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Principal's Message You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.
~Clay P. Bedford
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t’s the beginning of May already! Where has the time gone? We’ve had a great year so far and we look forward to the rest of the school year. As we enter the last grading period of the year, it is important that students maintain their focus on their academics. Spring brings great weather and a very busy time of year. It is easy to get caught up in all of the “extra things” that students are involved in and the many events that are going on. Sometimes school work is left undone, and grades begin to slide. This is often referred to as “Spring Fever.” There is still a lot of learning to be done so that students will be fully prepared to excel in their classes and develop a strong academic base for future learning. Thank you for your continued support of our school. We appreciate your help in reaching our goal of Exemplary Performance!
Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression. ~Dr. Haim Ginott INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Counselors’ Corner
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Sab Games
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Parent’s Page
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Library News
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Spotlight on Technology
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From the Nurse’s Desk
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Summer Playtime??? It’s getting close, that time of year the kids count down to and parents worry about…summertime. Many of you may be trying to figure out how to keep your kids busy; some may be staying with family, but for those who will stay locally there are many opportunities for your student to have fun in a safe environment. Many of the churches, day care centers and the YMCA host summer camps for youth of all ages. If you are looking for something a little different, here is a list of some of the things offered both locally and in the Houston area.
Summer Programs University of Houston, Clear Lake
The Sports House
Topics include math, Spanish, science, stress management, technology, and writing. The typical fee is around $129, but scholarships are offered. For more information call 281-283-3530 or visit the site at https://b3308-adm.uhcl.edu/wconnect/ace/home.htm
Sports all day including baseball, kickball, basketball, volleyball and more. The charge can be weekly ($135 - $210) or daily ($30 - $50). For more information call 713-977-6787 or visit the site at thesportshouse.net/camp.htm
Go City Kids
Houston SPCA, Critter Camp
This site provides a central location to find summer day Provides a chance for students to learn about animal welfare and taking care of animals. For more activities. For more information visit their site at information call 713.869.7722 ext. 143 or visit their gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/subcat.jsp? area=187&category=157 site at hspca.convio.net/site/PageServer? pagename=humane_education_critter_camp Pearland Parks and Recreation
Chinese Community Center
Camps include sports, games, crafts, and field trips. The typical fee is $225/2 weeks. For more information call 281-652-1673 or visit their site at www.pearlandparks.com/campsandclubs.shtml
Students will have a chance to learn Chinese, as well as produce a television show and enjoy typical summer activities. The average cost per week is approximately $150/week. For more information call 713-271-6100x110 or visit their site at www.ccchouston.org/
The Health Museum
Other Summer Sources
Offers weekly themed camps at their facility for all ages. The average cost per week is $225. For more information call 713-521-1515 or visit their site at www.museumofhealth.org/ExportedSite/Programs/Sche dule.htm
Many more camps are available in the Pearland and Clear Lake area. Great sources to look for information include the local papers and searching the internet by typing in ‘summer day camps Houston Texas’. Many of the museums offer special programs and classes, as do many community centers. Start planning now for your student’s summer vacation!
Registration Information 08-09 School Year
All
students who will be attending a Pearland school next year should have turned in their registration forms to either the 5th or 6th grade counselors. If you have not seen your student’s registration packet, please e-mail the counselors and we will send home another packet. Mrs. Castro [email protected] or Mrs. Schmidt [email protected]
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Q: I’ve always had to get after my daughter about doing her homework. As she gets older, I’d like to stop being the “homework police.” How can I stop nagging and get her to be more responsible? A: As long as you’re nagging, the responsibility for homework is yours. And nagging can also backfire. Your child might become angry and not do homework at all. To help your child be more responsible for learning: • Put them in control. Let them decide when, where and how assignments will be completed. Have them choose a set time to do homework everyday – then stick to it! • Help them set learning goals. Make sure they’re realistic – like turning in a book report on time or raising a grade from a C to a B. Make sure they know how to get the resources and help they need. • Help them get organized. One of the best ways to keep track of school assignments is to use an assignment planner or chart. • Don’t let them “off the hook.” Make it clear that you expect homework to be completed. Reward with a fun activity if finished with time to spare. And if the work isn’t finished, allow that zero from the teacher. • Build your child’s expectations for increased independence. Make it clear that the more they demonstrate responsibility in doing homework, the sooner you’ll be able to give more control in other areas.
Important Notice
Just to Make You Smile
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wo kids are talking to each other. One says, "I'm really worried. My dad works twelve hours a day to give me a nice home and good food. My mom spends the whole day cleaning and cooking for me. I'm worried sick!"
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The K-12 parent portal will be updated through May 28 for this school year. There will be no updates from May 29 through August 24.
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Elementary School report cards are sent home with the students the last day of school (June 5).
•
Middle school, junior high and high school report cards will be mailed by June 13. School offices will have copies of report cards.
•
K-12 Updates will resume August 25.
The other kid says, "What have you got to worry about? Sounds to me like you've got it made!" The first kid says, "What if they try to escape?"
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Popping With Pop Art (Andy Warhol Style)
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ndy Warhol was a “Pop Artist” known for his reproductions of Campbell soup cans and photos of famous people. In the 1960’s computer technology was in its infancy, so he did things the old fashioned way, with a process called silk screening. Sixth grade students made their pop art photos quickly and easily using digital photography and Photo Shop Adobe Software. Here you can see how Mrs. Nixon’s photo was manipulated using filters. If you study all the photos, you will find Mrs. Vaughn as well! rs. Stenvall would like to thank the principals for allowing us to use their photos to teach this lesson; Mrs. Webb for teaching this project to our students; and all the students who allowed us to show off their wonderful and creative work!
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Sixth Grade Artists Participate in YAM
YAM
(Young Artists Month) promotes support for the fine arts in schools across the United States during the month of March. Pearland ISD featured the work of student artists by displaying their artwork in our city hall and public library. Four students from Sablatura were chosen to have their art displayed. Jordan C. had a “Fish Mola” and Khalil L. had his “Bird Mola” on display. Nicole S. had her “Rainforest Bird” displayed, and Mary R. had her “Reptile Relief” on display. Congratulations Sablatura artists!
What the students had to say about Pop Art The best part of the project…… Messing up my face! Adding different textures to my picture Changing what I looked like Liquefying the picture
This project was fun because……… I could change a picture of myself It was very creative It was entertaining and easy to handle You could experiment with colors and stuff
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Across 1. Off-the-wall; crazy 4. Gets sick 7. Hesitation sound 8. Abdominal muscles 10. Sound of understanding 11. Inhale cigarettes 13. Turkish unit of weight 15. Lg container for liquids 17. Wave rapidly 18. Frozen water 19. Use it to catch butterflies 21. Tunes 24. __ Dorado 26. Number of years old 27. Within 28. Encourage 29. Buddy, to Australians
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Down 1. Nil or zip 2. Letter R 3. Sweet potato 4. Pose a question 5. Note after so 6. Closed 9. Propelling a water vessel 11. Merchandising discounts 12. _____ or odds 14. Kentucky Fried Chicken 16. I am, you ___ 18. New thought 20. Melody 22. Cereal grain 23. Precious stone 25. Pound (abbr.) 27. That one
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Sablatura Middle School
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ll books are due back to the library by Monday, May 19. The library will send out weekly reminders about overdue books. Students must pay for any items that are not returned to the library, so please help your student look for any books that he or she may be missing. If a lost book is found after payment is made, the library will refund the money as long as the book is returned to the library by September 12, 2008.
Answers to 9x9 Crossword #247: Across: 1.zany, 4.ails, 7.er, 8.abs, 10.ah, 11.smoke, 13.oka, 15.vat, 17.flutter, 18.ice, 19.net, 21.songs, 24.El, 26.age, 27.in, 28.abet, 29.mate Down: 1.zero, 2.ar, 3.yam, 4.ask, 5.LA, 6.shut, 9.boating, 11.sales, 12.evens, 14.KFC, 16.are, 18.idea, 20.tune, 22.oat, 23.gem, 25.lb, 27.it
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final book fair is just around the corner! Southwest Books will be at Sablatura on Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22. The book fair will be open in the library from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day.
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s the days get warmer & your children are outside longer, remember to protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Use sunscreen, wear a shirt & hat and drink plenty of water. Sunburn hurts now & later. Protect yourself & your children …SLIP on a shirt, SLAP on a hat, SLOP on the sunscreen. HEAD LICE Children who have head lice will be excluded from school until treated. It is a good idea to consult your physician or pharmacist for recommendations. There are numerous pediculicides available. Always follow the instructions on the bottle, as improper or excessive use may have harmful side effects. Use a nit comb to comb thru the hair to remove all nits. This can be a tedious, time consuming task but is necessary to prevent reinfestation. What to look for: Head lice are tiny (approximately 1/8 inch) wingless insects, generally a grayish-brown color that move rapidly on the scalp. More commonly you will see nits which are the eggs that attach to the hair shaft. They are small white specks that look like dandruff. The difference is that the eggs are difficult to remove since they are glued to the hair shaft. Generally, if the object can be flicked from the hair, it is not a nit. Persistent itching of the head and back of the neck can indicate head lice. Head lice are not indicative of poor hygiene or bad parenting. Lice have been discovered in prehistoric tombs! Instruct your children not to share combs, brushes, hats or hair accessories. Examine your child’s head frequently to help in prevention.
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5th Six Weeks
Principal's Message You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.
~Clay P. Bedford
I
t’s the beginning of May already! Where has the time gone? We’ve had a great year so far and we look forward to the rest of the school year. As we enter the last grading period of the year, it is important that students maintain their focus on their academics. Spring brings great weather and a very busy time of year. It is easy to get caught up in all of the “extra things” that students are involved in and the many events that are going on. Sometimes school work is left undone, and grades begin to slide. This is often referred to as “Spring Fever.” There is still a lot of learning to be done so that students will be fully prepared to excel in their classes and develop a strong academic base for future learning. Thank you for your continued support of our school. We appreciate your help in reaching our goal of Exemplary Performance!
Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression. ~Dr. Haim Ginott INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Counselors’ Corner
2
Sab Games
5
Parent’s Page
3
Library News
6
Spotlight on Technology
4
From the Nurse’s Desk
6
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Summer Playtime??? It’s getting close, that time of year the kids count down to and parents worry about…summertime. Many of you may be trying to figure out how to keep your kids busy; some may be staying with family, but for those who will stay locally there are many opportunities for your student to have fun in a safe environment. Many of the churches, day care centers and the YMCA host summer camps for youth of all ages. If you are looking for something a little different, here is a list of some of the things offered both locally and in the Houston area.
Summer Programs University of Houston, Clear Lake
The Sports House
Topics include math, Spanish, science, stress management, technology, and writing. The typical fee is around $129, but scholarships are offered. For more information call 281-283-3530 or visit the site at https://b3308-adm.uhcl.edu/wconnect/ace/home.htm
Sports all day including baseball, kickball, basketball, volleyball and more. The charge can be weekly ($135 - $210) or daily ($30 - $50). For more information call 713-977-6787 or visit the site at thesportshouse.net/camp.htm
Go City Kids
Houston SPCA, Critter Camp
This site provides a central location to find summer day Provides a chance for students to learn about animal welfare and taking care of animals. For more activities. For more information visit their site at information call 713.869.7722 ext. 143 or visit their gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/browse/subcat.jsp? area=187&category=157 site at hspca.convio.net/site/PageServer? pagename=humane_education_critter_camp Pearland Parks and Recreation
Chinese Community Center
Camps include sports, games, crafts, and field trips. The typical fee is $225/2 weeks. For more information call 281-652-1673 or visit their site at www.pearlandparks.com/campsandclubs.shtml
Students will have a chance to learn Chinese, as well as produce a television show and enjoy typical summer activities. The average cost per week is approximately $150/week. For more information call 713-271-6100x110 or visit their site at www.ccchouston.org/
The Health Museum
Other Summer Sources
Offers weekly themed camps at their facility for all ages. The average cost per week is $225. For more information call 713-521-1515 or visit their site at www.museumofhealth.org/ExportedSite/Programs/Sche dule.htm
Many more camps are available in the Pearland and Clear Lake area. Great sources to look for information include the local papers and searching the internet by typing in ‘summer day camps Houston Texas’. Many of the museums offer special programs and classes, as do many community centers. Start planning now for your student’s summer vacation!
Registration Information 08-09 School Year
All
students who will be attending a Pearland school next year should have turned in their registration forms to either the 5th or 6th grade counselors. If you have not seen your student’s registration packet, please e-mail the counselors and we will send home another packet. Mrs. Castro [email protected] or Mrs. Schmidt [email protected]
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Q: I’ve always had to get after my daughter about doing her homework. As she gets older, I’d like to stop being the “homework police.” How can I stop nagging and get her to be more responsible? A: As long as you’re nagging, the responsibility for homework is yours. And nagging can also backfire. Your child might become angry and not do homework at all. To help your child be more responsible for learning: • Put them in control. Let them decide when, where and how assignments will be completed. Have them choose a set time to do homework everyday – then stick to it! • Help them set learning goals. Make sure they’re realistic – like turning in a book report on time or raising a grade from a C to a B. Make sure they know how to get the resources and help they need. • Help them get organized. One of the best ways to keep track of school assignments is to use an assignment planner or chart. • Don’t let them “off the hook.” Make it clear that you expect homework to be completed. Reward with a fun activity if finished with time to spare. And if the work isn’t finished, allow that zero from the teacher. • Build your child’s expectations for increased independence. Make it clear that the more they demonstrate responsibility in doing homework, the sooner you’ll be able to give more control in other areas.
Important Notice
Just to Make You Smile
T
wo kids are talking to each other. One says, "I'm really worried. My dad works twelve hours a day to give me a nice home and good food. My mom spends the whole day cleaning and cooking for me. I'm worried sick!"
•
The K-12 parent portal will be updated through May 28 for this school year. There will be no updates from May 29 through August 24.
•
Elementary School report cards are sent home with the students the last day of school (June 5).
•
Middle school, junior high and high school report cards will be mailed by June 13. School offices will have copies of report cards.
•
K-12 Updates will resume August 25.
The other kid says, "What have you got to worry about? Sounds to me like you've got it made!" The first kid says, "What if they try to escape?"
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Popping With Pop Art (Andy Warhol Style)
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ndy Warhol was a “Pop Artist” known for his reproductions of Campbell soup cans and photos of famous people. In the 1960’s computer technology was in its infancy, so he did things the old fashioned way, with a process called silk screening. Sixth grade students made their pop art photos quickly and easily using digital photography and Photo Shop Adobe Software. Here you can see how Mrs. Nixon’s photo was manipulated using filters. If you study all the photos, you will find Mrs. Vaughn as well! rs. Stenvall would like to thank the principals for allowing us to use their photos to teach this lesson; Mrs. Webb for teaching this project to our students; and all the students who allowed us to show off their wonderful and creative work!
M
Sixth Grade Artists Participate in YAM
YAM
(Young Artists Month) promotes support for the fine arts in schools across the United States during the month of March. Pearland ISD featured the work of student artists by displaying their artwork in our city hall and public library. Four students from Sablatura were chosen to have their art displayed. Jordan C. had a “Fish Mola” and Khalil L. had his “Bird Mola” on display. Nicole S. had her “Rainforest Bird” displayed, and Mary R. had her “Reptile Relief” on display. Congratulations Sablatura artists!
What the students had to say about Pop Art The best part of the project…… Messing up my face! Adding different textures to my picture Changing what I looked like Liquefying the picture
This project was fun because……… I could change a picture of myself It was very creative It was entertaining and easy to handle You could experiment with colors and stuff
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Across 1. Off-the-wall; crazy 4. Gets sick 7. Hesitation sound 8. Abdominal muscles 10. Sound of understanding 11. Inhale cigarettes 13. Turkish unit of weight 15. Lg container for liquids 17. Wave rapidly 18. Frozen water 19. Use it to catch butterflies 21. Tunes 24. __ Dorado 26. Number of years old 27. Within 28. Encourage 29. Buddy, to Australians
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ANSWERS ON BACK PAGE
from www.printactivities.com
L e a r n i n g T o d a y … … … …. . . L e a d i n g T o m o r r o w
Down 1. Nil or zip 2. Letter R 3. Sweet potato 4. Pose a question 5. Note after so 6. Closed 9. Propelling a water vessel 11. Merchandising discounts 12. _____ or odds 14. Kentucky Fried Chicken 16. I am, you ___ 18. New thought 20. Melody 22. Cereal grain 23. Precious stone 25. Pound (abbr.) 27. That one
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Sablatura Middle School
Our
ll books are due back to the library by Monday, May 19. The library will send out weekly reminders about overdue books. Students must pay for any items that are not returned to the library, so please help your student look for any books that he or she may be missing. If a lost book is found after payment is made, the library will refund the money as long as the book is returned to the library by September 12, 2008.
Answers to 9x9 Crossword #247: Across: 1.zany, 4.ails, 7.er, 8.abs, 10.ah, 11.smoke, 13.oka, 15.vat, 17.flutter, 18.ice, 19.net, 21.songs, 24.El, 26.age, 27.in, 28.abet, 29.mate Down: 1.zero, 2.ar, 3.yam, 4.ask, 5.LA, 6.shut, 9.boating, 11.sales, 12.evens, 14.KFC, 16.are, 18.idea, 20.tune, 22.oat, 23.gem, 25.lb, 27.it
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Sudoku answer
final book fair is just around the corner! Southwest Books will be at Sablatura on Monday, May 19 through Thursday, May 22. The book fair will be open in the library from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day.
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s the days get warmer & your children are outside longer, remember to protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Use sunscreen, wear a shirt & hat and drink plenty of water. Sunburn hurts now & later. Protect yourself & your children …SLIP on a shirt, SLAP on a hat, SLOP on the sunscreen. HEAD LICE Children who have head lice will be excluded from school until treated. It is a good idea to consult your physician or pharmacist for recommendations. There are numerous pediculicides available. Always follow the instructions on the bottle, as improper or excessive use may have harmful side effects. Use a nit comb to comb thru the hair to remove all nits. This can be a tedious, time consuming task but is necessary to prevent reinfestation. What to look for: Head lice are tiny (approximately 1/8 inch) wingless insects, generally a grayish-brown color that move rapidly on the scalp. More commonly you will see nits which are the eggs that attach to the hair shaft. They are small white specks that look like dandruff. The difference is that the eggs are difficult to remove since they are glued to the hair shaft. Generally, if the object can be flicked from the hair, it is not a nit. Persistent itching of the head and back of the neck can indicate head lice. Head lice are not indicative of poor hygiene or bad parenting. Lice have been discovered in prehistoric tombs! Instruct your children not to share combs, brushes, hats or hair accessories. Examine your child’s head frequently to help in prevention.
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