Wow! The Christmas Program Wednesday evening was wonderful. I especially think the first graders did a super job. They sang with all of their hearts. All of those practices surely paid off. I am hoping you all enjoyed the evening. And our own Dominic's little sister was Baby Jesus.
This week we are back to normal. Dismissal is Friday at 12:30. Remember there is no Extended Care that day. The school shuts down for Christmas vacation at 12:30. On Friday, December 18, a pizza lunch will be provided for the first grade.
VOCABULARY WORDS
fallen
head
king
woods
along
food
sky
need
queen
prince
visit
Have a great week. Remember the reason for the season: Jesus. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper what Jewish celebration began on December 11 and how many days does the celebration last. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
DECEMBER 7-DECEMBER 11
The first graders did a great job on their morning Advent Prayer. I was very proud of them. Thank you to all of the parents who came and watched.
We have a very busy week ahead of us. On Tuesday there will be the all-school mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. On Wednesday you are to drop your child off at by 8:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. We will have a rehearsal at the church for the Christmas Program. The children will be transported back to OLM School in private cars. I have not had all of the permission slips returned. It is very important that you sign the permission slip and return it by Monday. Thank you to those of you who will be helping out with the driving.
Your child should be at St. Patrick's Church no later than 6:15 on Wednesday evening. The program begins at 6:30. Please have your children dress appropriately. I sent home a note on attire. Girls should wear a dress if they have one and the boys should wear nice slacks and a shirt. I would prefer no jeans. Your children have been practicing everyday. Thank you to those of you who worked on the words during Thanksgiving break. It was a great help.
There will be no vocabulary words this week. This gives your child a chance to review the ones they already have.
Remember this is the season of Advent. It is a time to reflect on our blessings and to think of others. Thank you to those of you who have already turned in the flour or sugar for the needy. If you have read this blog have your child write down on a piece of paper whose feast day was December 6th. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
We have a very busy week ahead of us. On Tuesday there will be the all-school mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. On Wednesday you are to drop your child off at by 8:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church. We will have a rehearsal at the church for the Christmas Program. The children will be transported back to OLM School in private cars. I have not had all of the permission slips returned. It is very important that you sign the permission slip and return it by Monday. Thank you to those of you who will be helping out with the driving.
Your child should be at St. Patrick's Church no later than 6:15 on Wednesday evening. The program begins at 6:30. Please have your children dress appropriately. I sent home a note on attire. Girls should wear a dress if they have one and the boys should wear nice slacks and a shirt. I would prefer no jeans. Your children have been practicing everyday. Thank you to those of you who worked on the words during Thanksgiving break. It was a great help.
There will be no vocabulary words this week. This gives your child a chance to review the ones they already have.
Remember this is the season of Advent. It is a time to reflect on our blessings and to think of others. Thank you to those of you who have already turned in the flour or sugar for the needy. If you have read this blog have your child write down on a piece of paper whose feast day was December 6th. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 4
I hope you are all having a great week. Thank you to all the parents that helped with the Powwow and the Thanksgiving Feast. A fun time was had by all. When we come back to school the first graders are going to be busy practicing for the Christmas Program which will be held, Wednesday evening, December 9th at St. Patrick's Church. Hopefully your child has been working on learning the words to the songs that we will be singing. On Monday when we come back we are going to try to rehearse without the words.
Progress reports went home last Friday. Please make sure that you sign and return them. Thank you.
Curriculum remains the same in Reading. In Math we are beginning a unit on tens and ones. In Social Studies we will be discussing different Christmas traditions in other countries. In Religion we are finishing up the saints and will be learning about Advent. The entire first grade will be saying the morning Advent prayer on Friday, December 4. You are all invited to attend. It will begin at 8:00.
Friday, December 4 is also a minimum day with dismissal at 12:30.
VOCABULARY WORDS
forget
show
smart
pencil
best
read
school
time
being
sometimes
place
I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and remember to be thankful for all the good things you have. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper what the picture clues for short a, short i, short o, and short e are. GOD LOVES YOU!
Progress reports went home last Friday. Please make sure that you sign and return them. Thank you.
Curriculum remains the same in Reading. In Math we are beginning a unit on tens and ones. In Social Studies we will be discussing different Christmas traditions in other countries. In Religion we are finishing up the saints and will be learning about Advent. The entire first grade will be saying the morning Advent prayer on Friday, December 4. You are all invited to attend. It will begin at 8:00.
Friday, December 4 is also a minimum day with dismissal at 12:30.
VOCABULARY WORDS
forget
show
smart
pencil
best
read
school
time
being
sometimes
place
I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and remember to be thankful for all the good things you have. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper what the picture clues for short a, short i, short o, and short e are. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
NOVEMBER 16-NOVEMBER 20
We have one week until our week of Thanksgiving vacation. The first graders made the turkey centerpieces for the Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday evening at the Parish Hall. Thank you to the moms and grandmother who helped with that project. When the dinner is over the first graders will be allowed to take their turkey home. If you were unable to attend the Veteran's Day assembly you missed a great performance by each class. The veterans loved it as did the parents who were able to attend.
On Thursday all students are allowed to have a free dress day. On Friday morning there will be a Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 8:15. You are all invited and welcome to attend. Also on Friday the first grade will be joining the kindergarten to have their annual Thanksgiving feast. Thank you to the parents that are helping.
This week we will also begin practicing for the Christmas Program. First grade will be performing in that. If a list of songs comes home please work on your child learning the words. I have not yet decided how I will work this.
Curriculum remains the same. Just a note about math facts. It is very important that your child work on these everyday. The goal is that they increase there speed with accuracy and not use fingers, beads, or number lines to figure out the answer. Flashcards are the best way to get to this point. In the end memorization is a big part of it. Thank you for your cooperation.
VOCABULARY WORDS
POND
COUNT
CALLED
SILLY
MORNING
BEAUTIFUL
PUT
TOMORROW
TODAY
BOOK
BELONGS
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child find out and write down the name of the American Indian who taught the Pilgrims about putting a fish in the ground to help grow their crops. Enjoy the fall and the wonderful colors of the leaves. God truly is at work. GOD LOVES YOU!
On Thursday all students are allowed to have a free dress day. On Friday morning there will be a Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 8:15. You are all invited and welcome to attend. Also on Friday the first grade will be joining the kindergarten to have their annual Thanksgiving feast. Thank you to the parents that are helping.
This week we will also begin practicing for the Christmas Program. First grade will be performing in that. If a list of songs comes home please work on your child learning the words. I have not yet decided how I will work this.
Curriculum remains the same. Just a note about math facts. It is very important that your child work on these everyday. The goal is that they increase there speed with accuracy and not use fingers, beads, or number lines to figure out the answer. Flashcards are the best way to get to this point. In the end memorization is a big part of it. Thank you for your cooperation.
VOCABULARY WORDS
POND
COUNT
CALLED
SILLY
MORNING
BEAUTIFUL
PUT
TOMORROW
TODAY
BOOK
BELONGS
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child find out and write down the name of the American Indian who taught the Pilgrims about putting a fish in the ground to help grow their crops. Enjoy the fall and the wonderful colors of the leaves. God truly is at work. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
NOVEMBER 9-NOVEMBER 13
Greetings!
It was nice to see all of you last week at conferences.
On Tuesday, November 10, we are having a Veteran's Day celebration. It will begin at 8:30 in the auditorium. All classes are participating. You are welcome to attend and if you have veterans in your family be sure to invite them. We would love to have them. We do have school on Wednesday, November 11.
The first graders will be making the Thanksgiving Dinner centerpieces this week. We are not in the Thanksgiving Program, but will perform in the Christmas and Spring Program.
Curriculum remains the same. We are starting the 3rd level of our reading program. Through conferences I think you realize the importance of knowing vocabulary. It ties together with the workbook pages, board work and reading. Thank you for working with your child in this area.
VOCABULARY WORDS
any
animals
trouble
kind
gave
there
thing
nice
thought
answered
asked
I hope you have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child write down on a piece of paper how many days the first Thanksgiving lasted. GOD LOVES YOU!
It was nice to see all of you last week at conferences.
On Tuesday, November 10, we are having a Veteran's Day celebration. It will begin at 8:30 in the auditorium. All classes are participating. You are welcome to attend and if you have veterans in your family be sure to invite them. We would love to have them. We do have school on Wednesday, November 11.
The first graders will be making the Thanksgiving Dinner centerpieces this week. We are not in the Thanksgiving Program, but will perform in the Christmas and Spring Program.
Curriculum remains the same. We are starting the 3rd level of our reading program. Through conferences I think you realize the importance of knowing vocabulary. It ties together with the workbook pages, board work and reading. Thank you for working with your child in this area.
VOCABULARY WORDS
any
animals
trouble
kind
gave
there
thing
nice
thought
answered
asked
I hope you have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child write down on a piece of paper how many days the first Thanksgiving lasted. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
NOVEMBER 2-NOVEMBER 6
Greetings! This week is conference week. Dismissal will be at 12:30 each day. I am looking forward to meeting with all of you. On Friday there will be an all-school Mass at 8:15, with dismissal being at 12:30.
I hope you all enjoyed the Halloween Carnival. I enjoyed seeing so many of you there. Thank you to all that worked in the booths and that donated candy and items for the gift basket. It was much appreciated.
Curriculum remains the same. This week there will be no vocabulary words. This is a good opportunity to review the old ones.
No more news. If you have read this blog have your child write down on a piece of paper what holyday November 1 is. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
I hope you all enjoyed the Halloween Carnival. I enjoyed seeing so many of you there. Thank you to all that worked in the booths and that donated candy and items for the gift basket. It was much appreciated.
Curriculum remains the same. This week there will be no vocabulary words. This is a good opportunity to review the old ones.
No more news. If you have read this blog have your child write down on a piece of paper what holyday November 1 is. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
OCTOBER 26-OCTOBER 30
Greetings!
Thank you to all of you that helped drive to the Pumpkin Patch and to those of you who provided the snacks. It was a great afternoon and the children had fun. We are into Drug-Free week. You will notice that the doors of all the classrooms have been decorated in that theme.
On Friday the students are allowed to wear their costume to school. A notice went home about the costume contest. There is also a pumpkin carving contest and a note went home about that. So we do have a busy week. On Saturday evening is the Halloween Carnival at school. I hope to see all of you there.
In Language Arts we continue to review sequencing, cause and effect, categories, s, ed and ing endings, plurals, possessives, contractions, compound words, comprehension, short a and i and I am introducing short o this week. I have been testing your children on vocabulary. Hopefully I will be finished this week. In math we are finishing up subtraction. In Science we are finishing up the ecosystem and in social studies we are beginning our Native American unit. In Religion we are starting our saint book and in P.E. we are jump roping. As you can see we are busy.
I am hoping you all had your children become familiar with First In Math as they will begin doing that in their computer lab.
VOCABULARY WORDS
knows
warm
goes
brothers
sisters
about
together
ears
nose
legs
eyes
body
A reminder: please remember to sign planners and if your child brings home a reader it needs to be returned the following day. Thank you.
I am hoping you all had a great weekend. I did. I went to a wedding and then helped celebrate my aunt's 90th birthday. She still lives alone and is in good health. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper what a pumpkin becomes when you carve it out. Another THANK YOU to all of you that read my blog. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Thank you to all of you that helped drive to the Pumpkin Patch and to those of you who provided the snacks. It was a great afternoon and the children had fun. We are into Drug-Free week. You will notice that the doors of all the classrooms have been decorated in that theme.
On Friday the students are allowed to wear their costume to school. A notice went home about the costume contest. There is also a pumpkin carving contest and a note went home about that. So we do have a busy week. On Saturday evening is the Halloween Carnival at school. I hope to see all of you there.
In Language Arts we continue to review sequencing, cause and effect, categories, s, ed and ing endings, plurals, possessives, contractions, compound words, comprehension, short a and i and I am introducing short o this week. I have been testing your children on vocabulary. Hopefully I will be finished this week. In math we are finishing up subtraction. In Science we are finishing up the ecosystem and in social studies we are beginning our Native American unit. In Religion we are starting our saint book and in P.E. we are jump roping. As you can see we are busy.
I am hoping you all had your children become familiar with First In Math as they will begin doing that in their computer lab.
VOCABULARY WORDS
knows
warm
goes
brothers
sisters
about
together
ears
nose
legs
eyes
body
A reminder: please remember to sign planners and if your child brings home a reader it needs to be returned the following day. Thank you.
I am hoping you all had a great weekend. I did. I went to a wedding and then helped celebrate my aunt's 90th birthday. She still lives alone and is in good health. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper what a pumpkin becomes when you carve it out. Another THANK YOU to all of you that read my blog. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
OCTOBER 19-OCTOBER 23
Greetings!
Thank you to all of you who drove to The Hampshire and The Courtyard. It was much appreciated. The children did great with their songs. This week we are off to the Pumpkin Patch on Thursday afternoon at 12:30. All of you that have signed up to drive will be used to drive. Please be at school by 12:30. We will be returning by 2:30. I will jot you a note in your child's planner.
Please show your child how to log on for First In Math. In another week they will be playing First In Math in their computer class. Therefore they need to know how to log on and play the game. Thank you to all who have been playing the game.
Tuesday afternoon is the Catalog Sale awards assembly. It will be held at 1:45. On Friday the first grade is in charge of lunches for St. Vincents. A decorated paper bag will come home on Thursday. Please fill it with a lunch and return. Thank you.
In Language Arts your child is learning about contractions, short a and short i, endings of s, ed, and ing, cause and effect, conclusions, categories, sequencing and comprehension. In Social Studies we are beginning a Native American unit. In Science we are finishing up the ecosystem. In Religion we will be learning about saints and will be making a saint book. In P.E. we are starting a jump rope unit. As you can see we are busy.
The first grade's service project for the year is helping the homeless. More information will follow.
Thank you for being so conscientious in reading and signing the planners. I do so appreciate it.
VOCABULARY WORDS
then
never
many
always
soup
lunch
where
was
baby
father
everything
Please continue to pray the rosary. I hope you are getting outside to enjoy the autumn air and fall colors. If you have read this blog have your child write down the name of one Native American Indian tribe. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Thank you to all of you who drove to The Hampshire and The Courtyard. It was much appreciated. The children did great with their songs. This week we are off to the Pumpkin Patch on Thursday afternoon at 12:30. All of you that have signed up to drive will be used to drive. Please be at school by 12:30. We will be returning by 2:30. I will jot you a note in your child's planner.
Please show your child how to log on for First In Math. In another week they will be playing First In Math in their computer class. Therefore they need to know how to log on and play the game. Thank you to all who have been playing the game.
Tuesday afternoon is the Catalog Sale awards assembly. It will be held at 1:45. On Friday the first grade is in charge of lunches for St. Vincents. A decorated paper bag will come home on Thursday. Please fill it with a lunch and return. Thank you.
In Language Arts your child is learning about contractions, short a and short i, endings of s, ed, and ing, cause and effect, conclusions, categories, sequencing and comprehension. In Social Studies we are beginning a Native American unit. In Science we are finishing up the ecosystem. In Religion we will be learning about saints and will be making a saint book. In P.E. we are starting a jump rope unit. As you can see we are busy.
The first grade's service project for the year is helping the homeless. More information will follow.
Thank you for being so conscientious in reading and signing the planners. I do so appreciate it.
VOCABULARY WORDS
then
never
many
always
soup
lunch
where
was
baby
father
everything
Please continue to pray the rosary. I hope you are getting outside to enjoy the autumn air and fall colors. If you have read this blog have your child write down the name of one Native American Indian tribe. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
OCTOBER 12-OCTOBER 16
Greetings!
It is hard to believe that the first quarter is over with already. Report cards will be sent home on Friday. They are to be signed and returned. Now is a good time to remind your child to always put forth their best effort and to remember the classroom and playground rules.
On Friday the first graders will be going to The Hampshire and The Courtyard for prayer services. Half of the children will be going to The Hampshire and the other half will be going to The Courtyard. Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Fister will be accompanying one group and I will be with the other. I will be using all parents who said they could drive. Please remember to have all driving information in the office no later than Wednesday. Some of you do not have the needed forms in the office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Friday, October 16, is the last day to wear shorts.
VOCABULARY
some
may
more
mother
tell
surprise
when
again
long
he
she
Your child will be tested on vocabulary the week of the 19th. Continue to have them review the words on a nightly basis.
Remember to pray the rosary during this month. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper what we celebrate on October 12, and give it to Mrs. Mills. GOD LOVES YOU!
It is hard to believe that the first quarter is over with already. Report cards will be sent home on Friday. They are to be signed and returned. Now is a good time to remind your child to always put forth their best effort and to remember the classroom and playground rules.
On Friday the first graders will be going to The Hampshire and The Courtyard for prayer services. Half of the children will be going to The Hampshire and the other half will be going to The Courtyard. Mrs. Blackburn and Mrs. Fister will be accompanying one group and I will be with the other. I will be using all parents who said they could drive. Please remember to have all driving information in the office no later than Wednesday. Some of you do not have the needed forms in the office. Thank you for your cooperation.
Friday, October 16, is the last day to wear shorts.
VOCABULARY
some
may
more
mother
tell
surprise
when
again
long
he
she
Your child will be tested on vocabulary the week of the 19th. Continue to have them review the words on a nightly basis.
Remember to pray the rosary during this month. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper what we celebrate on October 12, and give it to Mrs. Mills. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
OCTOBER 5-OCTOBER 9
Greetings!
This will be a short week. There will be no school on Friday as the teachers have a Diocesan in service in Visalia. As a result, the spelling words will be going home on Monday. The practice test will be on Wednesday and the final test on Thursday. This Friday will be the end of the quarter and report cards will be going out on October 16. How the time has gone by!
Thank you to all who paid for First In Math. It is greatly appreciated.
As we move along, please remember how important the vocabulary words are. With a new group of words each week it is extremely important that your child review the words each night. Flashcards are a great way to do this. I will be giving a vocabulary word test within the next several weeks. Also keep working on addition math facts up to 10.
Thank you to all that have offered to drive for the service projects. Those of you who offered to drive on Oct 16th, know that I will be using all of you. Hopefully you have all attended the Safe Environment Training and that you have been fingerprinted and you have all your driving information on file in the office.
VOCABULARY WORDS
your
where
make
fly
needs
be
tail
work
kite
day
by
that
down
Have a great week. Remember to pray the rosary during this Month of the Rosary. If you have read this blog have your child bring in a leaf. GOD LOVES YOU!
This will be a short week. There will be no school on Friday as the teachers have a Diocesan in service in Visalia. As a result, the spelling words will be going home on Monday. The practice test will be on Wednesday and the final test on Thursday. This Friday will be the end of the quarter and report cards will be going out on October 16. How the time has gone by!
Thank you to all who paid for First In Math. It is greatly appreciated.
As we move along, please remember how important the vocabulary words are. With a new group of words each week it is extremely important that your child review the words each night. Flashcards are a great way to do this. I will be giving a vocabulary word test within the next several weeks. Also keep working on addition math facts up to 10.
Thank you to all that have offered to drive for the service projects. Those of you who offered to drive on Oct 16th, know that I will be using all of you. Hopefully you have all attended the Safe Environment Training and that you have been fingerprinted and you have all your driving information on file in the office.
VOCABULARY WORDS
your
where
make
fly
needs
be
tail
work
kite
day
by
that
down
Have a great week. Remember to pray the rosary during this Month of the Rosary. If you have read this blog have your child bring in a leaf. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 2
Hi! Thank you to all the parents that brought in snacks and drinks for our snack during the ITBS Testing. The children loved them. I appreciated them too. Thank you once again. Please make sure you have returned your child's permission slip for the service trips that we will be taking in October and March. Not all of them have been returned and I am still missing several progress reports. Remember they are to be signed and returned. Thank you.
This Friday there will be an all school mass at 11:00. It is the Blessing of the Pets Mass. If you are bringing a pet you will bring them to the mass. Do not bring them to school in the morning. The blessing of the pets will take place after the 11:00 mass. Dismissal will be at 12:30.
On Monday we will be beginning our daily timed math facts worksheet. It will consist of 25 math facts up to 10. Your child will have 2 minutes to complete it. As they get faster the time will be cut to 1 minute. Please work on math facts with your child at home. Flashcards are a great way to practice.
VOCABULARY WORDS
boy
girl
how
with
very
much
I'm
can't
I'll
it's
they
bet
Please continue to review vocabulary words. If you have read this blog have your child give Mrs. Mills a "high five". Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
This Friday there will be an all school mass at 11:00. It is the Blessing of the Pets Mass. If you are bringing a pet you will bring them to the mass. Do not bring them to school in the morning. The blessing of the pets will take place after the 11:00 mass. Dismissal will be at 12:30.
On Monday we will be beginning our daily timed math facts worksheet. It will consist of 25 math facts up to 10. Your child will have 2 minutes to complete it. As they get faster the time will be cut to 1 minute. Please work on math facts with your child at home. Flashcards are a great way to practice.
VOCABULARY WORDS
boy
girl
how
with
very
much
I'm
can't
I'll
it's
they
bet
Please continue to review vocabulary words. If you have read this blog have your child give Mrs. Mills a "high five". Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, September 19, 2009
SEPTEMBER 21-SEPTEMBER 25
Greetings. We are off to a busy week. ITBS testing begins on Monday and will finish on Thursday. Please make sure your child is on time for school and eats a good breakfast and gets plenty of rest. Thank you.
Progress reports went out on Friday. They must be signed and returned by Friday. The progress report is just that. It shows your child's progress and where they are at this particular time in the school year. The first 4-5 weeks were spent in review with new skills being added and learned. This is a good time to remind your children about behavior both inside and outside the classroom. Encourage them to always do their best and to put forth their best effort. Continue to review vocabulary words. If your child is having difficulty reading the vocabulary some of the reading assignments will be difficult. On the 28th we will begin timed math facts. The math facts will go up to 10. I will then add math facts up to 11 and 12. Flashcards are a great idea. In Science we are studying the ecosystem. Many of your children probably have come home and asked about bringing rocks or seeds to school. I welcome them. Friday we learned about the seed coat. In spelling this week I will be adding 2 challenge words. They will be 4 letter short a words.
For those of you who will at some time be helping in the classroom or driving for field trips you must have been fingerprinted and have attended a Safety Environment meeting. The next one is on Tuesday at 6:00 in the auditorium. Please attend if you want to help out and have not attended one yet. Thank you. A note will be going home this week on future service trips within the community. I will need drivers. If you can help I would appreciate it. You will need all the needed information on file in the office: copies of driver's license, car registration, and car insurance. It must be new this year. Last year's information is not accepted.
VOCABULARY WORDS
clean
all
of
why
up
would
because
this
but
take
find
circle
animal
turtle
Remember to keep reading and signing the planners. You are all doing a great job. Thank you. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper who the mayor of Merced is. GOD LOVES YOU!
Progress reports went out on Friday. They must be signed and returned by Friday. The progress report is just that. It shows your child's progress and where they are at this particular time in the school year. The first 4-5 weeks were spent in review with new skills being added and learned. This is a good time to remind your children about behavior both inside and outside the classroom. Encourage them to always do their best and to put forth their best effort. Continue to review vocabulary words. If your child is having difficulty reading the vocabulary some of the reading assignments will be difficult. On the 28th we will begin timed math facts. The math facts will go up to 10. I will then add math facts up to 11 and 12. Flashcards are a great idea. In Science we are studying the ecosystem. Many of your children probably have come home and asked about bringing rocks or seeds to school. I welcome them. Friday we learned about the seed coat. In spelling this week I will be adding 2 challenge words. They will be 4 letter short a words.
For those of you who will at some time be helping in the classroom or driving for field trips you must have been fingerprinted and have attended a Safety Environment meeting. The next one is on Tuesday at 6:00 in the auditorium. Please attend if you want to help out and have not attended one yet. Thank you. A note will be going home this week on future service trips within the community. I will need drivers. If you can help I would appreciate it. You will need all the needed information on file in the office: copies of driver's license, car registration, and car insurance. It must be new this year. Last year's information is not accepted.
VOCABULARY WORDS
clean
all
of
why
up
would
because
this
but
take
find
circle
animal
turtle
Remember to keep reading and signing the planners. You are all doing a great job. Thank you. If you have read this blog have your child write on a piece of paper who the mayor of Merced is. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
SEPTEMBER 14-SEPTEMBER 18
Greetings!
I hope to see all of you on Sunday at Open House. The Open House is from 12:00-2:00 and the dinner is being held from 12:00-3:00. Please come and enjoy the day.
Progress Reports will be going home on Friday. They are to be signed and returned the following Friday. A rubric for the conduct grade will be going home with your child. I have gone over it in class with your children. It would also be a good idea for you to review it with your child. On this note: please remind your children of the playground rules.
We are starting a new chapter in math. There is always a "letter to parents" page that will go home with a new chapter. Please look at the math vocabulary and review it frequently with your child. It is a great reinforcement for the math vocabulary that is being used in the classroom. I will let you know when we are beginning the timed math facts daily worksheet.
We will also be starting spelling tests this week. The spelling word list will go home on Tuesday with a note. A practice test will be given on Thursday and the final test on Friday. The grade your child receives on Friday's test will be the recorded grade.
On Thursday a decorated brown bag will come home with your child. It is to be filled with a lunch for St. Vincent de Paul. Please return the lunch on Friday as the first grade is responsible for the lunches this week.
VOCABULARY WORDS
walk
run
jump
play
from
my
friend
is
like
fun
think
home
Please keep reviewing the vocabulary words. Some of the students are not confident when reading them. This is so important for reading the story of the week and for doing the reading workbook pages. In about 3-4 weeks they will be tested on these words.
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child print his/her first and last name in their very best handwriting. GOD LOVES YOU!
I hope to see all of you on Sunday at Open House. The Open House is from 12:00-2:00 and the dinner is being held from 12:00-3:00. Please come and enjoy the day.
Progress Reports will be going home on Friday. They are to be signed and returned the following Friday. A rubric for the conduct grade will be going home with your child. I have gone over it in class with your children. It would also be a good idea for you to review it with your child. On this note: please remind your children of the playground rules.
We are starting a new chapter in math. There is always a "letter to parents" page that will go home with a new chapter. Please look at the math vocabulary and review it frequently with your child. It is a great reinforcement for the math vocabulary that is being used in the classroom. I will let you know when we are beginning the timed math facts daily worksheet.
We will also be starting spelling tests this week. The spelling word list will go home on Tuesday with a note. A practice test will be given on Thursday and the final test on Friday. The grade your child receives on Friday's test will be the recorded grade.
On Thursday a decorated brown bag will come home with your child. It is to be filled with a lunch for St. Vincent de Paul. Please return the lunch on Friday as the first grade is responsible for the lunches this week.
VOCABULARY WORDS
walk
run
jump
play
from
my
friend
is
like
fun
think
home
Please keep reviewing the vocabulary words. Some of the students are not confident when reading them. This is so important for reading the story of the week and for doing the reading workbook pages. In about 3-4 weeks they will be tested on these words.
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child print his/her first and last name in their very best handwriting. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
SEPTEMBER 7-SEPTEMBER 11
Greetings!
I hope you did enjoy your Labor Day weekend. Things are progressing nicely in the first grade. Thank you to all of you who sent the oranges. Once again I cut them up and we ate them for snack. The children really enjoyed them.
Tuesday, is the Blessed Mother's Birthday. Picture days are on Wednesday and Thursday. Make sure your child wears the uniform. I do not know which day we will be going.
On Friday, September 11, from 2:30-4:00 the student council has planned an afternoon full of games for students in grades kindergarten through second. If your child wishes to attend the cost is $4.00 and a snack and drink will be provided.
Next Sunday, September 13, is Open House at the school. The classrooms will be open 12:00 to 2:00. There will be a tri-tip lunch served from 12:00 to 3:00. I hope to see all of you there.
Last week your child brought home the first reader in our reading program. Some of these little readers are pattern books. They can be quite easy. One thing you can do to make sure your child is not memorizing the story is to have them find certain words for you. This will be a good indicator whether or not your child is memorizing or actually recognizes the words. Your child also brought home another reader with many stories in it. This is a supplemental reader and very good for extra reading.
Thank you for continuing to sign the planners. Everyone seems to be in the groove. Your child will have a math homework paper on Wednesday night. It is a problem solving worksheet. Please sit with your child, give directions and help if necessary.
VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK
found
going
am
for
under
across
good
bad
so
draw
are
look
Just a reminder: The vocabulary words are just that. Words that your child should be able to read. These words are not spelling words. In another week we will be starting the spelling tests which is a different list of words.
Once again thank you for all of your help and support. Keep selling those catalog items and cookie dough. If you have read this blog have your child give Mrs. Mills' a "high five". GOD LOVES YOU!
I hope you did enjoy your Labor Day weekend. Things are progressing nicely in the first grade. Thank you to all of you who sent the oranges. Once again I cut them up and we ate them for snack. The children really enjoyed them.
Tuesday, is the Blessed Mother's Birthday. Picture days are on Wednesday and Thursday. Make sure your child wears the uniform. I do not know which day we will be going.
On Friday, September 11, from 2:30-4:00 the student council has planned an afternoon full of games for students in grades kindergarten through second. If your child wishes to attend the cost is $4.00 and a snack and drink will be provided.
Next Sunday, September 13, is Open House at the school. The classrooms will be open 12:00 to 2:00. There will be a tri-tip lunch served from 12:00 to 3:00. I hope to see all of you there.
Last week your child brought home the first reader in our reading program. Some of these little readers are pattern books. They can be quite easy. One thing you can do to make sure your child is not memorizing the story is to have them find certain words for you. This will be a good indicator whether or not your child is memorizing or actually recognizes the words. Your child also brought home another reader with many stories in it. This is a supplemental reader and very good for extra reading.
Thank you for continuing to sign the planners. Everyone seems to be in the groove. Your child will have a math homework paper on Wednesday night. It is a problem solving worksheet. Please sit with your child, give directions and help if necessary.
VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK
found
going
am
for
under
across
good
bad
so
draw
are
look
Just a reminder: The vocabulary words are just that. Words that your child should be able to read. These words are not spelling words. In another week we will be starting the spelling tests which is a different list of words.
Once again thank you for all of your help and support. Keep selling those catalog items and cookie dough. If you have read this blog have your child give Mrs. Mills' a "high five". GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, August 30, 2009
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 4
Greetings! Your children have had a good week and they thoroughly enjoyed "free dress", the Student Council assembly, the catalog kick-off, and the raffle drawing for the lunch with Lancey. A kindergarten student won the lunch with Lancey.
Friday is an All-School Mass day. Remember that your child may not wear shorts on a mass day. Every Friday the Student Council will be selling healthy snacks at the morning recess. Your child is in charge of their own money. Just a reminder: talk to your children about eating their own snack. Sometimes children want to share which is great. But there is a problem: there is never enough to go around to all of the children. Then we have hurt feelings. Thank you.
Usually on Monday your child will be bringing home a list of new vocabulary words.
They are always to be signed and returned the next day. Please look for them. This Tuesday your child will be bringing home a math homework paper. Please go over the directions with your child and help them if needed. Every week your child will be bringing home a little paperback reader. They are to read this story to an adult and the reader is always to be returned the following day. For some I realize the reading might be very easy. That is good. It is always good to be reading stories that are easier in order to increase reading fluency.
VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK
OVER
OUT
SAID
AND
LITTLE
COPY
FAR
AWAY
COME
HERE
NOW
IN
WANT
BEAR
I appreciate the fact that some of you have made word cards with 3x5 cards. Please continue to work on them at home. It will greatly help your child. If you have read this blog please have your child bring in an orange for their teacher. Last week thank you for all the apples. I cut them up and we ate them for snack. Thank you. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Friday is an All-School Mass day. Remember that your child may not wear shorts on a mass day. Every Friday the Student Council will be selling healthy snacks at the morning recess. Your child is in charge of their own money. Just a reminder: talk to your children about eating their own snack. Sometimes children want to share which is great. But there is a problem: there is never enough to go around to all of the children. Then we have hurt feelings. Thank you.
Usually on Monday your child will be bringing home a list of new vocabulary words.
They are always to be signed and returned the next day. Please look for them. This Tuesday your child will be bringing home a math homework paper. Please go over the directions with your child and help them if needed. Every week your child will be bringing home a little paperback reader. They are to read this story to an adult and the reader is always to be returned the following day. For some I realize the reading might be very easy. That is good. It is always good to be reading stories that are easier in order to increase reading fluency.
VOCABULARY WORDS FOR THE WEEK
OVER
OUT
SAID
AND
LITTLE
COPY
FAR
AWAY
COME
HERE
NOW
IN
WANT
BEAR
I appreciate the fact that some of you have made word cards with 3x5 cards. Please continue to work on them at home. It will greatly help your child. If you have read this blog please have your child bring in an orange for their teacher. Last week thank you for all the apples. I cut them up and we ate them for snack. Thank you. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Friday, August 21, 2009
AUGUST 24-AUGUST 28
Greetings!
We have completed the first week of school. Your children seem to be getting into the swing of things. They are doing well writing in their planner. I am hoping you all read my letter that went home on Friday with their packet of work. It is very important that you check your child's home folder and planner, sign it and return it the following day. I also use the planner to let you know about lunch tickets and milk tickets. Oftentimes I will jot you a note to give you a "heads up" on behavior. I have found this works well. Feel free to respond back.
In Reading your child should be reading the vocabulary words on a nightly basis. They should also be reading color words and the number words that went home on the math paper. We will be starting our first little reader next week. Knowing those vocabulary words will be a big help. Every week they will be receiving a new list of vocabulary words. I will be putting those words up on the blog the first week in September.
Some of your children do not have an 8-pack of color crayons. This is a necessary item. Please make sure they have them. We do many color coded papers and I want them to use the correct color crayon.
If your child brings $1.00 on Friday they may have free dress. The money will go to the SPCA in honor of Lancey's birthday. Your child may bring their money in prior to Friday as I may collect it.
Thank you for all of your cooperation. If you have read this blog have your child bring Mrs. Mills an apple. Thanks. GOD LOVES YOU!
We have completed the first week of school. Your children seem to be getting into the swing of things. They are doing well writing in their planner. I am hoping you all read my letter that went home on Friday with their packet of work. It is very important that you check your child's home folder and planner, sign it and return it the following day. I also use the planner to let you know about lunch tickets and milk tickets. Oftentimes I will jot you a note to give you a "heads up" on behavior. I have found this works well. Feel free to respond back.
In Reading your child should be reading the vocabulary words on a nightly basis. They should also be reading color words and the number words that went home on the math paper. We will be starting our first little reader next week. Knowing those vocabulary words will be a big help. Every week they will be receiving a new list of vocabulary words. I will be putting those words up on the blog the first week in September.
Some of your children do not have an 8-pack of color crayons. This is a necessary item. Please make sure they have them. We do many color coded papers and I want them to use the correct color crayon.
If your child brings $1.00 on Friday they may have free dress. The money will go to the SPCA in honor of Lancey's birthday. Your child may bring their money in prior to Friday as I may collect it.
Thank you for all of your cooperation. If you have read this blog have your child bring Mrs. Mills an apple. Thanks. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
AUGUST 17-AUGUST 21
WELCOME TO A NEW SCHOOL YEAR. I HAD A GREAT SUMMER AND I AM HOPING YOU DID TOO. I AM REALLY EXCITED ABOUT TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN THIS YEAR.
School starts at 8:00. Mass on Monday is at 8:30. Your child is to be in full uniform. Remember no shorts for mass. Remind your children about behavior at mass. Dismissal on Monday is at 12:30. Make sure your child knows where they are to picked up. I will be helping them get to where they need to be.
I would like all school supplies as soon as possible. We will start using the planners on Tuesday. I will be sending home a short letter on Monday and I will also be sending home the playground rules and the detention slip. Please go over both sides with your child and make them aware of the consequences. The slips need to be signed and returned. I would like them all back by Friday.
There will be many new procedures in the first grade, please do not be overwhelmed. It does all work out.
I will see you all on Monday. GOD LOVES YOU!
School starts at 8:00. Mass on Monday is at 8:30. Your child is to be in full uniform. Remember no shorts for mass. Remind your children about behavior at mass. Dismissal on Monday is at 12:30. Make sure your child knows where they are to picked up. I will be helping them get to where they need to be.
I would like all school supplies as soon as possible. We will start using the planners on Tuesday. I will be sending home a short letter on Monday and I will also be sending home the playground rules and the detention slip. Please go over both sides with your child and make them aware of the consequences. The slips need to be signed and returned. I would like them all back by Friday.
There will be many new procedures in the first grade, please do not be overwhelmed. It does all work out.
I will see you all on Monday. GOD LOVES YOU!
Monday, May 25, 2009
MAY 25-MAY 29
We are now at the end of the school year. Thank you to all of you for your help and support. It was a good year and your help was so appreciated.
Tuesday, Mrs. Mills' class will be going to Day Out to entertain. Drivers should be at school by 10:20. Wednesday we will all be cleaning desks and chairs. Please send a large paper bag to school with your child. Thursday is Field Day. Free dress is permitted. Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills have the activities planned. Room mothers will be contacting you. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided for lunch that day. We will need the extras. Mass will be at 8:30 on Friday. Dismissal will be at 10:00 Students are to wear uniforms on Friday.
A note about lunch. Lunches are to be brought on Tuesday and Wednesday for Mrs. Bellini's class. Mrs. Mills' class will only need to bring a lunch on Tuesday. Lunch will be provided by a parent on Wednesday.
Just a note about the summer. Please continue to have your child read and work on math facts during the summer break. Thank you. GOD LOVES YOU!
Tuesday, Mrs. Mills' class will be going to Day Out to entertain. Drivers should be at school by 10:20. Wednesday we will all be cleaning desks and chairs. Please send a large paper bag to school with your child. Thursday is Field Day. Free dress is permitted. Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills have the activities planned. Room mothers will be contacting you. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided for lunch that day. We will need the extras. Mass will be at 8:30 on Friday. Dismissal will be at 10:00 Students are to wear uniforms on Friday.
A note about lunch. Lunches are to be brought on Tuesday and Wednesday for Mrs. Bellini's class. Mrs. Mills' class will only need to bring a lunch on Tuesday. Lunch will be provided by a parent on Wednesday.
Just a note about the summer. Please continue to have your child read and work on math facts during the summer break. Thank you. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
MAY 18-MAY 22
Hi! Everything is pretty much the same. Friday is the 8th Grade Carnival. It will start at 10:00 and end at 12:00. Dismissal will be at 12:30. The 8th grade will be around on Friday morning to sell tickets for the carnival. 3-5 dollars is plenty to bring. That will be enough for food and a few games. Your child does not need more than 5 dollars. The students are allowed to have free dress on that day. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
MAY 11-MAY 15
Happy Mother's Day. May you all enjoy a wonderful day with your family and loved ones.
The first grade field trip is on Wednesday, May 13. We will leave the school around 10:30 and travel to Barnes and Noble. We will have a story time there and be able to look around at books. We will then leave and travel to McDonald's on Childs Avenue. We will take a tour of the facility and then eat lunch. When we are finished we will travel back to OLM. The students will have free dress. It should be a fun day. Your child will not need any money unless he/she wishes to purchase a book at the bookstore. Drivers for the field trip have been contacted. Please be at school by 10:20. Thank you for your cooperation.
Continue to work on vocabulary, short and long vowel sounds and reading comprehension at home.
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
The first grade field trip is on Wednesday, May 13. We will leave the school around 10:30 and travel to Barnes and Noble. We will have a story time there and be able to look around at books. We will then leave and travel to McDonald's on Childs Avenue. We will take a tour of the facility and then eat lunch. When we are finished we will travel back to OLM. The students will have free dress. It should be a fun day. Your child will not need any money unless he/she wishes to purchase a book at the bookstore. Drivers for the field trip have been contacted. Please be at school by 10:20. Thank you for your cooperation.
Continue to work on vocabulary, short and long vowel sounds and reading comprehension at home.
Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
MAY 4-MAY 8
The First Graders did a wonderful job with the May Crowning Mass and the May Crowning of Mary. Grandparents Day was a huge success with many grandparents and great-grandparents attending. Thank you to all of you for your support.
The talent shows will be held on Thursday for K-4th grades and again on Friday for 5th-8th grades. Come and enjoy. It is always fun to watch.
The first grades will be taking their field trip on Wednesday, May 13. They will be going to Barnes and Noble and then will take a tour of McDonalds and have lunch. Permission slips and more information will be coming home this week. Please sign the permission slips and get them back as soon as possible. We will be needing drivers. Do not sign up to drive unless you have all of your forms in the office. Thank you.
Curriculum remains the same. Just remember to read the planners and sign them. Keep reviewing vocabulary, short and long vowel sounds, money, time and math facts.
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child write down 5 long i words and turn them in to the teacher. GOD LOVES YOU!
The talent shows will be held on Thursday for K-4th grades and again on Friday for 5th-8th grades. Come and enjoy. It is always fun to watch.
The first grades will be taking their field trip on Wednesday, May 13. They will be going to Barnes and Noble and then will take a tour of McDonalds and have lunch. Permission slips and more information will be coming home this week. Please sign the permission slips and get them back as soon as possible. We will be needing drivers. Do not sign up to drive unless you have all of your forms in the office. Thank you.
Curriculum remains the same. Just remember to read the planners and sign them. Keep reviewing vocabulary, short and long vowel sounds, money, time and math facts.
Have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child write down 5 long i words and turn them in to the teacher. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
APRIL 27-MAY 1
School is moving along. The Relay For Life was a big success and thank you to all that purchased free dress for $1.00 on Friday. The First Communion Mass for the second graders was beautiful. Thank you to all that sent in the soda and cookies. Thank you to the parents and grandparents who transported everything to the church and to those who served on Saturday. We could not have done it without you.
There is a lot going on this week. On Monday there will be an all-school Mass at 8:15 for the First Communicants. On Friday it is Grandparents Day and dismissal is at 12:30. Mrs. Mills' class and Mrs. Keeler's class are planning the May Crowning Mass on Friday at 8:15. Mrs. Bellini's class will also participate in the crowning of Mary during the Mass. We hope to see you all there. After mass breakfast will be served to the entire school.
Curriculum remains the same. A few reminders: continue to have your child review vocabulary words, continue to review math facts at home, continue to review counting money and telling time, and continue to read the planners and to sign them. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you have read this blog have your child draw a face clock and show 3:30 on it. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
There is a lot going on this week. On Monday there will be an all-school Mass at 8:15 for the First Communicants. On Friday it is Grandparents Day and dismissal is at 12:30. Mrs. Mills' class and Mrs. Keeler's class are planning the May Crowning Mass on Friday at 8:15. Mrs. Bellini's class will also participate in the crowning of Mary during the Mass. We hope to see you all there. After mass breakfast will be served to the entire school.
Curriculum remains the same. A few reminders: continue to have your child review vocabulary words, continue to review math facts at home, continue to review counting money and telling time, and continue to read the planners and to sign them. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you have read this blog have your child draw a face clock and show 3:30 on it. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
APRIL 20-APRIL 24
Greetings! We hope you all had a wonderful Easter vacation and are rested and ready to finish off the last 6 weeks of school. It is amazing how fast this year has gone by. We do have a busy 6 weeks coming up and it starts with First Communion on Saturday, April 25. You will each be receiving a flyer that will be asking you to bring to school either soda or cookies for the First Communion reception. The first grade has always been in charge of this reception. We will need about 3-4 parents who will be willing to transport all of the soda and cookies to the church on Friday morning and set up the tables and get the trays of cookies ready. On Saturday, immediately following the 9:00 First Communion Mass, we will need 4 parents who will be able to help at the reception. Please let Mrs. Bellini or Mrs. Mills know if you are able to help out in these areas. If not, we will be calling some of you. We do not expect parents of First Communicants to work.
Saturday, April 25, is also the Relay For Life walk at Merced College. We do hope you can find some time to come out and see our booth and to walk. It is a most rewarding experience, and so many of us have been touched by cancer.
Friday, May 1, is Grandparents Day. Mrs. Mills' class along with Mrs. Keeler's class will be preparing the May Crowning Mass. Both Mrs. Bellini's and Mrs. Mills' class will be participating in the May Crowning. The Mass will be held at 8:15 and we hope to see you there.
Curriculum remains the same. Please continue to review the vocabulary words. It is also a good time to review short and long vowel sounds. When your child comes home with a reading packet or their reader you should be asking questions about the story. Remember: any question you ask is a good one. In Religion we will be discussing the Resurrection and then will be learning about the Holy Spirit. In Math we are starting clocks. We will do o'clock and half-past the hour. Those are the two areas you can work on at home. Please continue to have your child work on their math facts up to 12. They are taking timed tests on these and they are being charted. We are learning about nutrition in Science and we are studying the past and the present in Social Studies. In P.E. we are planning on going into a ball unit.
We hope you have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child have your child give his/her teacher a "high 5" and a big smile. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, April 25, is also the Relay For Life walk at Merced College. We do hope you can find some time to come out and see our booth and to walk. It is a most rewarding experience, and so many of us have been touched by cancer.
Friday, May 1, is Grandparents Day. Mrs. Mills' class along with Mrs. Keeler's class will be preparing the May Crowning Mass. Both Mrs. Bellini's and Mrs. Mills' class will be participating in the May Crowning. The Mass will be held at 8:15 and we hope to see you there.
Curriculum remains the same. Please continue to review the vocabulary words. It is also a good time to review short and long vowel sounds. When your child comes home with a reading packet or their reader you should be asking questions about the story. Remember: any question you ask is a good one. In Religion we will be discussing the Resurrection and then will be learning about the Holy Spirit. In Math we are starting clocks. We will do o'clock and half-past the hour. Those are the two areas you can work on at home. Please continue to have your child work on their math facts up to 12. They are taking timed tests on these and they are being charted. We are learning about nutrition in Science and we are studying the past and the present in Social Studies. In P.E. we are planning on going into a ball unit.
We hope you have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child have your child give his/her teacher a "high 5" and a big smile. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
APRIL 6-APRIL 10
Sorry this is late, but we were busy with the Follies. If you attended, we hope you enjoyed it. Mrs. Mills' class will be doing morning prayer on Tuesday, April 7. You are invited to attend. Dismissal is at 12:30 on Thurday.
Curriculum remains the same. We have finished all of the vocabulary words. So now is the time to review all of them.
We hope you have a blessed Easter, and remember there are Holy Thursday and Good Friday services at the church. Please try to attend.
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Curriculum remains the same. We have finished all of the vocabulary words. So now is the time to review all of them.
We hope you have a blessed Easter, and remember there are Holy Thursday and Good Friday services at the church. Please try to attend.
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
MARCH 30-APRIL 3
This the big weekend of the Follies. An assortment of people have been working on it, putting it together. It is bound to be entertaining. We hope to see you there.
There will be an all-school Mass on Friday, April 3, with dismissal at 12:30. Curriculum remains pretty much the same. In Math we are now working on money and it is very helpful if you spend time with your child counting out different groups of coins. This is expected of them in the classroom and on their worksheets. We are also covering a nutrition unit in Science. This will be our last list of vocabulary words. From then on it is review. Some of your children need to be reviewing vocabulary words on a nightly basis.
A few reminders:
Please check your child's folder and backpack for homework.
Please look over your child's work packet that goes home on Friday.
Please sign any papers that come home and need to be signed and returned.
Please sit with your child while he/she reads the book that goes home in the reading packet and sign and return.
Uniforms are not to be worn if ripped, torn, or they have holes in them.
Please read and sign the planner.
VOCABULARY WORDS
flew
store
thought
envelope
writing
special
inviting
stamp
wish
should
caught
blew
peering
Have a great week. Again, thank you for all of your cooperation and support. If you have read this blog have your child draw and count out 3 dimes, 2 nickels and 4 pennies. GOD LOVES YOU!
There will be an all-school Mass on Friday, April 3, with dismissal at 12:30. Curriculum remains pretty much the same. In Math we are now working on money and it is very helpful if you spend time with your child counting out different groups of coins. This is expected of them in the classroom and on their worksheets. We are also covering a nutrition unit in Science. This will be our last list of vocabulary words. From then on it is review. Some of your children need to be reviewing vocabulary words on a nightly basis.
A few reminders:
Please check your child's folder and backpack for homework.
Please look over your child's work packet that goes home on Friday.
Please sign any papers that come home and need to be signed and returned.
Please sit with your child while he/she reads the book that goes home in the reading packet and sign and return.
Uniforms are not to be worn if ripped, torn, or they have holes in them.
Please read and sign the planner.
VOCABULARY WORDS
flew
store
thought
envelope
writing
special
inviting
stamp
wish
should
caught
blew
peering
Have a great week. Again, thank you for all of your cooperation and support. If you have read this blog have your child draw and count out 3 dimes, 2 nickels and 4 pennies. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
MARCH 23-MARCH 27
We enjoyed seeing all of you last week at conferences. We are now on the home stretch. Please remind your children to put forth their best effort as we move toward the end of the year. Please remember to check your child's planner and to sign it.
Curriculum remains the same however, we will be introducing money and time in math.
The 8th grade dinner show will be held on Tuesday evening at 6:00. Tickets are still available. It will be a fun evening.
VOCABULARY WORDS
sound
sniff
rough
fur
apples
carrots
smooth
smell
chew
We hope you have a good week. If you have read this blog give your teacher a "high 5". GOD LOVES YOU!
Curriculum remains the same however, we will be introducing money and time in math.
The 8th grade dinner show will be held on Tuesday evening at 6:00. Tickets are still available. It will be a fun evening.
VOCABULARY WORDS
sound
sniff
rough
fur
apples
carrots
smooth
smell
chew
We hope you have a good week. If you have read this blog give your teacher a "high 5". GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
MARCH 16-MARCH 20
We are looking forward to seeing you at conferences this week. This is a good time to sign and return your child's report card. We have a full day on Monday, but the rest of the week dismissal is at 12:30.
In Reading we are now on Level 5. We continue to work on vocabulary, ed and ing endings, compound words, contractions, short vowels, long vowel a and e, nouns, verbs, summarizing, categories, sequencing, main idea, characters, and comprehension.
In math we are working on shapes and solid figures and will be learning about the line of symmetry. In science we will be working on nutrition. In social studies we are working on how times have changed from long ago. In P.E. we are in a dance unit. In religion we are studying about the Stations of the Cross.
VOCABULARY WORDS
breakfast
decorate
birthday
party
basket
fruit
secret
collect
curl
favorite
Once again please remember the season of Lent. We will see you later on this week. If you have read this blog please have your child draw an animal using a rectangle and a triangle. GOD LOVES YOU!
In Reading we are now on Level 5. We continue to work on vocabulary, ed and ing endings, compound words, contractions, short vowels, long vowel a and e, nouns, verbs, summarizing, categories, sequencing, main idea, characters, and comprehension.
In math we are working on shapes and solid figures and will be learning about the line of symmetry. In science we will be working on nutrition. In social studies we are working on how times have changed from long ago. In P.E. we are in a dance unit. In religion we are studying about the Stations of the Cross.
VOCABULARY WORDS
breakfast
decorate
birthday
party
basket
fruit
secret
collect
curl
favorite
Once again please remember the season of Lent. We will see you later on this week. If you have read this blog please have your child draw an animal using a rectangle and a triangle. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
MARCH 9-MARCH 13
We hope your children enjoyed seeing Clifford the Big Red Dog on Friday. It was a surprise and a real treat for all of them. They also enjoyed hearing a couple of Clifford stories. The end of the 3rd quarter was on Friday. Report cards will be going out on Friday, March 13. You may keep them until conferences and may return them signed at that time. The Daughters of St. Paul will be here on Tuesday, March 10 for a one-day Pauline Book Fair event.
On Wednesday, Mrs. Mills' class will be going to Park Merced for a prayer service and Stations of the Cross. They will be attending with Mrs. Keeler's eighth grade. On Friday, March 13, they will again be presenting the Stations of the Cross for the entire school. You are all invited to attend. It will begin around 8:15.
The Spring program is on Wednesday evening at 7:00. Mrs. Mills' class will be performing. A note went home on Friday giving all the information. Please have your child in the classroom by 6:45. Thank you.
Curriculum remains the same except for math. We are now learning about plane figures and solids.
VOCABULARY WORDS
watch
against
board
push
toward
happen
hard
ground
gathered
If you have read this blog, have your child draw a rectangle, triangle, square, and circle and label them. GOD LOVES YOU!
On Wednesday, Mrs. Mills' class will be going to Park Merced for a prayer service and Stations of the Cross. They will be attending with Mrs. Keeler's eighth grade. On Friday, March 13, they will again be presenting the Stations of the Cross for the entire school. You are all invited to attend. It will begin around 8:15.
The Spring program is on Wednesday evening at 7:00. Mrs. Mills' class will be performing. A note went home on Friday giving all the information. Please have your child in the classroom by 6:45. Thank you.
Curriculum remains the same except for math. We are now learning about plane figures and solids.
VOCABULARY WORDS
watch
against
board
push
toward
happen
hard
ground
gathered
If you have read this blog, have your child draw a rectangle, triangle, square, and circle and label them. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
MARCH 2-MARCH-6
We hope you enjoyed your long weekend. The Religion Congress was very good. Please continue to talk to your children about the meaning of Lent. There will be an all-school Mass on Friday, at 8:15. Dismissal is at 12:30.
We will be finishing up Level 4 of our reading program. We will then be moving into Level 5 which is the last level. Some of your children still are having difficulty reading the vocabulary words. Please continue to review them on a nightly basis.
VOCABULARY WORDS
package
bright
letter
string
everyone
another
right
shoes
inside
perhaps
grown
around
collected
night
present
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
We will be finishing up Level 4 of our reading program. We will then be moving into Level 5 which is the last level. Some of your children still are having difficulty reading the vocabulary words. Please continue to review them on a nightly basis.
VOCABULARY WORDS
package
bright
letter
string
everyone
another
right
shoes
inside
perhaps
grown
around
collected
night
present
Have a good week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
FEBRUARY 23-FEBRUARY 27
We hope you all enjoyed your week's vacation. Thank you to the parents who helped out with the Valentine's Day Party. Everyone had a great time. And now we are back for a short week. Lent begins this week. Please talk to your children about Lent and something they might do during the Lenten season that will help someone else. We will be discussing it in the classrooms. The Ash Wednesday Mass begins at 8:15 and it is being planned by Mrs. Bellini's class. You are all invited to attend. It is a good way to begin the Lenten season.
Remember dismissal is at 12:30 on Thursday and there is no school on Friday. The teachers will be attending the Religion Congress in Anaheim.
Our curriculum remains the same. We are not sending home vocabulary words this week as the story we will be starting we will work on for 2 weeks. That gives your children some extra time to work on vocabulary. We are about ready to test vocabulary again. The first graders were given a Reading Assessment that goes with our Reading program. Please continue to work with your child on vocabulary and math facts.
If you have read this blog have your child write down 2 doubles addition facts. Have a good week and remember: GOD LOVES YOU!
Remember dismissal is at 12:30 on Thursday and there is no school on Friday. The teachers will be attending the Religion Congress in Anaheim.
Our curriculum remains the same. We are not sending home vocabulary words this week as the story we will be starting we will work on for 2 weeks. That gives your children some extra time to work on vocabulary. We are about ready to test vocabulary again. The first graders were given a Reading Assessment that goes with our Reading program. Please continue to work with your child on vocabulary and math facts.
If you have read this blog have your child write down 2 doubles addition facts. Have a good week and remember: GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
FEBRUARY 9-FEBRUARY 13
Another busy week has passed what with International Night. We think it was a huge success and thank you to all of you that helped and attended. A fun evening was had by all. We will be having a Valentine's Party on Friday afternoon at 1:30. Information will come home about valentines. Progress Reports will also be going home on Friday. And then we are off for our Winter Break Vacation.
A note about the Math-A-Thon: All of your children completed the math booklets in class at school. Several were sent home to be completed. The $1.00 should be turned in by Monday. Thank you to those of you who returned more. All monies are to be in by Wednesday.
In Language Arts we continue to work on short vowel sounds, introduction of long a, blends, digraphs, cause and effect, sequencing, categories, nouns and verbs, contractions, compound words, summarizing, main idea, predictions, looking for details in illustrations, and vocabulary, vocabulary, vocabulary. In Math we are back into math facts adding up to 18 and subtracting starting with numbers 13-18. We will then be touching on adding 3 digits and a review of fact families. In Social Studies we are finishing up the United States and in Science we are working on the four seasons and weather. In P.E. we will be starting a dance unit. In Religion we have been talking about the miracles of Jesus and we will be moving right into Lent. Mrs. Bellini's class will be in charge of the Ash Wednesday Mass.
VOCABULARY WORDS
tasty
pulled
eaten
finally
guess
pictures
turned
crayons
spread
watch
listen
frankly
capture
Thank you again for all of your support. Please continue to read and sign the planners. If reading packets are coming home please make sure your child reads the story to you and that you initial the front of the packet. Another helpful hint: after your child has read the story have them summarize it for you in one sentence.
If you have read this blog have your child write down what season of the year we are in. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
A note about the Math-A-Thon: All of your children completed the math booklets in class at school. Several were sent home to be completed. The $1.00 should be turned in by Monday. Thank you to those of you who returned more. All monies are to be in by Wednesday.
In Language Arts we continue to work on short vowel sounds, introduction of long a, blends, digraphs, cause and effect, sequencing, categories, nouns and verbs, contractions, compound words, summarizing, main idea, predictions, looking for details in illustrations, and vocabulary, vocabulary, vocabulary. In Math we are back into math facts adding up to 18 and subtracting starting with numbers 13-18. We will then be touching on adding 3 digits and a review of fact families. In Social Studies we are finishing up the United States and in Science we are working on the four seasons and weather. In P.E. we will be starting a dance unit. In Religion we have been talking about the miracles of Jesus and we will be moving right into Lent. Mrs. Bellini's class will be in charge of the Ash Wednesday Mass.
VOCABULARY WORDS
tasty
pulled
eaten
finally
guess
pictures
turned
crayons
spread
watch
listen
frankly
capture
Thank you again for all of your support. Please continue to read and sign the planners. If reading packets are coming home please make sure your child reads the story to you and that you initial the front of the packet. Another helpful hint: after your child has read the story have them summarize it for you in one sentence.
If you have read this blog have your child write down what season of the year we are in. Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
FEBRUARY 2-FEBRUARY 6
Catholic Schools Week is over and a great time was had by all the first graders. We think the highlight was definitely Buddy Day. It was wonderful to see one of our own first graders, Spencer Wolf, be baptized and become a member of the Catholic Church. Another thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Pellicano for getting the VIA bus for our ride back to OLM School.
This week we are hopefully back to normal. There is a minimum day on Friday, with dismissal at 12:30.
International Night is Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The reports that were turned in by your children were very good and their classmates are enjoying learning about their respective countries of France and Germany.
Curriculum remains the same, but there will be a focus this week on France and Germany in Social Studies.
Mrs. Mills' class has free dress on Tuesday because of the boxtops that were turned in by her class.
Sometime within the next several weeks Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills will be sending home reading packets on Monday and Tuesday nights. The book inside the packet is to be read by the student to a parent. The parent is then asked to initial the reading packet on the front and it is to be returned the following day. It is very important that the packet be returned as it is to go home with another child the following day. We are starting out with easy reading. Easy reading is a good way for your child to become more fluent in reading. Asking questions of your child about the story is also very helpful in reading. Remember all questions asked are good questions. So be looking for the reading packets.
VOCABULARY WORDS
air
square
storm
remember
paint
city
donkey
distant
before
mystery
closet
caused
tasted
leave
If you have read this blog find out what the official name of the groundhog is that comes out on Groundhog's Day and have your child write it down on a piece of paper and give it to their teacher. Also let us know whether he saw his shadow or not. The name is a long one. Thanks again for all of your support along the way. GOD LOVES YOU!
This week we are hopefully back to normal. There is a minimum day on Friday, with dismissal at 12:30.
International Night is Thursday, 6:00-8:00 p.m. The reports that were turned in by your children were very good and their classmates are enjoying learning about their respective countries of France and Germany.
Curriculum remains the same, but there will be a focus this week on France and Germany in Social Studies.
Mrs. Mills' class has free dress on Tuesday because of the boxtops that were turned in by her class.
Sometime within the next several weeks Mrs. Bellini and Mrs. Mills will be sending home reading packets on Monday and Tuesday nights. The book inside the packet is to be read by the student to a parent. The parent is then asked to initial the reading packet on the front and it is to be returned the following day. It is very important that the packet be returned as it is to go home with another child the following day. We are starting out with easy reading. Easy reading is a good way for your child to become more fluent in reading. Asking questions of your child about the story is also very helpful in reading. Remember all questions asked are good questions. So be looking for the reading packets.
VOCABULARY WORDS
air
square
storm
remember
paint
city
donkey
distant
before
mystery
closet
caused
tasted
leave
If you have read this blog find out what the official name of the groundhog is that comes out on Groundhog's Day and have your child write it down on a piece of paper and give it to their teacher. Also let us know whether he saw his shadow or not. The name is a long one. Thanks again for all of your support along the way. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
JANUARY26-JANUARY 30
Welcome to Catholic Schools Week.
There are many activities planned for your children so it will be a busy but fun week. This year's theme is "Catholic Schools Celebrate Service". Banners will be on display in the auditorium all week.
Monday the children will be writing notes to their parents.
Tuesday the students will perform acts of service around our school.
Wednesday is the Cherish Luncheon. All students are involved in this in some way. Our first graders will be providing some of the entertainment.
Thursday is "Buddy Day/Spirit Day". It is a free dress day with the color theme being blue and white. There will be a pep rally at 1:30 and the last home basketball game for the "A" teams will be that afternoon at 4:00.
Friday is the All School Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Students will need to be dropped off at St. Patrick's Church instead of OLM School on Friday. Mass will begin at 8:15. All of the first graders will be returning to OLM School on a VIA bus. On Friday afternoon at 1:30 the annual Faculty/Staff vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Game will be held in the auditorium. And dismissal is at 2:30.
And of course the Parent Club Auction will take place on Saturday evening at 5:00. Mrs. Mills' class has made a small quilt with every one's hand. It really is nice and is in display in Mrs. Mills' classroom. Mrs. Bellini's class has someone making a wonderful birdhouse that is a replica of Our Lady of Mercy School. And that is the week.
A note about Buddy Day. Your child will be paired up with an 8th grader. Activities are planned with the first and 8th graders. Your child will need to bring a sack lunch on Thursday. They will also need to bring a treat for their buddy, as that is a tradition. The treat can be cookies, candy, fun pencils etc.
If your child has 2 buddies they will need to bring treats for 2. We will let you know if that is the case. Buddy Day is a always a big "hit" with the first graders.
Your child also needs to bring a sack lunch on Wednesday as there will be NO cafeteria service on Wednesday or Thursday.
Mrs. Mills' class has their projects on Germany due on Monday, January 26. Some have already been turned in. Remember, a grade will be given for this in Social Studies.
This week Mrs. Mills' class will be starting dictation as their challenge in Spelling. A sentence will be given to them orally and they are to print it correctly. Mrs. Bellini will be starting hers at a later date.
Curriculum remains the same, however we are moving back into addition and subtraction in Math. Keep practicing those math facts.
VOCABULARY WORDS
world
quiet
forever
family
share
attic
window
toys
climbed
empty
bored
million
As you can see we have a busy week. If you have read this blog have your child print the name of our new Vice-President. GOD LOVES YOU!
There are many activities planned for your children so it will be a busy but fun week. This year's theme is "Catholic Schools Celebrate Service". Banners will be on display in the auditorium all week.
Monday the children will be writing notes to their parents.
Tuesday the students will perform acts of service around our school.
Wednesday is the Cherish Luncheon. All students are involved in this in some way. Our first graders will be providing some of the entertainment.
Thursday is "Buddy Day/Spirit Day". It is a free dress day with the color theme being blue and white. There will be a pep rally at 1:30 and the last home basketball game for the "A" teams will be that afternoon at 4:00.
Friday is the All School Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Students will need to be dropped off at St. Patrick's Church instead of OLM School on Friday. Mass will begin at 8:15. All of the first graders will be returning to OLM School on a VIA bus. On Friday afternoon at 1:30 the annual Faculty/Staff vs. 8th Grade Volleyball Game will be held in the auditorium. And dismissal is at 2:30.
And of course the Parent Club Auction will take place on Saturday evening at 5:00. Mrs. Mills' class has made a small quilt with every one's hand. It really is nice and is in display in Mrs. Mills' classroom. Mrs. Bellini's class has someone making a wonderful birdhouse that is a replica of Our Lady of Mercy School. And that is the week.
A note about Buddy Day. Your child will be paired up with an 8th grader. Activities are planned with the first and 8th graders. Your child will need to bring a sack lunch on Thursday. They will also need to bring a treat for their buddy, as that is a tradition. The treat can be cookies, candy, fun pencils etc.
If your child has 2 buddies they will need to bring treats for 2. We will let you know if that is the case. Buddy Day is a always a big "hit" with the first graders.
Your child also needs to bring a sack lunch on Wednesday as there will be NO cafeteria service on Wednesday or Thursday.
Mrs. Mills' class has their projects on Germany due on Monday, January 26. Some have already been turned in. Remember, a grade will be given for this in Social Studies.
This week Mrs. Mills' class will be starting dictation as their challenge in Spelling. A sentence will be given to them orally and they are to print it correctly. Mrs. Bellini will be starting hers at a later date.
Curriculum remains the same, however we are moving back into addition and subtraction in Math. Keep practicing those math facts.
VOCABULARY WORDS
world
quiet
forever
family
share
attic
window
toys
climbed
empty
bored
million
As you can see we have a busy week. If you have read this blog have your child print the name of our new Vice-President. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
JANUARY 19-JANUARY 23
We hope you are enjoying your 3-day weekend. We are moving right along in the First Grade. On Tuesday we will be watching the Inauguration. You may want to talk to your child a little about it.
The following week will be Catholic School's Week. We have a busy week scheduled. The mass on Saturday evening at 5:00 will be the kick-off. Please have your children wear their uniforms when attending mass next weekend. A first grade parent has generously donated a VIA bus to transport all of the first graders back to OLM School after the All School Mass that is scheduled at 8:15 on Friday, January 30. Permission slips will be going out this week. Please sign them and return them by Monday, January 26. Nest week's blog will give you a detailed list of all the activities that will be going on for Catholic School's Week.
Our curriculum remains the same. Please keep up the good work in signing the planners and returning them the following day. Remember to have your children review vocabulary words on a daily basis. Your children also need to be reviewing math addition and subtraction facts up to 12.
VOCABULARY WORDS
swim
afternoon
farther
drink
expect
built
hawk
grit
vacuum
quilt
edge
enough
clutch
everywhere
gizzard
Thank you for returning report cards so promptly. If you have read this blog please have your child write down the name of our new President. GOD LOVES YOU!
The following week will be Catholic School's Week. We have a busy week scheduled. The mass on Saturday evening at 5:00 will be the kick-off. Please have your children wear their uniforms when attending mass next weekend. A first grade parent has generously donated a VIA bus to transport all of the first graders back to OLM School after the All School Mass that is scheduled at 8:15 on Friday, January 30. Permission slips will be going out this week. Please sign them and return them by Monday, January 26. Nest week's blog will give you a detailed list of all the activities that will be going on for Catholic School's Week.
Our curriculum remains the same. Please keep up the good work in signing the planners and returning them the following day. Remember to have your children review vocabulary words on a daily basis. Your children also need to be reviewing math addition and subtraction facts up to 12.
VOCABULARY WORDS
swim
afternoon
farther
drink
expect
built
hawk
grit
vacuum
quilt
edge
enough
clutch
everywhere
gizzard
Thank you for returning report cards so promptly. If you have read this blog please have your child write down the name of our new President. GOD LOVES YOU!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
JANUARY 12-JANUARY 16
Greetings and we made it through the first week back after a good vacation had by all. The children were very ready to get back into the groove. The curriculum remains the same. Mrs. Mills' class will be studying about the country of Germany and Mrs. Bellini's class will be studying about the country of France. We will try to get the information you need out this week.
Reminders: There is no school on Monday, January 19, so we have a three-day weekend coming up. Please make sure you read and sign the planners. Report cards are to be signed and returned by Friday. There have been some playground problems in the lower grades, especially when playing soccer. Please talk to your children about the playground rules. There is no shoving, pushing or hitting another child. Yard duty personnel and teachers are giving out detentions. Thank you for your help in this area.
VOCABULARY WORDS
first
second
third
fourth
fifth
sixth
seventh
strange
whole
elephant
pillar
turn
agree
great
moral
We hope you have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child print Martin Luther King Jr. on a piece of paper. Thank you for all the 2009's that were turned in. GOD LOVES YOU!
Reminders: There is no school on Monday, January 19, so we have a three-day weekend coming up. Please make sure you read and sign the planners. Report cards are to be signed and returned by Friday. There have been some playground problems in the lower grades, especially when playing soccer. Please talk to your children about the playground rules. There is no shoving, pushing or hitting another child. Yard duty personnel and teachers are giving out detentions. Thank you for your help in this area.
VOCABULARY WORDS
first
second
third
fourth
fifth
sixth
seventh
strange
whole
elephant
pillar
turn
agree
great
moral
We hope you have a great week. If you have read this blog have your child print Martin Luther King Jr. on a piece of paper. Thank you for all the 2009's that were turned in. GOD LOVES YOU!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
JANUARY 5-JANUARY 9
Happy New Year to all of you. As we begin the New Year let us remember to put Jesus first in our lives. Thank you to all of you that brought in the flour, sugar, salt and the wrapped gifts. You have no idea how much those things meant to the people and children that received them.
We hope your holidays were happy and a bit restful. Thank you to all the parents that helped out with the Christmas parties. A fun time was had by all. Thank you for all of the many gifts that we received. They were greatly appreciated.
The second quarter has ended and report cards will be going out on Friday. Please make sure you sign and return them. As we start the new year and a new quarter 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 what is expected of them both inside and outside the classroom.
In Reading we will continue to work on short vowel sounds, digraphs, blends, contractions, compound words, word endings, plurals, possessives, cause and effect, categories, predictions, nouns, verbs, comprehension and vocabulary. In Spelling we will be introducing short u words. In Science we are studying weather and the 4 seasons. In Social Studies we are working on the United States. Each first grade class will also be studying a particular country for International Night which will be held in February. Be looking for information on this event. In Math we are still learning about place value. In P.E. we are on a bean bag unit. In Religion we continue to learn about the life of Jesus.
A few reminders:
Friday there will be an all school Mass at 8:15 with dismissal at 12:30.
On these cold days please make sure your child wears a sweatshirt or a coat. Make sure their name is in the sweatshirt. We have lost a few already this year.
VOCABULARY WORDS
try
rest
hard
nice
play
sing
please
thank
word
Have a great New Year and a great week. If you have read this blog have your child write 2009 on a piece of paper and give it to his/her teacher. GOD LOVES YOU!
We hope your holidays were happy and a bit restful. Thank you to all the parents that helped out with the Christmas parties. A fun time was had by all. Thank you for all of the many gifts that we received. They were greatly appreciated.
The second quarter has ended and report cards will be going out on Friday. Please make sure you sign and return them. As we start the new year and a new quarter 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 what is expected of them both inside and outside the classroom.
In Reading we will continue to work on short vowel sounds, digraphs, blends, contractions, compound words, word endings, plurals, possessives, cause and effect, categories, predictions, nouns, verbs, comprehension and vocabulary. In Spelling we will be introducing short u words. In Science we are studying weather and the 4 seasons. In Social Studies we are working on the United States. Each first grade class will also be studying a particular country for International Night which will be held in February. Be looking for information on this event. In Math we are still learning about place value. In P.E. we are on a bean bag unit. In Religion we continue to learn about the life of Jesus.
A few reminders:
Friday there will be an all school Mass at 8:15 with dismissal at 12:30.
On these cold days please make sure your child wears a sweatshirt or a coat. Make sure their name is in the sweatshirt. We have lost a few already this year.
VOCABULARY WORDS
try
rest
hard
nice
play
sing
please
thank
word
Have a great New Year and a great week. If you have read this blog have your child write 2009 on a piece of paper and give it to his/her teacher. GOD LOVES YOU!
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