Chavez Lobo Letter
for the week of May 16 --May 20, 2016
LIFE PRINCIPLE OF THE WEEK--Propriety
Definition-Propriety is a noun, the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
"Patience and propriety. It was the only graceful thing to do."
―Patrick Rothfuss
Mrs. Gipson's Kindergarten Class Publishes a Book
Mrs. Gipson's Kindergarten class published their own book. Below is the process they followed in accomplishing this awesome task!
I first ordered the kit because I knew my class was good at writing and they loved to do it.
I chose a theme: Our Superhero Mommies.
We first talked about what a superhero is and how mommies can be superhero.
Next, I gave them the practice paper for them to write their story.
Then, I conferenced with each student individually. We talked about topic sentences, finger spaces in between words, using capital letters and periods, spelling sight words correctly, using phonetic spelling, making sure their sentences made sense, and conclusion sentences.
Once we were both satisfied with the practice writing, I sat next to each one of them individually again for them to write it in pen! I know scary. That was the hardest part, because there is a good reason why Kindergarteners don't write in pen. Ha Ha!
Then, each student used their markers and drew their picture to match their writing. I chose a few students to do the cover, the title page, and the dedication page.
Finally, I packaged it all up and sent it off to the publisher.
This was probably the most exhilarating and rewarding thing I have ever done as a teacher. None of my students could write a sentence at the beginning of the year. Now they can all write a story. I am beyond proud of each and every one of my students.
Reading Camp
TEACHER OF THE WEEK--Sarah Harvey
Hi, my name is Sarah Harvey; I am honored to have been chosen as Chavez Teacher of the Week! This is my second year at Chavez and it is a great place to work and learn. I love teaching in a partnership with Laurie Turner. Teaching math and science to my 4th graders is great fun and I love the "AHA!" moments. Away from school I enjoy spending time with family, reading, arts and crafts.
Students of the Week
Kindergarten--Mrs. Gipson
Madeline Amaral
Mallory McCreary
1st Grade--Mr. Ramos
Kailyn Pandy
Trinity Dupree-Benn
2nd Grade--Mrs. Wilson
Abigail Cunningham
Kaitlyn Synatschk
3rd Grade--Mrs. Tschudy
Dallin Tilton
Bethany Holguin
4th Grade--Mrs. Turner
Adrian Vasquez
Queniyah Smith
5th Grade--Mrs. Hammond
Luke Craig
Celeste Montoya
Chavez Dates
May 17--Chavez " Lion King" Musical--7:00pm
May 23--Field Day---3rd-5th
May 24--Field Day--K-2
May 25--4th grade RTI Field Trip
May 26--3rd grade--Economics Fair
May 26--LEISD--Special Olympics
May 27- Weather Make-Up Day-No School
May 31--Rocket Day--5th Grade
June 1--Awards Assembly
June 2- Early Release Day