October 17-21 Newsletter

Newsletter October 3-7

Tribute to 9.11

The 9/11 Attack

By Donavin Ada

September 11,2001 was a horrific day of lost lives and

loved ones who didn’t deserve to die.

Two planes crashed into the twin tower.

A third plane crashed into the Pentagon Building.

These incidents were caused by terrorist act.

It makes me wonder why such person would want to kill innocent people.

This was the most important day, September 11,2001, to save lives and

capture those who tried to attempt such horror.

But all I can do is pray for the people who died

And pray for the world to be a peaceful place.

9/11 Attack

By: Ylac Caracut

In 9/11 terrorist attack,

Plane crashed, people died and

The twin tower fell

A few months later life got better

Today we asked ourselves was 9/11

A good thing? Or a bad thing.

I think it’s a good thing

because strangers learned to help each other.

but most of all I think it’s a bad

thing because a lot of people lost their lives.

by: Cherlene Detera

9/11 was a horrible day

In so many ways,

People got kill from the twin towers

“For some people it felt like so many hours,

People got killed from Bin Laden”

But now he has been killed.

So many hopes so many dreams and most of those

had been crushed

To those that really means

For the fire fighters that day

They had to fight their way to help those people in need.

911 Tragic Day

By: Jodeen Fredrick

On the day where it all came by,

Some went away and some survived.

In memory of all our loss ones,

We pray, unite, together as one.

As we think of the tragic incident, we’re all buried in sorrow.

But when it comes to love, it all starts tomorrow!

In Remembrance of 9/11:

By: Daydra Hocog

A flag for reflection , a flag of honor

Uniting the nation to our father

It will keep us people to this tragic day

But all these heroic acts shall not fade away.

911 by: Lynette Ichiro

911 was a big life change, the twin towers was a tragic day.

Some people cried and some people died.

And some people were glad that Bin Laden had died.

Time to respect, honor, and

share this is what happened when I wasn’t there.

The Horrible Day: 9-11

By: Newlyn Victoria Jeter

September 11 was a horrible day

But in any other way it was my big sister Stevie’s birthday.

A lot of people died in the twin tower

In many other hours

Bin Laden destroyed the twin tower

He is such a coward.

9/11 by:Doris Joseph

Hands to hands stands to stand we’ll be alright

If you hear my rhyme

I got your back you’ve got mine

I’ll help you out anytime

To see you hurt

To see you cry

Makes me weep and wanna die

And if you agree to lend a hand

I’ll remember you till the end

And if a heart needs a mend

I’ll be right there 9/11 till the end

POEM OF 9/11

BY MATCLOUDE KODIN.

i hope and i pray for all the people that has been taken away.

We will not forget we will always rememeber them forever

We shall never forget that grave day,
nor the lives which were taken away.

Those faced with great loss, so understand
the ultimate cause of our free land.

Although we might not know who all they are,
they should be known in people’s hearts.

The 9.11 was the worst we’ve seen
because it was caused by Bin Laden.

Emotions do make us what we are
September 11^th – Stays never far.

-By: Erika Lansang.

911 by Jane Lee

Fire fighters and police officers

were a good team

Although their minds were jumping

but they worked hard as a team

and succeeded

it was sad for those children waiting

for their parents to come home or

their cousins to arrive.

everyone will remember the day

of September 11^th

people were brave to save the workers in

Twin towers

We will remember forever

Every September 11^th

Newsletter September 19-23

Team Building Exercise with NMPASI

NMPASI's Greg Borja and Tom Thornburgh met up with the 6th grade classes of San Vicente Elementary during the 1st week of school to help build camaraderie and remind the students to practice and accept differences.

"Your feet must not touch the ground and you must be on board!"

"Stay away from drugs, alcohol, and other harmful substance"

Thank You NMPASI!

A-11 Homework Policy

This letter explains the homework policy for my classroom. Please read the policy with your child so that you understand the expectations of students and parents with regard to homework. Following these guidelines can help decrease tension associated with homework and increase your child’s learning.

For your child to be successful with homework, s/he needs:

A place to do homework. If possible, your child should do his/her homework in the same place (an uncluttered, quiet space to study)

A schedule for completing homework. Set a homework schedule that fits in with each week’s particular activities. (Afterschool sports, rosaries…)

Encouragement, motivation and prompting. It is not a good idea to sit with your child and do homework with him/her. Your child needs to practice independently and to apply what s/he has learned in class. I do encourage you to review the finished assignment or extend help when he/she looks frustrated or is stuck.
If your child consistently cannot complete homework assignments alone, please contact me.

Understanding of the knowledge. When your child is practicing a skill, ask which steps s/he finds difficult and easy and how he plans to improve speed and accuracy with the skill. If your child is working on a project, ask what knowledge he is using to complete the work.
If your child consistently cannot answer these questions, please contact me.

Reading Partnership. Home reading is not only done to encourage the students to get into a habit of reading, but it is also about developing comprehension. Reading should be done each night for 15-30 minutes. I know that your time is limited, but asking about a book is a wonderful way to help your child build their recall abilities. It is not only important that your child develops reading abilities, but it is equally important that they develop understanding and comprehension.

Grading. I will grade each homework assignment for content and timeliness. If your child turns in an assignment late, the score for timeliness will reflect the lateness.

Please return this policy with the appropriate signatures, acknowledging that you have read and discussed the policy with your child. If you have any questions about homework expectations, please contact me.

Parent's/ Guardian's Signature
Student's Signature

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!

Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s),
Welcome to a New and Exciting school year here at San Vicente Elementary School. I am looking forward to having your child in my 6th Grade class. I believe that what happens in class will greatly affect your child’s future.

This year, the students will be celebrating the spirit of discovery and adventure through our “World Travel” theme. It will breed creativity, which breeds curiosity, and curiosity is the foundation of learning.

I would like to take a moment to briefly introduce myself. My name is Kathy Pagapular Ruszala. I hold a degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in International Studies through Framingham State University. During the weekends, I like to spend some quality time with my husband Brad and baby boy Keoni. We love the outdoors especially playing soccer, hiking, diving, and running. I also enjoy playing the ukulele.

I believe that a good parent-teacher relationship is necessary for maximum school success. Throughout the year, I will communicate with you through notes, telephone calls, class newsletters, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s welfare. You may call me at 237-3828.

We have a fantastic group of children in this class. I am looking forward to a terrific year ahead. With your help we can make this happen.


Sincerely,
Ms. Kathy Pagapular Ruszala
Classroom Teacher

6th Grade Survival Kit

Welcome to 6th Grade! It is an exciting time and maybe a little scary – even for the teacher! I put together this “Survival Kit” to help you get ready for this year. Each item has a unique and special meaning. I look forward to getting to know you. We have lots to learn and do together this school year!


• The SPONGE is to remind you to soak up knowledge.
• The PENCIL is to remind you to “write your wrongs”.
• The ERASER is to remind you that we all make mistakes, and that it’s okay.
• The piece of STRING is to remind you to help you tie up loose ends.
• The COTTON BALL is to remind you that our classroom is full of
kind words and warm feelings.
• The STAR is to remind you to shine and always try your best.
• The CHOCOLATE KISSES is to comfort you when you are feeling sad.
• The piece of GUM is to remind you that your class can stick together as a team.
• The TOOTH PICK is to remind you to “pick out” the good qualities in your classmates.
• The BANDAGE is to heal hurt feelings in your friends and in yourself.
• The POSTCARD is to remind you there are thousands of places to visit and discover.
• The KEY CHAIN (courtesy of Ms. Andrea Ozawa) is to remind you there are generous and loving people around you.