CHEETAH NEWS
VOLUME 9: ISSUE 6 (2023-24)
Tips to Help Your ESE/ESOL Student Be Successful This School Year
1. Meet your child's teacher. As soon as the school year starts, try to find a way to meet your child's teacher. Let the teacher know you want to help your child learn. Make it clear that you want the teacher to contact you if any problems develop with your child. Talk with your child's teacher offers some great tips for developing a partnership with your child's teacher.
If you feel uncomfortable speaking English, don't let a language barrier stop you. What you have to say is more important than the language you say it in! Ask the school to find someone who can interpret for you. There may be a teacher or parent liaison who can help. Or you can bring a bilingual friend or relative with you.
2. Get to know who's who at your child's school. There are many people at your child's school who are there to help your child learn, grow socially and emotionally, and navigate the school environment. Who's Who at Your Child's School describes the responsibilities of teachers, administrators, and district staff. Each school is different but this article will offer a general introduction to personnel of your child's school.
3. Attend parent-teacher conferences and keep in touch with your child's teacher. Schools usually have one or two parent-teacher conferences each year. You can bring a friend to interpret for you or ask the school to provide an interpreter. You can also ask to meet with your child's teacher any time during the year. If you have a concern and can't meet face-to-face, send the teacher a short note or set up a time to talk on the phone. For more ideas about how to prepare for parent-teacher conferences, see Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences at Your Child's School.
4. Help your child prepare for tests. Tests play an important role in determining a students grade. Your child may also take one or more standardized tests during the school year, and your child's teacher may spend class time on test preparation throughout the year. As a parent, there are a number of ways that you can support your child before and after taking a standardized test, as well as a number of ways you can support your child's learning habits on a daily basis that will help her be more prepared when it's time to be tested. Learn more standardized tests and general test-taking in How to Help Your Child Prepare for Standardized Tests.
3 Things We Want You to Know About Drop Off and Pick Up Here at TSMS
1. Know the Rules- Drivers are asked to wait at an active school crosswalk until it is clear of children and the crossing guard gives the hand signal for the driver to proceed. It is crucial drivers are aware of this and wait to see that the crossing guards and students are clear out of the way before proceeding.
2.Be Alert - There are a lot of moving parts, traffic is spiking, parents are locating kids, lines of cars, and students are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their parents. We ask that everyone help by being alert and limiting distractions during this time. This will help us create a safer school zone for our parents, students, and faculty.
3. How can I help? –
As a pedestrian: The best way to help is to follow the safety rules by using designated walking areas. It is important to us here at TSMS that our students use safe practices when transitioning on campus. Please avoid crossing in the middle of the street or crossing between parked cars.
As a driver: Be on high alert and exercise patience. When driving in a school zone, help contribute to a safe school zone by focusing on driving and refraining from distracted driving. Be extra cautious, especially near crosswalks.
Drop-off and pick-up in a school zone is unlike any other setting, and following safety rules is the key to success. Next time you drop your child off, keep these three tips in mind to make school zones safer for everyone.
PLEASE FILL AND SUBMIT RE-ENROLLMENT FORM IN FOLLOWING LINK IF YOU DIDN'T YET. THANKS
Many parents don’t realize how quickly unexcused tardies and absences can add up to academic trouble in the classroom. An unexcused tardy or absence is any time your child is out of school for reasons not recognized by law outlined in school policy. If children don’t show up on time for school regularly, or they are missing too many days in the month (having 2-3 unexcused tardies/absences is considered excessive), they miss out on fundamental reading, math and social skills along with the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into high school, college and their future careers.
Parents, it is your responsibility to notify the school regarding your child’s absence in a timely fashion. In order for a child to be considered for receiving an excused tardy/absence from school, it would need to be one of the following reasons with follow up documentation provided to the school:
- Personal illness and/or medical care of student
- Death in the immediate family
- Court appearance/Legal reasons for the student
- Religious Holidays/Observances
For absences, please use the following link to indicate time away from school and to submit documentation for the absences. https://schoolofmathandscience.org/index.php/school-life/absence-form
Additional Considerations for Excused Absences not listed above:
- Other special circumstance(s) or insurmountable weather condition(s) approved by an Administrator
Chronic or Excessive Unexcused Tardies/Absences could result in a Parent/Administrator conference with you and your child and if the tardies/absences do not improve, your child could be placed on an attendance contract. Let’s all work together to have a great 2023-2024 school year for each and every single student!
Middle school SPELLING BEE SHOUTOUTS:
*The Francis Brothers DOMINATED the Middle School Spelling Bee!
*Jacob Aviles was the last sixth grader standing (making 4th place overall)
*Top 3 Bees in MS: Daniel Francis, Donovan Francis, Amaria Miller
Elementary spelling Bee shoutouts:
*ALL students made it past round 1!
*Fourth place was earned by first grader Dylan Mendoza!!
HUGE THANKS TO THE JUDGES
Mrs. Ottley, Mr. Grizzle, Dr. Rice
The spelling bee would not have been possible without you, your help was greatly appreciated!
Ms. Bryner & Ms. Juman
Kindergarten has been researching holidays around the world. We have gone to Saudi Arabia to learn about Ramadan, India to learn about Diwali, Russia to learn about Christmas that is celebrated in January, Mexico's Christmas, Israel for Hanukkah, Italy's Christmas, Canada's Christmas, Sweeden, African American Kwanzaa, and lastly we will look at England, Germany, and America.
Students learned that friend and families play a crucial part in holiday festivities and traditions.
They even tried a few snacks from Mexico, England, Egypt, and snack from right at home America
and danced to the music from each country and had a great time.
Ms. Sellers
First week back after thanksgiving and boy, what a fun week we had!!! We made Christmas tree ornaments and decorated our classroom door. We put together a experiment with penny, the trapeze flier. Ask your child about that one!! It was fun!! And best of all, Ayira's Mom got us all pizza!! This is going to be the best month ever!!!
Ms. Debose Class
We have been working so hard on our two digit addition and subtraction. Our class has a chant to help us remember what are the first steps when trying to solve a subtraction problem. We have been doing a great job. I hope everyone has a great and safe Winter Break. See you in the New Year!
Ms. Davis
Mrs Davis class is discussing boyancy in science. The class had fun voting on whether a whole orange would float or sink. The orange was then peeled, and they voted again. The why and how was discussed and related to every day life.
Mrs. Davis class also colored cards for military members who were working during the holiday season. They enjoyed writing personal notes inside the cards.
Ms. Portero
We have been reading, reading, reading! Our class has made so much progress! One of the things that we have started is to have different students read to the class. This not only shows off their wonderful reading skills, but also helps with self-esteem, projection, discipline and their overall confidence in reading! I couldn't be prouder!
Ms. Bohol
It's a busy but full of fun week for Mrs. Bohol's class. The kids enjoyed reading articles for Social Studies Week 9 Regions of the USA. They travelled different places within USA by locating different regions in the map and colored it. They also learned Tall Tales in America which fascinated their young minds as they explore
Mrs. Taylor
These nine weeks have FLOWN by. I've returned to campus and have been amazed by the progress I've seen in such a short time with our class. I am so proud of al their hard work and dedication to their own education. When we return from winter break, we are headed into math chapter 10 (add and subtract fractions), unit 5 in Savvas where we will start with a traditional tale, Social Studies Week 18 (reconstruction), and Science Unit 7 (Energy and its Uses). I cannot wait to finish out these last few days and I hope you ALL enjoy a wonderful winter break!
Ms. Jones
In reading, we are learning how to write using the PEEL process. We read an award-winning essay from a student just like us. We identified each letter in the PEEL paragraph with a different color. This has helped our writing tremendously!
Mrs. K
Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,
Welcome to our latest newsletter! 🌟 Join us on the exciting journey of mathematical exploration this academic year.
Our students are immersed in unraveling algebraic mysteries and exploring geometry with enthusiasm and curiosity. Recent highlights include a joyful and productive Cottage Cabin camp experience at Seminole State Park for our 6th to 8th graders.
Last Wednesday, our students undertook the FAST MATH PM2 assessment, a significant milestone in their academic journey. We look forward to reviewing the results and planning the next steps for continued growth and success.
Thank you for your ongoing support in making our classroom a vibrant hub of learning.
Best regards,
Mrs. Khabibullaeva
Ms. Shamshieva
Dear 7th-grade Parents,
Students have completed the Earth Structures chapter, covering topics such as Minerals, The Rock Cycle, Earth's Layers, Plate Tectonics, Mountain Building, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes. Understanding the chemical compositions of our planet and the movements of tectonic plates is not only educational but also essential for a comprehensive grasp of Earth Science. To reinforce their learning, your student must complete each IXL assignment related to the respective topics covered. These assignments are highlighted on IXL and designed to solidify their understanding and provide valuable preparation for future assessments.
In addition to the assignments, your student will receive a workbook containing 6th and 7th-grade science reading notes and questions. This resource will play a pivotal role in preparing them for the FAST Science Test. Regular engagement with this material will enhance their comprehension and ensure they are well-prepared for success.
Mr. Bozjanov
ALGEBRA CLASSES
Students in algebra classes are delving into the intricacies of the subject, focusing on the fundamental basics and honing their understanding of functions. The day-to-day learning process underscores their commitment to mastering the key principles of algebra.
Monday and Saturday tutoring
Monday and Saturday tutoring sessions continue each week. Some students are actively participating, enhancing their understanding, and practicing concepts from previous lessons.
Mrs. Malbas
The students students are gaining momentum in taking charge of their own learning. It is amazing to witness them gain confidence to teaching fellow students in the classroom!
Art with Ms. Baldwin
This week in art was bittersweet. As Mrs. Foley’s First grade class finish up their surrealism sculptures. This was their last week in art until they are in second grade. I am so proud of all they’re accomplishments and growth within art.
Music with Ms. Lloyd
Choir club did their traditional caroling around the school this week for the 5th year in a row! They sang Titanium and Snow Snow Snow! They are preparing for next semester and are excited to put on a show for Spring!
Science Olympiad Prep with Mr. Bozjanov
In our Science Olympiad preparation, our dedicated students is focusing on theirs projects. Their commitment reflects the passion and dedication we encourage in our participants. As a team, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to providing comprehensive support to ensure our students excel in their scientific endeavors. Together, we strive to foster an environment that nurtures curiosity and excellence in the pursuit of knowledge.
Computers with Mr. Muradov
Just right after completing the courses on coding, elementary students started practicing 10-finger typing skills. Before introducing how to type without looking at the keyboard student felt stressed, but now they know the technique so got enough confidence on it.
Mrs. Akyurek
A total of 21 excited students attended the Turkish Class end-of-year event, accompanied by one chaperone, two parents, two guest speakers, and the Science Olympiad team, for a total of 30 participants. The atmosphere buzzed with energy and a shared passion for Turkish culture and language.
The hands-on experience students gained while preparing Turkish food was undoubtedly the event's highlight. The BBQ and a variety of delicious Turkish dishes provided an ideal setting for engaging discussions and learning opportunities.
Students were captivated as they listened intently to the thoughts of the graduated students on why studying Turkish is crucial. The interactive nature of the talks and cooking demonstrations ensured that all guests had a fun and educational experience.
Ultimately, the event successfully raised awareness of Turkish culture and language. The kids not only enjoyed the diverse Turkish cuisine but actively participated in understanding the importance of studying Turkish.