January 2016

We want to congratulate Bailey on advancing to state with her Reflections entry in the catagory of:  Photography.  She did an amazing job and we are proud to have her represent Spanish Oaks!  The Reflections Committee presented Bailey with a beautiful trophy at the awards ceremony.

Reflections Winner(s):  Bailey M. and Alison C. are moving on to State in Reflections, both in Photography ... CONGRATULATIONS!!  Good luck, Bailey and Alison at State!!!!

We want to tell Allison congratulations on making it all the way to state with her Reflections entry in the catagory of photography.  She did an excellent job and we are all so proud of her! The reflections committee awarded her a beautiful trophy today to congratulate her. 

In conjunction with our Chess EXTRA Class that begins January 20 through February 24, we will also be holding Chess EXTRA Team Practice!!  Mrs. Laura Dyches will meet with 4th-6th grade students during the lunch hour in the Little Theater for practice and tournament opportunities.  This is NOT an instructional time, but rather a time to demonstrate skill and play worthy opponents.   

We are excited to again offer a Chess EXTRA Class this year for students grades 1 through 6.  The class will run 6 weeks from January 20 through February 24.  We will meet Wednesday morning(s) from 8:15 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in the library.  Students can sign up and attend at any time throughout the course.  No prior chess experience is required.  We will be teaching the basics of chess in a fun and non-threatening environment.  Please see the link below, as well we our homepage, for registration information and forms.

We are excited to be starting Spanish and French EXTRA Teams this year at Spanish Oaks!  The classes will be introductions to the French and Spanish languages and cultures.  The dates and times will be Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m.- 4:15 p.m., starting February 2 running through March 8 (6 weeks total).  Classes will be held in the respective teachers’ classrooms.

Students in first through sixth grade(s) who are interested in the arts can sign up for the Spanish Oaks ARTS EXTRA Team.  Working with parents and faculty, interested students will meet for 5 weeks on Wednesday(s) from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. on January 20, and 27, February 3, 10, and 17 to explore art.  The students will focus on drawing basics and use of a sketchbook.  They will discover various media, styles and techniques.

There is only one more month for our Box Tops for Education challenge!  Classroom teachers have a collection container in their room and need students to clip box tops and bring them to school.  We are having a contest to see which class can collect the MOST box tops.  The class that collects the most will win ...

The fourth grade students participated in their Hogwarts Sorthing activity this morning, placing each child in a "house" for the upcoming months.  Each house works together:  reading, turning in assignments and following school and class rules to earn points for their house.  They get to participate in playing quidditch, a Tri-wizard Tournament and a Hogwarts feast.  Keep reading, students!!