Short notes 

Act it out!

Prep: Have your child pick out a book to read. (You can visit the library together or pick from books you already have at home.) Skim through the book on your own first to get an idea of the characters.

Play: Read the book aloud to your child, using a different voice for each character as you go along. For example, give an old man a deep gravely voice and a younggirl a high-pitched voice.  Change your tone and volume to show emotion.  Use your enthusiasm!

Get your child in on the action, too.  For example, have him or her act out something a character did, such as riding a horse by galloping around on a broom.  Don’t be afraid to join in and get a little silly. 

Laughter is fun for “children” of all ages!

   

Fun Activity.

Math is Fun!

Parents' attitudes toward mathematics have an impact on children's attitudes. Children whose parents show an interest in and enthusiasm for mathematics around the home will be more likely to develop that enthusiasm themselves.   

Special points of interest:

Jan. 16 Holiday

No school

Jan. 17  MAP

testing begins

Jan. 27  Early

Release

Feb. 3 In-service day.  No school for students.

   

Worth Quoting:

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.
Anthony J. D'Angelo
  

Reading to children is a treasured activity in many homes. What better way to integrate mathematics into the lives of children than to read them stories that bring mathematical ideas to life? Children's books related to mathematics can be separated into four categories: counting books, number books, storybooks, and concept books.

 

Would you like to predict weather?

Become a Weather Forecaster.

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED

College: Bachelor of Science

Wage:  $50,000-$90,000 a year

October Newsletter

Short notes


After school chats

“What’s in your backpack?”  Greet your child with this question, and you’ll discover a lot about what s/he does in class.

Set aside time each day to go through your child’s papers.  Try to do this first thing after school when their day is fresh in their mind.

Look over the papers together.  Ask questions about the papers.

Special points of interest:

· Oct. 5

Map Testing closes

· Oct. 7

In-service
No School

· Oct. 10

Holiday No school 

· Oct 14

End of 1st 9 weeks

· Oct. 21 

Parent/Teacher Conference

Start a habit.

We have a beautiful track around our brand new Football field.  We need to be proud of it and take care of it.  There should be no trash at all on the track!  I have found gum, sunflower shells, pieces of metal, broken twigs/stalks and paper trash! If everyone will do their part in picking up the trash our track will stay beautiful!!

Fun Activity.

Let your child create their own 3-D community.  They’ll practice map skills and learn about urban planning as they decide where to put the buildings in their town.
Materials:

Paper lunch bags, newspapers, crayons or markers, black construction paper, scissors, and tape.

Have your child think of buildings to include, such as a bank, a grocery store, a school, a library, and houses.  They can make them by drawing doors, windows, and signs on flat bags (on the side without the flap). For every bag they decorate, have them stuff a second one with newspaper. Then, they open each decorated bag and slide it over a stuffed bag so the “buildings” will stand up.  For the roads, cut black construction paper into strips and tape them together.  Finally, have your child lay out  their roads and arrange their buildings alongside them to make their very own town!

Would you like to build a city or town?

Become an Urban planner

 Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Wage: $60,00-$90,000

September Newsletter

Short notes

Better Concentration

Looking for a fun way to improve your youngster’s concentration?  Try this quick game.  The first player makes one motion, like clapping or spinning around.  The second person copies him and adds another movement.  Continue adding new motions until someone forget the sequence.  The last player to get it right starts a new game

Special points of interest:
       · Sept. 9
Progress Reports

· Sept. 13  

Lion’s Club eye screening

· Sept 21

MAP testing begins   

· Sept.  23

Homecoming

Early Release

Start a habit.

Encourage your child to treat studying as a daily assignment, not just something they do the evening before a test.  For example, they might study 15 minutes every night on math facts.  After they finish their homework they can spend a little time reviewing their notes and handouts.

A recipe for Respect.

 Ava listens quietly when her teacher talks.  Ben claps for each performer at his piano recital.  Joe includes everyone in the game at recess. These children show respect for others.  Here’s how you can encourage your child to do the same. 
Demonstrate:
Your child will learn respectful behavior by watching the way you treat others.  When they make a mistake, for instance, gently tell them what they did wrong— and out of earshot of others.  Also let them see you respect ideas and beliefs that are different from your own.  For example, point out that you're happy a friend is voting in an election even though you each favor a different candidate.
Notice:
When you see your child acting respectfully, let them know that you’ve noticed!

Would you like to find a new star or planet?

Become an Astronomer!

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree: Bachelor of Science

Wage: $60,00-$90,000

May Newsletter

This is a Bully

· Physical assaulter

· Verbal taunting, name caller, put downs, spreader of rumors

· Threats and intimidation

· Stealer of money and possessions, extortion

· Hostile, threatening, or obscene body gestures

· Lack of empathy towards others

National research shows the effects of bullying can last a lifetime. Victims have an increased chance of academic failure and health problems, low self-esteem and inability to connect socially.

There are long-term implications for bullies as well. Research shows that youths who bully typically have a criminal record by age 24.

Extended Library hours

Be sure to take advantage of the extended library hours! We are open in the afternoons every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00-6:00pm. You are welcome to come check out books, listen to a story, use the computers or just enjoy browsing through our new books! We are also open the second Saturday of the month from 11-2.

Upcoming Events at RVT

May 2….No School..In-service for teachers

May 5….Transition Day for all schools

May 10…Parents of 2^nd graders to SS for

Transition talk 6-7pm

May 12….Fishing clinic

May 13….MAP closes

May 18….Van of Enchantment

May 19….Pre-school Awards and last day

May 20….Solar Trunk…1^st and 2^nd

May 23….Play Day

May 24….Kinder Awards 2-3pm and last day

May 25….1^st and 2^nd Awards 12-1pm

May 25…..Early Release

May 26….Last day

May 26….Early Release

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy)

If you would like to see the entire new attendance policy go to: www.lmsed.org go to Links and then to Board Policy

Kinder 93%

First grade 94%

Second grade 95%

Pre-school 95%

We have been in school 165 days. Aug. 11 to May 5.

Our school designation is…. Progressing! We are out of School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can stay totally out of Any Designation but Progressing!

Average yearly salary: $20,000-$75,000

Do you want to produce honey and pollinate crops?

Be a BeeKeeper

Requirements: GED or High School Diploma, Beekeeping classes, and/or a Bachelors of Science.

April Newsletter

What is Bullying?

• Done by someone with more power or social support to someone with less power or social support;


• Often includes the abuser blaming the target for the abuse;


• Often it leads to the target blaming him or herself for the abuse;


• In most bullying situations, the target cannot stop the bullying by his or her own actions

National research shows the effects of bullying can last a lifetime. Victims have an increased chance of academic failure and health problems, low self-esteem and inability to connect socially.

There are long-term implications for bullies as well. Research shows that youths who bully typically have a criminal record by age 24.

Extended Library hours

Watch for flyers! We will be doing amazing things such as: travel, zoo trips, circus, use computers, Tumblebooks, etc. and we will have prizes for the class with the most representation with parents!

Upcoming Events at RVT

April 7….La Esquelta visit Kinder

April 7….Open Library night 4-6pm

April 12...Science Fair @ RVT 5-6pm

April 13...Career Day 9-11am

April 13...Early Release

April 14…Open Library night 4-6pm

April 15…Kindergarten Registration 9-3pm

April 18…MAP window opens

April 19…Open Library night 4-6pm

April 21….Open Library night 4-6pm

April 22-25…Easter Holiday

April 26…Open Library night 4-6pm

April 26…Progress Reports

April 28…Open Library night 4-6pm

May 2….No School..In-service for teachers

May 5….Transition Day for all schools

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy)

If you would like to see the entire new attendance policy go to: www.lmsed.org go to Links and then to Board Policy

Kinder 93%

First grade 94%

Second grade 94%

Pre-school 95%

We have been in school 144 days. Aug. 11 to April 4.

Our school designation is…. Progressing! We are out of School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can stay totally out of Any Designation but Progressing!

Average yearly salary: $21,000-$70,000

Do you want to supervise, manage and perform work in the conservation and use of resources in national parks and other federally-managed areas?

Be a Park Ranger

Requirements: GED or High School Diploma, and a Bachelor of Sciences and/or a Masters.

March Newsletter

R. V. TRAYLOR ELEMENTARY

March 1, 2011

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Your Support is Needed All bills have been presented and are now either in committee or on the floor for discussion. Please continue to go to the web site below to keep informed: http://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/ Santa Fe MUST hear from YOU! Senator John Arthur Smith – all of Hidalgo County Address: Box 998, Deming, NM 88031 Capitol Phone: (505) 986-4363 Office Phone: (575) 546-4979 Home Phone: (575) 546 -8546 Representative Rodolpho "Rudy" S. Martinez – (D) – all of Hidalgo County (except Virden area) Address: Box 164, Bayard, NM 88023 Capitol Phone: (505) 986-4233 Office Phone: (575) 537-8609 Home Phone: (575) 537-3105 Bullying Bullying can be perpetuated by individuals or groups and can include many different behaviors such as: · Exclusion from the peer group · Hostile, threatening, or obscene body gestures		Upcoming Events at RVT Mar. 1….Literacy Night 5-6pm Mar. 2…..Early Release(Dr. Seuss’ Birthday) Mar. 3…..Open Library 4-6pm Mar. 4…..Child Find (9am-2pm) Mar. 8…..Open Library 4-6pm Mar. 8…..PAC meeting 2-4 Mar. 10…Open library 4-6pm Mar. 11…End of 9 weeks Mar. 12….Open Library 11am-2pm Mar. 14-18..SPRING BREAK Mar. 22….Open Library 4-6pm Mar. 23….Parent/Teacher Conf. Mar. 24….Open Library 4-6pm Mar. 29….Open Library 4-6pm Mar. 31….Open Library 4-6pm
		ATTENDANCE POLICY: A signed note from a parent/guardian or a licensed physician, providing the reason for the student's absence, must be provided. Verbal messages shall not be accepted. (Pre-school is included in this policy) If you would like to see the entire new attendance policy go to: www.lmsed.org go to Links and then to Board Policy Kinder 92.32% First grade 94% Second grade 94% Pre-school 95% We have been in school 124 days. Aug. 11 to Feb. 28. Our school designation is…. Progressing! We are out of School Improvement I-delay. We need to continue to keep our attendance high so we can stay totally out of Any Designation but Progressing! Extended Library hours Watch for flyers! We will be doing amazing things such as: travel, zoo trips, circus, use computers, Tumblebooks, etc. and we will have prizes for the class with the most representation with parents!

Do you want to starch, press, steam, do alterations, sew and repair clothing? Be a Dry Cleaner Requirements: GED or High School Diploma, and an Associates degree. Average yearly salary: $35,000-$70,000

The greatest gift you can give your child/ren is to read to or with them! Allie Pelayo