APRIL 29-MAY 3

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

The month of May begins on Wednesday.  May is the month that we honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. One way to honor Mary is to pray the rosary.

Friday, May 3, is Grandparents Day.  The first grade is responsible for the all-school Mass on that day. All first graders will be participating in the May Crowning that follows the mass. You are all invited to attend. The Mass begins at 8:15, followed by the May Crowning and then the pancake breakfast.  The first grade will also be performing for the entertainment. Dismissal is at 12:30

Curriculum remains the same.  We are reviewing all vowel sounds.  This is one area that you can be working on with your child.

Have a great week.  GOD LOVES YOU!

APRIL 22-APRIL 26

I want to thank all of the parents that came in to share their jobs with us.  The first graders really enjoyed learning about your job and how you help the community. It was greatly appreciated.  

Progress Reports went home on Friday.  They are to be signed and returned by Friday, April 26.  

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

Friday, May 3, 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.  If your child brought home a reading for the mass, please make sure they are practicing it.  

Relay For Life is this Saturday, April 27, out at the Merced College Football Field. If you have time come out and walk with us.  Hope to see you there.  We are having a car wash Monday after school at 2:30.  Proceeds will go to Relay For Life.

Please remember to sign the planners and the reading packets.  

Have a great week.  GOD LOVES YOU! 

APRIL 15-APRIL 19

Thank you to all of you that brought in the soda and the cookies.  Thank you to the moms who transported the items over to the church and set up.   And thank you to the moms that were helping at the First Communion reception.  It was all very much 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.  Your child has time to bring his/her grades up.  I think the most important thing you can tell your child is to take their time,  read and listen to the directions and to do their best work.  It should always be their best handwriting and it should be neat.

Another reminder:  the reading packets are not being signed by parents.  It is important!

Have a great week.  GOD LOVES YOU!

APRIL 8-APRIL 12

I hope you have been enjoying your Easter break.  The first grade is responsible for the First Communion reception on Saturday, April 13, at St. Patrick's Church.  The mass begins at 9:00 and the reception will take place at about 10:20.  A note will be going home on Monday so you know what you are expected to send to school.  I need 2-3 moms to help serve on Saturday.  I am also in need of 2-3 moms who will transport the cookies and soda over to the church on Friday morning, April 12, and to get things set up for Saturday.  If you can help please drop me a note. Thank you for your cooperation.

We have finished all vocabulary words.  The Level 5 Reading Assessment will be given in several weeks. In Language Arts we are reviewing long and short vowel sounds, categories, sequencing, cause and effect, problem solving, drawing conclusions, summarizing, main idea, inferences, blends, digraphs, contractions, compound words, root words, endings of s, ed and ing, plurals, nouns, verbs, and comprehension. In Math we are finishing up time and will then begin double digit addition and then go into double digit subtraction.  In Social Studies we are still learning about community helpers.  Thank you to those that have already shared with us.  In Science we will finish up the 4 seasons and then will begin a unit on matter.  In P.E. we have started a unit using bean bags. In Spelling we will be working on more long o words.  In Religion we will learn more about the Resurrection and then learn about the Holy Spirit.

Please make sure you sign the planners and the reading packets that go home on Monday and Tuesday.  The answers that are being written in the planner are very good.  I am concerned by the number of students who come back with reading packets and no one has signed them.  This is part of their homework and their effort grade.

Dismissal on Friday is at 12:30.  I had your child leave their planner at school as I wanted to make sure none were left home by mistake.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation.  I will see you all on Monday, April 8.