Mariner Report
Volume 10 Issue 20
Message from the Principal
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is an annual state holiday observed in the United States in honor of his birthday which is February 12th. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th of the United States of America. President Lincoln is famous for the Gettysburg Address, leading the Civil War and aboloshing slavery.
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Coffee With the Principal
Coffee with the Principal is EVERY Thursday from 10:00am-10:15am in English, and 10:15am-10:30am in Spanish.
You can join at that time by using this Zoom link:
Save the Date
WAVE Runner News
To continue to support our student’s learning and behavior during our distance learning, we would like to offer some tips for you to help your student succeed!
Make a space. Create a special, personalized corner of a room dedicated to learning, creating, and reading.
Set a routine.Younger students need more structure, so make sure to let them know what to expect. You can create a visual schedule they can follow. Older students can use a calendar, planner, or digital organizer to keep track of what's happening each day. Have them follow a routine as if they're going to school (getting dressed, brushing teeth, etc.) instead of lying in bed in their pajamas, which could lead to less learning.
Review expectations. Go over what the school and teachers expect around online learning.
Staying Focused When it's hard for students to focus, try to keep them close. Consider setting up nonverbal or one-word cues to help get them back on track.Depending on your circumstances, it may not be possible to keep your student in sight all the time, but it'll definitely be harder to keep them on track if they're completely unsupervised. Try to make sure you or another family member has eyeballs on them as much as possible.
4th Grade Update
Welcome to the Team!
Artist's Easel with Mrs. Testa
The Benefits of Art for Kids Excerpted from The Artful Parent: Simple Ways to Fill Your Family’s Life with Art & Creativity, © 2019 by Jean Van’t Hul. Reprinted by arrangement with Roost Books, an imprint of Shambhala Publications Inc., Boston, MA.
“Educators tell us that art encourages fine motor skills, neural development, and problem-solving abilities and that it can be used effectively to teach and understand other key subjects such as reading, writing, math, and science.
Therapists tell us that art is valuable because it allows children to process their world, to deal with sometimes scary emotions in a safe way, and because it gives them critical sensory input.
Artists tell us that art is important for its own sake—as a source of beauty and expression, as well as simply for the process of creating.
Kids tell us that art is fun, an activity they enjoy.
Parents tell us that art is vital to their families because it keeps everyone engaged and happy and helps with the sometimes difficult transitions of the day.”
Art is naturally linked to creativity, an attribute that is increasingly being touted as one of the most important factors for the success of individuals, organizations, and cultures.
The truth is that art is vital, if somewhat intangible, and that if children engage in hands-on art activities, they learn much better in all disciplines.
Week at a Glance
Monday: February 8
No School- Lincoln Day
Tuesday: February 9
Wednesday: February 10
Thursday: February 11
Coffee with the Principal 10:00am (English) 10:15am (Spanish)
Friday: February 12
Self Select/Leadership Meeting @ 12:30
Grade Level DATA Talks @ 1:30
Think Together Enrollment Information
For more details on the program, click on the English or Spanish flyers below.
Resources to Remember
Innovative Horizons Charter School
Website: https://www.perrisesd.org/Domain/10
Location: 1461 North A Street, Perris, CA, USA
Phone: (951) 657-0728
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innovativehorizons
Twitter: @innovative_PESD