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Updated Weekly During the School Year!Week of March 24, 2025
I’m sure that the time change has affected many of us. Please be sure that your child is getting enough sleep during the night. The sun stays out later, but it is important that your children stay on a good sleep schedule for learning. It makes for a productive day when your child is well rested with a full night’s sleep. Thank you for your help with this matter.
April Lunch Order Forms
Lunch menus for April are now overdue. Please fill them out and send them in if you have not done so yet. Thanks.
N.U.T. Day Friday
Friday is a N.U.T. Day. If your child is going to participate, please send in $1. Thanks.
High Frequency Words
four, only, large, put, none, round
Spelling Words
cart, barn, arm, art, yarn, harm, happy, key, four, none
Homework-Read every night
Mon. 3/24 Write words neatly, 3x each in notebook
Tues. 3/25 Phonics
Wed. 3/26 Math
Thurs. 3/27 Spelling Worksheet*Test Tomorrow*Sound of -ar, as in car.
Have a wonderful week!
Week of March 17, 2025
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
April Lunch Order Forms
If you have not yet done so, please fill out and return the April menus. Thanks. They are due on Friday.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you to those who made your time available to come to parent conferences. It was nice to meet with you. As you know, it is very important for you to take part in your child’s education. I appreciate your continued dedication. We now move onto the last term!
High Frequency Words
found, hard, near, woman, would, write
Spelling Words
bumpy, puppy, funny, penny, sandy, key, night, write, my, would
Homework-Read every night
Mon. 3/17 Write words 3x each in notebook, neatly.
Tues. 3/18 Phonics
Wed. 3/19 Math
Thurs. 3/20 Spelling Worksheet*Test Tomorrow*Long e, spelled y.
Have a great week!
Week of March 10, 2025
Report Cards-Wednesday, March 12thThe office will email your child’s report card. If you do not receive it, please check with the office to be sure the correct email address is on file.
Individual Picture Day-Thursday
Information and envelopes were sent home last week. Please refer to that information if you wish your child to participate. Thank you.
Parent Conferences-Thursday, 5:30-6:30 pm
Conferences are in the gym on a first come first serve basis. Each conference lasts between 3-5 minutes. If you need more time, then we will need to schedule an appointment for another time. Thank you.
Professional Day Friday
There will be a professional day for teachers on Friday. There is no school for students.
High Frequency Words-Test Thursday!
caught, flew, know, laugh, listen, were
Spelling Words-Test Thursday!
find, night, by, kind, right, pie, boat, no, caught, listen
Homework-Read every night
Mon. 3/10 Write words 3x each in notebook, neatly.
Tues. 3/11 Math
Wed. 3/12 Spelling Worksheet *Test Tomorrow* Long i spelled i, y, ie, and igh
Looking Ahead!
Monday, March 17th is a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1.00 if your child is going to participate.
Have a wonderful week!
Week of March 3, 2025
The first-grade students did another amazing job leading the school in morning prayer last week! Their efforts and practices paid off! Congratulations to Grade 1 Room 13!Class Photos Thursday
Thursday is class picture day. Information and envelopes were sent home last week. If you are interested in purchasing a photo, please fill out the envelope, place the payment in the envelope, and return it to school. Thanks.
Early Dismissal Friday
Friday is an early dismissal day. Dismissal is at 11:10.
High Frequency Words
find, food, more, over, start, warm
Spelling Words
low, boat, no, row, oat, toe, we, keep, over, more
Homework-Read Nightly
Mon. 3/3 Write words 3x each in notebook, neatly.
Tues. 3/4 Phonics
Wed. 3/5 Math
Thurs. 3/6 Spelling Worksheet *Test Tomorrow* Long o spelled o, oa, ow
Daylight Savings Time!
Don’t Forget! Spring Forward!
Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend! Change your clocks 1 hour ahead, before bed, on Saturday night.
Have a great week!
Week of February 24, 2025
Welcome Back! I hope you all had a safe, enjoyable vacation!
Time to get right back to work! The school year is beginning to fly by. Even though we just got back from February vacation, Easter and April Vacation will be here before we know it! Please read every night with your child. Actively talk about the story to develop comprehension skills. Thank you for your help. We have lots to do and it will keep us busy!
A Few Reminders!- Arrival Time-Students should arrive at 7:40 and walk into the building with the line each morning. Students who are late should report to the office. They will be marked tardy.
- Dismissal Time-Students are dismissed at 2:00. Parents should be waiting in the school yard for their child. If you are late picking up your child, they will be sent to the Extended Day Program and a fee will occur. Thank you.
- Absent Sick Calls-Remember to call the office if your child is going to be out of school. Thank you for your help with this matter.
March Lunch Order Forms
March menus are overdue. Thank you to those who have already returned them. If your child orders lunch, please remit the menu so food can be ordered and cooking can be planned. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
because, blue, into, or, other, small
Spelling Words
me, we, keep, feed, beak, seat, play, because, rain, other
Homework- Read every night!
Mon. 2/24 Write spelling words 3x each neatly, in notebook
Tues. 2/25 Phonics
Wed. 2/26 Math
Thurs. 2/27 Spelling Worksheet *Test tomorrow* Long e, spelled e, ee, and ea.
Have a wonderful week!
Week of February 10, 2025
This is our last week of school before vacation. Vacation begins at 2:00 on Friday!
Last Week’s Snow Day and my day out put a hiccup in our learning. We did not have our spelling or reading test this past Friday. We are now caught up. We will have it this week on Tuesday.
March Lunch Order Forms - Due ThursdayN.U.T. Day-Friday
Friday is a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1 if your child is going to participate.
Valentine’s Day
Friday is Valentine’s Day. We will celebrate by sending valentines to our friends. Valentine cards can be store bought or homemade. It is always nice to send a friend a card or even receive one. Please refer to the class list that was sent home.
High Frequency Words
No test this week. Please review!
Spelling Words
No test this week. Please review!
Homework-Read every night!
Mon. 2/10 SpellingWorksheet*Test tomorrow* Long a Spelled ai, ay, a-e
Tues. 2/11 Math
Wed. 2/12 Math
Thurs. 2/13 No Homework-Happy Valentine’s Day!
Looking Ahead
February Vacation
Next week is February School Vacation. School will be out of session and resume on Monday, February 24th.
Have a wonderful week! Enjoy your vacation!
Week of February 3, 2025
Hope you had a fun Catholic Schools Week! There are two weeks until February Vacation!
Valentine’s Day
Next week is Valentine’s Day, February 14th. We will celebrate by sending valentine cards to our friends. They can be homemade or store bought. Everyone loves to receive a kind thought from a friend. A class list will be sent home soon. Please be on the lookout for it.
Early Dismissal
Friday is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:10.
High Frequency Words
about, animal, carry, eight, give, our
Spelling Words
mail, chain, play, rain, way, took, hood, day, our, carry
Homework
Mon. 2/3 Write words 3x in notebook, neatly.
Tues. 2/4 Phonics
Wed. 2/5 Math
Thurs. 2/6 Spelling Worksheet*Test tomorrow. Long a, spelled ai and ay.
Enjoy your week!
Week of January 27, 2025
It is Catholic Schools Week! This is a great time to celebrate our special school. Please check out the Catholic Schools Week Calendar, the office emailed it home to you. This lists the special events that are happening during this week. Friday’s N.U.T. Day is a Disney theme. Come dressed as your favorite character. Who’s your favorite?
Thank you!
Thank you to those who have sent back their child’s progress report. If you still have it, please sign and return it to school with your child. It is overdue!
High Frequency Wordsafter, buy, done, every, soon, work
Spelling Words
book, look, cook, took, hood, wood, nose, cute, buy, done
Homework
Mon. 1/27 Write spelling words 3x in notebook, neatly.
Tues. 1/28 Phonics
Wed. 1/29 Math
Thurs. 1/30 Spelling Worksheet*Test tomorrow, Sound of oo as in book or cook.
Have a fun week!
Week of January 21, 2025
I hope you enjoyed your long weekend. It's that time of the year, the snow comes, and we have to keep warm. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately with sweaters, jackets, hats, and mittens. If you need help with acquiring winter clothing for your child, please let me know.
February Lunch Order Forms
If your child orders lunch at school, please fill out the lunch menu for February and return it to school. It is due by January 22. Thank you to those who have already sent them in.
Progress Reports
On Wednesday, Progress Reports will be sent home. Please read, sign, and return the report to school on Thursday. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
ago, boy, girl, how, old, people
Spelling Words
hope, nose, note, rope, cute, cube, nice, ledge, ago, people
Homework
Tues. 1/21 Write spelling words 3x in notebook, neatly.
Wed. 1/22 Math
Thurs. 1/23 Spelling Worksheet*Test tomorrow*
Looking Ahead to Next Week
Next week is Catholic Schools Week. Be sure to check out the Catholic Schools Week Calendar for special activities and events.
Have a wonderful week! Stay warm!
Week of January 13, 2025
Hello! I hope you had a nice weekend!
N.U.T. Day Friday
Friday is a N.U.T. Day. If your child is going to participate the cost is $1. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
any, from, happy, once, so, upon
Spelling Words
rice, nice, page, age, wedge, ledge, like, ride, from, once
Homework
Mon. 1/13 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook, neatly.
Tues. 1/14 Phonics
Wed. 1/15 Math
Thurs. 1/16 Spelling Worksheet *Test tomorrow*Soft c, g, dge.
Looking Ahead!
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Next Monday is a holiday. It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There is no school on Monday, January 20th.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Week of January 6, 2025
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
I hope everyone enjoyed their time off from school, had a wonderful Christmas, and a happy New Year! I hope you were able to spend time with family and friends and did what is most important to you. Now it’s time to get back into the swing of things, back to a schedule and routine. We can think about our next vacation in February. But let’s not, we’ve had a long time off, and we’ve got to get back to work!
School Uniform-Dress Code Policy
As we get back into school, now would be a good time to review the school uniform policy. Please be sure your child is in the correct uniform each day.***Gym days are scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.***Leggings are only to be worn for warmth, under the girl's dresses, not as pants. ***School shoes should be worn in school, not boots. If your child wears boots to school because of the weather, then students should bring shoes to change into. ***Sneakers are for gym days only.
Thank you for your help with this matter. *If you are unsure of the uniform dress code, please click the sub title under my name titled Uniforms/Dress Code or read about it in the Parent/Student Handbook. Thank you.
Service Project Thank you!
Thank you for your donations that were given to Dexter House at Christmastime. Your kindness and generosity was greatly appreciated. The seventh graders walked to the nursing home, delivered the items, and brought happiness by singing Christmas carols to the residents. What a great service project! Thank you for your help.
Early Dismissal Friday
Friday is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:10.
High Frequency Words
green, grow, pretty, should, together, water
Spelling Words
like, spike, ride, hide, bike, mine, make, came, water, should
Homework
Mon. 1/6 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 1/7 Phonics
Wed. 1/8 Math
Thurs. 1/9 Spelling Worksheet *Test tomorrow* Long i spelled i_e.
Have a wonderful week!
Week of December 16, 2024
The third week of Advent.
This is our last week before Christmas vacation which starts Friday at 2:00.
Reminder for Monday
Drop off is at church for pageant practice.
Thanks.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank you to those who were able to make it to parent conferences last week. I know the weather was not cooperative, but I appreciate YOU for making it a priority. It is always nice to discuss your child’s successes as well as any challenges they may face. The success of your child’s education can’t be done by me alone, your help given at home is valuable. You know what they say, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” I look forward to continuing our work together as the year moves forward. Thank you for your home support!
December Service Project Due December 17th
For the Dexter House, we are collecting hair brushes, body spray, adult socks, and stuffed animals for their senior citizens residents. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. What a nice lesson to teach your child to help those in need, especially during the holiday season. The middle school will take the donations along with them as they visit and sing Christmas carols. Thank you for any donation you can give.
Christmas Spirit Week!
Join the Festivities & Dress Accordingly!
Monday, Candy Cane Day! Dress in red and white.
Tuesday, Christmas Colors! Dress in red and green clothes.
Wednesday, Ugly Sweater Day! Wear an ugly Christmas sweater.
Thursday, Pajama Day! Dress in your favorite pajamas.
Friday, Dress in Full School Uniform!
Christmas Pageant-Thursday at 6:30
The Christmas Pageant will be Thursday at Sacred Hearts Church. I will be sending home an angel costume this week. Please have students present, dressed in costume, and ready to begin by 6:15. After the pageant is over, undress your child and leave the costume with either Ms. Monteforte, Ms. Bridget, or myself. Thank you!
Some helpful hints for the evening of the pageant
**Please have your child use the bathroom before leaving home.
**Please keep your child’s jacket with you.
**Parents must stay for the duration of the pageant.
**Children cannot be left unattended to be picked up later.
**If your child is not attending, please let us know.
**Please listen and follow Mr. Lane’s directions for dismissal. It can get a little chaotic. Please let’s follow the procedure like we do at daily dismissal. PLEASE, do not take your child without me being aware that you have your child at the end of the evening.
**Thank you for your help, patience, and understanding.
High Frequency Words-Test Wednesday!Words were introduced last week.
Spelling Words-Test Wednesday!Words were introduced last week.
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 12/16 Math
Tues. 12/17 Spelling Worksheet *Test Tomorrow* Long a, spelled a_e.
Wed. 12/18 No Homework! Merry Christmas!
Thurs. 12/19 No Homework! See you at the Christmas Pageant!
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
School resumes Monday, January 6, 2025
**Have a restful, relaxing vacation! See you January 6, 2025!**
Week of December 9, 2024
The second week of Advent.
This week we will introduce new spelling and high frequency words. We will practice these words this week and next week. This time of year we have many interruptions with pageant practices and such, I want to give the students enough time for fair practice. Thank you for your understanding.
Report Cards-Wednesday
The office will be emailing your child’s report card to you. If you do not receive it, contact the office to be sure the correct email address is on file.
Parent Conferences-Wednesday
The Parent Conference evening will be held in the gym from 5:30-6:30 on a first come first served basis. In order to accommodate everyone, meetings are between 3-5 minutes. If you need a longer conference, then we should set up an appointment to meet at another time. Thank you.
High Frequency Words-Test Next Week on Wednesday(12/18)
away, now, some, today, way, why
Spelling Words-Test Next Week on Wednesday(12/18)
make, take, came, game, gate, late, chin, graph, some, today
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 12/9 Write spelling words 3x each neatly, in notebook
Tues. 12/10 Math
Wed. 12/11 Math
Thurs. 12/12 Phonics
Enjoy your week!
Week of December 2, 2024
I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving! We have made it into December. This is the first week of Advent. During the season of Advent we prepare for Jesus’ birth on Christmas. Can you believe it? We have three weeks until Christmas vacation! This time of the year always flies by!
Early Dismissal-Friday
Friday is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:10.
Save the Date! Thursday, December 19th at 6:30!
The Christmas Pageant is scheduled for December 19, 2024 at Sacred Hearts Church. Students in grades 1-8 will participate in song and prayer to celebrate and tell the story of Jesus’ Birth. The week of the pageant, I will send home an angel costume for your child to borrow. Please have your child wear this costume over their own clothing. A white shirt or a white turtleneck would work the best. The students really work hard at preparing for this special event. They always bring out the true spirit of Christmas. See you on this special night!
High Frequency Words
around, by, many, place, walk
Spelling Words
whip whale, catch, match, chin, graph, shop, with, many, around
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 12/2 Write spelling words neatly, 3x each in notebook
Tues. 12/3 Math
Wed. 12/4 Math
Thurs. 12/5 Spelling Worksheet *Test Tomorrow* Digraphs wh, ch, ph
Have a super week!
