P.E. Class this week, September 16 to September 20, 2013

I would like to remind parents to send your children dressed in an appropriate way for the days that they have P.E. class:
- No dresses for the girls
- No jeans
- No crocks
- No sandals
- No boots
Children who are not wearing the appropriate clothing will not be allowed to participate in P.E. class.

P.E. CLASS THIS WEEK

PRE-KINDER
We are running obstacles races to develop coordination skills, and playing games to improve gross motor skills.

KINDERGARTEN
We are working on different obstacles races to improve coordination. We are also going to play different games with the jump rope to develop gross motor.

First Grade
We are working on developing teamwork activities, by playing games such as “Space Walk and Bowling.” The students will play in pairs and circles to develop leadership and fair play.

Second Grade
We are practicing teamwork by playing games in pairs, circles, and teams to develop fair play; playing games such as “Crossing the River” and “Frisbee Relay.”

Third Grade
We are developing teamwork by doing games in pairs, circles, and teams so the students learn to follow instructions and fair play.

Fourth grade
This week we will carry out teamwork activities that will lead to the development of leadership playing games such as “The Guide” and “Romulo and Remo”.

Fifth grade
This week the fifth grade students will practice teamwork, manipulation skills activities, playing games such as The “Pyramid” and “Crossing the River”.



MIDTERM REPORTS were issued last Thursday, September 12. We encourage parents to go over them and discuss them with your child(ren), sign them and send them back to school. If you would like a conference, and one was not requested, please call the school to set up an appointment.

DPTO – The Discovery Parent-Teacher Organization (DPTO) works to help the school fundraiser for projects and provide fun activities for our students, parents, and teachers! Anyone interested in joining and help to organize events is more than welcome to join us, as we meet every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. in the school Cafeteria. We would like to remind all parents of the agreement made by the General Assembly in May 2013, to have all parents donate L. 200 per child to help finance the events and activities organized during the year. You can pay the fee in the Finance Office to Ms. Belgica Varela, or your homeroom teacher. You will receive a receipt from the school. Parents who still have not done so, please fill out our survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q6QY2VF

MAP FALL TESTING SESSION – Our Map testing session will begin on Monday, September 23. The specific times and dates for our grades will be published in our blogs. Parent cooperation in making sure our students are in school on time is greatly appreciated.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEDNESDAY IN SEPTEMBER – There will be no school for students on Wednesday, September 25. Teachers will receive in-service sessions with Ms. Judi Fenton.

(Only for Grades 9-11) INFORMATIVE MEETING WITH PARENTS GRADES 9 – 11: We are inviting grades 9-11 parents to attend a meeting with the school’s Counselor, Ms. Marilis Zambrana, and Ms. Gloria Palacios, Secondary Assistant Principal to discuss college admissions and other pertinent information. The meeting will take place Thursday, September 19 @ 8:15 (school Library).