The Mendoza Message
for
December 6, 2024
Snow has officially arrived for the month of December. There is so much happening in this month. So, please carefully read this newsletter.
On Wednesday, December 11th, the Second Grade classes will be recognizing the 70th day of school. The children can choose to participate if they want by dressing up. Here are some ideas of school appropriate 1970s fashion : bell bottom, polyester, floral patterns, disco, wide collars, etc. Remember, dressing up is optional. Your child can wear regular school clothing.
On Thursday, December 12th, our class will be going to the Downtown AADL. On this field trip, the children will be receiving an AADL library card. Remember, if your child has a library card already, please send in your child’s library card to school with your child on Thursday. During our time at the AADL library, your child will be checking out one library book.
On Friday, December 2oth, the Second Grade classes will have our Winter/Snow Party from 9:30-10:30 am. All of the 2nd grade children will be doing crafts and games in the Lunch Room. Afterwards, the children will go back to their classroom for a snack. Please click here to the Sign-Up Genuis and see how you can help out.
Again, we know this is going to be a very busy time of year. If you are planning to leave early for vacation or doctor appointments, please inform the office staff and myself.
The weather has been interesting this past week. The cold temperatures are here. So, please listen to the weather reports daily. Therefore, you can make sure your child is dressed for the weather-your child may need to layer their clothing. Also, please remember to send winter gear (boots, snowpants, winter coat, hat, gloves/mittens, scarf) daily. Wearing winter gear will keep your child dry and warm. Remember, since the children’s backpacks cannot hold all of your child’s winter gear, I suggest another bag for winter gear (like a reusable grocery bag or something like the blue IKEA bag). Also, remember please label all of your child’s winter items. Labeling them with your child’s initials is just fine.
If it is left in the classroom, I can make sure they will get it back. Another thing, please check daily that your child brought everything home.
Again, I would suggest a ziplock baggie with dry, clean clothing that will be kept in your child’s backpack. In the ziplock baggie should have a top, bottom, socks, underwear and a plastic bag for wet clothing. Your child may come inside from a recess wet. This way your child will have dry clothing to put on.
If something did not make it home, please check Lost and Found, Lunchroom and the Bus (for those who take the bus) right away. The quicker you notice it is missing, the quicker it will make it back home. And labeling your child’s items will make it easier to find too. FYI, when I was out, I came back to a classroom with a number of jackets in the classroom with no name inside. So please check daily, and label your child’s items.
Please look at the Lawton Lost and Found. It is starting to get filled up.
If you would like to volunteer in the building during school hours you will need to complete this background check: Complete Volunteer Background Check 24-25
Completing the background check allows you to be with children during the school day, class parties, and to chaperone field trips. If you think you might be helping out at any time during the year, please fill it out now. Don’t want to wait until the last minute.
Again, here is the QR Code to the Amazon “Wish List”, since I have added some items.
Remember, please charge the laptop to 100%, so it is ready for use in the classroom for Monday.
My blog is at https://mendozaclassroom.blogspot.com/),
And my web page is at (https://mendozaclassroom.wixsite.com/mendozaclassroom).
Information from Lawton:
Lawton Science Olympiad Student Registration for 2024-2025 - Due December 6!
Lawton Science Olympiad 2025 - Student Registration is open! Student registration forms are due on December 6 to be considered for the 2024-2025 season.
The WESO Tournament is on Saturday, May 10th 2025 at Pioneer High School. To participate in the Science Olympiad, you must commit to attending weekly practices, beginning in the beginning of January until May 9th. There is no registration fee to learn and participate in this program.
Details and Student Registration form is HERE.
Or on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrejbHP5SLwdei-K5om03PbMFRt9KmM63shh-KgGh0jtUuYQ/viewform?usp=sharing
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TRAILS Unit 1 Update: Self Awareness
This week, our school goal was to recognize that our thoughts often occur automatically and quickly, without us even realizing it! Sometimes, these automatic thoughts can be unhelpful or even negative. While negative thoughts may FEEL true in the moment, they are often exaggerated or unhelpful, and they can lead to strong emotions and poor behavior choices. Learning how to manage these thoughts can help us feel better and make more positive decisions.
Learn more about the Unit 1 Lesson on Self Awareness Here: K-2 TRAILS Unit 1 Family Resources.
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Free Academic Support and Enrichment Classes for ALL AAPS STUDENTS with Varsity Tutors!
The Ann Arbor Public Schools has partnered with Varsity Tutors for Schools! All AAPS students now have access to the Varsity Tutors learning resources around the clock and on demand such as live classes, chat tutoring, fun enrichment classes, and more.
Everything your student needs to get started can be found HERE.
Academic Support - Personalized Learning Courses & Homework Help
College Preparation - Essay writing, SAT prep and practice
Interest-based classes - Chess, Coding, Drawing, Online Content Creation
Check out the Varsity Tutor link in Clever!
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Students & Families - Technology Virtual Help Desk
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Call: 734-997-1222
Open a ticket: family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us
Schedule an In-Person Appointment: call the Student & Family Help Desk
Ayuda en Español at 734-997-1246
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Dates to Remember:
12/11: 70th Day of School
12/12: AADL Field Trip
12/18: All School Assembly @ 10:0am (Highlighting First Grade)
12/20: 2nd Grade Winter Party in the Lunchroom from 9:30-10:30 am
12/21-1/5/2025: Winter Break- NO SCHOOL
1/6/2025: School Resumes
1/23/25: All School Assembly @ 10:0am (Highlighting Second Grade)
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