Storyline Online

Students,
I am currently taking a technology class at University of Houston Downtown and I learned about this website, Storyline Online. The website has a variety of books that are read aloud by well known actors. Take a break from reading this summer and have someone read to you by going to the following website www.storylineonline.net

*Always ask your parents for permission to use the Internet and use proper netiquette.

Summer at The Museum of Fine Arts

Happy Friday,
I would like to recommend for you all to take your children to The Museum of Fine Arts on Thursdays. Admission is free on Thursdays for children and adults. Activities for children are from 11a.m.-2p.m. Children can discover a work of art, sketch in the galleries, listen to a storybook, and create artwork.  They also have other events and activities through out the week for parents who are not able to attend on Thursdays. I was able to take my niece yesterday and she had fun creating her own artwork (based on Maya art) using clay and sketching in the galleries. I also had fun helping her create her Maya inspired artwork. Below is some of her work.

Visit the museum website to find more information http://www.mfah.org/.

Reading Rockets Webcast- Summer Reading

I found this reading rockets webcast really interesting because it includes valuable information for parents and educators.  


Ron Fairchild, director of the National Summer Learning Association and Dr. Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association discuss how to make the most of summer learning.

http://www.readingrockets.org/webcasts/3002

Reading Rockets Webcast- Summer Reading

I found this reading rockets webcast really interesting because it includes valuable information for parents and educators.  


Ron Fairchild, director of the National Summer Learning Association and Dr. Loriene Roy, president of the American Library Association discuss how to make the most of summer learning.

http://www.readingrockets.org/webcasts/3002

Free Weekend Events in Houston June 24-June 26

I am subscribed to the Houston on the Cheap newsletter and when I don't have any plans for the weekend I usually go through the newsletter and I am able to find events to attend to. So if you don't have any plans and don't want to spend a lot money I recommend for you to go visit the website link below and go have some fun with the family.

Houston on the cheap

Summer Reading Programs

Don't forget to sign up your children for the Summer Reading Program 2016 Aim for the Stars sponsored by Houston Public Library Foundation. According to the Houston Public Library website, the program is a free incentive-based way to encourage kids and teens to read and explore various educational and fun programs. For registration, prizes, and other information visit, http://www.houstonlibrary.org/summer

Parents, there is also Summer Reading for Grown Ups also sponsored by Houston Public Library Foundation. According to the Houston Public Library website, the program is a free incentive-based program to encourage adults to read and explore various library programs. For event dates, schedule, and other information, visit, http://houstonlibrary.org/learn-explore/library-events/summer-reading-grown-ups

Safety Tips for the Summer

Hello students and parents,
Summer has begun (yesterday was the first day of summer). Parents, I have included a link from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, where you can read all about ways you can keep your children safe and healthy during the hot Houston summer.

Make Summer Safe for Kids

Welcome! Bienvenidos!

Parents and students welcome to our blog! I am happy to have you all as my students this coming school year. I made this blog to inform you all about school/community events, activities, due dates, and any other information related to our classroom and school. Please visit this page regularly to be updated with important and useful information.
Thank You
Ms.Argueta