It was wonderful to see all the parents and grandparents that attended the May Crowning Mass on Friday. The first graders did a beautiful job with everything. They all worked very hard to do their very best. Thank you to the moms that helped. The Mass was a good reminder that the month of May is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. This is a good time to pray the rosary as a family, in honor of Mary.
Your child did not bring home their planner as they did not write in it.
Curriculum is the same. The double digit addition in math is going well. This is where it is so important to automatically know their math facts to 18. We do no regrouping of double digit numbers in the first grade. Some students are still having difficulty with the vowel sounds. Continue to work on them at home. They need to know the picture clues for all vowel sounds as well as knowing the signs for both long and short vowels.
Friday morning the Talent Show will take place at 8:30. You are welcome to come. It will be in the auditorium. We do have a few first graders that will be performing.
Shorts may be worn beginning Monday, May 4.
It has been a warm weekend. I hope you are enjoying it. If you have read this blog have your child write in their planner 2 rhyming words for long a, 2 rhyming words for long i, and 2 rhyming words for long o.
GOD BLESS YOU!
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Hi! I would like to thank all the parents that helped chaperone our trip to the Hilmar Cheese Company. It was greatly appreciated. The students had a great time and enjoyed the day.
The third quarter ended on Friday and report cards will be going out on Wednesday. Because a new quarter is beginning this is a good time to remind your children to always do their best. When an assignment is given their job is to attend to it immediately and to stay on task.
This is a very short week. Therefore there will be no spelling words. I have been sending home a reader 3-4 times a week. Please have your child read the story to you several times. Asking them questions about the story will help with their comprehension. Any questions you ask are good. When the big hardback reader goes home please do not have your child go ahead to read other stories. It makes it difficult to introduce the story when they have already read it. Thank you for your help in this matter. Have your child continue to review vocabulary words. We review them on a daily basis.
We have been practicing the Stations of the Cross with the 8th grade. On Wednesday we will travel to Park Merced and will present the Stations to the residents. In the afternoon we will be walking to Mission Gardens to present them again. Please remember to get in the permission slips. I will need drivers. On Friday, March 20, we will again be presenting the Stations to the school. You are most welcome to attend. All first graders are participating. This is a great reminder of what the season of Lent is all about.
In Language Arts we continue to review vocabulary words, short and long vowel sounds, the endings of s, ed, and ing, contractions, compound words, blends, digraphs, cause and effect, sequencing, nouns, verbs, and comprehension. In Math we are working on counting out money. Continue to use dimes, nickels, and pennies. The quarter will be introduced later. Money can be difficult so working with your child and having them count out money is a great help.
Remember there is no school on Thursday or Friday as teachers will be attending the Religion Conference in Anaheim.
You have been doing a great job of signing planners.
VOCABULARY WORDS
breakfast
decorate
birthday
party
basket
fruit
secret
collect
curl
sound
Once again I would like to let you know your children have transitioned well with all the changes that have taken place in their classroom. You should be very proud of them. Have a wonderful week. If you have read this blog have your child write in the planner the names of the two days they have off this week. God Bless!
The third quarter ended on Friday and report cards will be going out on Wednesday. Because a new quarter is beginning this is a good time to remind your children to always do their best. When an assignment is given their job is to attend to it immediately and to stay on task.
This is a very short week. Therefore there will be no spelling words. I have been sending home a reader 3-4 times a week. Please have your child read the story to you several times. Asking them questions about the story will help with their comprehension. Any questions you ask are good. When the big hardback reader goes home please do not have your child go ahead to read other stories. It makes it difficult to introduce the story when they have already read it. Thank you for your help in this matter. Have your child continue to review vocabulary words. We review them on a daily basis.
We have been practicing the Stations of the Cross with the 8th grade. On Wednesday we will travel to Park Merced and will present the Stations to the residents. In the afternoon we will be walking to Mission Gardens to present them again. Please remember to get in the permission slips. I will need drivers. On Friday, March 20, we will again be presenting the Stations to the school. You are most welcome to attend. All first graders are participating. This is a great reminder of what the season of Lent is all about.
In Language Arts we continue to review vocabulary words, short and long vowel sounds, the endings of s, ed, and ing, contractions, compound words, blends, digraphs, cause and effect, sequencing, nouns, verbs, and comprehension. In Math we are working on counting out money. Continue to use dimes, nickels, and pennies. The quarter will be introduced later. Money can be difficult so working with your child and having them count out money is a great help.
Remember there is no school on Thursday or Friday as teachers will be attending the Religion Conference in Anaheim.
You have been doing a great job of signing planners.
VOCABULARY WORDS
breakfast
decorate
birthday
party
basket
fruit
secret
collect
curl
sound
Once again I would like to let you know your children have transitioned well with all the changes that have taken place in their classroom. You should be very proud of them. Have a wonderful week. If you have read this blog have your child write in the planner the names of the two days they have off this week. God Bless!
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Hi again! Your children have done a great job this week. I have been grading some worksheets. I do not grade every worksheet they do. You will know it has been graded and entered on Option C if there is a percentage on it.
We will be going to Hilmar Cheese Company on Wednesday, March 4. We will be leaving the school around 8:20. Please remember to send your child's booster seat. The chaperones/drivers have been notified. It should be a fun day. A reminder: your child does not need money, we are all eating the pizza lunch outside in their picnic area and children are to wear their uniform.
In Language Arts we will be reviewing short vowel sounds, long vowel a and i, sequencing, cause and effect, contractions, compound words, ABC order, s, ed, ing endings and sentence structure.
We will begin Unit 5, Level 1, in Reading. This is the last unit. I will be sending home a reader several days during the week. Please have your child read the story to you several times. Ask questions about the story. Remember to review vocabulary words every night. I do vocabulary words everyday in class.
In Math we will begin our chapter on money. When a homework worksheet goes home it is very important that your child count out the money. I need to see how they have counted it out and arrived at their answer. You can help by having your child count pennies, nickels and dimes. Do not use quarters with them at this time.
You did a great job of signing the planners. Starting this week if the planner is not signed your child will sit out his/her recess. The same goes for readers or homework not returned the following day.
A reminder: If you arrive at school before 7:50 your child is to go to the auditorium. You are welcome to stay with them.
VOCABULARY WORDS
watch
against
board
push
toward
happen
hard
ground
gathered
crowd
Have a wonderful Sunday. If you have read this blog have your child write the answer to this question in his/her planner: What month is it? Thank you and have a great week.
We will be going to Hilmar Cheese Company on Wednesday, March 4. We will be leaving the school around 8:20. Please remember to send your child's booster seat. The chaperones/drivers have been notified. It should be a fun day. A reminder: your child does not need money, we are all eating the pizza lunch outside in their picnic area and children are to wear their uniform.
In Language Arts we will be reviewing short vowel sounds, long vowel a and i, sequencing, cause and effect, contractions, compound words, ABC order, s, ed, ing endings and sentence structure.
We will begin Unit 5, Level 1, in Reading. This is the last unit. I will be sending home a reader several days during the week. Please have your child read the story to you several times. Ask questions about the story. Remember to review vocabulary words every night. I do vocabulary words everyday in class.
In Math we will begin our chapter on money. When a homework worksheet goes home it is very important that your child count out the money. I need to see how they have counted it out and arrived at their answer. You can help by having your child count pennies, nickels and dimes. Do not use quarters with them at this time.
You did a great job of signing the planners. Starting this week if the planner is not signed your child will sit out his/her recess. The same goes for readers or homework not returned the following day.
A reminder: If you arrive at school before 7:50 your child is to go to the auditorium. You are welcome to stay with them.
VOCABULARY WORDS
watch
against
board
push
toward
happen
hard
ground
gathered
crowd
Have a wonderful Sunday. If you have read this blog have your child write the answer to this question in his/her planner: What month is it? Thank you and have a great week.
Monday, May 20, 2013
MAY 20-MAY 24
WOW! We are in the last week of the school year. It has gone by so fast. I have really enjoyed the year and have been fortunate to have had a great deal of support from all of you. As you probably know, this is my last year here at OLM. I am retiring and will be moving on to the next phase of my life. I am happy at the thought of retirement, but there is also a great deal of sadness in my heart. OLM has been a huge part of my life for the last 25 years. I will miss it.
I will be sending home a note to let you know some of the things you can continue to work on with your child through the summer months. Please make sure your child continues to read.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Your child needs to bring a sack lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday is Field Day and the children have free dress that day. Lunch is provided.
Friday there will be Mass at 8:30. Students wear regular uniforms. No shorts.
Dismissal is at 10:00. SUMMER VACATION BEGINS
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
I will be sending home a note to let you know some of the things you can continue to work on with your child through the summer months. Please make sure your child continues to read.
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
Your child needs to bring a sack lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thursday is Field Day and the children have free dress that day. Lunch is provided.
Friday there will be Mass at 8:30. Students wear regular uniforms. No shorts.
Dismissal is at 10:00. SUMMER VACATION BEGINS
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, May 12, 2013
MAY 13-MAY 17
The days seem to be going by very quickly. On Friday, May 17, the 8th grade puts on the 8th Grade Carnival. It is from 10-12, with dismissal at 12:30. Free dress is allowed that day. The 8th grade will be around to sell tickets on Friday. I would suggest $5.00. That will be enough to play games and to get some food. If that is too much then $3.00 would be good. If your child wants to spend more I usually allow them to buy $5.00 worth of tickets and then have them keep the rest of their money and they can buy more tickets if needed. Usually they do not run out.
Please continue to sign planners and reading packets. No planners went home on Friday.
No more news. Have a great week. GOD LOVE YOU! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Please continue to sign planners and reading packets. No planners went home on Friday.
No more news. Have a great week. GOD LOVE YOU! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
MAY 6-MAY 10
A very busy week for the first graders is over. Grandparents Day was a huge success and the first graders did a fabulous job participating in the Mass and the May Crowning. They were also very good performing "Spoons". This is also a good time to remind your children that May is the month that we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. One way to honor Mary is to pray the rosary.
The talent show will be held Friday morning at 8:30 for grades K-4. It will continue at 10:30 with grades 5-8. You are welcome to attend.
Curriculum is the same with lots of first grade review going on. Your children will be taking a reading assessment on Level 5. I am waiting for a day when all are present. Continue to review vocabulary words and short and long vowel sounds.
A reminder: No spelling test was given on Friday. It will be given on Monday, May 6. No planners or work packets went home.
I know we are near the end of the year but the uniform rules still apply. Some students are wearing the Nike socks with a colored stripe up the back. They are not allowed. Shoes with colored soles are not allowed unless the soles are blue. The only uniform shorts that are allowed are the Dennis shorts. No white sweaters are allowed. The only blue sweater allowed is the Dennis uniform sweater. No nail polish is allowed. If you are unsure check the school handbook. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Many planners and reading packets are not being signed. You and your child are both responsible for this.
Thank you to all of your for your constant help and cooperation. It is greatly appreciated.
The talent show will be held Friday morning at 8:30 for grades K-4. It will continue at 10:30 with grades 5-8. You are welcome to attend.
Curriculum is the same with lots of first grade review going on. Your children will be taking a reading assessment on Level 5. I am waiting for a day when all are present. Continue to review vocabulary words and short and long vowel sounds.
A reminder: No spelling test was given on Friday. It will be given on Monday, May 6. No planners or work packets went home.
I know we are near the end of the year but the uniform rules still apply. Some students are wearing the Nike socks with a colored stripe up the back. They are not allowed. Shoes with colored soles are not allowed unless the soles are blue. The only uniform shorts that are allowed are the Dennis shorts. No white sweaters are allowed. The only blue sweater allowed is the Dennis uniform sweater. No nail polish is allowed. If you are unsure check the school handbook. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Many planners and reading packets are not being signed. You and your child are both responsible for this.
Thank you to all of your for your constant help and cooperation. It is greatly appreciated.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
APRIL 29-MAY 3
The Relay For Life was a huge success. Thank you to all that participated.
The month of May begins on Wednesday. May is the month that we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. One way to honor Mary is to pray the rosary.
Friday, May 3, is Grandparents Day. The first grade is responsible for the all-school Mass on that day. All first graders will be participating in the May Crowning that follows the mass. You are all invited to attend. The Mass begins at 8:15, followed by the May Crowning and then the pancake breakfast. The first grade will also be performing for the entertainment. Dismissal is at 12:30
Curriculum remains the same. We are reviewing all vowel sounds. This is one area that you can be working on with your child.
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
The month of May begins on Wednesday. May is the month that we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. One way to honor Mary is to pray the rosary.
Friday, May 3, is Grandparents Day. The first grade is responsible for the all-school Mass on that day. All first graders will be participating in the May Crowning that follows the mass. You are all invited to attend. The Mass begins at 8:15, followed by the May Crowning and then the pancake breakfast. The first grade will also be performing for the entertainment. Dismissal is at 12:30
Curriculum remains the same. We are reviewing all vowel sounds. This is one area that you can be working on with your child.
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
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