Gaseta means newspaper in Chamoru Monthly Newsletter November 2019

FINEGAYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARITES D.C. GARCIA

Principal
194 Chalan Kasperbauer Dededo, Guam 96929
Tel: (671) 632-9631
www.finelementary.weebly.com
Finegayan Elementary school will “prepare all students to succeed in meeting the challenges in an ever-changing global society.”

MELISSA D. HERNANDEZ
Newsletter Editor

FES Mission Statement:

“To prepare all students to succeed in
meeting the challenges in an
ever-changing global society.”
Gain Knowledge
Utilize Technology
Increase Communication and Social Skills
Help Create a Productive Environment
Actively Solve Problems
Nurture Cultural Differences
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please be informed that students are NOT ALLOWED
to take any medication by themselves while in school. Please do
not give your child any medication to take during class time.
Absolutely, NO MEDICATIONS will be given to your child by the
school nurse without written authorization from the parents or
guardians AND a note from the doctor. If your child is on
medication that needs to be taken during school hours, please
come by the nurse’s office to pick up a Medication Consent
form for prescribed medication and have your child’s doctor
complete and sign the form.
Any medication dispensed in school must be in their
original prescription bottle. All medications will be kept in the
nurse’s office. Students are not allowed to carry medications in
their school bags or lunch boxes. The only exception to the rule
is for the use of “inhalers” or “puffers” for those with asthma.
Please provide a doctor’s note indicating the need for your child
to carry his/her inhaler to class. (Please see the nurse for more
information) Otherwise, ALL asthma medication must be kept
in the nurse’s office. If your child is taking medication(s) at
home that could cause certain side effects, please contact me so
that I may be aware if any problem(s) should arise while your
child is in school. If you have any questions, please call Nurse
Sherry at 300-1122.
Hafa Adai Parents, Guardians and Students;
October was a fantastic month full of activities for our students
from the Fire Prevention Presentation conducted by the Astumbo
Fire Station to the Red Ribbon Presentation by the Guam National
Guard. We appreciate our community partners and continue to
encourage families and community engagement in FES. Our Red
Ribbon Spirit week was fun and exciting especially when our
students participated in our "Stay Drug Free Wave". As a school,
we also celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange to show that
Guihans are together against bullying and UNITED for kindness,
acceptance, and inclusion. We finished the month with our
Student of the Month assembly and our United Nation Parade.
FES has more awesome activities lined up for the month of
November!
Thank you to our parents and students who attended our Fall
Parent-Teacher-Student Conference last October 22. Our data
showed that 48% of our parents attended the Conference. We
also would like to thank our stakeholders for the input in our 2021
Budget Survey. As FES continues to work on our WASC
Accreditation Full Study report, there will be perception surveys
that will be disseminated. In addition, we invite our stakeholders
to our November FATE PTO meeting. Our Standard Based
Grading (SBG) team will be available for an informational session
and to gather your input.
As the holidays are fast approaching, Mr. Galang and I would like
to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for all your support and
cooperation these past months and a Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Students First,
Marites D.C. Garcia

October student of the month is Mikayla Gatus.
Nov.16th - Pre-K Family Engagement
Conference, venue is at UOG.
Disguise Turkey is Nov. Family Project,
Project is due Tuesday, Nov. 26th.
Mrs. William
Student of the Month:
Rm207- Andrew Hurtado Rm208- Kaipo Taitano
Rm212- Raquel Medina Rm213- Bathreen Willy
Rm214- Raysean Benitez Rm215- Christian Samoans
Rm216- Riveuline Lagman
Reminders:
1. Please help your child study and memorize the multiplication facts
2. Please practice reading with your child daily.
3. November Social Studies Project: My Personal Timeline
Why is Multiplication so Important?
Multiplication should be introduced at a very young age, at its simplest form. Simple
activities, such as making and sharing equal groups of blocks, introduces the child to
multiplicative thinking, and gives them basic skills that can be expanded and
challenged as they grow older and begin to tackle more complex math problems.

We are learning:
 ELA (English Language Arts): Verbs
 Math: Addition and Subtraction
 Science: Matter and Energy
 Social Studies: Guam Geography
2nd Quarter Standards:  Music and Art: Solfege, and the Color Wheel

 I can tell the topic and details of a story. Why are math multiplication time’s tables important to learn?
 I can use words syllables and sounds. Multiplication helps with mental arithmetic. Memorizing multiplication fact tables
makes it far quicker and easier for child to work out math problems in their heads.
 I can draw, write and tell about my picture. It can also help to develop their ability to internally add, subtract and divide!
 I can write the numbers 0-20.
 I can write a number to show how many are in a
set of objects.
 I can compare (2) numbers between 1 and 10.

5th grade Learning Targets:

ELA- I can spell fifth grade words correctly.
Have a happy & safe holiday I can identify nouns in a sentence.
I can identify nouns in a sentence.
Math- I can divide four-digit dividends by two-digit divisors.
I can add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals.

1. Parents please be sure to check and sign your child’s planner daily.
2. Please ensure that your child is memorizing their multiplication facts.

Multiplication facts or the times tables are all of the multiplication problems
from 1 × 1 = 1 up to 10 × 10 = 100. Without full mastery of the multiplication
facts, kids will struggle as they start to tackle division, fractions, and problems
with larger numbers.
There’s 5 steps to mastering the multiplication facts:
First Graders will be performing on • Step 1: Break up the facts into manageable chunks.
• Step 2: Make the facts concrete with a simple visual.
November 12, 2019 at the FATE/PTO • Step 3: Teach your child to use easier facts as stepping stones to the
harder facts.
meeting 6:00 pm. • Step 4: Practice each times table on its own until it’s mastered.
• Step 5: Practice a mix of multiplication facts.
$ 5th Grade Cash Raffle Fundraiser $
We are encouraging all fifth grade families to participate in this fundraising
activity. The monies raised will help alleviate out-of-pocket costs towards 5th
grade fieldtrips and activities. Raffle tickets will be sold at $2.00 each and the
winners will receive cash prizes. Drawing will be held on Friday, November
27th at 3:00pm. Thank you for your kind support!
Principal’s List: 1st quarter Perfect Attendance:
Rm120 Jheybert Diwa Rm121 Joaquin Pineda, Praiselyn Raben
Rm121 Rhyden Rm122 Thaddeus Pascua, Aaragon Tindugan
Nakamura Rm123 Marcuz Purigay
Rm122 Christopher Choay Rm124 Cheska Almeria, Ethan Gumataotao, CHamoru-2nd Quarter
Rm123 Marcuz Purigay Jenicah Lopez, Raniel Lopez,
Rm124 Maebel Soberano Ricco Salonga, PJ Sitan Theme is
Rm 125 Princess Sahagun Rm125 Johnray Elbo, Rhylire Lagman, GUAHU YAN I GIMA’
Rm126 Amika Rogacion Mira Ortiola, Princess Sahagun Translation:
Me and the House
Hafa Adai Guihans!
The Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is an excellent
way to search for books that we have in our library. You
can search by book title, authors name or by using
keywords. Visit www.atriuum.gdoe.net and choose
Finegayan Elementary School and
click on Display. Robotics Club/STEM Club:
Begins on Tuesday, Nov 5th
4th and 5th grade students will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:30 pm.
Have a wonderful learning day and remember to READ ON!
Parents must pick up their children between 4:30-5:00pm
Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Parents must pick up by 12:00-12:30 noon on
Sincerely, Saturdays.
Mrs. Mendoza Christmas holiday meetings: Dec 23, 26, 30; Jan 2, 3, 4 10:00 am to 12:00noon. Parents
Your School Librarian must pick up by 12:00 to 12:30 noon.
The students will learn to build and program a robot using the LEGO EV3 device .
2019 Read for the Record Event:
Friday, November 8, 2019, your class is invited
to the 2019 Read for the Record Event. It will be STUCO Officer Voting
held in the Multimedia Room (104 &105). SPEECHES will be shared on Wednesday,
November 06, 2019 at 9:50am
in Rm.105 (Multimedia Room).
The objective of this event is to bring adults and Voting will take place on Thursday,
children together around the world each year and November 07, 2019 at 10:00am.
read the same book on the same day in order to Officer winners will be announced at PTO
raise awareness about the critical importance of meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
early literacy. Our school is pledging to Read for Thank you for your continued support with FES
Student Council goals!
the Record! We will have a guest reader to read to
the students.

FAMILIES AND TEACHERS EMPOWERED (F.A.T.E.-PTO) Character Education Monthly Theme for November is
Responsibility.
FATE-PTO Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the
month at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria. This months
FATE-PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November Responsibility is the opportunity or ability to act
12, 2019. Please join us for some raffle prize drawings independently and make decisions without authorization.
and grade level performances during the meeting.
Being responsible means that we:
This months FATE-PTO Performance will feature our
1st grader students.
• Think before we act.
Harvest Festival is scheduled for Friday, November 15, • Think about how our actions affect others.
2019 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. If anyone is interested as a • Think before we speak.
vendor, there is a $10 fee to reserve your slot. Please see
Ms. Jackie or Ms. Bobbie to sign up. • Are accountable; taking responsibility for the results of
what we do and don't do.
• Fix our own mistakes.
• Keep trying. ...
• Are reliable and always do our job.
We would like to take this time to wish you and
your families a very happy, safe and joyful
Thanksgiving Holiday Season! Mr. Santos – 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Biba Guihans! Mrs. Porter - Kinder, 1st, 5th
FES School Counselors
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1 2

HOLIDAY
NO CLASSES

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Officer Voting
2019 Read for the
at 10:00am
Record Event

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ACCREDITATION FES Harvest Festival
HALF DAY PD #4 5:30pm -8:30pm
FATE/PTO STUDENTS
Meeting RELEASED
Cafeteria 6:00pm at 11:40am
Performance by Breakfast and lunch
HOLIDAY will be served
1st graders 2nd Qtr Mid-Progress
NO CLASSES Reports Due

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SOM CEREMONY
8:30am
FES Courtyard

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5th Grade Raffle

THANKSGIVING
Drawing at 3pm
BREAK
DAY Make-up day

Things to remember:

 Your child’s safety is our schools main concern, please kindly talk to you child/ren about following our School-wide
Expectations: 1. BE SAFE 2. BE RESPECTFUL 3. BE RESPONISBLE

 Parents MUST send a note to their child’s teacher if there is a change in their after school transportation for that given day.
Should this be permanent, you must personally come into the main office to make the change in order to ensure that it is
brought to the school’s attention and documented.
 ALL CAR RIDERS ARE TO BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN 3:15pm.

 Parents/guardians MUST write excuse notes for their child’s absence. If your child is absent for 3 or more consecutive
days, a doctor’s note must be submitted to the teacher for your child’s absence to be excused.

 Mandatory School Uniform Policy. Please ensure that your child/ren wear his/her uniform to school every day. FES School
uniform is Green top and black bottom and rubber shoes. (Absolutely, NO leggings, pants/jeans with cut/torn seams, or
any open-toe sandals or shoes are allowed.)

 In helping to ensure your child has access to healthy, balanced meals throughout the day, we are asking that you refrain
from sending your child to school with Spicy snacks such as Hot Cheetos, Hot Fries, Taki, Spicy Shrimp Chips, etc., and
flavored teas such as King Car, Assam Black Teas, C2 and Yogo flavored drinks etc., these all have a high sugar content and
conflict with our mission to help safeguard the health of your child while in school. These prohibited snacks will be taken
away and disposed of accordingly.