Week Of May 10
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
May 28: Last day of early childhood classes
May 31: No School - Memorial Day
June 9 & 10: End of year conferences
June 11: Last day of school + end of year celebration
June 21: First day of early childhood summer program
July 6: First day of summer LEAP
2021-2022: School Year Calendar
SFPS has moved up the start of their school year for 2021-2022. We will not be moving our dates.
GALLERY WALK
Intermediate students have been studying history from the Iron Age through Classical Antiquity. As part of their studies, each student has studied and presented one chapter to their classes. This week, they set up a gallery walk to show their works off to the rest of the school. Way to go, students!
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
Being at the place in math where you get to have the “bird’s eye view” lesson in Ms. Daisy’s class is a big step. The bird's eye view concretizes the place value system. This week, her three oldest students received the lesson while the younger students watched with curiosity. This lesson helps build concentration, coordination, independence and a true sense of mathematical order.
SOIL STUDIES
Intermediate students have been studying healthy soils throughout the semester. They have learned about the 5 elements of soil health, how to improve soil, and the role soil health plays in climate change and food security. This week, remote and in person students began working to improve soil health in plots around the school.
THE HOOT
You know your child is in a multisensory language class when….
“I might be reading "th" words a little wrong because I don't have my two front teeth. I know how to say it, but I need my teeth to make the sound right.” - 1st grader
“Your teacher is cool. She always listens to you.” - 3 year old to an older student
COLLECTED WORKS
Now is the time to purchase books for summer reading. And throughout the month of May, May Center will receive a donation when you purchase books from Collected Works! Support our local book store and your school and get some great books for summer--a triple win!
Wondering what books your child may enjoy reading this summer? Here are some top picks from May School students.
Our 1st-3rd graders recommend:
Pigeon books by Mo Willems
Junie B. Jones
Dr. Seuss books
Magic Treehouse books
Henry Higgens
Magic School Bus
Our 4th - 8th graders recommend:
Percy Jackson
Dog Man series
Dork Diaries
Babysitter’s Club
Fable Haven
Dragon Watch
Wings of Fire
Drama
Ghosts
Spice School
Wonder
Darth Plagueis
Leviathan
White Bird
Smile
Sisters
Guts
Cat Stories
The Mysterious Benedict Society
Matilda
Adventures of Coyote Sunrise
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
COVID-19 vaccinations are now available to New Mexicans ages 12 +. Registration is available through the NM Department of Health as well as through CVS pharmacies.