March 2022 Newslette

M. U. LUJAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL march 2022

Dragon Newsletter

OUR MISSION CONTACT INFORMATION

To promote and provide academic Website: mulujanelementaryschool.weebly.com
opportunities in a conducive and nurturing Email: [email protected]
environment, for all students to explore and Phone: 671-789-1535
Office Hours: 7:15am-3pm
build a life of learning as productive
citizens in our community.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE SPIRIT WEEK Activities

Hafa Adai! Monday, 3/7/2022:

This month we celebrate Mes CHamoru. The theme is I Fino’ Henton ulu/ wear any woven headband or hat
CHamoru: Agon lá’atotche, Hináhatsa yan Hinéhemlo’ Lina’la’ that represents the CHamoru culture
– The Chamoru Language: Reconnecting, Rebuilding and Re-
covering. While we engage in lessons and activities at our Monday,, 3/24/2022:
school focused on our culture and language, we remind our
selves that we must always take pride in who we are and Ha’ånen flores/ wear any flower to represent
celebrate one another -our likenesses as well as our differ- the beauty of our island (lei, flower on your hair)
ences. In our school we have students from various ethnic
backgrounds and we can learn a lot from one another simply Monday 3/21/2022:
by sharing our culture and practices. Encourage your child
to share something special about their culture with their Ha’ånen Alåhas wear any cultural jewelry that
friends and classmates as we continue to reconnect, rebuild represents our island and culture.
and recover! Biba!
Monday, 3/28/2022:
Si Yu’os Ma’åse,
Natasha A. Dela Cruz Ha’ånen Palabran CHamoru (use masking tape to
write a CHamoru word, tape to your shirt) every-

one can learn one word from one another.

Every Friday,

Hafa Adai Betnes: Wear island wear.

DATES TO REMEMBER IMPORTANT REMINDERS

March 7: Guam History & CHamoru Heritage Day School uniforms are MANDATORY and should be
Holiday– NO CLASSES worn every day, with the exception of Spirit
March 14: 2nd Semester Progress Reports Week activities, which are Optional. If assistance
is needed, please contact the main office.
*Spirit Days for March are every Monday & Friday

PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION If you are interested in supporting our
school in any way, please contact the main
President: Becky Babauta Secretary: Doreen Bamba
Vice-President: Tabitha Garcia PIO:Valerie Pendon office & let us know how you would like to
Treasurer: Malia Castro Sgt. at Arms: Zena Sablan help. Thank you!

Classroom Connection: Bridging the Gap for Student Achievement

Please review these learning targets with your child and connect with their
teacher to see how you can support learning at home.

READING LANGUAGE ARTS MATH

K I can name all the letters of the I can draw a WOW picture I can count to 100.
alphabet. and tell about it. I can count sets and write the
1ST I can say the beginning, middle, I can copy and complete a numeral (0-20).
2ND and ending sounds in words. sentence. I can identify the greater and
3RD I can identify characters, set- smaller number.
4TH tings, & major events in a story. I can use verbs in the right I can describe and compare 2D
5TH I can read sight words. was to tell about the past, and 3D shapes.
I can tell how I feel and why I the present, and the future. I can break down and put to-
feel that way. I can use simple and com- gether teen numbers.
I can identify sounds that are pound sentences.
different in similarly spelled I can listen to others’ ideas I can count to 120 starting at
words. to help add details to my sto- any number less than 120.
ries. I can read, write and represent
I can read words with long vowel numbers from 0-120.
sounds. I can write narratives, using I can tell how many tens and
I can read words that are not details, temporal words, and how many ones are in a number.
spelled the way that they sound. a sense of closure. I can use math strategies to help
I can retell a story I know using me solve and explain addition
important details and show that I can demonstrate the com- problems within 100.
I know what the author is try- mands of English in writing I can use strategies to solve one
ing teach me. and speaking. and two-step word problems with-
With guidance, I can develop in 100.
I can read words with vowel teams. and strengthen writing using
I can identify the main topic of a text the writing process. I can fluently add and subtract
and the focus of specific paragraphs with- within 1000.
in the text. I can fluently multiply within
I can compare and contrast two or more 100.
versions of the same story by different I can solve four step word prob-
authors or from different cultures. lems using the four operations.
I can form and use the past tense of ir-
regular past tense verbs when writing
and speaking.

I can ask and answer questions
to demonstrate understanding of
the story.
I can describe the connections
between paragraphs

I can determine the theme using I can create a clear, devel- I can divide a 4-digit number by
details from the story, oped piece of writing for dif- a 1-digit number using place value
I can summarize the text. ferent purposes or audiences. strategies.

I can compare and contrast the I can use a comma to sepa- I can add and subtract frac-
overall structure (e.g. chronology, rate an introductory element tions with unlike denominators
comparison, cause/effect, prob- from the rest of the sen- (including mixed numbers) by re-
lem/solution) of events, ideas, con- tence, and to set off the placing given fractions with
cepts, or information in two or words yes and no, to set off a equivalent fractions in such a
more texts. tag question from the rest of way as to produce an equivalent
the sentence, and to indicate sum or difference of fractions
direct address. with like denominators.

DRAGONS PHOTO GALLERY

CONGRATULATIONS to our Students of the Month for January 2022!
Great job following school expectations, modeling awesome work and study habits, and

having a positive attitude every day you come to school!!!

LITERACY CORNER

SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH READING NEEDS

Route to Reading: Be Your Child’s Tour Guide

Sitting with your child every day and having them read to you will continue to build
their confidence. Here are 4 tips to use when reading with your child.

1. LISTEN: Notice speech sounds, letters, words, or ideas that seem hard.
2. LOOK: Watch for skills or tasks that seem difficulty
3. WAIT: Give time to self correct, then provide a hint if needed.
4. ENCOURAGE: Praise and reassure as you talk about the book or activity.

retrieved from http://improvingliteracy.org

Students were recognized for spending the most time reading online on
Raz Plus for the month of January & were given a prize and certificate.

Congratulations to the following students:

K: Brianne Torres, 1st: Ezekiel Chargualaf, 2nd: Stephanie Aguon,
3rd: Elijah Rogolifoi, 4th: Joseph Bamba, 5th: Nayden Brown

Healthy Habits: How can I help my child form HEALTH CORNER
healthy habits?

As a parent, you are the biggest influence in shaping your child’s eating and drinking habits. Here are a few things you
can do to at home to help.

1. Be a role model: You do not need to be an expert, just get up, move and show your children how much they can
have by being active. Go for a walk around your neighborhood, play a game together, and indulge in more fruits and
vegetables.
2. Talk about being healthy: Take time to talk and have a conversation about how certain foods help you stay
healthy, or how walking can help you feel better. When your child opts for an unhealthy snack ask them how they
think it’ll make them feel and whether it’ll fuel their body with the right amount of energy. Use comments like “Great
choice” or “Let’s walk 5 more minutes to make us stronger.”
3. Make sure your child gets enough sleep: Getting enough sleep can improve your child’s mental, emotional, and
physical health. Not getting enough sleep may lead to many health issues to include obesity.
4. Promote good health beyond your family: Other adults play a role in your child’s life, too. Share your ideas and
healthy habits with them and encourage a healthy lifestyle for all. .

retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/healthy-eating-physical-activity-for-life/helping-your-child-tips-for-parents#habits