Hello Eagles,
February is a month filled with anticipation as we move into the second half of the school year. At this stage, we are looking for learning transference—the ability of students to apply what they have learned independently, both at school and at home.
We encourage you to reflect with your child:
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Are they able to write and express their ideas clearly?
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Do they understand what they are learning and why it is important?
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Are they demonstrating responsibility in their schoolwork and daily routines?
You can support their growth by:
✅ Encouraging them to explain what they learned each day.
✅ Providing opportunities to write—grocery lists, notes, or reflections.
✅ Assigning small responsibilities at home to build independence.
✅ Celebrating their efforts and progress!
Your partnership is invaluable in guiding students toward greater ownership of their learning. Thank you for your continued support!
🎉 A huge round of applause for our Spelling Bee winners! 🎉
🥇 1st Place – Amir Siraj
🥈 2nd Place – Averie Balanco
🥉 3rd Place – Yin Cho
Kudos to all our fourth and fifth-grade participants—we are so proud of you! Our winners will advance to the next round of competitions.
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, February 17 in observance of President’s Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18. Don’t forget: this week Friday is a Spirit Day! For more details about the upcoming week, check the Home-School Connection (Week 26).
Enjoy the long weekend, and see you on Tuesday!
Mrs. Alday
