SEC Monthly Newsletter

Dear SEC Families,

As we bid farewell to April and welcome the blossoming month of May, I hope this newsletter finds you well and filled with the spirit of renewal and growth that characterizes this time of year.

April was a month of vibrancy and activity here at SEC, with students fully engaged in their learning journeys and our community coming together to celebrate various achievements and milestones.

Our students demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, with many showcasing remarkable progress in various subjects. From mastering multiplication tables to crafting compelling essays, and excelling in reading, we are immensely proud of their academic accomplishments.

From May 6th to May 10th, we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week to honor the incredible educators who inspire and empower our students every day. We invite families to join us in expressing gratitude for their dedication and hard work.

We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and partnership as we navigate the final weeks of the school year together. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Here's to a May filled with growth, joy, and endless possibilities!

Warm regards,

Shirley Muncy Principal Sierra Elementary Complex

• May 7- HSHS Band Concert- 3rd-5th Grade

• May 23- Ag Day- 3rd-5th Grade

• May 24- End of Quarter

• May 27- Memorial Day- No School

• May 30- 5th Grade Promotion

• May 31- Last Day of School!

May Students of the Month!

Let's give a big round of applause to our May Students of the Month. These are the students who shine with great character traits! They're like shining stars in our school community, spreading kindness, honesty, and respect wherever they go. These awesome kids always make the right choices, help their friends, and show everyone they care. They take responsibility for their actions and make sure everyone feels welcome and included, just like how a cozy blanket keeps everyone warm and comfy. With their bright attitudes, they make our school a happier and friendlier place for everyone. Let's celebrate them for being such wonderful examples!

Collin J. “is an amazing student! He is always up for a challenge. Collin is always respectful, responsible and has the most positive attitude”-Mrs. Gonzalez

Mason D. “is such a fun, awesome, silly boy! We enjoy him in our class. He is always a great helper to keep Mrs. Rivera on task and time!”-Mrs. Rivera

Allie R. “is responsible and hardworking. She is always willing to help and assist other.”-Mrs. Ontiveros

Liliana G. “is kind to everyone and she has a great attitude about school and life. She works hard and has been progressing at a high level in her academics.”-Mr. Glines

Walter A. “is such a special young man! He is kind, caring, and hardworking. Walter always tries his best and works hard to achieve his goals. He is always respectful and responsible, a model student!”-Mrs. Jankowski.

Niko G. “is full of integrity and ownership. He is honest and a model student who never lets obstacles stand in his way. He has a positive attitude and strives to do his best all the time. He has a contagious laugh and a great sense of humor.”-Mrs. Flores

Zenonna H. “has shown responsibility, teamwork, perseverance, plenty of kindness as well as respect for everyone. She is a great student, and she really deserves this award.”-Mr. Madrid

Emilie O. “has been an amazing friend to all since the beginning of the year! She tries to help anyone and everyone; especially when they are down.”-Mrs. Fletcher

Zachariah H. “is such an amazing asset to our classroom. He is always the first to turn in his work and show others how to behave correctly in and out of the classroom.” Mrs. Zuni

Maliky E. & Kimura S. “Maliky has worked very hard this year. He has been helping his peers in class. Kimura consistently demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility…Kimura brings a positive attitude to school every day.”-Ms. Gervasio

Sutton C & Erica S. “always work hard and set a fantastic example for their classmates. They are delightful and share a friendly smile every morning.”-Mr. Crofford

Congratulations once again to our exemplary students! Your dedication to positive behavior, academic excellence, and community spirit has not gone unnoticed. We are excited to see the continued success and positive influence you will undoubtedly bring to our school community in the years to come. Keep shining bright and keep ROARing!

Every month, students at SEC take an assessment on a program called Istation. This program tracks their growth in reading skills throughout the year. One part of this assessment is Vocabulary. Each month, we will provide you will 5 new vocabulary words to practice at home with your students. Together, we can help all students learn, grow, and succeed! Here are the words to help your students get ready for their end of year ISIP in May:

• conceded - to admit that someone else is right or to give up, yielded
• philosophy - thinking about big questions, your beliefs
• adequate - it's good enough or sufficient for what is needed
• spindle - like a long stick with one end shaped like a rounded point, a rod
• controversy - a big argument or disagreement about something important, a debate

May news from physical education:

Remember to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days. K– 5th will be playing rock paper scissors game, tag games, flag football game, and end of the year free day. We will also we doing the end of the year water day. Information will be sent home about a week before. See below for the day it will be scheduled for each grade level. It will be from 12:30-2:45ish.

WATER DAYS:

May 21st- kinder

May 22nd- 1st

May 23rd- 2nd

May 24th- 3rd

May 28th- 4th

May 29th- 5th

PE Schedule:

• Monday- 3rd-Rivera, 4th-Fletcher, Rintelen
• Tuesday- 3rd-Glines, 4th-Flores, 5th-Crofford
• Thursday- 3rd-Placencio, 4th-Madrid, 5th-Gervasio
• Friday- 3rd-Gonzalez, 4th-Jankowski, 5th-Zuni

Thank you,

Mrs. Zambrano

Hi Families!

Happy May!

We always love donations of egg cartons! When students work with tempera or acrylic paint, egg cartons are used as paint palettes. We throw them out after use, so we go through quite a lot of them.

The art room will be busy this month as we work on finishing many projects. Fifth graders are working on t-shirts that are emblazoned with a personal symbol. They are also engaged in an analog photography project. Fourth graders are creating a found poetry book. Third graders are learning about line and form and looking at the art of Louise Bourgeois. Second graders are doing projects that tie in with the social studies and science curriculum. Kindergarten and first grade will be doing some painting and sculpture. All students have been engaged in printmaking projects.

Square1 Art orders are due May 3rd. All sales benefit the school.

Third, Fourth and fifth graders are working with a visiting puppeteer in early May. They are making creations for the Fiesta parade. A group of fourth and fifth graders will be marching and performing in the parade. Watch for us on parade day!!!

As always, please reach out with questions or concerns or ideas. We welcome your input about current and future art projects!

Be well,

Thea Storz

Rhonda Nickles

tstorz@torcschools.net

rnickles@torcschools.net

Happy May. Our last month of school. It has been such an honor to get to work with these students.

The beginning of the month we will work to finish our End of Year testing then move on to a few STEM projects to finish off the school year. Our last day of the Save the Children class will be on May 17th.

Below is a QR code for a survey regarding how well the school has welcomed and communicated with families this school year. By filling out the survey you can help our school and Save the Children learn what has worked for you and your family and what we can do better next year. We would love any feedback that we can get in order to give you and your family the best school experience we can provide.

-Mary Reuland (STC Program Coordinator)

Hello students and families,

Happy May!

For the month of May, we will be building our research skills before moving on to data tables using a couple different internet searches including weather, internet safety, along with a couple of others!

Please remember to always practice safe technology habits both at home and in school!

Ms. Lacey