Issue #7: September 26, 2024
Issue #7: September 26, 2024
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From the Principal
From the Principal
Ms. Michelle Alzamora
Dear Families,
Our students had a great time with Spirit Week! Thank you to our student council committee for organizing a fun and inclusive experience for all students. I especially appreciated wearing PJs to school today :)
I look forward to connecting with our parents of 2nd - 10th graders next Monday morning to share how to read the MAP reports. If you can’t join us in room 127, we will record the presentation and share it with you in the WGO next Thursday.
A couple of weeks ago we highlighted the importance of a healthy diet for our young learners. This week, we want to share the importance of a healthy sleep routine. Sleep is an essential part of our daily routine, and it is important for children to understand the importance of getting enough sleep. Not only does sleep help our bodies rest and recharge, but it also plays a vital role in our overall health and well-being.
When we sleep, our bodies are working hard to repair and grow. During the deep sleep phase, our muscles and tissues are repaired and our growth hormones are released. This is especially important for children, as they are still growing and developing.
Additionally, sleep is important for our mental and emotional health. It helps our brains process information and form new memories. It also helps regulate our moods and emotions, which can be especially important for children who are still learning how to express themselves.
However, many children do not get enough sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for children varies by age, but most children between the ages of 6 and 12 need about 9-12 hours of sleep each night. It is important for parents and caregivers to help create a bedtime routine that allows children to get the sleep they need.
This can include turning off screens and electronics at least an hour before bed, reading a book, or listening to calming music. It can also include creating a comfortable and dark sleeping environment.
If your child is having trouble getting a good night’s sleep please reach out to our counselors who can help by sharing some strategies.
Yours,
Michelle
From the ES Learning Commons
From the ES Learning Commons
"🎃 **October Reading Challenge!** 📚
Complete the challenge and stop by the LC for a special prize! 🎁
To join, grab a flyer from the ES LC and start reading! ✨"
Grade 5: Empowered by Changemaking! Mr. Hourani, Director of Community Engagement, Highlights Six Organizations Driving Change and Addressing Bias!
Grade 3 & Grade 5 Explorers: Learning to Navigate Destiny Discover! Students Discover How to Access the Catalog, Place Holds, and Review Their Favorite Books!
8th Graders on a Creative Quest: Finding the Perfect Picture Book to Bring Their Puppet Show to Life!
Reading for Refugees
Reading for Refugees
Ms. Pachachi will be running Reading for Refugees with a few fifth graders as part of their current social studies unit. This initiative will run from September 29 - October 9. Students will be reading books to raise money for CRP. Let's get reading! Pledge forms will be sent home next week. Please see the links below for more information.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
We invite you to participate in the Fall 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences. There are no classes for students on these dates.
** Please understand that the PowerSchool sign-up process applies only to Elementary homeroom, Learning Support, and Counselor conferences.
ES Students are expected to attend conferences with their parents, as they are student goal-setting conferences.
For Conference Manager support please contact Ms. Farhan
For PowerSchool support please contact Ms. Khuloud
Conferences with elementary classroom teachers, elementary counselors, and elementary Learning Support teachers are by appointment only; parents/guardians must book through the Conference Manager which opens for sign-ups on Saturday, September 21st at 12:00 pm and closes on Thursday, October 3rd at 3:00 pm. Click here for instructions.
The Arabic, Art, Music, and PE teachers look forward to meeting with you to talk about student goals. They will be available to speak with children and their parents in their classrooms for walk in conferences, the PE Teachers will be in the ES LC.
Last year we noted that many parents visited the Arabic, PE, Music, and Art teachers during their scheduled lunch breaks. To help with this, we will be scheduling the specialist teachers’ breaks when classroom teachers are meeting with families. To help you plan your time effectively, please note the following break times for specialists:
Morning Break:
Morning Break:
Arabic and PE Teachers First Break 9:10 - 9:30
Art and Music Teachers First Break 9:30 - 9:50
Lunch Break:
Lunch Break:
Arabic and PE Teachers 12:15 - 12:55
Art and Music Teachers 12:30 - 1:10
Afternoon Break:
Afternoon Break:
Arabic and PE Teachers Second Break 3:10 - 3:30
Art and Music Teachers 3:30 - 3:50
From the HS Student Council
From the HS Student Council
ES Student Council - Messages for Peace
ES Student Council - Messages for Peace
Next Wednesday and Thursday a group of students from the ES student council will have a table set up at recesses where students can write messages of hope and peace for all children. These messages will be displayed for all of our school.
ES Parent Chats This School Year
ES Parent Chats This School Year
We look forward to offering parents the opportunity to learn with us! Our parent chats will be from 8:15 to about 9:00 on the days listed below in room 127. We will record the sessions to share with families that can’t join us. These recordings will be shared in the ES Matters the same week of the scheduled parent meetings.
Oct 23 - Helping Children Deal with their Feelings (ES and MS)
Nov 6 - MAP - Learn more the assessment and hot to read your child’s report. (Grades 2- 10)
Dec 4 - Hour of Code -- Making Code Come to Life (ES)
Feb 5 - Conceptual Learning (We will offer a webinar for parents and this meeting will be a time to discuss what we have learned and talk about what conceptual learning looks like at ACS)
April 15 - Math Games - Learn about how we use math games to help students become better mathematicians.
May 29 - The Power of Play
MAP Assessments
MAP Assessments
We have completed our Fall MAP assessments. Our next step in the process is to close our test window and wait for the final results from NWEA. Once we have the data, we will be looking at trends, comparing MAP data to our other assessments, and considering how we adjust our strategies for groups and individuals. We will never use MAP data in isolation when considering individuals or trends about learning. We will consider this one snapshot in time with everything that we know about our learners.
We are also looking forward to sharing the MAP results with parents. We invite you to join us on September 30 at 8:15 in the morning in Room 127 for a special MAP Parent Chat.This presentation will be recorded for parents that are not able to join us.
From the Counseling Department
From the Counseling Department
Chances are your child's emotions fluctuate quite often! Over time, this may make you feel stuck as a parent around how to support your child and yourself in addressing emotional outbursts. It is taxing work. To possibly help, we've added another tool to our ES Counseling Website - Check out these Tools to Try posters you can print and hang in your home to remind yourself and family members that there are tools you can use. The tools are best used together, as a family - not just for the kids!
We are here and happy to support you if you have any questions or would like to discuss ways to create a calmer home environment.
Tim Steadman and Hayley Jeanes
ES Article of the Month
ES Article of the Month
Important Dates & Quick Links
Important Dates & Quick Links
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark Your Calendars!
October 1 - CCT - Late Start Day
October 3 - Conference Manager closes for PTC Sign-ups
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