25 Nov 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Another Successful Jog-a-thon

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Another year of a successful Jog-a-thon. Mr. Brown, SLAS House Coordinator, did an amazing job in organizing this event. Also a big thank you to the parents who came to support our students. Your support is invaluable and sets a great example for our students. Altogether, our students managed to raise an amazing 13,647.60 RMB!.. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Elementary Update: Nov. 21, 2014

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FIRST GRADE This week in first grade, we had our unit 4 Math assessment, which covered topics such as telling time to the quarter hour, solving addition facts, using the number grid, using pennies, nickels and dimes and measuring longer and shorter with inches. In writing, we completed our narrative writing projects, learned about editing.. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Early Years Update: Nov. 21, 2014

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NURSERY This week in Nursery, in continuation of our theme HARVEST, this week we talked and learned about farmers and vegetables. We brought in different kinds of vegetables and let the children observe, touch and cut them into small pieces to make a vegetable salad. We also read the book entitled: STONE SOUP. For our maths.. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Sports Update: Nov. 21, 2014

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The junior soccer team wrapped up their season this weekend. Great job boys! Thank you Coach Brown for your dedication. Our soccer team is getting better and better, and we are looking forward to this continued growth of our soccer team. Go Wildcats! We had a great opening season for the Girls Basketball team. They.. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Guidance Update: Nov. 21, 2014

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Students who plan on taking the January 14 SAT exam need to turn in their applications to Ms. Yokia by December 1. Any students who have received an after-school letter need to notify Guidance or Room 109 that they will not be attending after-school tutoring. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Fresh Tea

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SLAS is always happy to continue growing. Several beverages are offered during lunch and we have made one more addition to the many options that students have. SLAS students are now able to have freshly brewed, non-sweetened tea. If you prefer your child to stay away from sugary drinks then tell them to be sure.. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Cooking Class

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One of the latest additions to the SLAS Elective class offerings is Cooking. Last year was the first year Cooking was offered as an elective for middle and high school students. From the beginning it was huge success. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Parkway Health Calendar Competition

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SLAS is once again being represented in Parkway Health’s annual calendar. Teresa Choi from Ms. Leslie’s Grade 2 class was chosen as one of the 12 winners for the contest. There will be an awards ceremony held in January. Teresa’s drawing will be framed and her name will be engraved on an award she will.. read more →

20 Nov 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014

Thanksgiving and Core Values

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Thanksgiving is upon us and many would agree that it is a great holiday to celebrate. It is perhaps one of the most important holidays for Americans. Regardless of background, all people can come together and appreciate all the many wonderful things they have in their lives. Additionally, Thanksgiving is not attached to any religion.. read more →

17 Nov 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014

Secondary Music

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In music class we are continuing to work on basic techniques on our various instruments.  In woodwind class, we have addressed breathing and fingerings.  We are now working on aural skills and understanding musical phrasing. In strings class, we are putting the final touches on Jingle Bells for the winter concert, and we are starting.. read more →