Week Of SEPTEMBER 28
UPCOMING DATES
October 9: Fall Break
October 12: Fall Break
November 2: Parent Conferences
November 3: Election Day--No School
WHAT’S THE SECRET ABOUT MUMMIES?
Intermediate students’ investigation of ancient Egypt has steered their inquiry in many directions, from decoding hieroglyphs with the help of the Rosetta Stone to the building of pyramids, and finally leading them into the intriguing realm of mummies and Egyptian afterlife. So far, this hands-on investigation has included constructing mummies based on Queen Nefertiti and King Tutankhamun using a variety of art skills such as portraiture and watercolor wash. What will our students include in their mummy stash for the future?
The secret is mum.
Look out for Hex-a-creatures!
Students in Ms. Deanna’s math class have been studying polygons. Their work has included naming and drawing varieties of polygons. This week, they were able to combine their knowledge of polygons and their creativity to make hex-a-creatures. Students were instructed to make a creature with a hexagon head and all other body parts had to be made out of other polygons. Check out their creations!
EXECUTIVE FUNCTION SKILLS--LEAP LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE
Executive function skills are vital to plan, organize and execute activities whether for a school project or social engagement. These skills are at the heart of success in school and in life, and EF skill-building is embedded in May School class routines. Our classroom environments, whether in person or remote, are designed to create a supportive container for the development of executive functioning skills. For example, younger students use a work strip to help plan and organize their independent work time. Intermediate students have a morning checklist to support their morning routines. All students utilize a planner to note what they learned during the day as well as to write down homework assignments. Executive function skills such as these are critical to developing independence and self-regulation.
This year, we have added a new section to our student reports titled “LEAP Levels of Independence.” This is a concrete way for teachers and families to understand a student’s current levels of executive functioning skills related to Literacy, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Principles. In this document you will find the EF skills associated with each LEAP area outlined in detail. We look forward to the discussions that this document will support at our upcoming parent teacher conferences.
Speaking of Executive function…
Mark your calendar for our next free community seminar on ADHD and executive function development. This seminar will take place via Zoom on Monday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m.
What are executive functioning skills, why is the development of executive functioning skills delayed in children with ADHD and other learning differences, and how do they impact a person’s learning and success? This introduction to executive function will answer these questions and provide specific strategies for supporting a child’s EF skills at school and in the home. Strategies for remote learning success will be discussed. Presented by May Center Executive Director, Amy Miller.
THE HOOT
“I love science! I love everything we do in science. We always stay so busy.” - 5th grader
“I’m so tired. I’m ready for mindfulness.” - 2nd grader
FLU SHOTS
As we approach the cold and flu season, we want to emphasize the importance of getting a flu shot. This year more than ever, having as many people in our community vaccinated against the flu is critical to keeping our school community healthy and open. Now is the time to get flu shots for your family.
On Saturday, October 3, there are three free flu shot clinics in our area. No appointment necessary.
Presbyterian Medical Group, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 454 St. Michael’s Drive
Christus St Vincent Main Hospital, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 1631 Hospital Drive
Pojoaque Primary Care, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 5 Petroglyph Circle, Suite A