Mescalero Apache School
Elementary Newsletter
February Focus: MAS
Volume 11, Issue 5
February 4, 2013
Important February Dates
Volunteers
“I have been a volunteer at Mescalero Apache School since my
wife began teaching here in 2004…over eight years ago. I
started out by helping in the FACE (Family and Child Education) program where she taught 3 and 4 year olds and I was
hooked from then on. The smiling faces and loving hugs I have gotten from these children mean so much
to me. I often tell people that I now have over 400 grandchildren because each of them has become family
to me.
Mr. Farmer:
February PET Meeting 6PM
2/13
Parent Breakfast
2/14
President’s Day— No School 2/18
Group and Individual Pictures 2/21
This is my sixth year as a volunteer in kindergarten. Watching these
young children learn to read and count is really amazing. The look of
pride on their young faces when they “get it” can’t be described.
The gratification I feel in my heart comes from teaching students to
listen to their teacher and always do their best.
I wish more people had the time to volunteer at school so they too
could feel the satisfaction that comes from being a part of helping
children learn.”
Mr.Farmer is here with Lani Cojo. “When
we did H is for Horse he brought his horse to
school for the kids to see. What a champ!” Message from the Superintendent
Greetings Everyone! I want to take this
opportunity to talk about this
months theme, "Volunteerism."
There are many ways in which to get
involved with the education of your
children. I'm asking that you take time
to come visit the school and see
the wonderful things happening. Here
are some suggestions:
PET Meeting:
WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
6:00p.m.
MAS Cafeteria
Contact: Roz Enjady or Roxanne
Starr for details
- Spend time in a classroom.
- Serve as chaperone on a field trip.
- Attend a Parent Encouragement Team
meeting.
- Attend any/all functions at school.
Mrs. Saenz
News from Mrs. Kayitah
The month of January we touched up on
Apache Lifestyles: 3 different clans that we
have in Mescalero, their clothing, the different kinds of buckskin dresses for each
clan, the way people lived long time ago in
arbors, tents and teepees, and how everyone was so happy at that time.
On February 14, 2013, the language program is having a FAMILY NIGHT here at
the school. For more information call Lola
Ahidley @ 464-44631 x1622.
Ixehe Mrs. Kayitah
Your presence is vital to the success of
our school. If you have an idea
and would like to discuss, please feel
free to contact a school
administrator. Again, WELCOME anytime to MAS. This is the
second home of your child.
Blessings for a wonderful
February
~Mrs. Farmer
Thank you Mr. Farmer for all that you do for our school.
Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Galicia and Mrs. Botella
currently have items on the
October 2005—Mr. Farmer and
Madisyn Yuzos
donorschoose.org
website. Everyone is encouraged to take a
look and donate. All proceeds benefit
Please Remember:
Mescalero Apache School Students.
Ski trips are on going, please dress appropriately.
Any amount would be appreciated.
The 100th Day of School: Thursday, January 24, 2013
Tennyson Gonzales—(Mrs. Farmer’s youngest
student) writing the numbers to 100.
Mrs. Vasile’s Apache Language Class
For the 100th day of school celebration in my classrooms the
students went over a hundred Apache words and more. I am
very proud of our students for working very hard on their
sounds, vocabulary and phrases.
The month of February, our unit lessons will be on “Traditional
Food.”
Parents if you are knowledgeable in this area please feel free
to let us know if you would like to do a presentation for our
students. It would be greatly appreciated.
Monday is our review day for previous lessons.
Ixehe!
Josie Chavez showing off her 100 items that
she glued to a poster board.
Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who
reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and
just plain love for one another. --Erma Bombeck
MRS. MURPHY’S 5TH GRADE NEWS:
For January: Our unit is Apache life-
style, the students will learn some phrases We have been studying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for the past 2 weeks. Two
students have written their version of his “I Have a Dream” speech.
on Apache lifestyle—how
they used to live a long time
ago, tell how they live in
teepees, tents, arbors and
what they wear. Moccasins—kebane
Buckskin dress Eutsa and learn about
the three bands: Mescalero, Lipan &
Chiricahua.
I want to encourage you to continue to
speak to your child in Apache.
Ixehe Mrs. Evans
“I Have a Dream”
By Gaege Sosa
I have a dream that
I have a dream that
I have a dream that
I have a dream that
I have a dream that
one day our nation and other nations can be free.
we don’t have to live in a reservation.
white eye’s will kneel before us.
we could have a perfect family.
we can be made fun of.
“I Have a Dream”
By Bryce Luevano
I have a dream that everybody in Mescalero will have a vehicle and a
house.
I have a dream that everybody has a chance to do something.
Multiplication Facts are crucial for your child’s Math success. Please practice each night on one fact that your child needs to learn.
“Our Reading theme was "Go With The Flow".
Everything we did in Reading and Science was
associated with water. Brooklyn was inspired
by a poem in our text book entitled "Steam".
After reading the poem, she used the same
poem style entitled "Rain." ~Mrs. Murphy
BROOKLYN MENDEZ
Here are the AIMSweb graphs by the students in Mrs. Yuzos'
class. She has set the goal high for her students. Instead of
the regular goal of 57 for fourth grade, she is encouraging
them to set their sights for 73 which is a perfect score. One
student has already achieved that and more are not too far off.
You make a world of difference to your child.
We have completed our lesson unit on “Apache LifeStyles for the month
of Jan. We had two presenters who showed our students their buckskin
clothing. The students enjoyed the presentation. We encourage parents
or anyone who would like to come and share with our classes some items—
stories, songs, displays, pictures, etc. to help our students understand the
Apache culture more.
Please contact Lola Ahidley @ 464-4431 ext. 1622.
Ixehe—Ms. Pena
Volunteers are not paid -- not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.
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