Walter Douglas Elementary School

December 2019 A Note From the Principal...

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.

- Helen Keller Dear Families,

This holiday season our hearts are filled with appreciation to have you as part of our Bulldog team!

December is a busy month with just a few weeks until Winter Break. We invite you and your family to join us for the following:

PTO Meeting - Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 4th at 2:30 in the Library. Childcare and Spanish translation will be provided. We would love to have you join us! Success Assembly - will be Friday, December 6th at 8:00 am in the MPR.

Douglas Singers Concert – will be at 5:30 on December 11th. The show is sure to get you into the holiday spirit. We hope to have you join us! Santa Shop - This is a great, low cost way for students to do their holiday shopping. Santa’s Shop will be happening here at Douglas, December 11th-18th in the Library. A family shopping night will be held on Wednesday, December 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Science Night – The Science Fair will be here before you know it! If you would like some guidance on how to support your child with their Science Fair project, join us on Science Night. Students in grade 6 are welcome to come with their parents Thursday, December 12th at 5:30 in room 32.

School Spelling Bee – December 13th at 9:00 in the MPR. Our 5th and 6th grade students will be competing for a slot in the District Spelling Bee to be held on January 17th at Flowing Wells Junior High. Winter Break - School will let out on Thursday, December 19th for Winter Break. School resumes on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Our Douglas Family wishes your family a most joyous holiday season and the very best of a New Year. See you in 2020! Sincerely,

Dr. Tamára McAllister Principal

Las mejores cosas y mas bellas del mundo no pueden ser tocadas. Deben ser sentidas con el Corazón.

– Helen Keller

Estimadas Familias,

En esta época festiva estamos llenos de agradecimiento de tenerles como parte de nuestro equipo de Bulldogs!

Diciembre es un mes muy ocupado aquí en Walter Douglas con solo unas cuantas semanas hasta las vacaciones de invierno. Les invitamos a usted y a su familia a que se reúnan con nosotros a los siguientes eventos:

Junta de Organización de Padres y Maestros (PTO) -Nuestra próxima reunión será el día miércoles, 4 de diciembre a las 2:30 de la tarde en la biblioteca. Se provee cuidado de niños y interpretación al español. ¡Nos dará mucho gusto contar con su asistencia!

Asamblea de Éxito - será el viernes, 6 de diciembre a las 8:00 a.m. en el MPR.

Concierto de Cantantes de Douglas– será el 11 de diciembre, a las 5:30 pm. Esta presentación de seguro la pondrá en el espíritu navideño. Esperamos que se una a nosotros!

Tienda de Santo Clos– Esta es una gran manera para los alumnos que deseen hacer sus compras navideñas a bajo costo. La tienda de Santa se estará llevando a cabo aquí en Douglas durante la semana del 11-18 de diciembre con una noche de compras familiar el día miércoles, 11 de Diciembre de 5:30 a 7: 30 p.m.

Noche de Ciencia– La Feria de Ciencia estará aquí de repente. Si a usted le gustaría la guía para saber como apoyar a su niño/a con su proyecto de ciencia para la feria, únase a nosotros en la noche de ciencia. Los estudiantes en grado 6 son bienvenidos a venir con sus padres el jueves, 12 de diciembre a las 5:30 pm en el salón 32.

Certamen de Ortografía- será el 13 de diciembre a las 9 am en el MPR. Nuestros estudiantes de 5to y 6to estarán compitiendo para un lugar en el Certamen de Ortografía del Distrito que se llevara a cabo el 17 de enero en la Secundaria Flowing Wells.

Vacaciones de Invierno – Los estudiantes saldrán de la escuela el jueves, 19 de diciembre para las vacaciones de invierno, Las clases reanudan el lunes, 6 de enero del 2020.

Nuestra familia de Walter Douglas les desea unas Felices Pascuas y un Prospero Año Nuevo! іNos vemos en el 2020!

Sinceramente, Dra. Tamára McAllister Directora

Una Nota de la Directora...

P.A.W.S. Corner with Ms. Adams

We have had a wonderful first semester here at Douglas and I can’t believe it’s already December! Our students are working hard to demonstrate P.A.W.S. throughout our campus. This quarter we are working hard to reach our goal of 8 days without any negative office referrals for our first ever pep assembly! Please continue to encourage your student(s) to arrive to school on time and do their personal best. Continue asking your students questions about how they showed P.A.W.S. during the day and asking questions such as, “Did you earn another day?” and “What did you do today to show P.A.W.S.?” We appreciate all that you do to support our students! Have a great Holiday Season!

¡Hemos tenido un magnifico primer semestre aquí en Douglas y no puedo creer que ya llegó diciembre! Nuestros alumnos están trabajando mucho para demostrar P.A.W.S. en nuestra escuela. íEste cuarto de semestre estamos trabajando para lograr nuestra meta de 8 días sin reportes negativos para ganar una gran asamblea con toda la escuela! Por favor, continúe animando a su niño/a a llegar a tiempo a la escuela y poner lo mejor de sí. Continúe preguntando cómo mostraron P.A.W.S. durante su día, haciendo preguntas tales como, “¿Ganaron otro día? Y “¿Qué hiciste hoy para demostrar P.A.W.S.?” ¡Le agradecemos todo lo que hace por apoyar a nuestros estudiantes! ¡Tengan una feliz época de pascuas navideñas!!

Kindergarten– Valentina Ruiz, Michael Guzman, Keila Santamaria *, Olivia Medina

First Grade– Alexander Haberle Jr., Aleksander Cardieri *, Dagoberto Abril, Damaris Gamino, Jasmine Simental,

Gael Mendez Lares, Huy Tran, Ayleen Pulido Pina, Yasleni Perez, Desiree Cordero, Zoie Evans, Jose Sandoval,

Brigette Camargo, Angel Acosta, Jacob Celaya, Juan Jose Cordova, Tory Brown, Yossel Flores *, Jose Morales,

Julian de la Luz, Jordan Taylor, Veronica Garcia

Second Grade— Ayelene Vasquez, Soleid Barragan Cota, Yamileth Luna, Kimberly Casillas, Maryjane Gilliam,

Saulette Rascon-Braun, Manuel Velazquez, Kroix Wilson, Julian Valencia, Ayelene Vasquez, Engie Toyos, Nikole

Castañeda, Alyssa Acedo, Maritzio Muñoz, Genesis Zazueta-Valenzuela, Daniel Castilo, Aimee Perez, Carlos Fuentes,

Leydi Morales, Rihanna Parada

Third Grade– Alvin Castillo, Erubiel Chavez, A'Jhiona Evans**, Victoria Ramos *, Isabella Siqueiros, Ahniza Usher,

Geno Rauch-Jacquez, Jose Ramirez Ayala, Dilan Leon, Kyara Elston-Perez, Chantal Lugardo

Fourth Grade— Yamileth Salazar, Fernanda Romero, Izaiah Camacho, Destiny Seaman, Jacob Baldenegro*, Kalvin

Yepiz, Max Manteca, Justin Gallego, Vanessa Jordan, AD Woodard, Thao Tran, Jorge Reyes

Fifth Grade— Angel Peralta, Azul Valenzuela

Sixth Grade— JanCarlo Chavez *, Francisco Olivas, Jason Elliott, Ashlynn Peacock, Carlos Andrade *, Anthony

Leyva *, Francisco Varela *, Gabriel De La Cruz*, Denisia Lara*, Alier Maldonado *, Francisco Castro, Janessa

Kimbell, Enrique Ramirez, Melany Denogean, Jaime, Christian Marquez *, Jared Miranda, Michelle Rascon, Jose

Noriega, Jennate Kharbouch *, Mafer Murillo, Lileana Vasquez, Nhan Tran, Emily Cañez * *, Nadia Hernandez,

Adrian Serrano-Monroy, Aile Guillen, Ashlynn Peacock, Aubrea Ruehl, Cariss Velazquez, Dayami Duran *, Desiree

Weir, Erick Robles, Isabella Ckonjevic, Jaime Duarte *, Jake Ferguson, Janae Ramirez, Jayden Simmons, Jaylyn Steward,

Jazmin Leyva, Jesus Castillo *, JJ Bullock *, John Perales, Joselin Torres, Julian Ramirez, Leilani Lopez, Leo Castillo *,

Lisette Salazar, Lizbeth Arcos, Marcus Urenda, Milca Sanchez, Nim Nhung, Priscilla Eccles, Rilynn Sanchez, Ryan

Sullivan, Samantha Barnes, Sidney Stone, Yariela Rico Castillo, Ysidro Sainz, Alex Adame, Odyn Evans

From Our Front Office...

Important Phone Numbers Front Office: 696-8300 Health Office: 696-8302 Cafeteria: 696-8344 Skills for Success: 595-6695 Family Resource: 696-8614

To report an absence, please call 696-4806

How are your child's grades and attendance? Remember your child's grades and attendance are available through our Parent Portal/Power School online. If you still have not registered or need a new access information sheet, stop by the front office, we will be happy to help!

¿Como están las calificaciones y asistencia de su hijo/a? Recuerde que las calificaciones y asistencia de su hijo/a están disponibles por medio del Portal de Padres en

línea (internet). Si todavía no se ha registrado o necesita una hoja con información de acceso, pase por la oficina, nos encantaría poder ayudarle!

SchoolMessenger Reminder!! This is a friendly reminder that Walter Douglas has a system for notifying parents of high priority campus events (for example in the event we go on lockdown). If you would like to receive these important updates, simply text the word "Yes" to 67587. Remember to do this each time you change phone numbers! Recordatorio de SchoolMessenger!! (Mensajería de la escuela) Este es un recordatorio que Walter Douglas cuenta con un sistema para notificar a padres en caso de eventos de alta prioridad (por ejemplo en caso que tuviéramos que tener un cierre de emergencia). Si usted desea recibir estos importantes anuncios, solo mande la palaba “YES” por texto al # 67587 Recuerde de hacer esto cada vez que cambie su número de teléfono.

Parents, this is a friendly reminder: If you will be sharing cupcakes or other treats to celebrate your child’s birthday, you must contact your child’s teacher directly to arrange an appropriate time to bring in the treats. Also, please remember treats must be store bought. Thank you for your cooperation.

Padres, este es un recordatorio amistoso: si va a compartir pastelitos para celebrar el cumpleaños de su hijo/a, por favor notifique al maestro/a directamente para obtener un tiempo apropiado para traer los pastelitos. También, recuerde que los pastelitos deben ser comprados en tienda. Gracias por su cooperación.

Just for Laughs

Teacher: Where do Santa Claus and the elves keep their money?

Student: In a Snow Bank!!!

REMEMBER/RECUERDE If you are missing a jacket or sweater, please

come check the blue “lost and found” bin next to the library or check at the front office

too! There are lots of lost items looking for

their owners!

Has perdido una chaqueta, o un suéter? Por favor pasa por la caja azul de

“Perdido y Encontrado” frente a la biblioteca o en la oficina de la escuela también!

¡Tenemos varios artículos buscando a sus dueños!

Happy December! There is a lot happening this month. We will be giving the 2nd quarter test so make sure you look at your child’s midterm test to see what they need to practice. DIBELS testing will take place the week of December 2nd-6th. Continue having your child practice naming letters, breaking words apart by sounds (i.e. ‘pig’ à /p/ /i/ /g/), and reading CVC words. Along with testing, we will be having many holiday activities at school. Continue to check your child’s homework folder for holiday activity updates and reminders. Kindergarten pajama day will be Thursday,

December 19th. We might be asking for donations soon for things we will need for holiday activities. We are excited for the busy month ahead!

Ms. Reynolds Ms. Sisson Mrs. Izzo –Johns Ms. Waring

696-8314 696-8309 696-8351 696-8332

First grade will be having a holiday celebration on Thursday, December 19th. Students are allowed to wear school appropriate pajamas this day, but no slippers. Please make sure to check your child’s homework folder for notes that will be sent home with items needed for all of our holiday activities. We appreciate anything that you are able to donate. Also, since the weather is cooling down, please write your child’s name inside their jacket in case it is misplaced. Many students are still having trouble tying their shoes. Please practice this at home because it becomes a safety issue. It is also important for students to learn their phone number as well as parents’ names. This is something that can be practiced at home as

well and is beneficial if they are ever in an emergency. Wishing everyone a happy holiday season and a relaxing and safe winter break!! Don’t forget to READ and we will see you January 6th! Miss Jacobson Mrs. Turner/Ms. Trott Mrs. Vergara Mrs. Provencio 696-8312 696-8331 696-8313 696-8320

Happy December! Cold season is here! Please make sure your child has a jacket for the chilly mornings. We are also in need of boxes of tissues and hand sanitizer for our classrooms! We are continuing with our Parent Involvement Homework. Please make sure that you are completing the fluency passage with your child every night. This is important because it will help to improve your child’s DIBELS score. The DIBELS reading test will be December 2-6. Problem of the Month math homework will be handed out on the first week of the month. It is due on the Friday of that week. Please make sure you and your child discuss and show multiple ways to solve the math problem.

Thank you for devoting time to support your child’s education. Lastly, we have many fun and festive activities coming up this month. Please make sure your child is coming to school on time,

with all of their homework completed, and he/she is on their best behavior so that they can participate in the fun festivities.

The 2nd grade team wishes your family a happy and safe holiday season! Mrs. Solis Mr. Brown Ms. Myrick 696-8355 696-8315 696-8321

Hello Families! As we head into this busy holiday season, we would like to thank you for continuing to encourage your child to stay focused in school each day! The more on task and engaged your student is each day, the more they are learning! In addition, being on time and present each day continues to be crucial to your student’s success. Daily at-tendance is important for both morning and afternoon, as our days are jam-packed with learning from the first bell to the last. Next, we are coming back around to multipli-

cation in our math units and will begin testing multiplication facts weekly when we return to school in January. These tests will be in addition to our adding and subtracting tests and are all in an effort to increase Math Fact Fluency. Math Fact Fluency leads to better number sense and greater success in math! Your child should be practicing their facts each night to prepare for these tests. Lastly, please remember to have your child continue to read for 20 minutes each night. Thank you for your support and for sharing your students with us. Happy Holidays!

Ms. Powers Ms. Jones Ms. Parks 696-8318 696-8346 696-8310

Hello 4th Grade Parents! First, we would like to thank all of the parents who volunteered their time and/or gave donations to help with our Fall Festival! We are so incredibly grateful! Thank you! Next, as we begin the month of December and move towards Winter Break, please encourage your child to stay focused and on task during classroom instruction. Also, please remember to have your child read at least 20 minutes each night, especially over Winter Break! 20 minutes of reading a day, over 5 years, is 600 hours of reading time - the equivalent of 24 extra weeks

of school! Lastly, we are still accepting donations of hand sanitizer and Kleenex as the months begin to bring colder weather. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays!

Mr. McFrederick Ms. Barber Mr. Martin 696-8341 696-8311 696-8352

Happy December! As the weather is cooling down, please make sure you send your child to school with appropriate clothing such as jackets, pants, and closed toed shoes. Remember that each month your child will come home with a math and reading assignment that we would like them to complete with an adult at home. The purpose of these assignments is to expand academic discussions outside the classroom. If you ever have any questions please

do not hesitate to talk to your child’s teacher. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Mrs. Strickland Ms. Romero Mr. Miranda 696-8330 696-8327 696-8328

Sixth Grade News

Hello 6th grade families! As the first semester comes to close, we will be having some assemblies and PTO events. Please be on the lookout for any flyers and reminders coming home. Also, please be sure to check your child’s agenda every evening. Students will write any events that are happening at our school in their agendas, along with their nightly homework. Our engineering projects are underway! Students should now

be working on their designs. We will be having a Science Night on Dec. 12 from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. where students have the opportunity to come and work on their engineering projects. Students will be able to start designing, building, testing, and collecting data, and Mrs. Camero will be on hand to help! We are still doing Parent Engagement this month. Be sure to read 20 minutes every night with your child and help them with their math facts fluency. Happy Holidays from us to you! We hope you enjoy this time with your families and friends.

Mrs. Camero Ms. Dunham Mrs. Tornberg 696-8337 696-8322 696-8325

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Hello Bulldogs! Welcome to December- I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break and are celebrating the holiday season with friends and family. A huge thank you to the donors who chipped in to help make this Thanksgiving special for some of our families, we literally can't do that without you. Thank you so much. We're celebrating this season too- here's how!

Wednesday the 4th will be our PTO meeting, in the Library. It's held at 2:30 pm and we always have childcare and translation. Then, on Friday, December 6 at the suc-cess assembly, the winning classes from the cookie dough sales will be competing in the pig races! Always a great event. On Wednesday the 11th, our Santa Shop will be opening up. Because of the construction, this year it will be in the Library. Family night will be that Wednesday night and probably again on Friday the 13th (spooky.)

Thank you for all of your help in 2019, and we'll see you all in 2020!

John Mussulman, PTO president Ph.: 520-668-6922 Email: scvjohn@yahoo.com

Star Students

Kindergarten— Ihan Morales, Nicole Cox, Alyson Garcia, Jose Marines, Jeramiah Gordon First Grade— Jose Morales, Jackson McGury, Antonio Diaz Jr. Victoria Gutierrez, Mia Rodriguez, Second Grade— Emilio Duarte, Natalie Hughes, Sergio Leon, Isaac Ureta Third Grade— Illyzibeth Cox, Kimberly Rojas, Genevieve Carbajal, Tiana Zavalza Fourth Grade— Laila Varela, Jakelin Yac, Clarissa Rue-Ferraris, Bianca Gallego Fifth Grade– Angeline Zavala, Angel Perez, Giselle Duran, Jesus Close Sixth Grade— Aubrea Ruehl, Jancarlo Chavez, David Zapata, Ryan Sullivan

Our Building Block for Character Student is:

Tiana Zavalza Ortega

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Music Notes

This month, general music classes will be learning holiday songs for the holiday sing-along which will occur at the end of the semester. Douglas Singers Concert will be on Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m.! Douglas Singers, meet Mrs. Baum in the music room at 5:10 p.m. Wear holiday apparel! Right after the concert, please go to the library for Santa Shop’s Family Night! It will be open until 7:30 p.m. Remember, we will not practice again until sometime in January. We had a visit by the Arizona Opera, who did a performance called “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf.” This was provided free for our school! Thank you, Arizona Opera!

Parents, thank you for all you do to support your students in music!

Mrs. Baum 696-8308

We are now pre-selling this year’s yearbook at the low cost of only $12.00! Act now and fill out this form and send it along with your money to your teacher so you will be guaranteed a yearbook at the end of the year. We are not ordering any extra books so you must pre-order in order to receive one in May. The price will go up after December 19th !

REMEMBER: All outstanding fees must be paid before yearbooks may be purchased, please inquire at front office RECUERDE: Todas las cuotas pendientes deben ser pagadas antes de comprar un anuario.

Yearbook Order Form Forma de orden del anuario

Order and money must be turned in to Mrs. Elston-Pérez at the front office by December 19th .

La orden con el dinero se debe regresar a la Sra. Elston-Pérez en la oficina de enfrente para el 19 de diciembre.

Last Name (Apellido) First Name (Nombre) Grade (Grado) Teacher Name (Nombre del Maestro)

Order now and pay $12.00. (Cash Check # )

Ordene ahora y pague $12.00 Make checks payable to: Walter Douglas Elementary

Important: price will increase to $15.00 beginning December 19, 2019. Importante: El precio subirá a $15.00 empezando el 19 de diciembre del 2019.