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Hózhó Academy Newsletter
For the Week of April 8th-12th, 2024
Weekly Updates
Dear Hózhó Families,
Art Contest and Show - Please remind your children that all artwork submissions are due this Wednesday, April 10th. All students are welcome to participate in the school-wide art contest. See the flyer below for more information.
Color Run - See the flyer below for more information about the color run happening May 4th, 10AM-1PM at Hozho Academy.
Important Dates
April 8th - Spring Holiday (No School)
April 10th - Art Contest Submissions Due
April 22nd - Early Start 7:45/Early Release 1:15
May 3rd - Art Show
May 4th - Color Run
May 17th - Career Day for K-6
Important Links
Poetry Recitation
Classes take turns reciting poetry during the morning assembly. This experience builds confidence and develops their understanding of the beauty of language and literature.
Friday, April 12th - Ms. Malcom (K)
Monday, April 15th - Ms. Vining (3rd)
Tuesday, April 16th - Mr. Guerrero (2nd)
Art Class Highlight
Testing Tips by Elise Farrell
We are taking a break from our current Literacy Corner discussion to talk about testing! Hozho Academy students have either begun, or will soon begin, their state standardized tests. This can be a stressful time for students, and we want them to do the absolute best they can. Below are some ideas to help prepare your child for testing days.
Know when and what tests are taking place: Mark your calendars and openly discuss the upcoming dates with your children!
Try as hard as possible to have your children in attendance on testing days, otherwise, they will need to be pulled from class at a later time to take the tests.
Be on time! Tardy students miss key information at the beginning of a test. If very late, the student will be asked to wait at the office until testing is complete and will have to make up the test at another time.
Limit the screen time before testing: the less stimulated students are going into testing the better. This includes cell phones! Research shows screens, including the use of cell phones should not be used a minimum of an hour before going to bed and an hour after waking for optimal sleep and energizing start to the day.
Be sure your children are getting a full nights rest! Some ways to make sure your children are getting all the rest they need include:
Limiting screen time before bed (see above)
Going to bed at a reasonable hour; one recommendation from psychologists is to start the habit of going to bed and waking up at the same time every night.
Making sure the bed is for sleep, and sleep only! Keep homework, scrolling, games (...etc) off the bed in order to associate it with sleep.
Getting plenty of physical activity outside during the day! Did you know that the sun is a natural source of melatonin, one that works better than supplements? Studies have shown that people who get the best sleep are spending a lot of time outside, in the sun.
Eat a hearty dinner! While a healthy breakfast is a great way to start the day, a lot of the energy for that day comes from dinner the night before.
Have a fruitful, low stimulating morning:
Limit screen time when children are first waking up (see above)
Start the day with a hearty breakfast; skip the sugary coffee beverages and instead opt for a healthy, balanced meal. An overly sugary breakfast will result in overstimulation in the morning and a sugar crash in the afternoon.
Have fun outside the school day!
Get outside! (Hiking, swimming, walking, playing at the park...etc)
Have a family game night!
Lastly, one of the best motivators, is encouragement from family and loved ones!
For any questions on the upcoming tests, do not hesitate to reach out to your teacher!
Book of the Week
Emily
By Michael Bedard
Could you imagine living next door the famous poet, Emily Dickenson? Well, such is the case for a young girl and her mother. This beautifully illustrated children's book provides a glimpse into the life and personality of the poet through an engaging, heartfelt story!
Testing Schedule
Hózhó Academy 2023-2024 School Calendar
Hózhó Academy Charter School
Email: office@hozhoacademy.org
Website: https://hozhoacademy.org/
Location: 515 Park Ave, Gallup, NM, USA
Phone: (505) 722-8922
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Twitter: @HozhoA
Transportation Department: (505) 458-4923 or email khillock@hozhoacademy.org
Afterschool (After 4 PM): (505) 488-8758