MS. Alba & MS. DIANA

WELCOME ! !

¡ BIENVENIDOS Y BIENVENIDAS !

DECEMBER / DICIEMBRE

NEWS LETTER / BOLETIN INFORMATIVO

A newsletter at an elementary school is a regular update from the teacher or school to keep parents informed about what’s happening in the classroom. It includes important information like upcoming events, what students are learning, and reminders. For first-grade parents, it helps you stay connected with your child's education and know how to support their learning at home.

What's happening in our classroom?

¿Qué está pasando en nuestra clase?

Litearcy/Literatura

We will continue learning about Early American Civilizations until the last day of school in December. This domain includes a study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Students will examine the fundamental features of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, including farming, the establishment of cities and government, as well as religion. Students will be encouraged to compare and contrast each of these societies and their elements. Specifically, students will learn about the ancient Mayan city of Baakal and about the Mayan king, Pakal II. Students will also learn about Moctezuma, the Aztec ruler, and about the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. For the Inca, students will hear about the city of Machu Picchu and the role Inca runners played in Incan society. Last, students will learn that much of what we know about the Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca today is due to the work of archaeologists.

Math/MatematicAs

Until December 10th, we will continue working in Unit 3, where students are learning about the concept of a ten (10 ones) and how to use it to add and subtract within 20. They’ll practice breaking apart numbers to make adding and subtracting easier and will continue building fluency with facts within 10.

After finishing Unit 3, we will begin Unit 4, where students learn how two-digit numbers are made of tens and ones. For example, 42 means 4 tens and 2 ones.

Students will practice:

Building numbers using connecting cubes (tens and ones)
Drawing tens and ones
Counting by tens and then “counting on” with ones
Comparing numbers using the symbols < and >

These activities help students understand how numbers are built so they can move from simple counting to a stronger number sense. This foundation will support them as they solve more complex math problems in second grade.

Thank you for supporting your child’s math learning!

EMOTIONAL LEARNING / DESARROLLO EMOCIONAL

In the month of December we will be working on how to work on our emotions. We will be focusing on reviewing listening skills, how to talk to ourselves in a kind way and managing our emotions in our “safe place” or “rincón seguro” in the classroom.

THE MORNING SONG /

LA CANCIóN DE BUENOS DíAS

The students are learning the lyrics of our morning songs called “Las vocales"

We encourage you to practice at home!

important dates / fechas importantes

Important Dates:

Thursday, December 18th - Birthday Celebrations.
Friday, December 19th - Champion Rallies / “Early American Civilizations”: Final Unit Celebration.
December 22nd - January 2nd - Winter Break.
Monday, January 5th - Trevista Planning Day (no school).

REMINDERS

- Thank you so much for your support in not bringing chips and candy!
- Friday Folder: Every Friday the students take home their folder with the messages and optional work from school. Please take a look at it, empty it out and bring it back the next day of school on Monday. Thank you!

Story time by parents

Thank you so much to Dana (Ruby’s mum) and to Michelle and Denis (Hazel’s mum and dad)!

We absolutely loved the stories!

November.mov

NOVEMBER

This short video contains a brief summary of some of the activities we've done in the classroom.

We hope you enjoy it! 🥰

MS ALBA

HOMEROOM TEACHER

I was born and raised in Catalonia, Spain, and this is my second year teaching in the United States, marking my 15th year as an Elementary Teacher. I speak Catalan, English, and Spanish, and I’ve recently studied Elementary Montessori Education for children aged 6 to 12. Additionally, I’m a qualified Speech Therapist, which helps me support students in developing strong communication skills.

I love traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending time in nature, especially backcountry skiing. These passions enrich my teaching by bringing real-world connections to the classroom.

This year, I’ll be teaching Math, Science, Literacy, SEL and small groups in Spanish, and I’m excited to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment for all students.

I'm so excited to get to know you this year!

Ms. Alba

Nací y crecí en Cataluña, España, y este es mi segundo año enseñando en los Estados Unidos, marcando mi 15º año como Maestra de Primaria. Hablo catalán, inglés y español, y recientemente estudié Educación Montessori para niños de 6 a 12 años. Además, soy Terapeuta del Habla, lo que me permite apoyar a los estudiantes en el desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación sólidas.

Me encanta viajar, explorar nuevas culturas y pasar tiempo en la naturaleza, especialmente haciendo esquí de travesía. Estas pasiones enriquecen mi enseñanza al llevar conexiones del mundo real al aula.

Este año, estaré enseñando Matemáticas, Ciencias, Alfabetización, SEL y grupos pequeños en español, y estoy emocionada de crear un ambiente de aprendizaje inclusivo y atractivo para todos mis estudiantes.

¡Estoy muy emocionada de conocerlos este año!

Ms. Alba

MS DIANA

PARAPROFESSIONAL

I was born in Mexico, and I've been living in Colorado for four years.

Back in Mexico, I worked as an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher, and this is my second year at Trevista as a Paraprofessional.

I love spending time in nature and feeling connected to it. I also enjoy spending time with my family, and I truly love my culture and heritage.

I'm also excited to see you soon!

Ms. Diana

Nací en México y he estado viviendo en Colorado durante cuatro años.

En México, trabajé como Maestra de Educación Infantil (ECE), y este es mi segundo año en Trevista como Paraprofesional.

Me encanta pasar tiempo en la naturaleza y sentirme conectada con ella. También disfruto pasar tiempo con mi familia, y realmente amo mi cultura y herencia.

¡Estoy muy emocionada de verlos pronto!

Ms. Diana

email / correo electronico

alba_planes-rotches@dpsk12.net

Phone / Telefono

(Ms Alba) +1 (720) 270 6325

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