100th DAY OF SCHOOL

We celebrate the 100th day of school because it is a big deal! It’s a day to reflect on accomplishments made during this school year. The students and teachers discuss how the 1st day of school compares to the 100th day. 

This is the perfect number for the youngest students to count to 100 by 1s and 10s. Older students practice counting to 100 by 2s and 5s and the oldest elementary students add and subtract 3-digit numbers and begin multiplication. The number 100 helps students learn patterns, sorting, and measuring. 

Elementary children may dress up as their favorite 100-year-old person to celebrate this big day and have some fun. We encourage them to get creative with glasses, hair, makeup, and outfits. We will also be doing some fun activities throughout the day related to the number 100. 

*Please note: Due to inclement weather we will celebrate the 100th Day of School on Wednesday, February 1. Please do not send any mobility aids such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs as part of their costume.

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Celebramos el 100º día de colegio porque es algo importante. Es un día para reflexionar sobre los logros alcanzados durante este año escolar. Los alumnos y los profesores comentan cómo se compara el primer día de clase con el centésimo. 

Es el número perfecto para que los alumnos más pequeños cuenten hasta 100 de 1 en 1 y de 10 en 10. Los alumnos mayores practican a contar hasta 100 de 2 en 2 y de 5 en 5 y los alumnos más mayores de primaria suman y restan números de 3 cifras y empiezan a multiplicar. El número 100 ayuda a los alumnos a aprender patrones, clasificar y medir. 

Los niños de primaria pueden disfrazarse de su centenario favorito para celebrar este gran día y divertirse. Les animamos a que sean creativos con las gafas, el pelo, el maquillaje y la ropa. También haremos algunas actividades divertidas a lo largo del día relacionadas con el número 100. 

*Por favor tomen nota: Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo celebraremos el 100º Día de la Escuela el miércoles 1 de febrero. Por favor, no envíen ayudas para la movilidad como bastones, andadores o sillas de ruedas como parte de su disfraz.

DECEMBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

TARDIES & ABSENCES

Tardies

Students are tardy if they are not in the classroom by 8:00 a.m. We still have too many students who are just coming in the door at 8:00 a.m. If they come in the door right at 8:00 a.m., they are tardy to school because they are not seated in their classroom BEFORE 8:00 a.m.

Three tardies equal one absence. 

Excessive tardies will result in the scholar being placed on probation to continue to be allowed to attend ASTEC Elementary School. If there are too many tardies, it may be in the best interest of the scholar to return to a neighborhood school to allow them to arrive at school on time and not lose any instruction due to repeated tardiness. 

Parents of students with excessive tardies will be required to meet with the Elementary Headmaster, Ms. O’Connor, to see if any solutions can be found.

Absences

State law requires students to be in attendance 90% of the school year. Therefore, students may not miss more than 10% of the school year. Students who fail to meet this requirement are at risk of being retained and not promoted to the next grade level. 

Parents of students with excessive absences will be required to meet with the Elementary Headmaster, Ms. O’Connor, to seek solutions for the excessive absences. If a solution is not found, it may be deemed in the best interest of the students to be referred back to their neighborhood school.

SPELLING MICHELANGELO-STYLE

ASTEC 5th-grade students in Ms. Krista Salesberry’s class practiced writing spelling patterns  Michelangelo-style, on their backs and overhead. Other options were writing with the opposite hand or creating rainbow words or ghost words. Ms. Salesberry knows that student choice increases engagement!

ASTEC TEACHER WEBSITES

In an effort to make it easier for parents and students to access teachers, grades, and other links from one location, each ASTEC Teacher has created a website where this and other information regarding their classes can be found. 

On the sites, you will find links to information about the teacher and useful links that students and parents need. Each site has a contact form and teacher contact information for easy communication with that teacher.

To access the sites go to the ASTEC website, click on the "Faculty & Staff" link in the main navigation bar, and select “All Faculty” link and scroll down to find the teacher you are looking for. Beside each picture is a “website” link that will take you directly to that teacher’s website.

Link: https://www.asteccharterschools.com/allfaculty

FOOD PANTRY BACKPACKS

ASTEC offers free Friday Food Backpacks to ASTEC Elementary School students and their families during the school year. The backpacks will be filled with food pantry items that scholars can take home to their families.

If your family needs extra help with food, please call 405-947-6272 or come to the elementary office and speak with our bilingual elementary counselor, Ms. Odalys Martinez.

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Mochilas de comida del viernes

ASTEC ofrece mochilas de comida gratis los viernes a los estudiantes de la escuela primaria ASTEC y sus familias durante el año escolar. Las mochilas se llenarán con artículos de despensa de alimentos que los estudiantes pueden llevar a sus familias.

Si su familia necesita ayuda adicional con los alimentos, llame al 405-947-6272 o venga a la oficina de la primaria y hable con nuestra consejera bilingüe de la primaria, la Sra. Odalys Martínez.

REMINDER ABOUT COATS

Cold weather is here! Please remember that students will need to wear a heavier coat into the building during the colder months. Once in their classrooms, students need to put their heavier coats in their cubbies.  

Also please put your child’s name on the tag inside their black lightweight jacket or on blue tape inside the coat. The lightweight jackets look exactly alike. We would love to return them but can only do so when there is a name on the jacket.

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Recordatorio sobre abrigos

¡El frío ya está aquí! Recuerde que los estudiantes deberán usar un abrigo más pesado para entrar al edificio durante los meses más fríos. Una vez en sus aulas, los estudiantes deben poner sus abrigos más pesados ​​en sus cubículos.

También ponga el nombre de su hijo en la etiqueta dentro de su chaqueta ligera negra o en la cinta azul dentro del abrigo. Las chaquetas ligeras se ven exactamente iguales. Nos encantaría devolverlos, pero solo podemos hacerlo cuando hay un nombre en la chaqueta.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU

SAVE THE DATE!

100th Day of School - Dress Like You Are 100!

On February 1 students may dress up as their favorite 100-year-old person to celebrate this special day. We encourage them to get creative with glasses, hair, makeup, and outfits. We will also be doing some fun activities throughout the day related to the number 100. 

*Please note: Due to inclement weather we will celebrate February 1. Please do not send any mobility aids such as canes, walkers, or wheelchairs as part of their costume.

100º día de escuela - ¡Vístete como si tuvieras 100 años!

El 1 de febrero los alumnos podrán disfrazarse de su centenario favorito para celebrar este día tan especial. Les animamos a que sean creativos con las gafas, el pelo, el maquillaje y la ropa. También haremos algunas actividades divertidas a lo largo del día relacionadas con el número 100.

*Por favor tomen nota: Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo celebraremos el 1 de febrero. Por favor, no envíen ayudas para la movilidad como bastones, andadores o sillas de ruedas como parte de su disfraz.

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Muffins with Ms. Martinez

ASTEC Elementary School parents and scholars are invited to have muffins, coffee, and juice with our wonderful elementary counselor, Ms. Odalys Martinez on February 8th! Spend some time getting to know her better. This is a time to ask any questions you have about grades, attendance, or anything related to your child and their education.

Muffins con la Sra. Martinez

Los padres y alumnos de la Escuela Primaria ASTEC están invitados a comer panecillos, café y jugo con nuestra maravillosa consejera de primaria, la Sra. Odalys Martínez el 8 de febrero. Pasen un rato conociéndola mejor. Este es un momento para hacer cualquier pregunta que tenga acerca de las calificaciones, asistencia, o cualquier cosa relacionada con su hijo y su educación.

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Elementary Engineering Fair

The ASTEC Elementary School Engineering Fair will be Tuesday, February 28 from 4-6 p.m. at the elementary school. Each class will participate. Parents are encouraged to attend and visit each classroom to see the engineering projects in action!

Feria de Ingeniería de Primaria

La Feria de Ingeniería de la Escuela Primaria ASTEC será el martes 28 de febrero de 4 a 6 p.m. en la escuela primaria. Cada clase participará. Animamos a los padres a asistir y visitar cada aula para ver los proyectos de ingeniería en acción.

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Read Across America

Read Across America day is on March 2nd. We will celebrate by dressing up as our favorite book characters. Your child will need to be able to tell us the name of the book their character comes from. We will have a book character parade through the hallways of the school! It’s going to be a fun and exciting day!

Leer a través de América

El día de Read Across America es el 2 de marzo. Lo celebraremos disfrazándose de nuestros personajes de libros favoritos. Su hijo deberá poder decirnos el nombre del libro del que proviene su personaje. ¡Tendremos un desfile de personajes de libros por los pasillos de la escuela! ¡Va a ser un día divertido y emocionante!

ELEMENTARY CALENDAR

100th Day of School

February 1

(rescheduled date)

Muffins with Ms. Martinez

February 8

Elementary Engineering Fair

February 28

Read Across America

March 2

Spring Break

March 13-17

School & Offices Closed

Easter Break

April 7

School & Offices Closed

Fifth Grade ‘Moving Up” Celebration

May 24

QUICK LINKS

The ASTEC Family Resources page has information about where to find free and low-cost health services, food pantries, meal centers, and emergency housing in the Oklahoma City area. Call ahead to verify the location, operating hours, and any other important information you might need from the resources provided.

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La página de recursos familiares de ASTEC contiene información sobre dónde encontrar servicios sanitarios gratuitos y de bajo coste, despensas de alimentos, centros de comidas y viviendas de emergencia en la zona de Oklahoma City. Llame con antelación para verificar la ubicación, el horario de funcionamiento y cualquier otra información importante que pueda necesitar de los recursos proporcionados.

Families facing a difficult financial time may contact their school headmaster for a waiver for activity fees or school supplies.

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Las familias que enfrentan un momento financiero difícil pueden comunicarse con el director de la escuela para obtener una exención de las tarifas de las actividades o los útiles escolares.