The all-school Mass put on by the 6th grade was wonderful. There were so many pets that were brought to be blessed. We have started to talk about God's creation in Religion, and this really brought the creation of animals to life. I know the children loved seeing all of the different kinds of animals.
Thank you to all of the students who brought in rocks for everyone to see. We have started the Ecosystem in Science and we have been discussing the non-living part of the ecosystem. Your children were excited to be able to touch and see different kinds of rocks.
There will be a Safe Environment Training on Monday, October 4, at 6:00 in the library. Remember, if you want to drive for any of our field trips or help out for special activities in the classroom, you must have this training and be fingerprinted.
I have started timed math tests with sums up to 10. The children are given 2 minutes to do as many as they can. I will shorten the time as we go on.
In another week your child will be having a vocabulary test on the words that have gone home. This week's list will be included. Please keep reviewing the vocabulary words at home. As I have said before, these words are important. They are necessary in order to do workbook pages, board work and reading.
The end of the quarter is October 15, with report cards going out the following week.
There will be no school on Friday, October 8. All of the teachers will be in Visalia for an in service.
Computer Club cookie sales begin on Thursday. After your child has eaten lunch they will be allowed to purchase a cookie if desired. Cookies are usually $.25.
Pop-up pencils, smelly pencils and notepads are not allowed in the first grade classroom. They are a distraction. Thank you.
A reminder about uniforms: All socks must be above the ankle. Only the navy blue uniform sweater or sweatshirt is allowed to be worn in the classroom. No stretchy band bracelets are allowed. No nail polish is allowed. Only post earrings are allowed for girls.
VOCABULARY WORDS
your
where
make
fly
needs
be
tail
work
kite
day
by
that
down
Have a good week. If you have read this blog have your child write down whose feast day is on October 2. GOD LOVES YOU!
