Volume 1, Issue 7 SY 16-17 March 1, 2017 Diamond Elementary School Diamond Elementary School Dr. Laura LaChance Principal [email protected]March 2017 Dates to Remember 1-3 Read Across America 3 No School - Teacher PD 8 5th Grade Program - 5:00p, Cafeteria 9 1st Grade Program - 4:30p 10 Field Day - see inside of Gator Gram for more details! 16 Popcorn Thursday 17 No School - Teacher Report Card Prep Day 20-24 Spring Book Fair 23 Literacy Night - 4:30p 24 Report Cards Go Home 31 Star Student Assembly - 9:00a Dear Diamond Families, Every year in January, we hear about the State of the Union from our President and the State of the State from our Governor. What a great practice to keep everyone in- formed about our current status. I would like to take this section to share the State of Diamond. We administer several assessments that we use to monitor our progress— for grades 3-6 we use the Terra Nova. For grades K-3 we use the Benchmark Assess- ment System (BAS). DoDEA’s strategic goal is for 80% of all students in DoDEA schools to demonstrate proficiency on these measures each year. While we have not yet achieved the DoDEA goal, we aspire to get there with your children. The data be- low reflects how Diamond has done over the last 5 years. We will not have the results for the 2016-2017 school year until the end of this year, when I will send another up- date on our status. We would be delighted to answer any questions about this. Laura LaChance Dr. Deborah Williams Assistant Principal [email protected]“Career Explorers” Principal’s Message Diamond Elementary is a 100% ID Check School 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % Proficient Year Test Administered Diamond Terra Nova Scores TN Reading TN Math
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Volume 1, Issue 7
SY 16-17
March 1, 2017
Diamond Elementary SchoolDiamond Elementary School
WHAT??!! Daylight Saving Time is almost here again! We know what that means....We are losing an hour of sleep when we set our clocks forward on March 12!! This is a great time to discuss good sleep habits. Sleep is important for people of all ages to stay in good health; sufficient sleep is increasingly being recognized as an essential aspect of disease prevention and health promotion. So…. Just how much sleep is enough? Sleep needs vary from person to person and change as people age. Consider these sleep guidelines for different age groups:
Newborns = 16-18 hours Preschool-aged Children = 11-12 hours
School-aged Children = At least 10 hours Teens = 9-10 hours
Adults (including older adults) = 7-8 hours Here are some healthy sleep habits to help you be your best each and every day: Go to bed at the same time each night, establish a bedtime routine (especially for children), and rise at the
same time each morning. Sleep in a quiet, dark, and relaxing environment, which is neither too hot nor too cold. Make your bed comfortable and use it only for sleeping and not for other activities, such as reading, watching
TV, or listening to music. Remove all TVs, computers, and other "gadgets" from the bedroom- Many sources recommend cutting off
electronics 30-60 minutes before bedtime. Avoid large meals before bedtime. Other benefits of getting a good night’s sleep include improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health. A lack of sleep can have serious side effects. According to Dr. Brooks, attending pulmonologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, “You might see poor school performance, you might see kids labeled as troublemakers when in reality, they just don’t get enough sleep.” Additionally, not getting enough sleep each night can also be associated with an increase in injuries, obesity and depression, especially for teens who may experience increased risk of self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Take an inventory of your student’s sleep habits and help them come to school well-rested and prepared to do their best! Sources: https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/American-Academy-of-Pediatrics-Supports-Childhood-Sleep-Guidelines.aspx http://www.aappublications.org/news/2016/06/13/Sleep061316 https://www.cdc.gov/Features/Sleep/
Congratulations to our 3rd - 6th graders on completing TerraNova! All of our DES students through-
out the school did a great job during the testing week as we adapted to different schedules and keeping our
hallways quiet.
Congratulations to Ms. Warrick-Smith's class for having PERFECT ATTENDANCE the entire week of TerraNo-
va!
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Nicole Haws
Guidance Counselor
Diamond Elementary
Ph 912-876-6094
David Dobson
Guidance Counselor
Diamond Elementary
Ph 912-876-6094
School Counselors’School Counselors’
SpotlightSpotlight
March’s Gator Trait: Career Exploration
Students will begin to explore the World of Work! They will use computer software programs and web-sites to find jobs that match their skills and interests. Students as young as Kindergarten will begin to learn about these jobs by visiting Paws in Jobland, while other students will be learning about jobs through other career websites and lessons. On March 31, 2017 we will celebrate with a Career Dress Up day. Students can come to school dressed as the career they have been researching or a career they are interested in. Students could also design or wear a hat required for this job, for example, mine worker, chef, policeman/woman, fire fighter, etc.
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FROM THE DESK OF
THE LIBRARIAN
~ Ms. Mercord ~
Gator Family Spotlight
MUSIC
~ Ms. Foster ~ During the month of March, students will begin study-
ing the elements of music. They will be practicing and
developing the knowledge of Timbre, Dynamics, Form,
and Meter on instruments within the classroom. Stu-
dents will also work on songs that will be accompanied
by classroom instruments and found sounds. This is an
exciting time in music because every student will get to
express themselves by movement, singing, and playing
instruments!
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
~ Coach Marcus ~
March Activities: Basic Basketball Skills (continuation from February
through the first week of March)
Lay-ups and jump shots
Track & Field Skills
How to start and finish a relay
Students will finish up their Basic Basketball skills,
which includes lay-ups and jump shots. During the re-
maining month of March, students will enjoy develop-
ing their Track & Field skills, focusing on how to start
and finish a relay. Please remember to have your child
wear gym shoes on their gym day.
Upcoming Activities:
March 10, 2017 - Field Day (see pg. 11 in the Ga-
tor Gram)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
me.
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ART
~ Ms. Mock ~
Spring is upon us!
During the month of March, students will be exploring and making connections between Art, Math, and Biology as we
learn the lifecycles, habitats, and lifestyles of Georgia's beautiful, indigenous butterflies and wild birds. In case our mil-
itary families are not aware, our Georgia is home to 347 species of wild birds and 160 spe-
cies of butterflies! Of these species of birds, 12 of them are categorized as “water birds,”
such as the majestic, gorgeous herons, ibises, and egrets. Oftentimes, we are fortunate
enough to spot the large water birds, standing and foraging in the puddles alongside the
local roads. Students will be using symmetry in animal/insect anatomy while making
sketches, diagrams, and creative works of Art. As always, I am honored to be able
to share my love of Art with your children!
EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
~ Ms. Myers ~
Dear Parents,
March is a very exciting month, and we are continuing to build our skills and knowledge using a variety of
technology tools! We are even choosing different ways to complete projects that channel
our inner digital self. Read Across America, Career Exploration, and Field Day this month
will allow us to research our favorite authors, careers, and athletes. We can show our en-
thusiasm and respect through different projects utilizing technology to teach others. There
is no limit to the creative ways technology can be used in the classroom, and we are all pre-
paring for the 21st Century!
Please check out the new National Educational Technology Standards for Students at :