We are into our final week before our Christmas vacation. If you have not sent in a wrapped toy or the flour, sugar or salt please do so this week. All of these items will be going to the "Spirit of Christmas" dinner that is put on every year. Thank you to all of you that have already sent them in. Another reminder that dismissal is at 12:30 on Friday and there will be no Extended Care that day. Please make sure your children are picked up. Thank you.
There will be no spelling test this week for the first graders. Mrs. Bellini's class will be presenting the Advent prayer on Thursday and Mrs. Mills' class will be presenting the Advent prayer on Friday. All are invited to attend.
VOCABULARY WORDS
prince
queen
shall
visit
return
knight
cook
should
old
pair
clothes
small
bring
This is short this week. We wish all of you a very Blessed and Holy Christmas. Enjoy your families and remember, this is a time to thank Jesus for all of the special gifts we have received. If you have read this blog, have your child write Happy Birthday, Jesus, and give it to their teacher. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
DECEMBER 8-DECEMBER 12
We are now in the busy season of Advent. Monday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mrs. Mills' first grade is in charge of planning the mass. We invite all of you to attend. Mrs. Mills' first graders will be doing the readings, bringing up the gifts and singing. Everyone will be participating in some way. We hope to see you there. Mass is at 8:15.
Please remember to send in your flour, sugar, or salt for the needy families. Mrs. Carroll has already been by to pick some of it up. Another reminder is the toy drive. Bring your wrapped gift to the classrooms. Remember this year at OLM we are concentrating on service to the community. These are two great ways in which to participate.
A big thank you to all the parents that helped with the Indian Pow Wow. We think it was a great success and we know the children thoroughly enjoyed it. We hope you did too. Another thank you to all of you that drove to The Nutcracker. Your help was greatly appreciated.
The Christmas program is Wednesday evening at St. Patrick's at 7:00. It is one great way to get into the Christmas spirit. Please come and enjoy. Our OLM band will also be entertaining us prior to the program.
The curriculum remains the same. Please continue to review vocabulary words at home.
VOCABULARY WORDS
fallen
head
king
woods
along
food
sky
Have a good week. If you have read this blog, write the word St. Nicholas on a piece of paper. His feast day was over the weekend and we will be talking about him this week. Thank you. GOD LOVES YOU!
Please remember to send in your flour, sugar, or salt for the needy families. Mrs. Carroll has already been by to pick some of it up. Another reminder is the toy drive. Bring your wrapped gift to the classrooms. Remember this year at OLM we are concentrating on service to the community. These are two great ways in which to participate.
A big thank you to all the parents that helped with the Indian Pow Wow. We think it was a great success and we know the children thoroughly enjoyed it. We hope you did too. Another thank you to all of you that drove to The Nutcracker. Your help was greatly appreciated.
The Christmas program is Wednesday evening at St. Patrick's at 7:00. It is one great way to get into the Christmas spirit. Please come and enjoy. Our OLM band will also be entertaining us prior to the program.
The curriculum remains the same. Please continue to review vocabulary words at home.
VOCABULARY WORDS
fallen
head
king
woods
along
food
sky
Have a good week. If you have read this blog, write the word St. Nicholas on a piece of paper. His feast day was over the weekend and we will be talking about him this week. Thank you. GOD LOVES YOU!
Friday, November 28, 2008
DECEMBER 1-DECEMBER 5
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family. At this time of the year we do have so much to be thankful for. And now the Advent season is upon us. Please remind your children that Advent is a time to prepare ourselves for Jesus' birth. It is a time to think about giving to others. The first graders are being asked to donate white sugar, salt, or flour for the "Spirit of Christmas" dinner that is held every year. Bags of food are distributed to those in need.
Thursday, December 4th the first graders will be attending the Nutcracker Ballet. Please make sure your child has his/her permission slip in. We will be contacting our drivers on Monday.
Friday, December 5 is a minimum day with dismissal at 12:30. Mrs. Mills' class is in charge of preparing the Monday, December 8th Mass in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. If your child brings home a reading please have him/her practice it.
In Language Arts we continue to work on blends, digraphs, the ed, ing, s endings, possessives, short a,e,i, and o vowel sounds, categories, sequencing, cause and effect, main idea, comprehension and vocabulary. In Math we will be starting place value but we will continue giving the daily timed addition and subtraction math tests. In Social Studies we are finishing up our Native American Unit this week. In Science we continue to study the weather and the four seasons. In P.E. we are working on a bean bag unit. In Religion we will start studying about the season of Advent.
VOCABULARY WORDS
forget
show
smart
pencil
best
read
school
time
being
sometimes
place
Thank you again for all of your help and support. Please continue to sign the planners. If you have read this blog have your child write the word Advent on a piece of paper. It is going to be a spelling word this week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Thursday, December 4th the first graders will be attending the Nutcracker Ballet. Please make sure your child has his/her permission slip in. We will be contacting our drivers on Monday.
Friday, December 5 is a minimum day with dismissal at 12:30. Mrs. Mills' class is in charge of preparing the Monday, December 8th Mass in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. If your child brings home a reading please have him/her practice it.
In Language Arts we continue to work on blends, digraphs, the ed, ing, s endings, possessives, short a,e,i, and o vowel sounds, categories, sequencing, cause and effect, main idea, comprehension and vocabulary. In Math we will be starting place value but we will continue giving the daily timed addition and subtraction math tests. In Social Studies we are finishing up our Native American Unit this week. In Science we continue to study the weather and the four seasons. In P.E. we are working on a bean bag unit. In Religion we will start studying about the season of Advent.
VOCABULARY WORDS
forget
show
smart
pencil
best
read
school
time
being
sometimes
place
Thank you again for all of your help and support. Please continue to sign the planners. If you have read this blog have your child write the word Advent on a piece of paper. It is going to be a spelling word this week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
NOVEMBER 17-NOVEMBER 21
It was good to see all of you at our conferences. Things are getting busy. The first graders made the turkey table decorations for the Thanksgiving dinner this Wednesday evening at 6:30. It will be at the Parish Hall. Mrs. Bellini's class will be performing and they have been asked to be at the Parish Hall by 6:00. We hope to see you there for the delicious meal. At this time we would also like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. God has been so good to all of us.
A permission slip went home for The Nutcracker Ballet. Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills' are taking care of the cost of the performance. We received a very nice check from the Halloween Carnival and this is one way we are using the funds for the class. Please make sure the permission slips are returned before we leave for Thanksgiving vacation.
In Language Arts we continue to work on vocabulary, plurals, word endings, short vowels a, i, o, categories, sequencing, main idea, comprehension, blends, digraphs, cause and effect and inferences. In Math we have been working on graphs and will be moving into place value. In Science we are studying the weather and the four seasons and in Social Studies we are talking about the United States and the Native Americans. We are working on a bean bag unit in P.E. and we are finishing up the saints in Religion. As you can see we are moving along.
A few reminders:
Please remember to put your child's name in his/her sweatshirt. Also please check the sweatshirts you have at home to make sure they belong to your child. We are missing a few that have names inside of them. Sometimes these sweatshirts are easily picked up by mistake. Thank you.
Please continue to sign the planners. We think you are doing a great job.
Please remind your child that if you send money with them for the cookie sale or the student store, that they are not to give their money to anyone else.
VOCABULARY WORDS
pond
count
called
silly
morning
beautiful
put
tomorrow
book
today
We have a full day on Friday. Dismissal is at 2:30 and at that time our Thanksgiving vacation begins. If you have read this blog have your child write down the name of the ship that the Pilgrims came in when they traveled to America. Have a great week. And thank you again for coming to the conferences and for all of your help and support. GOD LOVES YOU!
A permission slip went home for The Nutcracker Ballet. Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills' are taking care of the cost of the performance. We received a very nice check from the Halloween Carnival and this is one way we are using the funds for the class. Please make sure the permission slips are returned before we leave for Thanksgiving vacation.
In Language Arts we continue to work on vocabulary, plurals, word endings, short vowels a, i, o, categories, sequencing, main idea, comprehension, blends, digraphs, cause and effect and inferences. In Math we have been working on graphs and will be moving into place value. In Science we are studying the weather and the four seasons and in Social Studies we are talking about the United States and the Native Americans. We are working on a bean bag unit in P.E. and we are finishing up the saints in Religion. As you can see we are moving along.
A few reminders:
Please remember to put your child's name in his/her sweatshirt. Also please check the sweatshirts you have at home to make sure they belong to your child. We are missing a few that have names inside of them. Sometimes these sweatshirts are easily picked up by mistake. Thank you.
Please continue to sign the planners. We think you are doing a great job.
Please remind your child that if you send money with them for the cookie sale or the student store, that they are not to give their money to anyone else.
VOCABULARY WORDS
pond
count
called
silly
morning
beautiful
put
tomorrow
book
today
We have a full day on Friday. Dismissal is at 2:30 and at that time our Thanksgiving vacation begins. If you have read this blog have your child write down the name of the ship that the Pilgrims came in when they traveled to America. Have a great week. And thank you again for coming to the conferences and for all of your help and support. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
NOVEMBER 10-NOVEMBER 14
Welcome to conference week. We are looking forward to seeing you. The ITBS scores have come in so we will be reviewing those with you also. Remember dismissal is at 12:30 all week.
On Monday there will be a Veteran's Day celebration in the auditorium at 8:30. We will be honoring all veterans. Please come if you can make it. The book fair is also being held this week. When you are done with your conference feel free to attend the book fair. There are many good books that your children are able to read.
Things are continuing as they are in the first grade. We are not giving any new vocabulary words this week as we really want your children to work on the vocabulary words that have already gone home. Some children are still struggling with them and it is showing up on their reading workbook packets. Please work with vocabulary words on a nightly basis and have your child read to you. Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Bellini's class is busy practicing for the Thanksgiving Program which will be on Wednesday, November 19. Both classes are studying about the Native Americans. Please make sure your child has his/her old, white, large T-shirt in by Wednesday, November 12. They are needed for an art project.
Thank you for continuing to sign the planners. You are doing a great job! If you have read this blog another "high 5" would be great. We did not get many last week. Thank you to those we did get. Have a great week and we will be seeing you soon. GOD LOVES YOU!
On Monday there will be a Veteran's Day celebration in the auditorium at 8:30. We will be honoring all veterans. Please come if you can make it. The book fair is also being held this week. When you are done with your conference feel free to attend the book fair. There are many good books that your children are able to read.
Things are continuing as they are in the first grade. We are not giving any new vocabulary words this week as we really want your children to work on the vocabulary words that have already gone home. Some children are still struggling with them and it is showing up on their reading workbook packets. Please work with vocabulary words on a nightly basis and have your child read to you. Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Bellini's class is busy practicing for the Thanksgiving Program which will be on Wednesday, November 19. Both classes are studying about the Native Americans. Please make sure your child has his/her old, white, large T-shirt in by Wednesday, November 12. They are needed for an art project.
Thank you for continuing to sign the planners. You are doing a great job! If you have read this blog another "high 5" would be great. We did not get many last week. Thank you to those we did get. Have a great week and we will be seeing you soon. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
NOVEMBER 3 - NOVEMBER 7
Your children had a great time all week long with all the activities that were scheduled for Red Ribbon Week. And of course, Halloween and the costumes were the highlight of the week. Thank you for all of your cooperation and support during this very busy week.
Now we are into November. Friday will be a minimum day as we have the all-school Mass at 8:15. Dismissal is at 12:30. Next week, November 10-November 14 will be conference week. The book fair will also be held during that week.
In Reading we have started Level 3. We continue to work on vocabulary, cause and effect, plurals, possessives, sequencing, comprehension, the ed, ing, and s endings, digraphs, short vowels, and categories. You can help your child at home by asking questions about the story that they are reading. Any kind of question is good. In Math we continue to do addition and subtraction facts. We also work on word problems. In Science we are talking about weather and the 4 seasons. In Social Studies we are going to start a unit on the Native Americans. In P.E. we are starting a bean bag unit. In Religion we continue to learn about the saints.
VOCABULARY WORDS
any
animals
trouble
kind
gave
there
thing
nice
thought
answered
asked
Have a good week. Please continue to read the blog and to sign the planners. A "high five" would be good if you have read this blog. GOD LOVES YOU!
Now we are into November. Friday will be a minimum day as we have the all-school Mass at 8:15. Dismissal is at 12:30. Next week, November 10-November 14 will be conference week. The book fair will also be held during that week.
In Reading we have started Level 3. We continue to work on vocabulary, cause and effect, plurals, possessives, sequencing, comprehension, the ed, ing, and s endings, digraphs, short vowels, and categories. You can help your child at home by asking questions about the story that they are reading. Any kind of question is good. In Math we continue to do addition and subtraction facts. We also work on word problems. In Science we are talking about weather and the 4 seasons. In Social Studies we are going to start a unit on the Native Americans. In P.E. we are starting a bean bag unit. In Religion we continue to learn about the saints.
VOCABULARY WORDS
any
animals
trouble
kind
gave
there
thing
nice
thought
answered
asked
Have a good week. Please continue to read the blog and to sign the planners. A "high five" would be good if you have read this blog. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
OCTOBER 27-OCTOBER 31
It was nice to see so many of you at the Halloween Carnival. It appeared to be a huge success. Thank you to all of you that helped with driving to the Pumpkin Patch. The children thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Thank you to the Pellicano's for supplying the snack. Everything was greatly appreciated.
We are entering Red Ribbon Week. Your child should have brought home a flyer that gives information on all of the activities for the week. The activities are as follows:
Monday: Wear a hat
Tuesday: Wear sweats The first graders may bring books to read and healthy snacks. We do not need the pillows or blankets.
Wednesday: Wear crazy socks
Thursday: Wear shades(sunglasses)
Friday: Come in your Halloween costume
The above is all optional. When sending your child to school on Friday in his/her Halloween costume please make sure that it is appropriate.
Mrs. Bellini's class is practicing for the Thanksgiving program. That will be here before you know it.
Our first grade curriculum is pretty much the same. We will be finishing up Level 2 in reading this week. Please continue to work on vocabulary. In Math we will be learning about fact families. In Science we are talking about weather and the 4 seasons. In P.E. we will be beginning a bean bag unit. We will be talking about "saying no to drugs" this week and your children have a coloring book that deals with this subject.
VOCABULARY WORDS
knows
warm
goes
brothers
sisters
about
together
ears
nose
eyes
legs
body
Have a great week and a fun and safe Halloween. If you have read this blog have your child draw an octopus and give it to his/her teacher. GOD LOVES YOU!
We are entering Red Ribbon Week. Your child should have brought home a flyer that gives information on all of the activities for the week. The activities are as follows:
Monday: Wear a hat
Tuesday: Wear sweats The first graders may bring books to read and healthy snacks. We do not need the pillows or blankets.
Wednesday: Wear crazy socks
Thursday: Wear shades(sunglasses)
Friday: Come in your Halloween costume
The above is all optional. When sending your child to school on Friday in his/her Halloween costume please make sure that it is appropriate.
Mrs. Bellini's class is practicing for the Thanksgiving program. That will be here before you know it.
Our first grade curriculum is pretty much the same. We will be finishing up Level 2 in reading this week. Please continue to work on vocabulary. In Math we will be learning about fact families. In Science we are talking about weather and the 4 seasons. In P.E. we will be beginning a bean bag unit. We will be talking about "saying no to drugs" this week and your children have a coloring book that deals with this subject.
VOCABULARY WORDS
knows
warm
goes
brothers
sisters
about
together
ears
nose
eyes
legs
body
Have a great week and a fun and safe Halloween. If you have read this blog have your child draw an octopus and give it to his/her teacher. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
OCTOBER 20-OCTOBER 24
The first graders are off to the Pumpkin Patch on Wednesday, October 22. We will leave school at about 12:30 and will be returning by 2:30. Students must wear their uniforms. It should be a fun afternoon. Thank you to all who turned in your driving forms by Friday. It was greatly appreciated.
The Halloween carnival is Saturday evening 5-8 p.m. We hope to see you there. It is a great family fun evening. If you have not turned in your bag of candy, please do so. Thank you to those that have.
We are almost finished with the vocabulary assessment. We will be learning about the short o sound this week. The rest of our subject area curriculum remains the same. Please continue to work on vocabulary.
VOCABULARY WORDS
father
then
never
many
always
soup
lunch
whose
was
baby
everything
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child give their teacher a "high 5". GOD LOVES YOU!
The Halloween carnival is Saturday evening 5-8 p.m. We hope to see you there. It is a great family fun evening. If you have not turned in your bag of candy, please do so. Thank you to those that have.
We are almost finished with the vocabulary assessment. We will be learning about the short o sound this week. The rest of our subject area curriculum remains the same. Please continue to work on vocabulary.
VOCABULARY WORDS
father
then
never
many
always
soup
lunch
whose
was
baby
everything
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child give their teacher a "high 5". GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
OCTOBER 13-OCTOBER 17
We are now into the beginning of the second quarter. Report cards will go out on Friday. They need to be signed and returned by the following Friday. It is a new quarter and it is a good time to remind your children to think about always doing their best work, to complete their work, and to work quietly in the classroom.
Several permission slips for the Pumpkin Patch have not been signed and returned. Remember they are due by Friday, October 17. A number of parents have offered to drive, but many of you do not have the insurance forms, car registration forms or driver's license copies turned into the office. These must be turned in by Friday, October 17. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
We are now in Level 2 in Reading. We continue to work on vocabulary, cause and effect, categories, sequencing, contractions, plurals, short a and short i, the digraph th, possessives and the s, ed, and ing endings added to base words. In Math we are finishing up addition and will be starting subtraction this week. Please continue to review math addition facts and to start working on math subtraction facts at home. We will be giving timed tests in both addition and subtraction. In Social Studies we are beginning a unit on the United States and its symbols. We are finishing up the ecosystem in Science. In Religion we will be starting to learn about the saints.
We will be testing your children on vocabulary words during the next 2 weeks. Please review these words nightly. The reading workbook pages can be difficult if your child does not recognize the vocabulary words.
VOCABULARY WORDS
grow
some
may
more
when
long
mother
tell
surprise
again
she
he
Once again thank you for all of your help and support. It is greatly appreciated. If you have read this blog have your child draw an igloo and give it to the teacher. Have a great week. It is nice to see some cooler weather. GOD LOVES YOU!
Several permission slips for the Pumpkin Patch have not been signed and returned. Remember they are due by Friday, October 17. A number of parents have offered to drive, but many of you do not have the insurance forms, car registration forms or driver's license copies turned into the office. These must be turned in by Friday, October 17. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
We are now in Level 2 in Reading. We continue to work on vocabulary, cause and effect, categories, sequencing, contractions, plurals, short a and short i, the digraph th, possessives and the s, ed, and ing endings added to base words. In Math we are finishing up addition and will be starting subtraction this week. Please continue to review math addition facts and to start working on math subtraction facts at home. We will be giving timed tests in both addition and subtraction. In Social Studies we are beginning a unit on the United States and its symbols. We are finishing up the ecosystem in Science. In Religion we will be starting to learn about the saints.
We will be testing your children on vocabulary words during the next 2 weeks. Please review these words nightly. The reading workbook pages can be difficult if your child does not recognize the vocabulary words.
VOCABULARY WORDS
grow
some
may
more
when
long
mother
tell
surprise
again
she
he
Once again thank you for all of your help and support. It is greatly appreciated. If you have read this blog have your child draw an igloo and give it to the teacher. Have a great week. It is nice to see some cooler weather. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
OCTOBER 6-OCTOBER 10
We are done with the ITBS testing. Thank you to all of you that brought snacks for the first graders. It was really appreciated. The quarter will be ending this Friday. There is a Safe Environment Training on Monday at 6:00 in the auditorium. If you want to drive for field trips you must have attended one of these meetings. We know that many of you have already done so. Picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, October 7. Please make sure you return the original photos. And Saturday, October 11, Think Pink takes place at Morning Glory at 11:00.
The month of October is the month of the Rosary. We strongly encourage you to say the rosary at home as a family. We will be praying the rosary at school every Thursday morning. Your children are welcome to bring a rosary from home. We also have ones they may use if they do not have their own.
The first graders are moving right along. In Reading we have finished the first level and are moving into the second level. We continue to work on cause and effect, categories, the digraph th, contractions, drawing conclusions, sequencing, plurals, the ed and ing endings, short a and short i, comprehension and vocabulary. In Math we are still working on addition. The timed tests on addition facts are going well. In Science we are still working on the ecosystem. In Social Studies we will be beginning a new unit on the United States. In Religion we will be starting to learn about the saints.
VOCABULARY WORDS
your
where
make
fly
needs
be
tail
work
kite
day
by
that
down
Once again thank you for all of your support. Thank you for signing those planners. We think you are doing a great job. Continue to work with your child on vocabulary and math facts. And thank you for reading the blog. GOD LOVES YOU!
The month of October is the month of the Rosary. We strongly encourage you to say the rosary at home as a family. We will be praying the rosary at school every Thursday morning. Your children are welcome to bring a rosary from home. We also have ones they may use if they do not have their own.
The first graders are moving right along. In Reading we have finished the first level and are moving into the second level. We continue to work on cause and effect, categories, the digraph th, contractions, drawing conclusions, sequencing, plurals, the ed and ing endings, short a and short i, comprehension and vocabulary. In Math we are still working on addition. The timed tests on addition facts are going well. In Science we are still working on the ecosystem. In Social Studies we will be beginning a new unit on the United States. In Religion we will be starting to learn about the saints.
VOCABULARY WORDS
your
where
make
fly
needs
be
tail
work
kite
day
by
that
down
Once again thank you for all of your support. Thank you for signing those planners. We think you are doing a great job. Continue to work with your child on vocabulary and math facts. And thank you for reading the blog. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
SEPTEMBER 29-OCTOBER 3
Welcome! This is a busy week. ITBS Testing begins on Monday and will finish for the first graders on Thursday. Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest this week and has a good breakfast before he\she comes to school. On Friday we will have an all-school Mass at 11:00, followed by the Blessing of the Animals. Animals should be brought to school at 11:00 if you are going to bring one. Dismissal is at 12:30 on that day.
In Reading we are working on cause and effect, categories, the digraph th, plurals, ed and ing endings, short a and short i, vocabulary, and comprehension. We will be introducing contractions this week. In Math we are continuing math addition facts up to 12 and are giving the timed tests. In Science we are still on the ecosystem and in Soc Studies we are finishing up communities, laws, rules, rights, etc. In Religion we will be talking about God's promise to always love us and how we are to treat one another. We will also be discussing how the month of October is the month of the rosary. In Spelling we will be learning about short i. A reminder for the spelling challenge words. They will always be 4 or 5 letter words. And they will be words that your child should be able to spell because all of the sounds can be heard. Please continue to review the vocabulary words and the short a and short i sounds.
VOCABULARY WORDS
boy
girl
how
with
very
one
much
I'm
can't
I'll
it's
they
bet
Have a great week. Thanks for all the leaves. The children loved seeing them all and so did we. A high 5 would be good this week if you have read the blog. GOD LOVES YOU!
In Reading we are working on cause and effect, categories, the digraph th, plurals, ed and ing endings, short a and short i, vocabulary, and comprehension. We will be introducing contractions this week. In Math we are continuing math addition facts up to 12 and are giving the timed tests. In Science we are still on the ecosystem and in Soc Studies we are finishing up communities, laws, rules, rights, etc. In Religion we will be talking about God's promise to always love us and how we are to treat one another. We will also be discussing how the month of October is the month of the rosary. In Spelling we will be learning about short i. A reminder for the spelling challenge words. They will always be 4 or 5 letter words. And they will be words that your child should be able to spell because all of the sounds can be heard. Please continue to review the vocabulary words and the short a and short i sounds.
VOCABULARY WORDS
boy
girl
how
with
very
one
much
I'm
can't
I'll
it's
they
bet
Have a great week. Thanks for all the leaves. The children loved seeing them all and so did we. A high 5 would be good this week if you have read the blog. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
SEPTEMBER 22-SEPTEMBER 26
We are moving right along in the first grade. Thank you for returning all of the progress reports.
In Reading we are continuing to work on vocabulary, short a, comprehension, cause and effect, sequencing, the ed ending added to a base word, and the digraph th. In Science we continue with the ecosystem and in Social Studies we are reviewing laws, rules, leaders, communities and the Golden Rule. In P.E. we have started a jump rope unit. In Math we are working on addition facts up to 12. This week timed tests will be given if the teacher feels the class is ready to being this daily task. It would be a good idea to get flashcards and work on them nightly. In Religion we are learning about God's creation and how we are to care for all of it by being kind and helpful.
Just a reminder: Please check your child's planner every night and sign. If homework goes home to be completed or to redo please return the following day. When readers go home they are to be read to a parent and returned the next day.
Your children have gotten really good about writing in their planners.
VOCABULARY
clean
why
all
of
this
up
turtle
take
would
but
lift
circle
because
find
animal
Thank you again for all of your support. If you have read this blog have your child bring in a leaf for our ecosystem unit. GOD LOVES YOU!
In Reading we are continuing to work on vocabulary, short a, comprehension, cause and effect, sequencing, the ed ending added to a base word, and the digraph th. In Science we continue with the ecosystem and in Social Studies we are reviewing laws, rules, leaders, communities and the Golden Rule. In P.E. we have started a jump rope unit. In Math we are working on addition facts up to 12. This week timed tests will be given if the teacher feels the class is ready to being this daily task. It would be a good idea to get flashcards and work on them nightly. In Religion we are learning about God's creation and how we are to care for all of it by being kind and helpful.
Just a reminder: Please check your child's planner every night and sign. If homework goes home to be completed or to redo please return the following day. When readers go home they are to be read to a parent and returned the next day.
Your children have gotten really good about writing in their planners.
VOCABULARY
clean
why
all
of
this
up
turtle
take
would
but
lift
circle
because
find
animal
Thank you again for all of your support. If you have read this blog have your child bring in a leaf for our ecosystem unit. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
SEPTEMBER 15-SEPTEMBER 19
It was good seeing all of you last weekend for the Open House. On Tuesday evening, at 6:00 p.m. there will be a Safe Environment meeting for those who have not ever attended one. This is a necessity if you are working in a classroom or want to drive for field trips. The catalog sale ends on Wednesday. We hope you are still selling. Progress Reports went home on Friday and they are due back next Friday. Remember to sign them. Thank you to all of you that are very diligent about signing your child's planner. We know this is a new thing and you are doing great!
The first graders had their first Spelling test on Friday. This week we will be adding two challenge words. These will be words that do not go home to study. They are words your child should be able to spell because you can hear all of the letter sounds in the word. You can help your child by giving him/her other 3 or 4 letter words that have the short a sound in the middle.
We will be introducing addition facts up to 12 this week. In about a week we will start giving daily timed math fact tests. This will just be for practice. It is a school-wide goal this year to better our math computation skills.
In Social Science we are talking about rules, laws, leaders, and communities. In Science we are studying the ecosystem. In Reading we are working on sequencing, cause and effect, plurals, short a, categories, comprehension and vocabulary. Please review the vocabulary. There are workbook pages which can be difficult to do if your child does not know the vocabulary.
VOCABULARY WORDS
walk
run
jump
play
from
my
friend
is
like
fun
think
home
Thank you to all of your children that drew the apples. Another "high 5" would be great for the teacher if you have read this. GOD LOVES YOU!
The first graders had their first Spelling test on Friday. This week we will be adding two challenge words. These will be words that do not go home to study. They are words your child should be able to spell because you can hear all of the letter sounds in the word. You can help your child by giving him/her other 3 or 4 letter words that have the short a sound in the middle.
We will be introducing addition facts up to 12 this week. In about a week we will start giving daily timed math fact tests. This will just be for practice. It is a school-wide goal this year to better our math computation skills.
In Social Science we are talking about rules, laws, leaders, and communities. In Science we are studying the ecosystem. In Reading we are working on sequencing, cause and effect, plurals, short a, categories, comprehension and vocabulary. Please review the vocabulary. There are workbook pages which can be difficult to do if your child does not know the vocabulary.
VOCABULARY WORDS
walk
run
jump
play
from
my
friend
is
like
fun
think
home
Thank you to all of your children that drew the apples. Another "high 5" would be great for the teacher if you have read this. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
SEPTEMBER 8-SEPTEMBER 12
We are hoping to see you at the Open House. Classrooms will be open at 11:00 and will close at 2:00. We also hope you are continuing to sell items for our catalog sale. School pictures will be held on Tuesday, September 9th and Wednesday, September 10th. We never know which day will be ours.
This week your children will start spelling. A spelling list will go home on Tuesday and they will have a practice spelling test on Thursday and will then take the final spelling test on Friday. The Friday test is the grade that will be recorded. We will also be adding challenge words in a week or two.
This is in regards to the reading packet that was on the front of your child's work on Friday. Each reading workbook packet is worth 25 points. We have chosen that number as many of the answers are given to your child, and some of the pages do not have much on them. The grade that your child receives on this packet is a good indicator of their progress in reading.
Progress reports will be handed out on Friday. They are to be read, signed and returned to the teacher.
Just a reminder:
All planners are to be signed and returned the following day. Please take time to read and sign it. It is your child's responsibility to take the planner home and to bring it back.
Some of your children are unsure of the meaning of these math terms: before, after, less than, fewer than, greater than and more than. We are working on them in class and it really helps if they are reinforced at home. We are getting ready to take a math test on all of the things we have covered over the last several weeks. It is important to review their math papers. Once we start addition we will be giving addition timed tests. That is one of our school's goals this year: to improve in math computation.
If your child is having a birthday, treats are welcome. Just let the teacher know in advance. If your child is having a party, invitations may not be passed out at school unless all the class is invited or it is an all girls or all boys party. There are 18 children in Mrs. Mills' class and 19 in Mrs. Bellini's class.
VOCABULARY WORDS
found
going
am
for
under
across
good
bad
so
draw
are
look
We got a lot of high 5's. They were great. This week if you have read this blog have your child draw an apple, as we are starting short a this week. Thank you for all your support. GOD LOVES YOU!
This week your children will start spelling. A spelling list will go home on Tuesday and they will have a practice spelling test on Thursday and will then take the final spelling test on Friday. The Friday test is the grade that will be recorded. We will also be adding challenge words in a week or two.
This is in regards to the reading packet that was on the front of your child's work on Friday. Each reading workbook packet is worth 25 points. We have chosen that number as many of the answers are given to your child, and some of the pages do not have much on them. The grade that your child receives on this packet is a good indicator of their progress in reading.
Progress reports will be handed out on Friday. They are to be read, signed and returned to the teacher.
Just a reminder:
All planners are to be signed and returned the following day. Please take time to read and sign it. It is your child's responsibility to take the planner home and to bring it back.
Some of your children are unsure of the meaning of these math terms: before, after, less than, fewer than, greater than and more than. We are working on them in class and it really helps if they are reinforced at home. We are getting ready to take a math test on all of the things we have covered over the last several weeks. It is important to review their math papers. Once we start addition we will be giving addition timed tests. That is one of our school's goals this year: to improve in math computation.
If your child is having a birthday, treats are welcome. Just let the teacher know in advance. If your child is having a party, invitations may not be passed out at school unless all the class is invited or it is an all girls or all boys party. There are 18 children in Mrs. Mills' class and 19 in Mrs. Bellini's class.
VOCABULARY WORDS
found
going
am
for
under
across
good
bad
so
draw
are
look
We got a lot of high 5's. They were great. This week if you have read this blog have your child draw an apple, as we are starting short a this week. Thank you for all your support. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
SEPTEMBER 1- SEPTEMBER 5
We hope you are enjoying your 3-day weekend. We also hope to see all of you on Sunday, September 7 for Open House. Remember, Open House, is just that. It is a time to see your child's classroom, see the schedule, look at curriculum, to view some of your child's work and to enjoy the day. It is not a time to discuss your child's progress. Progress reports will be coming out in a couple of weeks. If you need to meet with either of us you are more than welcome to set up an appointment through the office. Thank you for your support and cooperation in this matter. Classrooms will open at 11:00am and close at 1:00pm. A wonderful tri-tip dinner will be in the auditorium from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Friday, September 5, is a Mass day and dismissal is at 12:30. A reminder: girls must wear their jumpers and the boys must wear their blue cords.
Thank you to all who sent in the oranges. We sliced them on Friday and they were enjoyed by the first graders.
A few reminders:
Please work with your children on vocabulary words, color words and number words.
Please make sure you check the planner, sign it and return it.
A note went home on Friday to help you understand why we want the vocabulary words signed and returned. We then send them back home to stay.
Next week we will be starting spelling.
VOCABULARY WORDS
over
out
said
and
little
copy
far
away
come
here
now
in
want
bear
If you have read this blog have your child give his/her teacher a "high 5"
GOD LOVES YOU!
Thank you to all who sent in the oranges. We sliced them on Friday and they were enjoyed by the first graders.
A few reminders:
Please work with your children on vocabulary words, color words and number words.
Please make sure you check the planner, sign it and return it.
A note went home on Friday to help you understand why we want the vocabulary words signed and returned. We then send them back home to stay.
Next week we will be starting spelling.
VOCABULARY WORDS
over
out
said
and
little
copy
far
away
come
here
now
in
want
bear
If you have read this blog have your child give his/her teacher a "high 5"
GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
AUGUST 25-AUGUST 29
Your children are now into their third week of school. They seem to be getting into the swing of the routine. We will be starting centers this week on Wednesday. We will be starting Computer and will be heading for the library. Your child is allowed to check out 2 books to take back to the classroom with them. When they have free time in class they are encouraged to take them out. We have also started our first story in our reading program. Some of the readers may seem easy to you. But that is a good thing. Easy books are great for improving your child's fluency. They will be bringing home the reader one night a week. Be looking for it.
Several reminders:
If your child is absent please send a note when your child returns and your child is to take it to the office before they come to the classroom. Likewise, if your child is tardy he/she must go to the office first to get an admittance slip. Your child is considered late if they are not in the classroom when the 8:00 bell rings.
All planners need to be signed beginning Monday, August 25. All homework that is to be redone or completed must be returned the following day. If your child has homework to be corrected, please send back both the original and the new one.
Your child should know all of the color words and the number words up to twelve. If they do not, please work with them at home. Continue to work on vocabulary words.
VOCABULARY WORDS
white
rain
on
sun
it
get
to
have
color
do
Thank you to all who read our blog and sent in the apples. Sending the apples was our way of knowing how many parents read the blog. This week please send an orange if you have read the blog. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Several reminders:
If your child is absent please send a note when your child returns and your child is to take it to the office before they come to the classroom. Likewise, if your child is tardy he/she must go to the office first to get an admittance slip. Your child is considered late if they are not in the classroom when the 8:00 bell rings.
All planners need to be signed beginning Monday, August 25. All homework that is to be redone or completed must be returned the following day. If your child has homework to be corrected, please send back both the original and the new one.
Your child should know all of the color words and the number words up to twelve. If they do not, please work with them at home. Continue to work on vocabulary words.
VOCABULARY WORDS
white
rain
on
sun
it
get
to
have
color
do
Thank you to all who read our blog and sent in the apples. Sending the apples was our way of knowing how many parents read the blog. This week please send an orange if you have read the blog. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Week of 8-18-08
Wow! We have all gotten through the first week. Your children have gotten off to a great start and are quickly beginning to understand the routines in each classroom. The first 4-6 weeks are spent reviewing the letters of the alphabet and the sounds that they make. Time is also spent on recognizing color words and number words, zero to twelve. New vocabulary words will be sent home on a weekly basis. It is very important that your child is able to read the vocabulary words. These are the words that will be used in the upcoming story. Please take time to review the vocabulary words nightly with your child. It is a good idea to make flashcards using 3 by 5 cards. Weekly work is sent home on Fridays. Please go over these papers with your child.
Your children put in a full day of work in our classrooms. Homework consists of studying for a weekly spelling test, reviewing vocabulary words and reading the story of the week. Other homework may include a math paper, occasional projects or work not completed in class during the day. Homework must be returned the following day. The student planner is a new addition to the first grade. It is considered homework. Therefore, if it is to go home it needs to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned the following day. We want your child to become responsible. If your child does not return homework or the student planner with a signature your child will sit out his/her first recess. They are still able to have their snack and use the bathroom.
A few reminders:
Make sure your child knows whether he\she is buying a hot lunch.
All school supplies were to be in by Friday, if you have not sent everything in, please do so. Money is also due for the student planner if you have not yet bought one.
If your child arrives before 7:50 he/she is to go into the auditorium until the 8:00 bell. There is supervision. The auditorium opens at 7:30.
Again, the student planners are a new addition. They will not always go home everyday, but when they do, they are to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned the following day. We are giving you all a week to get into the swing of signing the planner. Beginning August 25 your child will sit out if the planner is not signed. The planner will have homework assignments listed and will also contain the spelling word lists when they begin. It is also a great way to communicate.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NEW VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18. This is also a reminder. These are vocabulary words, they are not spelling words.
go
can
we
see
will
not
what
saw
the
went
you
help
did
walking
looking
IF YOU HAVE READ THIS BLOG PLEASE SEND AN APPLE TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD. THANKS.
If you have any questions feel free to ask us or jot down a note in the student planner. GOD LOVES YOU!
Your children put in a full day of work in our classrooms. Homework consists of studying for a weekly spelling test, reviewing vocabulary words and reading the story of the week. Other homework may include a math paper, occasional projects or work not completed in class during the day. Homework must be returned the following day. The student planner is a new addition to the first grade. It is considered homework. Therefore, if it is to go home it needs to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned the following day. We want your child to become responsible. If your child does not return homework or the student planner with a signature your child will sit out his/her first recess. They are still able to have their snack and use the bathroom.
A few reminders:
Make sure your child knows whether he\she is buying a hot lunch.
All school supplies were to be in by Friday, if you have not sent everything in, please do so. Money is also due for the student planner if you have not yet bought one.
If your child arrives before 7:50 he/she is to go into the auditorium until the 8:00 bell. There is supervision. The auditorium opens at 7:30.
Again, the student planners are a new addition. They will not always go home everyday, but when they do, they are to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned the following day. We are giving you all a week to get into the swing of signing the planner. Beginning August 25 your child will sit out if the planner is not signed. The planner will have homework assignments listed and will also contain the spelling word lists when they begin. It is also a great way to communicate.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NEW VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 18. This is also a reminder. These are vocabulary words, they are not spelling words.
go
can
we
see
will
not
what
saw
the
went
you
help
did
walking
looking
IF YOU HAVE READ THIS BLOG PLEASE SEND AN APPLE TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR CHILD. THANKS.
If you have any questions feel free to ask us or jot down a note in the student planner. GOD LOVES YOU!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Welcome Back Week of August 11-15
Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills' First Grade
Welcome Back
Welcome to Our Lady of Mercy School and the first grade. We are delighted to have your child in our class. We want your child to learn, to grow, to be responsible, and to have a happy productive year. There are so many new and exciting things ahead of us. We are looking forward to a great year.
School Supplies:
Crayons (No more than 24)
4 #2 Pencils (Your child will always need pencils)
Scissors
Small Bottle of Elmer's Glue
5 Glue Sticks (These run out quickly)
School Supply Box (Approximately 6" by 8")
Markers
2 Boxes of Kleenex
Eraser (Eraser caps are great)
Water Colors ( Prang because they last longer, but others are fine)
2 Folders With Pockets (One will stay at school, the other goes home and back to school)
2 Large Stretchy Book Covers
School Planner
It is also necessary that your child have 2 8-packs of the basic color crayons. We use them frequently for color-coded papers. We would like your child to have all of their supplies in by the end of the first week of school.
Uniform Reminders:
No shorts on Mass days. The white school blouse is not to have any ruffle around the collar. Girls may only wear uniform hair accessories or a single blue, white, or red ribbon. In the first grade on P.E. days the girls may take off their jumpers as long as they have blue shorts on underneath their uniform. Biker shorts are not acceptable.
If you have any questions feel free to see us and ask.
We know we will have a great year knowing that God is with us always.
God Loves You!
Welcome Back
Welcome to Our Lady of Mercy School and the first grade. We are delighted to have your child in our class. We want your child to learn, to grow, to be responsible, and to have a happy productive year. There are so many new and exciting things ahead of us. We are looking forward to a great year.
School Supplies:
Crayons (No more than 24)
4 #2 Pencils (Your child will always need pencils)
Scissors
Small Bottle of Elmer's Glue
5 Glue Sticks (These run out quickly)
School Supply Box (Approximately 6" by 8")
Markers
2 Boxes of Kleenex
Eraser (Eraser caps are great)
Water Colors ( Prang because they last longer, but others are fine)
2 Folders With Pockets (One will stay at school, the other goes home and back to school)
2 Large Stretchy Book Covers
School Planner
It is also necessary that your child have 2 8-packs of the basic color crayons. We use them frequently for color-coded papers. We would like your child to have all of their supplies in by the end of the first week of school.
Uniform Reminders:
No shorts on Mass days. The white school blouse is not to have any ruffle around the collar. Girls may only wear uniform hair accessories or a single blue, white, or red ribbon. In the first grade on P.E. days the girls may take off their jumpers as long as they have blue shorts on underneath their uniform. Biker shorts are not acceptable.
If you have any questions feel free to see us and ask.
We know we will have a great year knowing that God is with us always.
God Loves You!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
AUGUST 11-AUGUST 15
Welcome back to school and to the first grade. On the first day of school we will have an all school Mass at 8:30. Dismissal will be at 12:30. On Friday it is the Feast of the Assumption and there will be an all school Mass at 8:15. The girls must wear their jumpers on Mass days and the boys must wear their cords. We are looking forward to our first week of school. See you on Monday. There will be more information next week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
MAY 19-MAY 23
FRIDAY IS AN EARLY DISMISSAL. IT IS THE 8TH GRADE CARNIVAL. TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FRIDAY MORNING. 3-5 DOLLARS FOR TICKETS IS ENOUGH. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MORE. DISMISSAL WILL BE AT 12:30. THERE WILL BE FREE DRESS THAT DAY.
GOD LOVES YOU!
GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
MAY 5-MAY 11
THIS WILL BE SHORT AND ALL IN UPPER CASE LETTERS BECAUSE OF MRS. MILLS' BROKEN WRIST. THE MAY CROWNING AND MASS WERE WONDERFUL. YOUR CHILDREN DID A SUPER JOB.
THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS WHO HELPED MRS. MILLS' CLASS WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE AT MISSION GARDENS. THE CHILDREN WERE GREAT.
MRS. MILLS' CLASS HAS FREE DRESS FRIDAY BECAUSE OF THE BOXTOPS.
TALENT SHOW ON THURSDAY AT 1:15 FOR K-4. TALENT SHOW ON FRIDAY AT 1:15 FOR 5-8.
GOD LOVES YOU!
THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS WHO HELPED MRS. MILLS' CLASS WITH THEIR PERFORMANCE AT MISSION GARDENS. THE CHILDREN WERE GREAT.
MRS. MILLS' CLASS HAS FREE DRESS FRIDAY BECAUSE OF THE BOXTOPS.
TALENT SHOW ON THURSDAY AT 1:15 FOR K-4. TALENT SHOW ON FRIDAY AT 1:15 FOR 5-8.
GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
APRIL 28-MAY 2
It was great seeing lots of you at the Relay For Life. Both first grades are participating in the First Friday Mass on Friday, May 2. The crowning of Mary will be during the mass. We invite all of you to come and celebrate the month of May which honors Mary, our Mother.
The field trip was a great success with the children enjoying the animals, riding Ruby, and seeing the play. A fun time was had by all. Thank you to all the parents that drove or brought food.
Mrs. Mills' first grade will be performing at Mission Gardens on Thursday, May 1, at 5:30. A note went home to parents giving all the details.
We have completed all our vocabulary words.
A reminder: Friday is a half day, with dismissal at 12:30.
We hope you have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
The field trip was a great success with the children enjoying the animals, riding Ruby, and seeing the play. A fun time was had by all. Thank you to all the parents that drove or brought food.
Mrs. Mills' first grade will be performing at Mission Gardens on Thursday, May 1, at 5:30. A note went home to parents giving all the details.
We have completed all our vocabulary words.
A reminder: Friday is a half day, with dismissal at 12:30.
We hope you have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, April 20, 2008
APRIL 21-APRIL 25
School is progressing nicely and we are about at the end of the school year.
On Wednesday, April 23rd the first graders are going on their end-of-the-year field trip. We will be leaving school around 10:30 and will be going to the Fruit Barn. We will have lunch there and will see the animals and ride Ruby. We will then go to Golden Valley High School to see a play. We will be returning to school by 2:30. It is a free dress day and should be fun. Parent drivers should be at school by 10:15. Thank you.
Mrs. Mills' class will be performing at Mission Gardens on May 1 at around 5:30. Mrs. Mills will get more information to you at a later date. Both first grades will be participating in the May 2 all school Mass which will include the May crowning.
This week is review in all subject areas. There are no vocabulary words this week.
Have a great week. We hope to see you at the Relay For Life on Saturday and Sunday at Merced College. GOD LOVES YOU!
On Wednesday, April 23rd the first graders are going on their end-of-the-year field trip. We will be leaving school around 10:30 and will be going to the Fruit Barn. We will have lunch there and will see the animals and ride Ruby. We will then go to Golden Valley High School to see a play. We will be returning to school by 2:30. It is a free dress day and should be fun. Parent drivers should be at school by 10:15. Thank you.
Mrs. Mills' class will be performing at Mission Gardens on May 1 at around 5:30. Mrs. Mills will get more information to you at a later date. Both first grades will be participating in the May 2 all school Mass which will include the May crowning.
This week is review in all subject areas. There are no vocabulary words this week.
Have a great week. We hope to see you at the Relay For Life on Saturday and Sunday at Merced College. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, April 13, 2008
APRIL 14-APRIL 18
Thank you to all of you that brought in the cookies and 7-Up. Thank you to all the parents that helped transport the items to church on Friday and to those who helped at the reception on Saturday. It was greatly appreciated.
We enjoyed meeting with all of you during conferences. Thank you for coming.
There will be an all-school Mass on Monday with all the second graders who received First Communion on Saturday. We hope you can attend.
The Spring Program will be Wednesday evening at OLM School, at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Bellini's class will be participating in this program.
Our end of the year field trip will be held on Wednesday, April 23. We will be going to the Fruit Barn, located on HWY 140 going to Yosemite, to see some animals and to ride on Ruby the shetland pony. We will have lunch out there and then will leave and go to Golden Valley High School for a play that starts at 12:45 and will end at 2:00. We will be back at school by 2:30. Permission slips will go home this week. It should be a fun day.
We continue to review the same things in Reading. In Science we are learning about matter. In Social Studies we are studying about the past and how things have changed. In Math we are working on double digit addition and will be moving to double digit subtraction this week. In P.E. we are working with bounce balls. In Religion we are learning about the Holy Spirit and the Church.
VOCABULARY WORDS
envelope
writing
special
inviting
stamp
wish
should
caught
blew
peering
We hope you have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
We enjoyed meeting with all of you during conferences. Thank you for coming.
There will be an all-school Mass on Monday with all the second graders who received First Communion on Saturday. We hope you can attend.
The Spring Program will be Wednesday evening at OLM School, at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Bellini's class will be participating in this program.
Our end of the year field trip will be held on Wednesday, April 23. We will be going to the Fruit Barn, located on HWY 140 going to Yosemite, to see some animals and to ride on Ruby the shetland pony. We will have lunch out there and then will leave and go to Golden Valley High School for a play that starts at 12:45 and will end at 2:00. We will be back at school by 2:30. Permission slips will go home this week. It should be a fun day.
We continue to review the same things in Reading. In Science we are learning about matter. In Social Studies we are studying about the past and how things have changed. In Math we are working on double digit addition and will be moving to double digit subtraction this week. In P.E. we are working with bounce balls. In Religion we are learning about the Holy Spirit and the Church.
VOCABULARY WORDS
envelope
writing
special
inviting
stamp
wish
should
caught
blew
peering
We hope you have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
APRIL 7-APRIL 11
We hope you all enjoyed the Open House and that your parents enjoyed Grandparent's Day. A fun time was had by all.
This week is conference week and dismissal is at 12:30 each day.
Next Saturday is First Communion for the second graders. The first grade parents are responsible for the reception that is held after the First Communion Mass. Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills' class each need 2 parents that will transport all of the soda and cookies to the church on Friday morning. If you are available to help please contact your child's teacher. We then again need 2 parents that will be able to help with the reception after the mass on Saturday. If you can help please contact your child's teacher. A reminder: next year your child will be receiving First Holy Communion and the first grade will be hosting their reception. So please volunteer your time if you can. A note will go home on Monday as to what you are responsible in bringing for the reception.
If your child did not take their final spelling test on Friday as a result of Grandparent's Day and there not being time the test will be given tomorrow on Monday.
There are no vocabulary words this week.
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
This week is conference week and dismissal is at 12:30 each day.
Next Saturday is First Communion for the second graders. The first grade parents are responsible for the reception that is held after the First Communion Mass. Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills' class each need 2 parents that will transport all of the soda and cookies to the church on Friday morning. If you are available to help please contact your child's teacher. We then again need 2 parents that will be able to help with the reception after the mass on Saturday. If you can help please contact your child's teacher. A reminder: next year your child will be receiving First Holy Communion and the first grade will be hosting their reception. So please volunteer your time if you can. A note will go home on Monday as to what you are responsible in bringing for the reception.
If your child did not take their final spelling test on Friday as a result of Grandparent's Day and there not being time the test will be given tomorrow on Monday.
There are no vocabulary words this week.
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Friday, March 28, 2008
MARCH 31-APRIL 4
We hope you all had a wonderful Easter vacation. We are now on the last stretch of the school year. Remind your children to keep on doing their best. The 60's information that your child sent in was great and very informative. Thank you for your help in that area.
Wednesday is Jump For Heart for children K-5 if they signed up.
Thursday is wear an anniversary t-shirt or sweatshirt if your child has one. Hopefully you have already purchased one.
Friday is Grandparent's Day. All school mass is at 8:15. Breakfast is going to be served after mass and then at 11:00 will be the teacher's lip sync. That should be fun. Dismissal is at 12:30.
Saturday is the Open House/Anniversary Celebration. Mass will be at 9:00 and then all classrooms will be open until 1:00. Please come and celebrate with us and check out the decades in each classroom.
In Reading we will be getting ready for another reading assessment. We continue to work on vowel sounds, sequencing, cause and effect, categories, blends, base words and their endings, summarizing, comprehension and vocabulary. In Math we are finishing up fractions and will be taking a test later on this week. In Science we are learning about solids, liquids, and gases. In Social Studies we are learning about things that happened in the 60's. In Religion we will learn about the Holy Spirit. In P.E. we have finished up our dance unit and will be beginning a new unit in ball handling.
VOCABULARY WORDS
sound
sniff
rough
fur
apples
carrots
smooth
smell
chew
flew
store
Mrs. Bellini's class will be performing in the Spring Program in April.
Have a great week and remember to join us in our anniversary celebration.
GOD LOVES YOU!
Wednesday is Jump For Heart for children K-5 if they signed up.
Thursday is wear an anniversary t-shirt or sweatshirt if your child has one. Hopefully you have already purchased one.
Friday is Grandparent's Day. All school mass is at 8:15. Breakfast is going to be served after mass and then at 11:00 will be the teacher's lip sync. That should be fun. Dismissal is at 12:30.
Saturday is the Open House/Anniversary Celebration. Mass will be at 9:00 and then all classrooms will be open until 1:00. Please come and celebrate with us and check out the decades in each classroom.
In Reading we will be getting ready for another reading assessment. We continue to work on vowel sounds, sequencing, cause and effect, categories, blends, base words and their endings, summarizing, comprehension and vocabulary. In Math we are finishing up fractions and will be taking a test later on this week. In Science we are learning about solids, liquids, and gases. In Social Studies we are learning about things that happened in the 60's. In Religion we will learn about the Holy Spirit. In P.E. we have finished up our dance unit and will be beginning a new unit in ball handling.
VOCABULARY WORDS
sound
sniff
rough
fur
apples
carrots
smooth
smell
chew
flew
store
Mrs. Bellini's class will be performing in the Spring Program in April.
Have a great week and remember to join us in our anniversary celebration.
GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
MARCH 17-MARCH 21
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you.
Things are rather quiet this week at school. Remember your child's project on the
60's is due this week. There are no vocabulary words this week. Please take time to talk to your child about Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. There is a Holy Thursday prayer service on Thursday with dismissal at 12:30.
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU! P.S. Thanks for the shamrocks.
Things are rather quiet this week at school. Remember your child's project on the
60's is due this week. There are no vocabulary words this week. Please take time to talk to your child about Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. There is a Holy Thursday prayer service on Thursday with dismissal at 12:30.
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU! P.S. Thanks for the shamrocks.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
MARCH 10-MARCH 14
The third quarter ended on Friday and report cards will be going out on Friday, March 14. Remind your child to keep putting forth his/her best effort.
Tuesday night is the 8th Grade Dinner Show. Hopefully you have purchased your tickets already for this enjoyable evening.
You should have all received the topic that your child is responsible for as we learn about the 60's.
We are now into Level 5 in Reading. We continue to work on cause and effect, blends, digraphs, sequencing, problem solving, main idea, summarizing, short vowels and long vowel a, nouns, verbs, adjectives and comprehension. Of course we always work on vocabulary. We will be introducing long e this week. In Math we are covering shapes, solids and will begin fractions by the end of the week. In Science we are talking about solids, gases, and liquids. In Social Studies we are learning about what life was like long ago. We will be finishing up our Stations of the Cross book this week, as we continue to talk about the season of Lent.
Mrs. Mills' class along with Mrs. Keeler's 8th grade will be presenting the Stations of the Cross on Friday morning at 8:00 for the entire school. You are all welcome to attend. Mrs. Mills' class will be going to Park Merced on Wednesday morning and Mission Gardens on Wednesday afternoon. Friday morning they will also be going to The Hampshire and The Courtyard. Drivers for those two days have already been contacted. Mrs. Mills will send a note home to let you know what time you need to be at school.
VOCABULARY WORDS
breakfast
decorate
birthday
party
basket
fruit
secret
collect
curl
favorite
A reminder: if your child wears free dress he/she needs to bring the free dress voucher with he/she the day of the free dress. Mrs. Blackburn sent home a calendar to let you know the days that were acceptable for free dress. Thank you.
If you have read this blog draw a shamrock and have your child color it and cut it out. Bring it to school and give it to the teacher. Thanks. Have a good week.
GOD LOVES YOU!
Tuesday night is the 8th Grade Dinner Show. Hopefully you have purchased your tickets already for this enjoyable evening.
You should have all received the topic that your child is responsible for as we learn about the 60's.
We are now into Level 5 in Reading. We continue to work on cause and effect, blends, digraphs, sequencing, problem solving, main idea, summarizing, short vowels and long vowel a, nouns, verbs, adjectives and comprehension. Of course we always work on vocabulary. We will be introducing long e this week. In Math we are covering shapes, solids and will begin fractions by the end of the week. In Science we are talking about solids, gases, and liquids. In Social Studies we are learning about what life was like long ago. We will be finishing up our Stations of the Cross book this week, as we continue to talk about the season of Lent.
Mrs. Mills' class along with Mrs. Keeler's 8th grade will be presenting the Stations of the Cross on Friday morning at 8:00 for the entire school. You are all welcome to attend. Mrs. Mills' class will be going to Park Merced on Wednesday morning and Mission Gardens on Wednesday afternoon. Friday morning they will also be going to The Hampshire and The Courtyard. Drivers for those two days have already been contacted. Mrs. Mills will send a note home to let you know what time you need to be at school.
VOCABULARY WORDS
breakfast
decorate
birthday
party
basket
fruit
secret
collect
curl
favorite
A reminder: if your child wears free dress he/she needs to bring the free dress voucher with he/she the day of the free dress. Mrs. Blackburn sent home a calendar to let you know the days that were acceptable for free dress. Thank you.
If you have read this blog draw a shamrock and have your child color it and cut it out. Bring it to school and give it to the teacher. Thanks. Have a good week.
GOD LOVES YOU!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
MARCH 3-MARCH 7
This will be short as we want to get it out before leaving for the Religion Conference. There is an all-school mass on Friday with dismissal at 12:30.
On Tuesday, March 4, Mrs. Bellini's class will be presenting the morning Lenten prayer. You are all welcome to come.
VOCABULARY WORDS
watch
against
board
push
toward
happen
hard
ground
gathered
crowd
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
On Tuesday, March 4, Mrs. Bellini's class will be presenting the morning Lenten prayer. You are all welcome to come.
VOCABULARY WORDS
watch
against
board
push
toward
happen
hard
ground
gathered
crowd
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, February 24, 2008
FEBRUARY 25-FEBRUARY 29
Once again we have a short week. Dismissal on Thursday is at 12:30 with there being no school on Friday. Many of the teachers are going to Anaheim for the Religion Congress.
Mrs. Mills' first grade will be presenting the morning Lenten Prayer on Tuesday, February 26. You are all welcome to attend. It will start at 8:00. We hope to see you there.
This week in Math, Science and Social Studies we will be finishing up units. We will be taking a cumulative review test on chapters 1-7 in Math. We will be taking a Social Studies test on the United States. In Reading we will still be reviewing all of the things listed every week in the blog. We are finishing up on long a this week and next week will start on long e. You will notice that the spelling word list follows the vowel sounds. There are no vocabulary words this week. This gives you lots of time to review the old words with your child. Some of your children still do not recognize these words. Please work with them. Thank you.
We hope you have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Mrs. Mills' first grade will be presenting the morning Lenten Prayer on Tuesday, February 26. You are all welcome to attend. It will start at 8:00. We hope to see you there.
This week in Math, Science and Social Studies we will be finishing up units. We will be taking a cumulative review test on chapters 1-7 in Math. We will be taking a Social Studies test on the United States. In Reading we will still be reviewing all of the things listed every week in the blog. We are finishing up on long a this week and next week will start on long e. You will notice that the spelling word list follows the vowel sounds. There are no vocabulary words this week. This gives you lots of time to review the old words with your child. Some of your children still do not recognize these words. Please work with them. Thank you.
We hope you have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Monday, February 18, 2008
FEBRUARY 18-FEBRUARY 22
We hope you are enjoying another 3 day weekend. Hopefully you are continuing to talk to your child about the season of Lent.
We are moving along in Reading. We have finished the Level 4 reader and are now beginning the Level 5 reader. Your children took a reading assessment last week on Level 4. We started learning about the sound that long a makes. We continue to review blends, digraphs, contractions, compound words, short vowel sounds, cause and effect, categories, sequencing, summarizing, main idea and comprehension. You can help out at home by asking questions about any story they are reading. And please continue to review vocabulary words. Students struggle with workbook reading pages if they do not know vocabulary.
We are finishing up on the United States and weather and the four seasons. We are making a Stations of the Cross booklet in Religion.
The Valentine's party was lots of fun for each class. Thanks for all your support and thank you to those who brought items for the parties and came and helped. it was appreciated.
VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK
package
bright
letter
string
everyone
another
right
shoes
inside
perhaps
grown
around
night
collected
present
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
We are moving along in Reading. We have finished the Level 4 reader and are now beginning the Level 5 reader. Your children took a reading assessment last week on Level 4. We started learning about the sound that long a makes. We continue to review blends, digraphs, contractions, compound words, short vowel sounds, cause and effect, categories, sequencing, summarizing, main idea and comprehension. You can help out at home by asking questions about any story they are reading. And please continue to review vocabulary words. Students struggle with workbook reading pages if they do not know vocabulary.
We are finishing up on the United States and weather and the four seasons. We are making a Stations of the Cross booklet in Religion.
The Valentine's party was lots of fun for each class. Thanks for all your support and thank you to those who brought items for the parties and came and helped. it was appreciated.
VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK
package
bright
letter
string
everyone
another
right
shoes
inside
perhaps
grown
around
night
collected
present
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Monday, February 11, 2008
FEBRUARY 11-FEBRUARY 15
We hope you enjoyed your day off and are ready for a short week with another Monday off next week. Thursday is Valentine's Day. There will be a Valentine's party that afternoon. The room mothers are in charge. Remember to send a valentine for each child in the class. It is also a free dress day. Red, pink or white are the colors.
The first graders did a good job with the Ash Wednesday Mass. We are in the Lenten season and each class will be preparing a morning prayer service. We will let you know when those will take place.
In Reading we are moving into the long vowel sounds. This week we will begin with long a. We continue to review the short vowel sounds. We will also be taking a reading test which will cover the skills your child has learned. There will be no vocabulary words this week. This gives all of your children time to review the old ones.
In Math we are telling time. Please continue to practice money as there will be a math review of all chapters covered.
We are still studying the weather, the 4 seasons and the United States.
In Religion we will be making a Stations of the Cross book. It is a wonderful way to teach your children about the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.
Have a great week. Try to remind your children to do something extra for the Lenten season. GOD LOVES YOU!
The first graders did a good job with the Ash Wednesday Mass. We are in the Lenten season and each class will be preparing a morning prayer service. We will let you know when those will take place.
In Reading we are moving into the long vowel sounds. This week we will begin with long a. We continue to review the short vowel sounds. We will also be taking a reading test which will cover the skills your child has learned. There will be no vocabulary words this week. This gives all of your children time to review the old ones.
In Math we are telling time. Please continue to practice money as there will be a math review of all chapters covered.
We are still studying the weather, the 4 seasons and the United States.
In Religion we will be making a Stations of the Cross book. It is a wonderful way to teach your children about the sacrifice Jesus made for all of us.
Have a great week. Try to remind your children to do something extra for the Lenten season. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
FEBRUARY 4-FEBRUARY 8
We hope those of you who attended the auction had a great time. The first grade auction items were well received. Thank you to the parents who took on those two projects and saw that it got done. A job well done!
Catholic Schools Week was a huge success. Your children had a great time and we met up with their buddies several times. We are sure they shared with you about all the events that took place.
The first grade is putting on the Ash Wednesday mass at school. Some of the first graders will be reading while others will be bringing up the gifts. It is the beginning of Lent so we will be talking in Religion about things we can do during Lent to help us learn and grow. Please talk to your child about one thing they can really work on during Lent. We would like to see your child do something for someone rather than giving up something. This is just a thought. Because we are in the season of Lent the Valentine's party will be low-key. It will be held on February 14 and the room mothers will be in charge. Please make sure your child has a valentine for every child in his or her class.
We will be having a math test this week on money. We will then be beginning time in Math. We start out with the o'clock and then move to half-past the hour.
The other subjects are the same as we continue to review. Another reminder about vocabulary words: please review on a nightly basis.
There will be no school on Monday, February 11, or Monday, February 18.
VOCABULARY WORDS
tasty
pulled
eaten
finally
guess
pictures
turned
crayons
spread
watch
listen
frankly
capture
Thank you again for all of your support. GOD LOVES YOU! Have a great week.
Catholic Schools Week was a huge success. Your children had a great time and we met up with their buddies several times. We are sure they shared with you about all the events that took place.
The first grade is putting on the Ash Wednesday mass at school. Some of the first graders will be reading while others will be bringing up the gifts. It is the beginning of Lent so we will be talking in Religion about things we can do during Lent to help us learn and grow. Please talk to your child about one thing they can really work on during Lent. We would like to see your child do something for someone rather than giving up something. This is just a thought. Because we are in the season of Lent the Valentine's party will be low-key. It will be held on February 14 and the room mothers will be in charge. Please make sure your child has a valentine for every child in his or her class.
We will be having a math test this week on money. We will then be beginning time in Math. We start out with the o'clock and then move to half-past the hour.
The other subjects are the same as we continue to review. Another reminder about vocabulary words: please review on a nightly basis.
There will be no school on Monday, February 11, or Monday, February 18.
VOCABULARY WORDS
tasty
pulled
eaten
finally
guess
pictures
turned
crayons
spread
watch
listen
frankly
capture
Thank you again for all of your support. GOD LOVES YOU! Have a great week.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 1
Welcome to Catholic Schools Week. There are many exciting things happening at OLM. The theme of Catholic Schools Week is: Catholic Schools, Lighting the Way. Hopefully your family poster is done and will be sent to school on Monday. If it is not ready we will gladly take it whenever it is finished. Thank you. The big day of the week is going to be Tuesday. Tuesday is "Buddy Day". It is a BLUE AND WHITE free dress day. Your child should bring a small item for his/her buddy. We would like the item to be kept under $2.00. Some suggestions are: pencils, erasers, memo pads, homemade cookies, candy bars etc. A note written by your child is also a welcome addition. On Tuesday afternoon there will be a pep rally. On Wednesday OLM hosts the annual Cherish Luncheon. The first graders will be part of the entertainment for that day. Thursday will be Decades Day with games and dancing. Friday is the all-school mass that will be held at St. Patrick's Church. Please make sure your child's permission slip has been turned in. A reminder: On Friday drop your child off at St. Patrick's Church by 8:00. Your child will be returning to school by private vehicle. Dismissal is at 12:30 on Friday. It should prove to be a fun and exciting week. Then on Saturday evening is the OLM Parent Club Dinner and Auction.
In the classroom we are still studying about weather, the 4 seasons, the United States, and money. We are dancing in P.E. and learning more about Jesus in Religion. In Reading we continue to review and work on blends, short vowel sounds, rhyming words, contractions, compound words, base words and their endings, plurals, cause and effect, sequencing, summarizing, comprehension and vocabulary words. Some of your children do not know their vocabulary words. Please work with them at home. Another area that can be worked on at home is counting out money. We are using quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. When your child brings home his/her reader you can help with comprehension by asking the following questions:
Where does the story take place?
Who is the story about?
What is the problem in the story or what happened in the story?
How does the problem get solved or how does the story end?
Did you like the story? Why?
VOCABULARY WORDS
air
square
storm
remember
paint
city
donkey
distant
before
mystery
closet
caused
tasted
leave
Once again thank you for all of your support. Have a great week and remember that GOD LOVES YOU!
In the classroom we are still studying about weather, the 4 seasons, the United States, and money. We are dancing in P.E. and learning more about Jesus in Religion. In Reading we continue to review and work on blends, short vowel sounds, rhyming words, contractions, compound words, base words and their endings, plurals, cause and effect, sequencing, summarizing, comprehension and vocabulary words. Some of your children do not know their vocabulary words. Please work with them at home. Another area that can be worked on at home is counting out money. We are using quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. When your child brings home his/her reader you can help with comprehension by asking the following questions:
Where does the story take place?
Who is the story about?
What is the problem in the story or what happened in the story?
How does the problem get solved or how does the story end?
Did you like the story? Why?
VOCABULARY WORDS
air
square
storm
remember
paint
city
donkey
distant
before
mystery
closet
caused
tasted
leave
Once again thank you for all of your support. Have a great week and remember that GOD LOVES YOU!
Monday, January 21, 2008
JANUARY 21-JANUARY 25
We hope you are enjoying your day off. Remember next Sunday, January 27, is the beginning of Catholic School's Week. We hope to see you at the 9:00 Mass. Please have your child dress in his/her school uniform.
In Reading, Math, Social Studies and Science we are still studying the same things as we were in the past week. Counting out money is difficult for some of your children. It is most helpful to work on this at home. This week we are adding the quarter.
VOCABULARY WORDS
world
quiet
forever
family
share
attic
window
toys
climbed
empty
bored
million
Next week we will be giving you information about Catholic School's Week. Have a great week and remember: GOD LOVES YOU!
In Reading, Math, Social Studies and Science we are still studying the same things as we were in the past week. Counting out money is difficult for some of your children. It is most helpful to work on this at home. This week we are adding the quarter.
VOCABULARY WORDS
world
quiet
forever
family
share
attic
window
toys
climbed
empty
bored
million
Next week we will be giving you information about Catholic School's Week. Have a great week and remember: GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
JANUARY 14-JANUARY 18
We had a great first week back after Christmas vacation. The children were enthusiastic and ready to learn. Their report cards went home with them on Friday. They are to be signed and returned by Friday, January 18.
In Reading we continue to review cause and effect, sequencing, blends, digraphs, contractions, compound words, predictions, comprehension, short vowel sounds, and vocabulary words. Please continue to review vocabulary words at home.
In Math we will begin a chapter on counting out money. It is important that your child know how to count by 5's. We start out counting pennies, nickels and dimes.
In Science we are learning about the weather and in Social Studies we are learning about the United States and some of its symbols.
In Mrs. Mills' class we are writing dictation sentences for the bonus on our spelling tests. This is something that can be practiced at home. Remind your child that each sentence always starts with an upper-case letter and has to end with punctuation. Mrs. Bellini will be starting this at a later date.
A reminder: Please turn in your money for the auction project. Thank you to all that have already turned it in. There is still time to fill out the Capital Campaign survey that is online. We are keeping a list of all students whose parents have already filled it in. The children of parents who participated in the survey will be awarded free dress on Tuesday, January 15. Thank you for taking the time to fill it out. Don't forget the Family Fifties Night on Friday, January 18. Would love to see you there!
The first grade is responsible for the 60's decade for the 80th anniversary. We will be sending home a flyer in the near future to let you know how we would like your child to participate in this project.
VOCABULARY WORDS
swim
afternoon
farther
drink
expect
built
hawk
grit
vacuum
quilt
edge
enough
clutch
everywhere
gizzard
Thank you again for all of your support. GOD LOVES YOU!
In Reading we continue to review cause and effect, sequencing, blends, digraphs, contractions, compound words, predictions, comprehension, short vowel sounds, and vocabulary words. Please continue to review vocabulary words at home.
In Math we will begin a chapter on counting out money. It is important that your child know how to count by 5's. We start out counting pennies, nickels and dimes.
In Science we are learning about the weather and in Social Studies we are learning about the United States and some of its symbols.
In Mrs. Mills' class we are writing dictation sentences for the bonus on our spelling tests. This is something that can be practiced at home. Remind your child that each sentence always starts with an upper-case letter and has to end with punctuation. Mrs. Bellini will be starting this at a later date.
A reminder: Please turn in your money for the auction project. Thank you to all that have already turned it in. There is still time to fill out the Capital Campaign survey that is online. We are keeping a list of all students whose parents have already filled it in. The children of parents who participated in the survey will be awarded free dress on Tuesday, January 15. Thank you for taking the time to fill it out. Don't forget the Family Fifties Night on Friday, January 18. Would love to see you there!
The first grade is responsible for the 60's decade for the 80th anniversary. We will be sending home a flyer in the near future to let you know how we would like your child to participate in this project.
VOCABULARY WORDS
swim
afternoon
farther
drink
expect
built
hawk
grit
vacuum
quilt
edge
enough
clutch
everywhere
gizzard
Thank you again for all of your support. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
JANUARY 7- JANUARY 11
Happy New Year 2008!
We both hope your holiday season was a holy and happy one. As we begin this new year let us remember to keep Jesus Christ first in our lives.
We have finished the second quarter and report cards will go home on Friday. This is a good time to remind your child the importance of doing their best work at all times. It is also a time to talk about their behavior and effort, both inside the classroom and outside the classroom.
A reminder: 12:30 dismissal on Friday.
In Reading we will be introducing the short u sound. We continue to work on sequencing, cause and effect, categories, blends, digraphs, predictions, vocabulary words and comprehension. In Science we will be studying about the seasons and weather. We will be learning about our country, the United States, in Social Studies. In Religion we will be discussing the liturgical calendar and the life of Jesus.
VOCABULARY WORDS
first
second
third
fourth
fifth
sixth
seventh
strange
whole
elephant
pillar
turn
agree
great
moral
We look forward to seeing all of our students on Monday. GOD BLESS YOU!
We both hope your holiday season was a holy and happy one. As we begin this new year let us remember to keep Jesus Christ first in our lives.
We have finished the second quarter and report cards will go home on Friday. This is a good time to remind your child the importance of doing their best work at all times. It is also a time to talk about their behavior and effort, both inside the classroom and outside the classroom.
A reminder: 12:30 dismissal on Friday.
In Reading we will be introducing the short u sound. We continue to work on sequencing, cause and effect, categories, blends, digraphs, predictions, vocabulary words and comprehension. In Science we will be studying about the seasons and weather. We will be learning about our country, the United States, in Social Studies. In Religion we will be discussing the liturgical calendar and the life of Jesus.
VOCABULARY WORDS
first
second
third
fourth
fifth
sixth
seventh
strange
whole
elephant
pillar
turn
agree
great
moral
We look forward to seeing all of our students on Monday. GOD BLESS YOU!
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