La Delfina
Dear Dolphin Community!
We have several exciting events and important updates to share with you this week.
Month of the Military Child:
We are finishing the Month of the Military Child celebration with PTA classroom rewards and student givebacks, along with MOMC bookmarks courtesy of our Student Council. We encourage everyone to wear purple every Wednesday in April to support our military families.
DCAS Testing:
DoDEA CAS summative testing concludes this week with 3rd-grade and 6th-grade students. Please ensure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and charges their Chromebooks each night.
Gratitude & Celebrations:
This week, on Thursday, May 1, we celebrate School Principals Day. Thank you to principals everywhere for their leadership and dedication.
We also celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, May 2. Thank you to all our lunch heroes for their hard work in providing nutritious meals to our students.
5th Grade Ukulele Performance:
The 5th Grade Ukulele Performance is on Thursday, May 1. We look forward to seeing our talented students showcase their musical skills.
SAC Meeting:
The School Advisory Council (SAC) will meet in the library on Thursday, May 1 at 4 PM. We encourage all interested parents to attend.
Parent University Class:
Our Educational Technologist, Mr. Sexton, will host a Parent University class on Student Internet Safety on Wednesday, May 7, at 10 AM. The location is TBD.
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and wish you a wonderful week ahead.
Warm regards,
Mr. Rivera & Mrs. Rascoe
Reminders
Wear Purple Every Wednesday: During the month of April, wear purple to show support military-connected students!
Lunch With Students: Join your students for lunch during the month of April. Check in with the front office.
Summative Assessments: 3rd grade and 6th grade students will take the DoDEA CAS summative assessment this week. Make sure your student gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and charges their Chomebooks!
Re-Register Today: NaplesES.Registrar@dodea.edu
Early Release: 1:30 PM Every Wednesday
Absences: Email Teacher and CC Ms. Heavrin
Transportation: All changes must be made at least 90 minutes before the end of school. Email Teacher and CC Ms. Heavrin. CC Transportation and SAC, if appropriate.
Early Check Out: Students must be checked out at least 30 minutes before the end of school. Please plan accordingly.
Bells: First bell rings at 8:05 AM. Tardy bell rings at 8:10 AM.
Office Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Contact Number: +39-0444-106-0232
PreK students will explore different flower types and see examples of various flower gardens. We will also explore what vegetables grow in gardens and whether they grow where we can see them or underground. We will introduce words like root, weeds, and herbs.
Kindergarteners are learning about the weather in language arts and science. We will listen to and explore nonfiction stories. This week, the letter focus is Qu and Y. Both are tricky sounds. Sight words include the blend st: best, must, fast, just, stop. We will continue to work on informative writing. Please read with your child daily and include time for them to read to you AND you to read to them.
In math, we will explore number patterns on a 100 chart. Kinders should be able to count by 1s and 10s to 100. We will also start reviewing/reteaching addition and subtraction and continue for the remainder of the school year.
Please ensure you have returned your child’s study trip permission form and 11 euros. We will go to Lo Zoo di Napoli on Wednesday, May 7.
Next week in ELA, we will finish Unit 7, Week 3, and then take the Unit 7 assessment. In math, we will begin Unit 12, which is all about measurement and data. In social studies, we will start Unit 4: History. We will learn about schools in the past and how they are different from schools now.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with your child's teacher. Have a wonderful weekend! ☺️
This week in 3rd Grade, we have been busy preparing for our end-of-year summative assessments next week! In math Unit 12, students have learned how to interpret and solve problems using picture and bar graphs, measure liquid, mass, and length, and solve time interval word problems. We have also practiced some summative tests for ELA and Math this week, learning how to apply what we have learned independently and how to log on and follow directions successfully. Students have been practicing test questions collaboratively with their peers and/or teachers, which has helped them revise older concepts and learn how to apply good strategies independently. Our students have been working hard this week and are ready to show what they know next week! Go 3rd Grade!
Field Trips
Our 3rd Grade field trip will be on Thursday, May 1. Students must turn in permission slips and exact cash by Monday, April 28.
Walking Field Trip Dates on base:
- Tuesday, May 6: 3A & B (Pitts & Sortino)
- Tuesday, May 13: 3C & 3D (Camilleri Stutzman)
- Monday, May 19: 3E & 3F (Bertie & Pacheco)
We also have a 2nd on-base field trip planned! We will send out more information next week!
End-of-Year Summative Assessments
Assessments will be first thing every morning (lunch times won't change). Please ensure that Chromebooks are fully charged, students get a good night's sleep, and eat breakfast.
- Monday, April 28: ELA Unit 1
- Tuesday, April 29: Math Unit 1
- Wednesday, April 30: Math Unit 2
- Friday, May 2: Math Unit 3
- Monday, May 5: ELA Unit 2
Our 4th graders continue working on Unit 8, Week 2: Earth Changes. They will practice reading and analyzing firsthand accounts and informational texts about Earth's changes.
In writing, students will continue to research informative reports. They selected a topic to write about and developed their topic sentence. They will continue to research their topic.
In grammar, students will identify and use progressive verb tenses and identify irregular verb tenses.
In health, students will learn about the ear. We will discuss things that can hurt our ears.
In social studies, we will introduce the students to the West.
In math, we are on Unit 11. This unit covers the following:
- Represent Multiplication of a Unit Fraction by a Whole Number.
- Multiply a fraction by a whole number.
- Multiply a mixed number by a whole number.
6th grade is preparing for our summative testing next week. In science, we continue our study of artificial selection. ELA students are working on informative writing, and social studies is finishing the Mediterranean World unit. In math, we focus on graphing coordinate planes.
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DoDEA School Dress Code
Students MUST wear:
- Tops with sleeves (sleeveless tops/dresses are permitted for school sponsored formal events such as prom)
- Solid clothing (not transparent or translucent) that fully covers the top and bottom from armpit to mid-thigh
- Shoes (shoes must be safe for the school environment)
- Bedroom slippers shall not be worn, except for school activities approved by the principal
- Open toe shoes with a strap across the heel are allowed
Students CANNOT wear clothing with:
- Language or images promoting violence
- Language or images that depict, promote, or advocate the illegal use or sale of drugs, alcohol or tobacco products; violent conduct; curse words; pornography; that contain threats or expressions which are violent, discriminatory, lewd or obscene; or that advocate or promote any other illegal item or activity or the use of same
- Derogatory speech and/or imagery that targets groups based on race/color, ethnicity/national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Headgear that obscures the face (except as a religious observance or health purpose); clothing items with hoods attached can be worn but must not cover the head
* Teachers/courses can require certain attire as part of the curriculum (for example: physical education, culinary) that may include specific dress
* DoDEA issued athletic uniforms and athletic practice attire outside of the DoDEA school dress code is permitted when worn by participants during athletic practices and sports events
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Contacts
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| Front Office | Front Office | +39 0444 106 0232 |
| Attendance | Attendance | +39 0444 106 0241 |
| Registrar | Registrar | +39 0444 106 0240 |
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| School Liaison Program | SLO | +39 081 811 6549 |
| School Age Care (SAC) | +39 081 811 4722 | |
| Transportation Office | Transportation | +39 0444 106 0250 |
It is the responsibility of the parents or guardians to notify the school every time a student is absent.
Please do not arrive to school prior to 7:45 a.m.
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