Pre-Kinder News

May 30-31

2011-05-18T14:43:00.005-05:00

Dear Parents:

Report cards will go home today. Tomorrow is the last day of school and it is also a free Colors Day. Once again thank you for all your hard work and cooperation. We hope you have a great summer!!!

Pre-Kinder Teachers

May 23-27

2011-05-18T14:42:00.002-05:00

Dear Parents:

We made it!!!!! As the school year comes to an end we would like to thank you for all your hard work, support and cooperation.

It has been a pleasure to work with such a special group of students. We wish you the best next school year and we hope you have a great summer.

Please keep in mind the following information

* If you have overdue books from the Library please return them by Wednesday.

* Report Cards will go home on Monday, May 30th.

* Tuesday, May 31st is the last day of school and it is also a free Colors Day.

Once again thank you for your support.

Pre-Kinder Teachers

May 16-20 EVALUATION WEEK

2011-05-13T14:07:00.000-05:00

Dear Parents:

Evaluations will take place this week ans we will also continue with our theme The Ocean. Please refer to last week's post when reviewing with your child at home.

Theme: The Ocean

Concepts and skills: Review letters Tt-Zz, sorting and patterns. Over/under and more/less.

Vocabulary: sea horse, octopus, jellyfish, crab, whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, sun, sand, lobster, shark, starfish, seal, seashell. Review The Farm, Bugs and Wild Animals vocabularies.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is:"I wait my turn in line."

Important information:

* Evaluations will take place this week, please review with your child 15-20 minutes on a daily basis at home.

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

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

May 9-13

2011-05-04T16:14:00.002-05:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: The Ocean

Concepts and skills: Letters A-Z, numbers 0-12, bar graphs. Over/under and more/less.

Vocabulary: sea horse, octopus, jellyfish, crab, whale, dolphin, turtle, fish, sun, sand, lobster, shark, starfish, seal, seashell.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is:"I wait my turn to speak, when I raise my hand."

Important information:

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

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

* Evaluations will take place next week, the content to be evaluated is listed below. Please review with your child at home 10-15 minutes a day.

* Reading Readiness:

Your child should be able to name and recognize all colors and shapes.
Your child should be able to name, recognize and produce sound for letters Tt-Zz.

*Language Development:

Your child should be able to name the vocabulary for the following themes:

Bugs
The Farm
Wild Animals
The Ocean

* Math Readiness:

Your child should be able to name, recognize, sequence and make sets for numbers 0-12.

Your child should be able to sort objects by color or shape and to complete an AB pattern.

* Writing Readiness

Your child should be able to write his/her first name.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

May 2-6

2011-04-27T16:20:00.004-05:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Wild Animals

Concepts and skills: Letter Zz and bar graphs. Over/under and more/less. Review numbers 0-12.

Vocabulary: monkey, gorilla, kangaroo, bear, penguin, alligator, flamingo, hippo, elephant, snake, lion, tiger, giraffe, zebra, camel.

Character Education: Patience. Our goal is: "I wait for my turn to speak, when I raise my hand."

Important information:

* The Lps. 100.00 contribution you have sent for the Mother's Day gift is a fund raiser destined to Operation Smile. We wish to thank you for your support if you have already sent the amount requested, and wish to ask those parents who still have not done so to please join the cause.

* Please sign and return report cards as soon as possible if you have not done so.

* We would like to wish to all the moms a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

April 26-29

2011-04-12T14:00:00.005-05:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Wild Animals

Concepts and skills: Letter Yy and Patterns. Over/under and more/less.

Vocabulary: monkey, gorilla, kangaroo, bear, penguin, alligator, flamingo, hippo, elephant, snake, lion, tiger, giraffe, zebra, camel.

Character Education: Honesty . Our goal is: "I tell the truth."

Important information:

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

* Please send the Lps.100 for the Mother's Day project by tomorrow, if you have not done so.

* Sign and return report cards.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

April 11-15 EARTH WEEK

2011-04-07T10:12:00.002-05:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Easter

Concepts and skills: Letter Xx and patterns.

Character Education: Honesty Our goal is: "I respect other people's property."

Important Information:

* Please send Lps.100 inside a labeled envelope with your child's name on it, by this Thursday, April 14th. This money will be invested in the Mother's Day gift.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so.

* Progress Reports will go home this Wednesday, April 13th. Please sign and return on Thursday.

* This Thursday, April 14th, we will be celebrating Earth Day. We will have a free Colors Day, please have your child wear earth colors on this day (brown, green, blue). We will be learning about how to take care of the Earth and we would like to ask for your cooperation in packing "TRASH FREE" snacks in your child's lunchboxes on this day. This means avoid packing anything with wrappings, juice boxes, paper napkins, etc but do use reusable containers please.

* This Friday we will celebrate Easter and it is also a free Colors Day.

* Easter Break: April 18th- April 25th, classes will resume on Tuesday April 26th. Have a safe Easter Holiday.

Thank you,

Pre-kinder Teachers

April 4-8

2011-03-30T09:57:00.002-05:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: The Farm

Concepts and skills: Letter Ww and review numbers 0-12. More/less and over/under.

Vocabulary: farmer, barn, tractor, hay, horse, cat, goose, rooster, cow, duck, chick, sheep, pig, dog, goat.

Character Education: Honesty. Our goal is:"I respect other people's property."

Important information:

* There will be a school wide presentation for Parents this Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click below to read more.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 28- April 1 BOOK WEEK

2011-03-23T13:23:00.012-05:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: The Farm

Concepts and skills: Letter Vv and sorting. More/less and over/under.

Vocabulary: farmer, barn, tractor, hay, horse, cat, goose, rooster, cow, duck, chick, sheep, pig, dog, goat.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I am quiet when listening to instructions."

Important information:

* Several engaging activities have been planned this week to expose children to books and reading. We will be having guest readers, reading buddies from other grades, we will be working on writing a class book and many other fun activities.

* All parents are invited to join their child during their Library period this week. Please see the following schedule to know when each class goes to Library. Please wait for your child at the library at 7:30a.m.

Pre-K "A" Monday, March 28th

Pre-K "B" Wednesday, March 30th

Pre-K "C" Tuesday, March 29th

* There will be a school wide presentation for Parents next Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click below to read more.

* Save the date for FAMILY DAY #3, this Saturday, April 2.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 21-25

2011-03-15T14:12:00.028-05:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Bugs

Concepts and skills: Letter Uu and Sorting. Over/under and more/less.
This quarter students are expected to write their names without copying them.

Vocabulary: bee, grasshopper, fly, spider, beetle, ant, butterfly, grass, ladybug, dragonfly, tree, flower, leaf, mosquito, caterpillar.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I follow the classroom rules."

Important information:

* This Friday, March 25th is Parent-Teacher conference, please stop by your child's classroom and sign up for the conference. Pre-school students are not coming to school on this day. Sign up sheets will be posted on Tues. March 22nd.

* On Saturday March 26th from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM everybody around the world will be voluntarily turning off the lights and unplugging electronic devices to SAVE THE EARTH. We invite you to do the same

* Book Week will be celebrated next week, March 28th-April1st. Different activities will take place. We are cordially inviting parents to join the children at the Library to come read a story to your child. Please go straight to the library. Please check the schedule below for information regarding day and time.

PK-A        MONDAY, MARCH 28              7:40A.M.
PK-B        WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30       7:40A.M.
PK-C        TUESDAY, MARCH 29               7:40A.M.

* There is a school-wide parent presentation scheduled Thursday, April 7th at 5:00p.m. in the Elementary Multi-Purpose Room. Please click below to read more.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 14-18

2011-03-09T07:22:00.026-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Bugs

Concepts and skills: Letter Tt and numbers 0-12. Over/under and more/less.
This quarter students are expected to write their names without copying them.

Vocabulary: bee, grasshopper, fly, spider, beetle, ant, butterfly, grass, ladybug, dragonfly, tree, flower, leaf, mosquito, caterpillar.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I follow the classroom rules."

Important information:

* This Thursday, March 17th, is St. Patrick's Day please have your child wear something green with the uniform on this day.

* This Friday, March 18th, is colors day. The cost is Lps.5.

* Don't forget to come to the Presentation for Pre-school Parents by Ana Maria Leon Gomez tomorrow at 11:30 in the Elementary Multipurpose Room. Refreshments will be served.

* Next Friday, March 25th is Parent-Teacher conference. There will be no school for Pre-school students on this day. Sign up sheets will be posted on Tuesday, March 22nd.* Please read the information below to order "FAMILY DAY T-SHIRTS". Orders should be placed by this Friday.

* Visit the Habitat for Humanity Campaign on the school web page.

* HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

March 7-10

2011-03-03T10:23:00.004-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week is evaluation week. Please refer to last week's post when reviewing with your child at home everyday.

Theme: Nursery Rhymes

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I follow the line."

Important information:

* There will be no school this Friday. March 11th, due to our Spring Break holiday.

* There will be a presentation for Preschool Parents on Tuesday, March 15th from 11:30-1:00, the title of the presentation is "What can Parents do about Authority". Please read the information posted below and save the date.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

PLEASE READ

2011-02-25T13:08:00.002-06:00

February 28- March 4 Dr. Seuss Week

2011-02-24T09:11:00.012-06:00

Dear Parents:
This week we will be reviewing for our third quarter evaluation. Evaluations will take place next week. Please review with your child at home for 15-20 minutes a day. The content to be evaluated is listed below:

* Reading Readiness:

Your child should be able to name and recognize all colors and shapes.
Your child should be able to name, recognize and produce sound for letters Mm-Ss.

*Language Development:

Your child should be able to name the vocabulary for the following themes:

Transportation
Careers
Sports
Feelings and Valentines

* Math Readiness:

Your child should be able to name, recognize, sequence and make sets for numbers 0-12.

* Writing Readiness

Your child should be able to copy his/her first name.

Please refer to older posts on this blog when reviewing with your child at home. Thank you for all your support and cooperation.\

Theme: Nursery Rhymes. We will continue learning the Nursery Rhymes.

Character Education: Discipline. Our goal is: "I will follow the line."

Important Information:
* This week we will celebrate Dr. Seuss Week. We will learn about his life, books and characters.

* When sending money to school with your child, remember to always send it inside a labeled envelope with your child's name on it and what the money is for.

* Please read the information about Habitat for Humanity posted below.

Pre-Kinder Teachers

February 21-25

2011-02-17T10:34:00.006-06:00

DearParents :

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Feelings and Valentines

Concepts and skills: Letter Ss and number 12. Day/night and long/short.

Vocabulary: happy, sad, scared, angry, surprised, valentine, love, friends, sharing, candy, hug chocolate, kiss, cupid, cards.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is :"I accept my friends as they are."

Important Information:

* Please sign and return report cards if you have not done so.

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

* Yearbook pictures will be taken this week. All students must wear their complete uniform and make sure that your child attends school on this day.

PK-A Tuesday, February 22
PK-B Wednesday, February 23
PK-C Wednesday, February 23

* Please read the informatio below.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

February 14-18

2011-02-09T15:26:00.009-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Feelings and Valentine's Day

Concepts and skills: Letter Rr and number 12. Day/night and long/short.

Vocabulary: happy, sad, scared, angry, surprised, valentine, love, friends, sharing, candy, hug, chocolate, kiss, cupid, cards

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is: I accept my friends as they are.

Important information:

*We will celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14th and it will be a free colors day. Please have your child wear Valentine's Day colors. Your child may also bring treats to share today if one is brought for every student in the class.

*Yearbook pictures will be taken in February. Children must wear their complete uniform on that day. Please take note of this important date to be sure your child attends school.
PK-A TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
PK-B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
PK-C WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

*To raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association, a T-Shirt Tie Dye Activity will be held on February 17. Each shirt will have a cost of Lps. 100.00. If your child will participate, please send the amount due in an envelope labeled with his/her name and grade.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

February 7-11

2011-02-03T15:17:00.015-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Sports

Concepts and skills: Letter Qq and number 11. Day/night and long/ short.

Vocabulary: tennis, soccer, basketball, baseball, bowling, swimming, racket, bat, net, pool karate, skating, ping-pong, gymnastics, volleyball.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is: "I play with all my friends."

Important information:

*We will celebrate Valentine's Day next Monday, February 14th. This day will be a free colors day. Please have your child wear Valentine's Day colors. Your child may also bring treats to share with all his/her classmates on this day. Please read the information on the letter posted below.

* Progress Reports corresponding to this marking period will be sent home on Wedneday, February 9, 2011.

*Yearbook pictures will be taken in February. Children must wear their complete uniform on that day. Please take note of this important date to be sure your child attends school.

PK-A TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

PK-B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

PK-C WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23

*To raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association, a T-Shirt Tie Dye Activity will be held. Each shirt will have a cost of Lps. 100.00. If your child will participate, please send the amount due in an envelope labeled with his/her name and grade.

*Family Day will be held on March 19. Please click the image below to find more information regarding this event.

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

January 31- February 4

2011-01-27T13:06:00.006-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Sports

Concepts and skills: Letter Pp and number 11. Day/night and long/short.

Vocabulary: tennis, soccer, basketball, bowling, baseball, swimming, racket, bat, net, pool, karate, gymnastics, skating, volleyball, ping pong.

Character Education: Fairness. Our goal is:"I play with all my friends."

Important information:

* Sign and return report cards if you have not done so, as soon as possible.

* Family Day willbe held on March 19th. Please click the image below to find more information regarding this event.

Thank you,

Pre-kinder Teachers

January 24-28

2011-01-20T08:59:00.002-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Careers

Concepts and skills: Letter Oo and number10. Long/short and day/night. Continue practicing copying names at home.

Vocabulary: doctor, firefighter, police officer, baker, dentist, teacher, nurse, vet, pilot, builder, astronaut, photographer, hairdresser, principal, architect.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I copy my name on my own."

Important Information:

* Please sign and return report cards.

* This Friday is colors day. The cost is Lps.5.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

January 17-21

2011-01-12T13:43:00.004-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Careers

Concepts and skills: Letter Nn and number10. Long/short and day/night. Continue practicing copying names at home.

Vocabulary: doctor, firefighter, police officer, baker, dentist, teacher, nurse, vet, pilot, builder, astronaut, photographer, hairdresser, principal, architect.

Character Education: Perseverance. Our goal is: "I copy my name on my own."

Important Information:

* Please sign and return report cards.

* There will be a Presentation for Parents this Thursday, January 20th. Read the information below and we hope you can all come.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

January 10-14

2011-01-06T10:06:00.004-06:00

Dear Parents:

This week we will cover the following:

Theme: Transportation

Concepts and skills: Letter Mm and number 9. Long/short and day/night. Please continue practicing copying names 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!"

Important Information:

* Report cards go home today. Please sign and return.

* There will be no school for Pre-Kinder students this Friday, January 14th, due to a school wide late start.

* There will be a Presentation for Parents next Thursday, January 20th. Read the information below and we hope you can all come.

Thank you,

Pre-Kinder Teachers

January 5-7

2010-12-09T09:22:00.003-06:00

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

2010-12-09T09:21:00.005-06:00

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

2010-12-02T07:17:00.002-06:00

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

2010-11-30T13:29:00.001-06:00

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

2010-11-23T13:49:00.007-06:00

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

2010-11-18T10:14:00.012-06:00

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

2010-11-05T13:53:00.010-05:00

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

2010-11-04T14:16:00.004-05:00

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

2010-10-27T13:22:00.008-05:00

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

2010-10-21T11:05:00.013-05:00

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

2010-10-14T11:02:00.007-05:00

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

2010-10-07T08:25:00.011-05:00

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

2010-09-30T14:26:00.007-05:00

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

2010-09-22T14:25:00.015-05:00

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

2010-09-13T09:51:00.002-05:00

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

2010-09-09T10:00:00.011-05:00

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

2010-09-02T18:07:00.004-05:00

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

2010-08-25T13:16:00.002-05:00

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

2010-08-19T10:05:00.005-05:00

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

2010-08-12T11:13:00.014-05:00

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

2010-08-09T11:42:00.007-05:00

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