APRIL 30-MAY 4

The Relay For Life was a huge success. Thank you to all that participated.

Progress Reports went home on Friday. They are to be signed and returned by Friday, May 4.

Curriculum remains the same.

Students may wear the uniform shorts starting on May 1.  A reminder:  shorts are not allowed on Mass day.

Friday, May 4, is Grandparents Day. The first grade is responsible for the all-school Mass on that day. We will also be participating in the May Crowning and we will  be entertaining.  It will be a very busy morning but one that will be fun for all.  I hope to see you there. The Mass begins at 8:15, followed by the May Crowning and then the pancake breakfast.   Dismissal is at 12:30.

I hope you all have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!

APRIL 23-APRIL 27

Thank you for all of your prayers and support during this past week for Mrs. Bliss and her family.

Thank you also to all of you that drove on the field trip and helped out with First Communion. Thank you to the ladies that got all of the cookies ready on the trays and hauled the sodas to my car. It was greatly appreciated.

Progress Reports will be going home on Friday. Remember they are just that: they are letting you know where your child is right now academically. They do have time to bring their grades up. I think the most important thing you can tell your child is to always do their best and that their work should be neat. Some of the work that is turned in is very messy.

In Language Arts we are reviewing blends, digraphs, compound words, contractions, categories, plurals, sequencing, cause and effect, endings of s, ed, and ing, short and long vowels, main idea, summary, vocabulary words, and comprehension. In Math we have started adding double digit numbers. Next week we will start double digit subtraction. In Science we are finishing up a unit on matter. In Social Studies we will begin to learn about different kinds of transportation. We are finishing up community helpers. In Religion we are learning about the Holy Spirit.

The first grade will be participating in the May Crowning Mass and Crowning of Mary on May 4, Grandparent's Day.

Relay For Life is on Saturday out at the Merced College Football Field. Hope to see you there. We are having a car wash on Thursday afternoon.......2:30. Proceeds go to Relay For Life. Hopefully it does not rain.

Just a reminder: please sign planners and the reading packets.

Have a great week. GOD LOVES YOU!

APRIL 16-APRIL 20

I hope you have been enjoying your Easter break. When we get back from Easter break my first grade class will be going on their field trip to the Challenger Learning Center on Wednesday, April 18. Lunch is being provided and it should be a fun day for all. Free dress is allowed.

The first grades will be responsible for the First Communion reception on Saturday, April 21, at St. Patrick's Church. A note will be going home on Monday so you know what you are expected to send to school. I need 2 moms to help serve on Saturday. I am also in need of 2 moms who will transport the cookies and soda over to the church on Friday morning, April 20, and to get things set up for Saturday. If you can help out please let me know. Thank you for your cooperation.

We have finished all vocabulary words. The Level 5 Reading Assessment will be given within the next couple of weeks. The math timed tests that will begin on Monday will be subtraction facts starting with whole numbers up to 18. In Math we will begin double digit addition and then go into double digit subtraction. Thank you to all who participated in our Social Studies unit by sharing their job with our first graders. It was greatly appreciated.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation. I will see you on Monday, April 16.