The Mendoza Message
for
January 31, 2025
It was nice to have a warmer week. Just sad that it was rainy today. Wednesday was the Lunar New Year. Happy New Year to those who celebrate it!
Here is a friendly reminder. There are a lot of germs, fever, coughing, stomach bugs etc. in 2nd grade class right now. Please keep your child home if they are presenting any symptoms.
We had a wonderful assembly today. The Wayne State Dance Company 1 group performed for us. The children really enjoyed it.
Wednesday, February 5th is Global Play Day! Please click here for the Global Play Day Letter. Below is a PDF version of the letter just in case
NAAPID is on Monday, February 10th. If you will like to stop by our classroom for a visit, see the times below for the best time:
9:30-10:20: to work in your child’s classroom to work on a literacy activity
10:20-10:50: Gym (Join you child in gym until the assembly starts)
10:30-11:00: Story teller Assembly in the MPR (lunch room)
11:30-12:18: Lunch and recess with your child in the lunchroom and playground
12:30-1:30: Art (Join your child in the Art room)
See the filer below for the events scheduled throughout the day.
Also, our simple class Valentine’s Day celebration will be on Wednesday, February 12th. This is only a class celebration. There is no need for parent volunteers that day. We only decorate our Valentine bags, pass out Valentine’s and have a simple snack. Please click here to go to the Sign-up Genius on items that are needed for our snack. Remember, if your child is passing out Valentine’s, they are to pass out Valentine’s to all classmates. One other item, passing out Valentine’s is an option. There are 24 students in our class. Below is a class list.
Also, February 12th is the 101st Day of School! We will enjoy a day of thematic activities that day. If your child would like to wear black and white clothing, spotted clothing or puppy ears, etc they can. Because we are celebrating Valentine’s Day and the 101th Day of school, I am still working on a schedule for the day.
If you would like to help out at Lawton during school hours (lunch helper, chaperoning field trips, etc.), you will need to fill out a form. Here is the link. If you want to volunteer at Lawton. I would encourage you to do it as soon as you can. It can take some time before you are cleared. Also, once you are cleared, it is good for the entire 2023-2024 school year.
Remember to look at the Lawton Lost and Found regularly, especially now. The Lost and Found gets filled quickly during the winter months.
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:
TRAILS LESSON 12
Next week, our building-wide focus in Trails will be to practice self-care. We may take steps daily to care for our minds and bodies and to help us stay healthy and strong. We can also make plans to take care of ourselves when we start to feel tired, down, or worried. Our bodies are like engines – they need good fuel to run and work all day long. Some of the things we talked about, like eating and sleeping and fun activities, will help fuel our minds and bodies and keep us feeling strong all day long!
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LAWTON KINDERGARTEN AND YOUNG FIVES ROUND UP EVENT <<Linked
We’re preparing to welcome the newest members of our school community at the Lawton Kindergarten and Young Fives Roundup event on Wednesday, February 26th. We’d appreciate your help in spreading the word to neighbors who have young children. Please feel free to download and share the K-Roundup link. Let’s help welcome the future classes of 2038 and 2039!
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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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What we are doing in the classroom:
ELA: We have been learning about the different types of Traditional Literature. Also, we have been studying the elements of Traditional Literature, perspective, etc.
Math: We finished Unit 5: Addition and Subtraction. The Unit test was on Wednesday. On Thursday, we started Unit 6: Whole Numbers Operations and Number Stories. The Unit 6 Family letter will go home on Monday.
Social Studies: We have been learning about natural, human and capital resources. Also, how natural resources are used to produce goods and services.
Word Study: We have been working on reviewing how to spell words with long i sound spelled with ie and igh, reviewed vowel teams, and to spell words with the /oo/ sound spelled with oo and u.
Dates to Remember:
2 /5: Global Play Day
2/10: NAAPID
2/10: All School Assembly at 10:30am (Highlighting 5th Grade)
2/12: Student Count Day
2/12: Our Class Valentine Party
2/12: Celebrate the 101th Day of School
2/14-2/18: Mid-Winter Break- NO SCHOOL
2/26: Kindergarten Roundup from 6-7:00 pm
