Week Of september 14
Parent Day
Join us in class *virtually* on Thursday, September 24th to get a glimpse into your child’s day. See Bret’s email for more details. Please plan to attend for ~20 - 30 minutes.
Online schedule
Knitting is all the craze
Ms. Trudy’s students are at it again! Ms. Trudy is well known for teaching her students to knit. Beyond being a personal passion for Trudy that she gets to share with her students, knitting is also proven to :
give knitters a sense of pride
have the same benefits of meditation
alleviate symptoms of stress
improve fine motor abilities
Trudy’s students are so excited about this new skill that they have chosen to spend recess time to make headway on their projects. We look forward to seeing their creations.
states of Matter
Students in Ms. Caitlin’s class are diving into the science curriculum with a study of states of matter. At the beginning of the week they categorized objects as either solids, liquids or gasses as a group. They are now practicing categorizing independently with Montessori materials. This activity not only supports their ability to categorize objects but also engages them in vocabulary development.
The hoot
Check out these great quotes from our students this week!
“I’m going to ask for a badminton set for Christmas.” - 7th grader
"Michelle Obama needs to be our next president" - 3rd grader
"It's going to be so fun when we're adults. We'll get to have jobs!" - 3rd grader
COMMUNITY SEMINAR: DYSLEXIA: IDENTIFICATION, INTERVENTION, AND ADVOCACY
Join us on Monday, September 21 at 6:00 pm!
What is dyslexia and how does it present for children in the home and at school? This overview of dyslexia explains the cognitive differences in children who learn differently, identifies characteristics of dyslexia, and discusses best practices for intervention. We will also address New Mexico’s new dyslexia law and how parents can best advocate for their students. Community seminars are free and open to the public and are a great way for parents who are new to May Center to learn more about their child and how to best support them at home. This year’s community seminars will be presented through Zoom. Presented by Amy Miller, May Center for Learning Executive Director.
Please register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApd-itrT8uGtwRWeDeob0zVSTay4xXnMLZ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Flu shots
CDC: Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is information from the CDC regarding flu shots.
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Flu Clinics - free and open to the public
sensory friendly masks
Finding a mask that can be comfortable for long term use can take some time.
Here are some tips on sensory-friendly masks from the Autism Society of Hawaii.
From the CDC:
Introduce students with sensory concerns or tactile sensitivities to masks with a variety of materials, prints, and textures, and allow them to choose which mask is most comfortable.
Here are some suggestions from the Harvard Health Blog
Start by practicing wearing the face mask for short durations of time, allowing for breaks when needed.
Plan initial outings in low-demand environments that are quiet and calm, so that the individual can experience success wearing the face mask.
Chew gum or suck on a hard candy while wearing a mask, for distraction and to improve the smell of recycled air beneath the mask.