduct art exhibition, musical performance, and recitation, among other activities. There will also be live music and refreshments for everyone to enjoy.

We would like to invite you to Chronicles of Discovery and help us fund it. The event is sponsored by companies and donations from parents. Any sum of money is welcomed, and may be delivered to Mr. Fenn (high school building, Room #3). Thank you for helping us promote the artistic school spirit. We hope to see you at the event on April 25.

      

                                               Important Dates Coming Up:       

Thursday, March 6                           Area Meetings 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12                    Special Teachers’ Narratives due on the server

Thursday, March 13                        Homeroom Teachers’ Narratives due on the server

Friday, March 14                              End of the Third Quarter

                                                            Special Teachers’ Grades due on the server

Monday, March 17                           Homeroom Teachers’ Grades due on the server

Thursday, March 20                        No School – PD for teachers AM; Conferences PM

Friday, March 21                              HOLIDAY – Spring Break

Saturday, March 29                         DPTO Fun Run and Carnival

                                   

2	3	4	5	6 Area Meetings 3:15 p.m.	7 Grade 3 Poetry Reading 10:15 a.m.	8
9	10	11	12 Special Teachers’ Narratives  due on the server	13 Homeroom Teachers’ Narratives due on the server	14 End of the Quarter Special Teachers  Grades due on the server	15
16	17 Homeroom Teachers’  Grades due on the server	18 Report Cards Sent Home	19	20 No classes for students PD for teachers 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Conferences for Parents 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.	21 Spring Break HOLIDAY	22
23	24	25 Pay Day	26	27 ABSH Model UN in La Ceiba	28 ABSH Model UN in La Ceiba	29 DPTO FUN RUN AND CARNIVAL

Last week of February!!!!

Semana del 24-28 de febrero de 2014

Sexto Grado: Latino América I

Content:                  Latin American counttries.

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:             N/A 

Séptimo grado: Historia de Honduras I

Content:                   production of goods and services – compare those early days to the                                  present economy

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

Octavo grado: Latino América II

Content:                 Scientific and technological improvements

Homework due:      N/A

Quiz due:                N/A

Project due:            N/A

Noveno grado: Civismo

Content:             H.R. laws

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

Décimo grado: Historia de Honduras II

Content:             Transportation and communication

Homework due:        N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

Undécimo grado:Desarrollo Socio-económico

Content:                 Supply and demand

Homework due:      N/A

Quiz due:                N/A

Project due:            N/A

Duodécimo grado: Historia de las Culturas

Content:                  Greek poetry & Roman government

Homework due:       N/A

Quiz due:                  N/A

Project due:              N/A

PAVING OF THE ACCESS ROAD TO THE SCHOOL:  We are beginning the process of taking bids to pave the road from the Anillo to the school, and we need your help and expertise in the following two areas:

           (1)   Serving on a committee that will oversee and guide the initial process

           (2)   Submitting a bid for construction of the road

If you are interested and able to help the school, please send an email to Ms. Giles at debgilespk@yahoo.com and state which of these two options you would like to be involved with.

FROM THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE –

Parents and Teachers are invited to attend a workshop on Attention Deficit Disorder and other learning disorders.

             Date: March 22, 2014 (Saturday)

            Time: 9:00 a.m.

            Place: Colegio de Psicólogos de Honduras

             Cost : L.500 – general  public (L.300- students with ID card)

For more information call 3220-4151 or 3220-4152. This workshop is sponsored by Claps Consultora

 News from our Seniors:

**Andrea Figueroa was recently admitted to Sewanee University in Tennessee. Congratulations Andrea!

**Ana Paulina Leal was admitted to New Brunswick University in Canada! We are so proud of you Ana!

KINDER ZOO:  You are all invited to the Kinder Zoo this Friday, February 28th!

The Kindergarten students have been studying about the different animal groups. To wrap up this unit, we are hosting a Kinder Zoo in our classrooms. Each child will bring a 3D model of an animal that was assigned to them at the beginning of the month. They will all come dressed as a zookeeper, a veterinarian or representing the animal itself. Parents will join the presentations from 8:20 to 9:40 a.m. After snack, we have come up with a schedule so each class can have the opportunity to travel around our zoo.

10:10 - 10:30 Grade 1

10:30 - 10:50 NURSERY

10: 50 - 11:10 PRE-K

11.10 - 11:30 Grade 2

11:30 - 11:50 Grade 3

11:50 - 12:10 Grade 4

12:10 - 12:30 Grade 5

Important Dates Coming Up:       

Wednesday, February 26               PD Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. dismissal / PM Schedule

Friday, February 28                         Kinder Zoo

23	24	25	26 Professional Development / Early Dismissal 11:45 a.m. (PM Schedule)	27	28 Kinder Zoo	1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13 End of the Quarter	14	15