Hózhó Academy Newsletter

Dear Hózhó families,

I hope everyone was able to enjoy the long Labor Day weekend. Be sure to look at the flyers below for information on picture day and an upcoming community event.

If you have questions, please contact our front office at (505) 722-8922.

• September 2nd - No School (Labor Day)

• September 10th - 9th Grade Celebration/convocation

• September 10th-12th - Picture Day (See flyer)

• September 16/17th - Lower School NWEA Testing
  
  
• September 18/19th - Upper School NWEA Testing

School Breakfast/Lunch Menu

School Website

Art is back in session. To start the year, all students learn and/or review the seven elements of art. The seven elements of art are line, shape, color, value, form, space, and texture. Next, students make an art piece of their name to show their skills. The students had fun and made some great pieces to start the year off.

Each week, we will feature information on the different Units for each grade level. This week is:

First Grade: Growth Mindset & Goal Setting

Your child is learning behaviors and habits to help them succeed at school and in life. First graders discover that paying attention helps them learn and stay safe in different situations, such as on the playground or while crossing the street with an adult. They learn that distractions are things that take your attention away and ways to refocus their attention if they get distracted— for example, by reminding themselves to focus or moving to a different spot. Toward the end of the unit, they learn two new skills: the “hand jive” dance and drawing Pepito, a character from the Second Step program. While learning these skills, they practice using helpful thoughts, like “Keep going!” to encourage themselves.

Why is it important? Research shows that children who learn the skills in this unit are more likely to:

• Seek challenges

• Do better academically

• Handle transitions more easily

Practice at Home

What to Look For: Notice and praise your child when they show that they can pay attention despite distractions. You can say, “I noticed you moved away from the TV when you were reading your story. Great job helping yourself pay attention!”

Discuss: Talk to your child about learning to do the “hand jive” dance or learning to draw Pepito. Ask, “How did you feel when you first tried to learn it? What helped you get better?” Have them show you the steps they remember and tell you how they think they can continue to get better (practice and keep trying!).

Practice: Help your child choose something to learn or improve. For example, throwing a ball, writing a story, or drawing a rainbow. Set aside a few minutes each day for them to practice. Remind them to use helpful thoughts to keep going, and suggest ways they can manage any distractions.

Mrs. Tanner, School Counselor, Elementary, atanner@hozhoacademy.org

Ms. Farrell, Assistant School Counselor, Elementary, lfarrell@hozhoacademy.org

Tomi Jaramillo-Campos, LMSW. Social Worker, Jr. High, tjaramillo-campos@hozhoacademy.org

Welcome to the Classical Corner (previously known as the Literacy Corner!)! A quick introduction, my name is Elise Farrell and I have had the pleasure of working for Hozho these past 5 years as a third grade, literacy instructional coach, and now, as the Lower School Classical Curriculum Lead. One of my main goals is to inform our families about our curriculum as well as provide them with support and resources that support the academic goals of their children.

I will be using this section of the newsletter to share information about classical education; what it is, how we use it to educate our students, and how it can be used at home! Come here to learn more about Classical Education, the curriculum and teaching methodology, and what you can do at home to support your child's growth!

For more information on any topics discussed, general questions, or even suggestions for future topics, I can be reached at efarrell@hozhoacademy.org

Hózhó Academy Charter School

Principal: Juliane Hillock principal@hozhoacademy.org

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