January 5-7

Dear Parents:                                        

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Transportation

Concepts and skills: Number 9, long/short and morning/night. We will continue practicing copying our names this quarter, please practice at home.

Vocabulary:car, bus, helicopter, airplane, boat, bicycle, train, motorcycle, stop, go, van, truck, jeep, rocket, taxi.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I try hard, I can do it."

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

December 13-17

 

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:
                   
Theme: Christmas                                             

Character Education: Generosity. Our goal is: "I help my classmates and teachers".

Important information:

* Christmas Presentation for Pre-kinder parents is this Friday at 9:20 at the Pre-school court.

* This Friday is a free Colors day, have your child wear Christmas clothes on this day.

* Christmas Holidays Dec.20-Jan.4. Classes resume on Wednesdayday, January 5th.

A MILLION THANKS for all your contributions and donations. Your generosity has made many people very happy.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

December 6-10

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:  

Theme: Toys and Christmas

Concepts and skills: Letter Ll and numbers 0- 8. On/off and up/down. We are copying our first names, please practice at home.

Vocabulary: doll, teddy bear, ball, yo-yo, blocks, Christmas Tree, gift, reindeer, candy cane, stocking, jump rope, robot, lights, ornaments, elf.

Character Education: Generosity. Our goal is: "I share the toys in school and at home."

Important Information:

* Next week we will be evaluating  the vocabulary for the following themes: Clothing and Food as well as the letters G-L.


* The pictures with Santa will be taken tomorrow Tuesday, December 7th. If your child is participating, send him/her dressed in Christmas clothes on this day.

* This Friday, Dec. 10th, is Colors Day, the cost is Lps.5.

* Please send the Lps.30 for the Christmas project if you have not done so inside a labeled envelope.

* If you wish to colaborate for the Christmas Baskets, you can still send your donations this week before Friday.(Detergent)

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

Christmas Baskets

30 de Noviembre de 2010

Queridos Padres (Nursery – 12):

Al aproximarse otra época de Navidad, muchos de nosotros disfrutaremos con nuestros seres queridos y celebraremos los felices recuerdos del año pasado. Al dar gracias por todas las bendiciones y regalos en nuestras vidas, también tenemos la oportunidad de agradecer a las personas que en la Escuela Americana sobresalen, pero que rara vez se les da el reconocimiento que se merecen.

En nombre de todos los alumnos de la Escuela Americana, nos gustaría extender nuestro agradecimiento a los empleados de mantenimiento, a los motoristas, a las niñeras y sus familias, preparando para ellos canastas con víveres como regalos de Navidad. Los estudiantes de cada grado contribuirán con los siguientes artículos:

Nursery Jabón de baño       Grado 7 Salsa de Tomate

Pre-Kinder Detergente       Grado 8 Frijoles

Kinder Papel higiénico       Grado 9 Aceite para cocinar

1er grado Arroz                Grado 10 Maseca

2do grado Pasta               Grado 11 Sopa

3er grado Azúcar             Grado 12 Avena

4to grado Pasta de tomate

5to grado Cereal

6to grado Harina

Gracias por participar en este evento y por involucrar a sus hijos en las actividades caritativas de la Escuela Americana. Por favor enviar el artículo con su hijo al maestro de aula (Pre Escolar y Primaria) y con su Asesor de Grado (MS/ HS) antes del viernes 10 de diciembre. Esperamos poder fomentar en nuestros estudiantes el espíritu de generosidad y compasión el cuál al final, hará de nuestro mundo un mejor lugar.

Sinceramente,

Claudia Pereira                                                                         Elcenora Martínez
Principal de Pre-Escolar                                                            Principal de Primaria


Ricardo Belgrave                                                                      María Francisca Motz
Director de Media                                                                    Director de Secundaria

November 29 - December 3

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:                  

Theme: Toys and Christmas

Concepts and skills: Letter Kk and numbers 0- 8. On/off and up/down. We are now copying our first names, please practice at home.

Vocabulary: doll, teddy bear, ball, yo-yo, blocks, Christmas Tree, gift, reindeer, candy cane, stocking, jump rope, robot, lights, ornaments, elf.

Character Education: Generosity. Our goal is: "I share the toys in school and at home."

Important Information:

* Due to a school wide late start this Thursday, Dec. 2nd, Pre-Kinder students will not come to school on this day.

* Today you will receive a form to fill out if you are interested in having your child take a picture with Santa. Fill out the form and send it back to school with the money attached to it.

* Please send the Lps.30 for the Christmas project if you have not done so inside a labeled envelope.

* We are still collecting donations for Navidad sin Frio.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

November 22-24

    

Dear Parents:

This week we will continue talking and learning about Thanksgiving in class. We will also be reviewing letters, numbers, vocabulary and concepts covered so far.

Character Education: Gratitude. Our goal is:" I am thankful for my family and friends."

Important information:

*  Next week we will start working on our Christmas project and we have to puchase materials. Please send Lps. 30 inside a labeled envelope with your child's name on it by this Wednesday, Nov. 24.

* Thanksgiving Holiday: November 25 & 26, there will be no school on these days.

* Progress Reports will go home today Monday, Nov.22. If your child got one, sign it and return it to the teacher.

* You can still contribute for the Toy Drive, by sending the Lps.100 inside an envelope labeled TOY DRIVE and your child's name on it.

* We are still collecting sweaters and warm clothes for Navidad sin Frio.

* Sign and send Report Cards back to school if you have not done so.

* We would like to remind you that school starts at 7:30 and all students should be in their classrooms by then. As you know we are now having Library class first period and we have to start walking at 7:35 to be there on time. We ask for your cooperation on this matter.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers



November 15-19

                                                     

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Thanksgiving

Concepts and skills: Letter Jj and number 8. On/off and up/down. This quarter we are copying our first names, please practice at home.

Vocabulary: Review Clothing and Food Vocabulary

Character Education: Gratitude. Our goal is:"I am thankful for my family and friends."

Important Information:


* This Friday, Nov. 19th, is Colors Day, the cost is Lps.5.

* Sign and send report cards to school.

* If you wish to participate in the Toy Drive, send the contribution of Lps.100 inside an envelope labeled TOY DRIVE and your child's name on it.

*  You can still collaborate with Navidad Sin Frio by sending sweaters and warm clothes with your child to school.

* We would like to remind you that school starts at 7:30 and all students should be in their classrooms by then. As you know we are now having Library class first period and we have to start walking at 7:35 to be there on time. We ask for your cooperation on this matter.

Thank you

Pre-Kinder Teachers

November 8-12

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Food

Concepts and skills: Letter Ii and number 7. On/off and up/down. We are practicing copying our first names.

Vocabulary: pancakes, juice, apples, bananas, carrots, bread, milk, sandwich, meat, cereal, fruit, vegetables, breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Character Education: Gratitude. Our goal is: "I am thankful for the food I eat."

Important Information:

* Due to Middle and High School Parent-Teacher Conferences, children who ride the bus home will arrive 15-20 minutes later tomorrow Tuesday, Nov.9th.

* Sign and return report cards back to school.

* Read the information below for two very important and voluntary activities that will be taking place in the Month of December. Next month we will be learning about Generosity, and these activities will give you and your cildren the opportunity to share with the less fortunate and give a good example of Generosity. Thank you all in advance for your kindness.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers


Dear Pre School Parents:

As part of our Character Education Program, the Pre-School organizes a toy distribution activity every Christmas. During the month of December, we will focus on the virtue of “Generosity” and we encourage you to do the same at home. Along with the American School Student Council and National Honor Society, our plan this year is to distribute toys, treat bags and a hot lunch to the children of the American School bus drivers, maintenance workers, nannies, security guards, cleaning, and cafeteria staff. We are asking parents for a voluntary donation of Lps 100.00 which will go towards gifts and treat bags. The treat bags will include an apple, juice, a small bag of candy, and cookies. The paper used to wrap the gifts will be decorated by our students. Our students will also put together all treat bags. The hot lunch for the children will be donated by a group of Pre School parents. Drinks, napkins, plates, etc and the lunch for the adults will be donated by the Student Council and National Honor Society.

The distribution of the toys will take during the first week of December; we are in the process of finalizing all details. Two or three students from each section will act as representatives from the Pre-School on this day. They will be in charge of passing out the toys, treat bags, and lunches.

If you would like to help with any aspect of this activity please contact your room mother as soon as possible. If you have any questions or doubts please feel free to contact me at any time.

We are asking that this voluntary contribution be sent this week so that we are able to begin with this activity.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Claudia Pereira

Pre School Principal

November 1-5

Dear Parents:    

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Food

Concepts and skills: Letter Hh and number 7. On/off and up/down. We are practicing copying our first names.

Vocabulary: pancakes, juice, apples, bananas, carrots, bread, milk, sandwich, meat, cereal, fruit, vegetables, breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Character Education: Gratitude. Our goal is: "I am thankful for the food I eat."

Important Information:

* Sign and return report cards back to school.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers



Tegucigalpa D.C.

October 19, 2010

Dear Parents:

This year the school will renew the publication of newsletters, magazines, and will increase the amount of information presented on the school’s Web Page. Many of the pictures might include your children.

For example, our parent, Mr. Mark Wright currently donated a series of professional photographs he has taken over the school year of our campus, which includes students. However, we do not want to publish them in our Web’s home page without having our parents’ consent. PICTURES will NOT include students’ names.

Please print and complete this form if you do not want your child’s picture to be posted on any school publication. The form must be returned to your area Principal’s Secretary no later than Friday October 22nd, 2010.

For more information or any concerns don’t hesitate to contact Vicky Díaz at the Development Office, devo@amschool.org

Thank you.
Liliana F. Jenkins
Superintendent

Please refrain from including my son / daughter’s ____________________ picture in any school publication or Web page. My son / daughter is currently in Grade ________________.


_________________________________ _____________________________
Parent’s Name Signature

• The school respects completely parents’ decisions regarding the publication of pictures and will maintain this form confidential.

October 25-29

Dear Parents;
This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Clothing and Halloween

Concepts and skills: Number 6, up/down and on/off. We are now practicing copying our first names, please refer to the D'nealian handwriting model when practicing with your child at home.

Vocabulary: jacket, swimsuit, sandals, underwear, shorts, boots, pants, shirt, pajama, sweater, belt, cap, socks, dress, shoes.

Character Education: Respect. Our goal is:"I treat my friends kindly."

Important Information:

* You are all invited to our Halloween Costume Parade this Friday at 10:15 a.m. Please go straight to the court and don't forget your cameras!!!!

* Parent-Teacher Conferences are next Monday, November 1st. There will be no school for Pre-kinder students on November 1st. Sign Up sheets will posted on Wednesday, October 27. Please stop by to sign up for the conference.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

October 18-22

Dear Parents:
This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Clothing

Concepts and skills: Letter Gg and number 6. Up/down and on/off.

Vocabulary: jacket, swimsuit, sandals, underwear, shorts, boots, pants, shirt, pajama, sweater, belt, cap, socks, dress, shoes.

Character Education: Respect. Our goal is:"I treat my friends kindly."

Important Information:

* Due to a school wide late start , Pre-Kinder students will not have school tomorrow.

* This Friday is colors day, the cost is Lps.5.

* Next Monday, October 25th is a Holiday.

*Your voluntary contribution to raise funds for our school mascot, may still be sent to your homeroom teacher.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

October 11-15

Dear Parents:
This week we will be evaluating. Please refer to last week's post when reviewing with your child at home.

Theme: Nursery Rhymes

Character Education: Respect. Our goal is:"I listen to my teachers."

Important Information:

* Remember to label all sweaters, lunboxes and any other objects that your child brings to school with his/her name.

* Pre-Kinder students will not have school next Tuesday, October 19th, due to a schoolwide late start.

Thank you,

Pre-kinder Teachers

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to welcome Michelle Simon, our Speech teacher, back from maternity leave and to announce that the Speech and Hearing Services program is back up and running. Speech and language stimulation/therapy classes will be offered during school hours starting in November. Referral information can be found at www.astspeechandhearing.wikispaces.com. Feel free to contact Michelle (msimon@amschool.org) with any questions.

From the Development Office:


DEAR PARENTS:


Our Mascot “Mr. Eagle’s” birthday suit is 13 years old and needs a makeover. Please join the Cheerleading Squad in its MASCOT MAKEOVER CAMPAIGN by sending US$1.00 or more in the envelope your child will bring home this week.


GO EAGLES!


Estimados Padres de Familia:


Nuestra Mascota, Mr. EAGLE tiene ya 13 años con el mismo traje y necesita un cambio radical. Por favor únase a la campaña de nuestro Club de Pomponeras “CAMBIO RADICAL DE LA MASCOTA” al enviar US$1.00 ó más en el sobre que llevará a casa esta semana su hijo (a).


GO EAGLES!

October 4-8

Dear Parents:                                                        

Our theme for this week is Nursery Rhymes. We will be reviewing and learning new rhymes such as: Humpty Dumpty, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Hey Diddle Diddle, Hickory Dickory Dock, Jack and Jill, I'm a Little Teapot, Jack Be Nimble, One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, Mary Mary Quite Contrary.

We will also be reviewing for our first quarter evaluation. Evaluations will take place next week.Please rember to review with your child at home 10-15 minutes a day.

The content to be evluated is listed below:

Math: Numbers 0-5

Your child should be able to:

• Name and recognize the numbers.
• Make sets for each number.
• Know the number sequence.
• Count objects.

Reading Readiness: Letters Aa-Ff

Your child should be able to:

• Name and recognize the letters.
• Produce letter sounds.

Language Development:

Your child should be able to name the vocabulary for the following themes:
My School: chair, table, lunchbox, bathroom, paint, pencil, scissors, crayon, glue, marker, folder, homework, bell, pencilbox, clock.
Body Parts: head, legs, feet, arms, fingers, eyes, nose, ears, mouth, hands, lips, toes, shoulders, chin, cheeks.
Family: mother, father, baby, brother, sister, grandmother, grandfather, uncle, aunt, cousins.

Writing Readiness:
Your child should be able to trace his/her first name.

Character Education: This month we are learning about Respect. Our goal is: "I listen to my teachers."

Important Information:
* Next Monday, October 11 is a holiday, there will bo no school.

Thank you for all your support and cooperation,

Pre-Kinder Teachers



September 27- October 1

Dear Parents:                                                    

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Family

Concepts and skills: Letter Ff and number 5. Big/Little and In/Out. We are also practicing tracing our first names.

Vocabulary: mother, father, brother, sister, baby, grandfather, grandmother, aunt, uncle and cousin.

Character Education: Loyalty. Our goal is: "I am proud of my country."

Important Information:

* The Preschool Handbook states that children will be supervised beginning at 7:10 each morning.

* Please send the copy of the deposit slip with your child's name on it as soon as possible.

* Don't forget to send the family picture if you have not done so.

* There will be a Values Presentation for parents on Thursday, September 30, from 5:00-6:30. The title of the presentation is "Four Frames of Development in Pre-School Children" By: Lic. Roger Martinez and it will take place in the Elemetary Multipurpose Room. We really hope you can all come.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

September 20-24

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Family

Concepts and skills:Letter Ee and number 4. Big/Little and In/Out. We are also practicing tracing our first names.

Vocabulary: mother, father, brother, sister, baby, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle and cousin.

Character Education: Loyalty. Our goal is: "I am  proud of my country."

Important Information:

* Please send in a family picture that we can use in class if you have not done so.

* This Friday is colors day, the cost is 5Lps.

* Don't forget to send the copy of the deposit slip for the class celebrations, with your child's name on it, as soon as possible.


                                                                         Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

September 13-14

Dear Parents:

These two days we will cover the following:

Theme: Independence

Character Education: Loyalty. Our goal is: "I sing the National Anthem with respect."

Important Information:

* Our Independence Parade is tomorrow Tuesday at 8:00 sharp. You are all invited to join us in this important event. Remember that all students should wear their complete and every day uniform, no P.E. uniforms please.

* Progress Reports were sent home today. If your child got one, please sign it and return it to school by tomorrow.

* The Independence Holiday is Sept. 15-17, classes resume on Monday Sept. 20th.

* Please send in a family picture, that we can use in class, with your child to school.

* Don't forget to send the copy of the deposit slips with your child's name on it, as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

September 6-10

Dear Parents:

* This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Body Parts

Concepts and skills: Letter Dd and number 3. Big/Little and In/Out. We are also practicing tracing our first names.

Vocabulary: head, legs, feet, arms, fingers, eyes, nose, ears, mouth, hands, lips, toes, shoulder, chin, cheeks.

Character Education: Loyalty. Our goal is: "I sing the National Anthem with respect."

Important Information:

* You ere invited to a schoolwide presentation this Wednesday, September 8th from 5:00-6:30 in the Elementary Multipurpose Room. The title of the presentation is: "Familias con Proposito" by Marielos Quesada.

* Don't forget to send the copy of the deposit slip for the class celebrations, with your child´s name on it as soon as possible.

* Show and tell is every Tuesday, for the letter of the week.

* You are invited to our Independence Parade next Tuesday, September 14th at 8:00. All students should wear their regular uniform on this day. NO P.E. uniforms please.

Thank you

Pre-Kinder Teachers

August 30- September 3

Dear Parents:
This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Body Parts

Concepts and skills: Letter Cc and number 2. Big/Little and In/Out.

Vocabulary: head, legs, feet, arms, fingers, eyes, nose, ears, mouth, hands, lips, toes, shoulder, chin, cheeks.

Character Education: Responsibility. Our goal is:
 " I take care of school materials."

Important Information:

* Don't forget to send the copy of the deposit slip, for the party money with your child's name on it.

Thank You,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

August 23-27

Dear Parents:
This week we will cover the following:

Theme: My School and Manners

Concepts and skills: Letter Bb and number 1. Big/little and in/out.

Vocabulary: chair, table, lunchbox, bathroom, paint, pencil, scissors, crayons, glue, marker, folder, bell, pencilbox, clock.

Character Education: Responsibility. Our goal is: "I help during clean-up time."

Important information:

* This Friday is Colors Day, the cost is Lps.5.
* Show and Tell is every Tuesday.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

August 16-20

Dear Parents:
 This week we will cover the following:

Theme: My School and Manners

Concepts and skills: Classroom routines

Vocabulary: chair, table, lunchbox, bathroom, paint, pencil, scissors, crayon, glue, marker, folder, homework,bell, pencilbox, clock.

Character Education: Responsibility. Our goal is :
 " I help during clean-up time."

Important Information:
*Please fill and return the Student Information Sheet, Pre-School Handbook Letter to Parents, and White Card as soon as possible if you have not done so.

*Our Open House is this Thursday August 18. There will be a presentation at 4:00p.m. sharp, we hope to see all of you then.

* Since this is a special time between parents and teachers, we ask that you please leave your children at home. There will be no supervision in the Pre-School building.

* Don't forget to apply insect repellent to your child before coming to school.

* School supervision begins at 7:10 a.m., there is no supervision before 7:10 a.m.

Thank You,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

August 11-13

Dear Parents:

Welcome back to a new school year! Your child is about to embark on an exciting adventure and you can come along! Every week you will find important information posted on this site regarding the content to cover as well as any special activity or event to take place. It is very important that you visit this site every Monday to be informed of the activities and what your child is learning in school.

We are looking forward to a fun year filled with lots of learning. In order to achieve all our goals for this year, the school and the home must become one. We all have the child's best interest at heart.

Important Information:

*School begins at 7:30, for Pre-Kinder students and it ends at 10:45. Please be prompt when picking up your child after school. Whenever there is a change regarding transportation or the person responsible for picking up your child, it has to be notified in writing before hand. No verbal or telephone messages will be accepted.

*Each Pre-Kinder class will receive P.E. twice a week:

PK-A Wednesday and Friday


PK-B Tuesday and Thursday


PK-C Monday and Friday

*Show and Tell: This activity takes place every Tuesday of the school year. Children bring to school an object related to the letter we are studying that week.

*Homework folders will be sent home every Wednesday. Please return the folder on Thursday with the completed homework. TODAY YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR CHILD'S FOLDER. INSIDE YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

*You will find the Pre-School Handbook Letter to Parents, a loose sheet, that requires parents to sign and return once you have read the Pre-School Handbook. You can access the Pre-School Handbook through the school's webpage. Return this sheet to school tomorrow (THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH).

*"Student Information Sheet" and a White Card which require you to fill in all the important information regarding your child. These are to be returned to school, promptly, on THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH.

*****THESE THREE(3) DOCUMENTS (Pre-School Handbook Letter to Parents, Student Information Sheet, and White Card) MUST BE RETURNED ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH IN THE FOLDER.

*All students are required to wear their complete school uniform everyday.(See handbook.)

*Label everything your child brings to school, with his or her name. (sweaters,lunchboxes, show-and-tell objects, etc.)

*When packing your child's lunchbox keep in mind to pack healthy snacks. Candy, sodas, and baby bottles are not allowed.

*If you have any concerns or special recommendations for your son/daughter, please stop by the school or send a note with your child to set up an appointment.

*This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Welcome to Pre-Kinder

Concepts and skills: Classroom Routines

Character Education: This month we will be learning about Responsibility. Our goal for these weeks is:" I help during clean-up time."

* Don't forget to apply insect repellent to your child before coming to school everyday.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers