Notices for Jan. 3 to 7, 2022

 Dear Parents,

         Best wishes for the new year!  I want to thank you all  for your lovely gifts at Christmas time!  I really appreciate your thoughtfulness! I have two tests scheduled for this week, which are the Mid-Module Math Assessment  and a Religion Quiz on the Advent and Christmas seasons.  Study guides will be  provided on the daily homework assignments on google classroom. Our upcoming lesson in Science this week will be on the topic of  "sound": identifying different types by volume and pitch,  exploring how they are produced and explaining what happens inside the eardrum.

      I have copied and pasted this message from Mr. Woods: Please remind your parents that doors will close at 8:15 AM and there will be no early pickup permitted. Students are to remain home if they need to see the dentist etc. All students... K-8 are to enter through the lunchroom and prayers will be held now at 9:00 AM.

      GYM Class will be on Tuesday this week instead of Friday.  On Friday all students need to wear their uniform.  This Friday, Jan. 7th, there is 12:00 dismissal.  Also Progress Reports will be sent home that day. These need to be signed and returned by Monday.

        Students in first grade are scheduled to have the NWEA MAP test in Reading on Jan. 11 and the NWEA MAP test in Math on Jan. 12th. These MAP tests are given three times a year, in the fall, winter, and spring. Students may bring their own headphones if they wish in order to be more comfortable.   Now that the holiday break is over, students should begin working on Edgenuity again in order to review Reading and Math skills.  On Jan. 17 school will be closed for Martin Luther King's Day.

Lesson Plan for Jan. 3 to 7

Notices for Dec. 13 to 17

 Dear Parents,

          This is our last week before our Christmas break. There will a Reading Test on A Fine  Fine School on Tues., a Social Studies Quiz on Wed. on Winter Holidays and a Vocabulary Quiz on The Recess Queen of Thurs. On Wed.  I will be out of the class from 8:30 to 9:30 to meet with the coach. Also on Wed. all books will be packed up an put in the back cabinets in individual fabric bags.  I will be sending test folders home again after the break in the first week of January. If you have had or get your student vaccinated for COVID, please send me a copy of the proof since it must be sent to be filed in the school office.

      Mr. Woods recently announced that Progress Reports will now be distributed AFTER our return from  Christmas break.  Our Christmas Party will be on Thursday so please have students bring in their own juices and also a treat to share with the class.  All must be stored bought and/or individually wrapped.  Do not send in pizza or chips since these will already be provided that day. On Thursday we are also having Ugly Sweater Day and one winner will be chosen from each class.

          On Friday morning we will be in Church.  Bible readings will be recited and each class will have a turn to sing a Christmas carol they practiced.  I will be leaving by 12:00 on Friday.  Someone will be assigned to dismiss our class that day.  Please check google classroom for any additional information. I ask that you also check google classroom periodically during the Christmas break in case I have any important notices that I must let you know before our return on Jan. 3. 

          I want to wish everyone a very healthy and happy holiday and thank you all for your support!

                                                                                                          Love and best wishes,

                                                                                                          Ms. Saville

Lesson Plan for 12/13 to 12/17

Notices for Dec. 6 to 10

 Dear Parents,

           This Wednesday we will celebrate Mass for the feast of the Immaculate Conception at 9:00.  Students will have a Religion Quiz on Tuesday, a Science Quiz on Thursday, and a Spelling Quiz on Friday.  In Social Studies we will be learning about holidays around the world and learn how people of other cultures celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Epiphany, and the Lunar New Year. There will a quiz on this next week. 

Lesson Plan for Dec. 6 to 10

Notices for Nov. 29 to Dec. 3

 Dear Parents,

           There is 12:00 dismissal this Friday.  We are starting Unit 2 in Reading this week.  I may need to postpone the Religion Quiz on Chapter 5 till next week, but there will be a Vocabulary Quiz on the new book I will be assigning this week and a Spelling quiz on the next set of sight words.

Lesson Plan for 11/29 to 12/3

Notices for Nov. 22 to 24

 Dear Parents,

           This week school is closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.  There is NO Title 1 on Wed. Our Thanksgiving Mass will be at 9:00 on Wed. followed by Honors distribution.  Students will be taking three tests this week: Unit 1 Listening Test on Mon., What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? test on Tues. and Performance Based Writing Test on Wed.  Study guides are on google classroom.  There will no party for Thanksgiving, but we will have one for Christmas.  

Lesson Plan for Nov. 22 to 24

Notices for Nov. 15 to 19

 Dear Parents,                                                                                                                                                              This Wed. students are having their End of Module 1 Math test.  Study guide was posted on google classroom on Nov. 12 for early review and will be posted again on this Tuesday's homework.  This Thursday report cards are scheduled to be given out and on Friday students have 12:00 dismissal so that Parent-Teacher Conferences can be held from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.  Below is the schedule that has been set up which includes everyone.  

1:00-Eric Baez       1:15- Madelyn Vasquez       1:30 Sofia Bogado           1:45-Zoe Suarez                          2:00-Ally Hernandez           2:15- Enrique Melo          2:30- Rylan Martinez                2:45-Jeriel Almonte**          3:00-Leo Ramos**            3:15-Mariel Ramos**              3:30-Aiden Peralta     3:45- Denise Abreu**                  4:00- Logan Vasquez                     4:15- Liam Marrero                 4:30-Abigail Sanchez**                      4:45- Skylar Rivera              5:00-Constance Clemons                    5:15-Andrew Amankwah                                   5:30-Alejandro Chavez                          5:45-Mattias Manon


I had to assign a spot for the five parents who have not as yet responded. I marked these students with **.  Please let me know if it is not possible for you to see me at that time.

Lesson Plan for Nov. 15 to 19

Notices for Nov. 8 to 12

 Dear Parents,

           This is a reminder that school is closed this Thurs. for Veteran's Day and also on Fri. for Manhattan Conference Day (for teachers).  I will be presenting a new book this Monday. Students need to review the vocabulary for this book for a quiz on Tues.  and review Chapter 4 for a Religion quiz on Wed.                                I will be sending the test folder with the last set of quizzes this Mon  Please sign each quiz and return no later than Wed. so I may file before the extended weekend.                                                                          Report cards will be distributed on Nov. 18th. Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon on Nov. 19th so I can meet with parents via zoom from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.  A schedule will be set up with about a 10 minute session for each parent.  Once the schedule is set up on google classroom, I will ask you which time slot you prefer (as long as the slot is still available).      

Lesson Plan for Nov. 8 to 12                               

 

      

Notices for Nov. 1 to 5

 Dear Parents,

           This Monday, we will be celebrating Mass at 9:00 for All Saint's Day. Please make sure your children are in full school uniform including ties for boys. To be in uniform, students should wear a dark blue sweater with or without the school logo, but no jacket or sweater with hoodies should be worn in class. This week there will be a Reading Test on Thursday and a Spelling quiz on Friday.  This Friday is also the end of the first quarter so we can begin finalizing grades for the report card which will be distributed Nov. 18th. (Please refer to the school blog at olqmnyc.blogspot.com for the Nov. calendar posted by Mr. Woods.)

Lesson Plan for Nov. 1 to 5

Important Notices for Oct. 25 to 29

 Dear Parents,

           Please remember that this Thursday, Oct. 28 is Picture Day.  All students should dress up nicely--NO JEANS!  I put the schedule and zoom info for our conferences on google classroom in "Parent-Teacher Meetings" as well as on Monday's homework assignment.  Please let me know if  your child's name is listed and you are not able to attend the meeting.

          This is a reminder also that Science, Social Studies, and Religion quizzes are scheduled for this week. Study guides are provided on google classroom. Our Halloween party will be this Friday from 1:00 to 2:30. Please make sure you read all directives about this that I posted on google classroom.  

Lesson Plan for Oct. 25 to 29

Notices for Oct. 18 to 22

 Dear Parents, 

          This is a reminder that school is closed this Wed.  Students will receive their new sight word list this Mon. but should still keep their first one.  Each student's test folder is due this Mon. with all tests signed. There will be a Mid Module Math test this Tues.  Study guide will be provided on google classroom. Progress reports will be distributed this Friday to all students.  These need to be signed and returned on Mon. Students can keep the Progress Report once I check the signature.  There will be follow-up zoom meetings with parents in the following week. A schedule will be posted.  

Lesson plan for 10/18 to 10/22

Notices for Oct. 2 to 15

 Dear Parents,

          There will be 12:00 dismissal this Friday.  There will a Science quiz on Tues, about matching each month with its corresponding season. On Wed. students will have a Religion Quiz and on Thurs. students will have both a Reading and a Writing Test. Please note that I made some changes on Friday's homework assignment.  Please see google classroom for study guides.  I will be sending home a test folder on Friday with several recent quizzes.  Parents are asked to sign each test and return all tests in the same folder by Mon., Oct. 18.   Thank you.

Lesson Plan for 10/11 to 10/15

Notices for Oct. 4 to 8

 Dear Parents,

           T his Monday we are celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi at our 9:00 Mass with a blessing of the animals.  As I stated before, only in-school animals will be allowed at the Mass this year.  The MAP Math test will start at 8:30 on Tuesday.  There will also be a Vocabulary quiz on Tues., Social Studies quiz on Wed., and a Science quiz on Thursday.  Please refer to assignments on google classroom for study guides. Our usual Spelling quiz will be on Fri. Next Monday, Oct. 11 we will be off for Columbus Day.

Lesson Plan for Oct. 4 to 8

           

           

Notices for Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

 Dear Parents,

           This Tuesday will be taking the on-line MAP Reading test at 9:00.  The next MAP tests will be given in the winter, and again in the spring to note student progress.  Students will be also be having a Religion quiz on Wed., Math quiz on Thurs., and Spelling quiz on Fri. Please refer to study guides for each quiz on google classroom.  This week in Science students will be learning about the seasons and in Social Studies they will be learning about Hispanic Heritage. Students may begin using their notebooks this week for Grammar as I am planning some activities until their workbooks arrive.  

          Please remember to check google classroom every day for homework assignments and check your child's folder for any corrected work  or any important notices I may need to send home.  The Dolch  sight word list should NOT be removed from the folder. A reminder all students need to have three SHARPENED PENCILS with erasers DAILY as well as a complete set of crayons and/or colored pencils which should be kept in pencil cases. 

         For all those in the Title 1 program, please remember that the schedule has been changed to Mondays and Wednesdays after school.  As always thank you for your cooperation and support.

Lesson Plan for Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

          

         

          

           

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR SEPT. 21 ABOUT GOOGLE CLASSROOM

 Dear Parents,

         The password for classroomgoogle.com had to be reset by administration. I have posted today's homework below so you can see it for now.  Please look for a note tomorrow in your child's folder with the new password and begin using only that one from now on.

  We are not using the one from last year any more. Please DO NOT try to reset anything yourself. You must use only the new password I will send you tomorrow. This is important because various programs have been synched together and this can cause problems for you getting access.

Below is the homework for Tues, Sept. 21:

Math- Do pp.  25 and 26 (Lesson 6) Use pp. 23-24 as a guide.
Spelling- Study how to spell following sight words:  him, his, how, just, know  
Reading- Reading Test  tomorrow on Stellaluna. This test will include the vocabulary terms above as well as questions based on a story I will read aloud, and finally some Phonics on initial consonant sounds and short /a/.  They will also draw a picture with a short sentence on a topic I give them.

Parents,  I am sending the slip for the Highlights High Five magazines today.  Please check yes or no and sign at the red star. I ask that all parents sign even if you check no (so we can receive the free gifts). You will ONLY be billed if you check yes. Tomorrow I will send the slips for Highlights Puzzle Buzz magazines.


***I have begun giving students brief Science assessments based on the videos I am showing in class and the review discussions we have afterwards. Social Studies assessments will be done the same way.  When I schedule actual quizzes in these subjects,  I will let you know and provide study guides for review. 

***The Title 1 program for first graders  will continue every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Parents should pick up students in the cafeteria  at 5:00.  Please be aware that the Title 1 program does offer additional instruction to assist students but DOES NOT provide help with homework assignments.
***You MUST contact the school in order to get the password to see grades on Educate. I do recommend that you do.

Notices for Sept. 20 to 24

 Dear Parents,

         Please be aware that, as stated on the school blog, breakfast for students is served ONLY between 8:00 and 8:20 am.  We have been leaving to go to church at 8:15 so I usually start giving out breakfast BEFORE prayers. I need to begin teaching at 8:30 and all must be put away by then. Some students have been arriving very late.  Students should be here for prayers, and earlier if they wish to have time for breakfast.    The students' lunch period is from 11:00 to 11:45. 

         This week I plan to have all students start using their personal white boards for Math so I would appreciate that parents make sure their children have their board, at least two dark dry erase markers, and a dry erase eraser. I will be sending the slips for the three different Highlights magazines this week. See google classroom for details. 

        I notice that a few parents are still clicking "submit" for homework on google classroom.  This is not necessary if students are doing homework in their workbooks.  All that is needed is that they complete the work daily and bring in their book so I can check.  

        I have been entering grades on Educate so you can keep track of your child's progress.  This week students have Vocabulary, Reading, Phonics, and Spelling tests.  Next week there will be a Religion and Math test.  Study guides for both will be available on google classroom by Friday.

Lesson Plan for Sept. 20 to 24

        

Notices for Week of Sep. 13 to 17

 Dear Parents,

          Thank you for your cooperation.   All have accepted my invitation to google classroom (except one). Although I will be posting some messages on this blog, most of my communication with you from now on will be via google classroom. It is very important that you click on "classroom" in your google account and under the "classwork" tab DAILY to see assignments and study guides. Besides that, I will also be posting a link on my blog to view each week's lesson plan but please be aware that often modifications may be necessary.  

        Every evening I post the homework assignment for the following day and on Fridays I post information about upcoming quizzes the following week so that students have time to prepare. It is very important that students bring to school and take home their homework folder every day. Any copies I send home cannot be replaced so I suggest making an extra copy to keep at home for safe keeping.  

       Some parents have not yet sent in the TWO required EMERGENCY CARDS and the set of sign in sheets.  These are ALL due in the office by this Friday. Although I did not put this on my supply list, I need to ask all parents to send in ONE package of blank printing paper (about 100 sheets is fine).  These will be sent to the office so test copies can be made. This is necessary since at present there are not enough chrome books for all students. Two parents have already sent it in so this excludes you.

      When I begin sending books home for homework assignments, PLEASE make sure your child ONLY does the work assigned for that day and that he brings the books back to school the following day so I can check.  Be aware that we are still awaiting a few workbooks. Please do not cover books unless the covers are clear since this often confuses children dealing a lot of different workbooks. 

       As always thank you for your cooperation and support! 

Lesson Plan for Sept. 13 to 17

 

Supply List for First Graders for 2021-2022

  Dear Parents,

         I want to welcome your children to first grade!  Below is a list of supplies your child will need.

* a box of masks --snug but comfortable enough to wear throughout the day

* a hand-held personal double-sided white board with a handle. Please check Amazon for the Quick Response two sided white board with blue handle (6" x 8") for $6.50.   This is VERY IMPORTANT since we will be using it daily for Math. 

* two flat plastic folders (Be sure they have a transparent pocket in both front and back panels and two bottom pockets inside) - NO binders allowed. Label  ONE folder with child's first and last name only.

* one composition type notebook (hard cover) --no spiral notebooks

* one pad or pack  of loose leaf paper (paper with holes on side and red margin) wide ruled
* four or five pencils with erasers   PENCILS MUST BE SHARPENED AT HOME and be ready for class each day.  No pens!
* a pack of  12 to 16 crayons or a pack of colored pencils (sharpened and ready for use)

* a sharpener with a cover 
* a pack of dry erase markers dark colors (black and red are best) (NO Sharpies or permanent markers) 

*  a dry eraser eraser
* a glue stick  (NO bottled glue)
* a plastic or wooden  ruler. Be sure it measures both in. and cm. on each side
* two plastic or fabric pencil cases (no boxes) One is to hold  sharpened pencils with erasers. The other is to hold colored pencils, markers, a glue stick.  PENCILS MUST BE SHARPENED AT HOME!!!
* two boxes of tissues and two rolls of paper towels
* one container of Lysol disinfectant wipes
* one mini hand sanitizer (for personal use only)
* one lunch box (MUST BE SEPARATE  from the book bag)

***I  DO  recommend that parents label sweaters, lunch boxes, and pencil cases.

*** It is EXTREMELY important that each child have ALL their supplies daily since NO sharing is allowed  for health reasons due to corona virus. 

IMPORTANT NOTICES for June 21to 25

 Dear Parents,

          This is a reminder that all students are required to do 20 minutes of Reading AND 20 minutes of Math AND 20 minutes of Science on Edgenuity EVERY week during  the summer starting July 6 through  August 15.

          As I mentioned before, there are several ceremonies that ALL classes will be attending this week. Please see the schedule below so that you are aware of what is going on.                                                       PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Mon. June 21:  Awards Ceremony at 9:00 in the auditorium (Awards are only for in-class learners.)                                 I may be meeting with Mr. Woods about report cards some time in the afternoon.

Tues. June 22: Pre K 1 Ceremony at 10:00 in church                                                                                                                Pre K 2 Ceremony at 12:00 in church                                                                                                                Lunch period 12:45 to 1:30

Wed., June 23  Kindergarten Ceremony 10:00 in church                                                                                                           Pre K 5 Ceremony at 12:00 in church

Thurs.,  June 24  There are three more ceremonies at 9:00 , 11:00 , and again at 1:00.

Fri., June 25  Graduation Ceremony at 9:00 and End of the Year Mass at 10:00.                                                               Report Card Distribution at 11:45 and Dismissal at 12:00

   I believe the only possible day for our end-of-the-year pizza party is Wed. afternoon. Pleas refer to google classroom for details about this and any other directives I may need to give.

                          

Notices for June 14 to 18

 Dear Parents,

           Please  remember that there will be tests every day this week, except for Monday. Please refer to google classroom for study guides for each test.  On Wed., I will NOT be available for class between 8:15 and 9:00 since this is my scheduled time to meet with the coach about new programs for the coming year. Remote learners should join me at 9:00 on that day.   An asssignment will be given on Tuesday so that you have  something to work on during that Wed. morning period. We have 12:00 dismissal on Friday once again. 

Lesson Plan for June 14 to 18

Notices for June 7 to 11

 Dear Parents,

         This is a reminder that in-class students must dress up  nicely (NO JEANS) to attend the Confirmation ceremony at 10:00 this Monday.  There will be only one test this week on Thurs. on          The Life Cycle of an Apple Tree.   Religion and Math will be next week. 

       Please remember to bring in a sandwich bag of soil if you want to plant your seeds this week.  It must be done this week.  Dismissal on Friday again will be at 12:00.

Lesson Plan for June 7 to 11

Notices for June 1 to 4

 Dear Parents,

         Please check the school blog at olqmnyc.blogspot.com to see the June calendar and to get information about summer school.

          This just a reminder that students will have a Math quiz on Wednesday and a Vocabulary quiz on Friday. Study guides are provided on google classroom daily homework  assignments.  Also please be aware that there will be 12:00 dismissal EVERY Friday in June. Progress Reports are scheduled to be given out this Tuesday.

        Please remember to bring in at least two small plastic planter containers with some soil  to plant your seeds. We will complete and revise our friendly letters this week. Bring the envelope.

Lesson Plan for June 1 to 4

Notices for May 24 to 31

 Dear Parents, 

         ****There is 12:00 dismissal on Mon., May 24 and school is closed on Fri., May 28 and Mon., May 31.

****The MAP Reading Test is scheduled for this Tues. from 9:00 to 10:30!

***Progress Reports are scheduled to be sent home this week.

Vocabulary Quiz on The Family Tree on Tues.

Selection Test on The Family Tree on Wed.

Narrrative Writing Test on a family event on Thurs. 

Please see daily googleclassroom assignments for details on these quizzes.

Lesson Plan for May 24 to 28

Notices for May 17 to 21

 Dear Parents,

          A reminder that all students must be in complete school uniform for the funeral Mass we will be attending on Monday for Ms. Fundora's father.  On Friday at 9:00 we will again attend Mass and have the crowning of our Blessed Mother.  

           On Tuesday ALL students will be taking the MAP Math Test from  9:00 to 10:30.  In class learners will take their three sessions of the NYSESLAT Listening, Reading, Writing Test this week too.  Remote learners will be assigned something else during that time. There will be a Social Studies and a  Science Test this week as well for all students.

          Students need to bring in their three seed samples and three sandwich zip-lock bags by this Wed. so we can begin germinating!  Please see more information on google classroom homework site.

Lesson Plan for May 17 to 21

Notices for May 10 to 14

 Dear Parents,

            I hope all you moms had a nice Mother's Day yesterday. Please remember that this Thursday we are celebrating Mass at 9:00 for Ascension Thursday.  On Friday there is 12:00 dismissal.  

           This is a reminder that there will be a Vocabulary Quiz on Arbor Day Square on Tues.  There is a Religion Quiz on Chapter 16 on Wed.  There is a Selection Test on Arbor Day Square on Thurs.  On Fri, all students will have their regular Spelling Quiz on sight words.  I suggest to begin studying early since the words are longer and more difficult now.

Lesson Plan for May 10 to 14

Notices for May 3 to 7

 Dear Parents,

            It is very important that you refer to the school blog on olqmnyc.blogspot.com for any information you may need about school testing this May, early dismissal days, and especally dates and hours for summer school.  It is all posted there.

            I will be giving the NYSESLAT Speaking Test this week (only to in-class learners) which must be done individually.  All other students will be working on Edgenuity during that time.  There is a Summative Reading Test scheduled for Tues., Grammar Test for Thurs., and Spelling Quiz for Fri.  The coach will join us to observe a Math lesson this Wed. 

           We are starting Unit 4 in Reading and Module 6 in Math this week!

Lesson Plan for May 3 to 7

  

Notices for April 26 to 30

 Dear Parents,

          Busy Week!  First graders will be taking the NYSESLAT Speaking Test this week starting on Thurs. On Tues. from 2:15 to 3:00 students will have their  SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) class, so remote learners will be asked to log on. On Wed. our coach will be joining us first thing in the morning so the schedule will need to be adjusted.  I will meet with her starting at 11:15 and be back for class after lunch at 12:30. 

      Lots of tests this week!  Religion Quiz on Chapters 11-12 is on Tues.  Math Quiz on Module 5 Lesson 1-6 in on Wed.   Reading Quiz  on Supermarket  and Writing Test are on Thurs.  Math Quiz on Module 5 Lesson 7 to 13 and Spelling Quiz are on Fri.  Happy studying!!

       In May we will begin Module 6 in Math and Unit 4 in Reading!

     We have National Pretzel Day this Monday! 

Lesson Plan for Apr. 26 to 30

Notices for Week of April 19 to 23

 Dear Parents,

           This Friday, April 23, dismissal for students is at 12:00 so that Parent-Teacher Conferences can begin at 1:00 pm. The schedule is listed below as well as on google classroom. 

1:00    Cydney              1:15    Gianise             1:30     Scarlett             1:45     Miriam


2:00   Cassie                2:15      Leandro           2:30      Xavier            2:45      Steve


3:00    Khalisee           3:15    Annabella             3:30   Theresa                3:45      Avy


4:00   Kylie                4:15      Lucas                4:30     Michael               4:45     Luve


5:00   Richard

           There will be several quizzes this week:  Vocabulary Quiz on Supermarket on Tues.,  Social Studies Quiz on Wed., Science Quiz on Thurs., and our weekly Spelling Quiz on Fri.

Lesson Plan for April 19 to 23

  

Notices for April 12 to 16

 Dear Parents,

           Welcome back!  I hope you all had an enjoyable Easter break!  If you checked the April calendar posted on the school blog recently, you will see that on Friday, April 23 students will be dismissed at 12:00 so that zoom Parent-Teacher Conferences can be held from 1:00 to 5:45 pm. I will be setting up a schedule like I did previously with about a 15 minute slot for each parent.  Report cards will be sent next week for remote learners.

            There are no quizzes planned for this week except for our weekly Spelling quiz on sight words on Friday.  We will begin Module 5 in Math on Monday to learn all about recognizing two and three dimensional shapes and then work on telling time.  

           Lunch time has now been changed from 11:30 to 12:30 so some minor adjustments to our daily schedule will need to be made.

            See you soon!                                                                                           Ms. Saville

          Lesson Plan for April 12 to 16

Notices for Week of March 22 to 26

 Dear Parents,

         There will a SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) zoom class for all students at 2:15 this Tues. so remote learners should use the link provided at that time to log in and stay until you are admitted by the teacher. This Wed. I will not be meeting with the coach so no conference time needed this week.  Wed. is also National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day.  On Thurs. we will celebrate Mass in church at 9:00 for Feast of the Annunciation.  

           Test schedule this week is as follows: Tues.- Religion Quiz; Wed.-Grammar Quiz; Thurs.-Vocabulary Quiz on Goods and Services; Fri.- Selection Test on Goods and Services and weekly Spelling Quiz.  Please see daily homework on google classroom for details.

           All students need to bring a strong fabric bag by Thurs. to pack up all books in cabinets for the Easter break. Our Easter break is from March 26 to April 12. As directed by Mr. Woods,  NO homework wil be assigned for the Easter break so that we can all enjoy a well deserved break. Report cards will be distributed in April.

             A reminder that student recess time now is only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:45 to 10:30. If at any time a student needs to log on remotely to class for the day please check your child's email for our  meeting ID and password.  I have sent the info again to all in-class learners.       Thank you.

Lesson Plan for March 22 to 26

Notices for March 15 to 19

 Dear Parents,

         This Monday we have 12:00 dismissal. On Tuesday we are celebrating National Artichoke Day.  On Wednesday all students should wear some green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. We will have a read aloud on St. Patrick.  Students will respond to a reading passage on St. Patrick' Day  and watch a video on St. Patrick Day traditions. It is not my turn to meet with the coach this week so I will not be leaving for conference time.  On Thursday we have National Oatmeal Cookie Day. On Friday we have Chocolate Carmel Day. 

           On Tuesday students will have their Math Quiz. On Wed. it will be their Performance Based Writing Quiz. On Thursday they will be taking their Selection Test on Hinter's Money Jar.  On Friday it will be their usual Spellong Quiz.  Please see google classroom  for details. 

           Report cards are coming up at the end of the month and then we have a two week break for Easter vacation starting March 29 to April 12.

Lesson Plan for March 15 to 19

Notices for Week of March 8 to 12

 Dear Parents,

         This week we have National Barbie Day on Tuesday, National Mario Day on Wednesday, and Johnny Appleseed Day on Thursday.  We also have the Vocabulary Quiz on Hunter's Money Jar on Tues., Religion Quiz on Chapter 9 on Wed., and Grammar Quiz on first half of Chapter 6 on Thurs. See daily homework on google classroom for details.  I will be meeting with the coach from 11:45 to 12:30 on Wed. and will not be available at that time, but I always leave work for students to do at that time and will be checking up on it.  There will also be SEL training for students this Tuesday from 2:15 to 3:00. This training occurs once every two weeks and all students are expected to attend. 

Lesson Plan for March 8 to 12

Notices for March 1 to 5

 Dear Parents, 

         There are a whole set of National What? days this week.  Nov. 1: National Peanut Butter Lovers Day,       Nov. 2: Dr. Seuss Day,       Nov. 4: Teacher's Recognition Day and National Grammar Day,        Nov. 5: National Cheese Doodle Day.  On Nov. 3 the coach will be observing a lesson from 8:15 to 9:00 so I will need to rearrange the schedule. Also I have a follow-up conference with her from 12:00 to 12:45 and so I will not be available at the at that time.  

      A reminder that there will be a Religion Quiz on Tuesday, a Social Studies Quiz on Thursday, and a Science Quiz on Friday.  Study guides and details were sent on Friday's homework and will be reposted on google classroom the day before each test.

Lesson Plan for March 1 to 5

Notices for Feb. 22 to 26

 Dear Parents,

         As stated before, this Monday we will have a full day of school, but I do have my grade level meeting from 10:30 to 11:30 and will not be available at that time.  Please see the study guide on google classroom to review for the Math Quiz on Thursday.  On Friday students will have have their Reading Test on The Winner's Choice as well as their weekly Spelling quiz on the sight words.

Please bring in your chosen book to read to the class om Monday.

 On Friday we are celebrating our 100th Day of School and it is also Pistachio Day so every student will receive a sample bag.

        Please be sure to watch the assigned videos in both Social Studies that will be assigned this week to prepare for upcoming quizzes.  

Lesson Plan for Feb. 22 to 26

Notices for Feb. 16 to 19

 Dear Parents,

          I hope all your children had a nice break and a great Valentine's Day! This week we will have our Ash Wednesday Mass at 10:00.  Our only test this week will be our Spelling Quiz on the sight words on Friday.  This week I ask that each student choose one special book to read to the class.  I will asking individual students to read to the class and respond to some questions on both Thursday and Friday.  I will also question students on the leveled readers I assigned. 

        In Religion students will be learning about the Stations of the Cross, which we will be attending every Friday afternoon in church.  In Math we will continue to work on place value.  In Social Studies we are continuing to study Citizenship and in Science we will begin studying Changes in Matter, as part of Physical Science.   See you soon!

Lesson Plan for Feb. 16 to 19

Notices for Week of Feb. 8 to 12

 Dear Parents,

           There will be only three days of school this week since we are off Feb. 11, 12 , and 15.  On Wed.  we will be having Mass to celebrate Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the Lenten Church season.  This year ashes will be distibuted in a different way to avoid direct contact. Students will be begin learning about our traditional Lenten practices this week and continue until Easter.  

             In ELA the Unit 2 Reading test will be given and then I will be presenting the new trade book for Unit 3 Module A.  In Math we are starting Module 4 on place value which leads into learning about counting coins.  In Social Studies we will review what we studied about Washington, Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr.  and the quiz will be given on Tuesday. 

           Are you wondering about our National What??? Day for this week.  There are two: National Pizza Day on Tuesday and National Umbrella Day on Wenesday!

           During their days off, I suggest that students work on Edgenuity for about 20 minutes periods just to keep their minds sharp. As always, homework assignments will be posted on google classroom daily. Enjoy the time off  and keep warm in the cold spell ahead.

Lesson Plan for Feb. 8 to 12

Notices for Week of Feb. 1 to 5

 Dear Parents,

UPDATE, as you probably already know, we have another snow day, so school resumes on Wed. Hope you are enjoying another  BEAUTIFUL snowy day!  This week we are celebrating a short but important Catholic School Week. Students will be composing sentences and creating illustrations on the themes of faith, excellence, and service.  We will also be working on our February Values Theme based on how we as a school community have provided services for those in need.  We wil be starting Module 4 in Math on FRIDAY . Using discoveryeducation we will begin learning about community laws and how students can practice citizenship. Students will also be studying facts about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of Black History Month.  The Social Studies quiz on comparing Washington and Lincoln is rescheduled for next week in honor of President's Day on Feb. 15.

      Due to the TWO snow days, I made another small revision to our weekly test schedule.   The Reading quiz on Going to School will be on Wed. The Math quiz on measuring  and Writing test on Going to School will be on Thurs. Our Grammar quiz on contractions will be on Friday.  

         Although the feast of St. Blaise is on  Feb. 3, we will NOT be  having the blessing of the throats service this year.  Report cards for remote learners are scheduled to be sent out on Thurs. and will be distributed to in-class learners on Friday.  A reminder that dismissal on Friday is at 12:00 for students so that Parent-Teacher Conferences can begin at 1:00.  The  zoom schedule for parents  will be set up today and the invitation will be sent later this week. Please refer to googleclassroom for your assigned time and for the invitation as well.

         For any additional updates,  please keep listening  for IRIS calls or rechecking my blog.                                                                                                                                          Thank you 

      

 Lesson Plan for Feb. 1 to 5

Notices for Week of Jan. 25 to 29

 Dear Parents,

            This Monday it is my turn to meet with Mr. Woods about report cards from 10:15 to 11:00. On Wed. I will be having my weekly meeting with the coach from 9:15 to 10:00 so I will not be available during those periods.  I will leave work for the class to do.  This week there will be a Social Studies Quiz on Tues., a Vocabulary Quiz on Going to School on Wed., and a Religion Quiz on Chapter 15 on Thurs. 

         Report cardss will be distributed in class or mailed out on Feb. 4th.  On Fri., Feb. 5 dismissal will be at 12:00 so that Parent Teacher Conferences can be held via zoom from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.  I will be setting up a time schedule for all parents later this week.  

          So what's up this week?  National Chocolate Day is on Wed. and National Corn Chip Day is on Fri.  Please be sure to check google classroom for daily homework assignments and study guides. Thanks.

Lesson Plan for Jan. 25 to Jan. 29

Notices for Jan. 19 to 22

 Dear Parents,

          This week there will be a Religion quiz on Wed. on Chapter 8, a Reading quiz on Far From Home on Thurs.  and a Science quiz on Space facts on Fri.  Study guides will be provided during the week on google classroom.

Lesson Plan for Jan. 19 to 22

Notices for Jan. 11 to 15

 Dear Parents,

         This is just a reminder that dismissal this Monday is at 12:00. Please remember also that ALL students are doing the practice NWEA MAP test on Monday at 8:30.  A parent for each remote learner MUST bre present at this time to help them log on correctly.  For any other information please refer to the daily homework assignment on google classroom.                          Thank you.

Lesson Plan for Jan. 11 to 15

Notices for Jan. 4 to 8

 Dear Parents,  

          Welcome back!  I hope you all had a safe and relaxing break.  I want to thank you very much for your Christmas gifts.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness so very much.  I will send thank you cards home with the children. This week we are having Mass on Wed. for the feast of the Epiphany which marks the end of the Christmas season.  On Wed. also I will be meeting with the coach from 10:45 to 11:30 to prepare students for MAP testing this month.  The only test for this week will be a Writng Assessment on opinion writing based on characters from the last two books we read.  More details will be posted on google classroom for homework. Next week on Mon., Jan. 11 we will have early 12:00 dismissal.

Lesson Plan for 1/4 to 1/8