We have started the practice of writing kindness quotes each morning. Students choose a quote to write on the board each morning. They then share with the class what this quote means to them and how we can hold it in our hearts all day. This daily practice helps us to be more kind to ourselves and others. It also gives students the opportunity to speak in front of the class and share their thinking.
Here are our first quotes of the year:
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Hello RES Community!
I’m excited to announce that we will be hosting Christina Soontornvat for a virtual author visit on December 8! Students will meet in grade clusters to hear from Christina on what it is like to be a real author and learn about her very amazing books. I have read almost all of her books and have loved every single one of them! She is an amazing storyteller.
Christina Soontornvat is the award-winning author of over a dozen books for children of all ages. Her picture books include The Ramble Shamble Children, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, and To Change a Planet, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell. She is the author of the beloved Diary of an Ice Princess chapter book series. Her recent works include the middle grade fantasy, A Wish in the Dark, which was named a 2021 Newbery Honor Book, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team, which was also named a 2021 Newbery Honor Book. Her latest novel, The Last Mapmaker, published April 2022 from Candlewick Press.
Christina Soontornvat grew up behind the counter of her parents’ Thai restaurant in a small Texas town with her nose stuck in a book. She is very proud of both her Thai and her Texan roots, and makes regular trips to both Weatherford and Bangkok to see her beloved family members (and eat lots and lots of Thai food!). In addition to being an author, Christina holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Science Education. She spent a decade working in the science museum field, where she designed programs and exhibits to get kids excited about science. She is passionate about STEM (science, technology engineering, and math), and loves learning new things. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two young children, and one old cat.
Christina’s books will be for sale from November 28- Dec 16th at RES. Please use the order form that will be sent home with kids to pick out your next great read with your kiddos! This is a fundraiser, so money raised goes to help the school provide amazing opportunities such as this author visit. We THANK YOU for your support!
Sincerely,
Emily Wood
RES School Librarian
A message from Nurse Hadley:
Head lice in schools almost completely disappeared when there was social distancing. As we return to a more normal school year, we are seeing head lice in most schools.
Lice outbreaks are common in school-aged children. Even the cleanest child can become infested. It is not a sign of poor health habits or being dirty.
Head lice are tiny, crawling insects that live in human hair. They do not fly or jump. The females lay eggs called nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp, often at the nape of the neck and behind the ears. The nits are small, oval-shaped specks that can vary from whitish to brownish and are firmly cemented in place, and cannot be brushed or flicked away.
Persistent itching of the head and back of the neck can indicate head lice. Most important is examining hair and scalp, especially the nape of the neck and behind the ears, for nits.
If you discover lice or nits, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider about treatment options.
Please periodically check your child’s head for lice and nits.
Helpful Links:
Head Lice: What Parents Need To Know
MMUUSD Management and Treatment of Head Lice
Kids had so much fun layering in tracks and playing with all the possibilities green screen and WeVideo offer!!! Encourage your child to make films at home!!!
Students have worked hard to write deliciously descriptive stories! Next week, we will work on editing and revising our narratives so they are ready to become beautiful books that we will publish! We are loving the writing process!!!
Madame Twichell, the French teacher at CHMS, and her au pair Orlane, came to visit our classroom! We had so much fun learning about France & showing Orlane what an American elementary classroom is like!
