Weekly Notices for Jan. 3 to 6

 Dear Parents,

         Welcome back!  I hope you had a great holiday!! Thank you so much for all your lovely gifts!!! This Friday we are celebrating the feast of the Epiphany which marks the end of the  Christmas season. We will be attending Mass at 10:00. 

         Please remember to have your children come in with their folder, pencil case (with sharpened pencils) and colored pencils  in their back packs. There will be three tests this week: Vocabulary quiz on Wed.,  Reading Test on Thurs., and Religion Quiz (on Advent/Christmas) on Fri. Study guides for each quiz will be on google classroom.

         In Science we will be starting the new unit on light and shadow and in Social Studies we will be studying about historical figures (Washington, Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr.) 

Lesson Plan for Jan. 3 to 6

Weekly Notices for Dec. 19 to 21

 Dear Parents,

          On Monday students will have a Writing Quiz and on Tuesday a Reading Test. Please be sure to check google classroom daily assignments for study guides. Tuesday is also "Ugly Sweater Day" for any who wish to participate. On Wednesday all books will be packed away for the break.  We will have a ceremony of Lessons and Carols at 10:00 in which each class will sing a Christmas carol. Parents are invited.  Our class party will be held that afternoon.  Please see daily assignments for details.

         During the Christmas break,  all students should work on reading and math skills in the Edgenuity program. You will get access through clever.com.   The next session of MAP tests will be in mid January in both subjects.

        I want to wish all parents a very healthy and joyous holiday with their loved ones!

Lesson Plan for Dec. 19 to 21

        

Weekly Notices for Dec. 12 to 16

 Dear Parents,

         Please remember that test folders are due back today with all tests signed.  This week students should review well for their Social Studies quiz on Winter holidays on Tues. and their Mid-Module Assessment in Math on Wed. 

         Next week we are having Ugly Sweater Day on Tues. for any students who wish to participate.  Our Lesson and Carols celebration will be on Wed. at 10:00. Each class will be participating by singing one Christmas carol. We will be singing " Away in a Manger." Our Christmas party will be on Wed., Dec. 21st immediately after Lessons and Carols.  I will let you know next week about our arrangements. 

 Lesson Plan for Dec. 12 to 16

Weekly Notices for Dec. 5 to 9

Dear Parents,

       This Thursday students will attend Mass at 10:00 for the feast of the Immaculate Conception.  It is also National Brownie Day so students will be receiving a sweet treat.  There will be a Reading Test on Tuesday on A Fine, Fine School, a Vocabulary Quiz on Wed. on The Recess Queen, and our next Spelling Quiz on Friday.

       In Social Studies we are learning about how Winter Holidays are celebrated around the world.  A video was assigned on Discovery Education covering the topic. There will be one homework assignment on the topic and an upcoming follow-up quiz as well.  We are completing the Science unit on Sound and will begin the new unit on Light and Shadow right after the Christmas break. 

      We will be working on several Advent/Christmas related activities in the next two weeks.

Lesson Plan for Dec. 5 to 9

    

Weekly Notices for Nov. 28 to Dec. 2

 Dear Parents,

         This Friday will be at 12:00 and our gym period will be in the morning. Students will be receiving a new sight word list today that will be placed in their folder. A few words will be assigned each day for review and then there will be a Spelling Quiz every week on ten of the assigned words.  

         Students may start to bring in their "created instrument"  project starting Monday if they wish; however they have until Wed. to bring it in. There will be two Science quizzes this week.  The first quiz on Wed. covers what the students learned about sound.  The second quiz on Thurs. covers what the students learned in class from creating instruments. Study guides for both will be posted on google classroom for review.  Please refer to the summary below: 

What we learned from our classroom activities:
*We filled six glasses with increasing amounts of water (from least to most) and then tapped on each glass with a wooden spoon.  The glasses with less amount of water made a higher sound and the the glasses with most amount of water made a lower sound.
*We observed our teacher blow into a set of straws taped together but cut in different lengths from shortest to the longest.  Blowing into the shorter straws made a higher sound and blowing into the longer straws made a lower sound.
*We made a rubber band guitar by putting different rubber bands around a box. Thicker rubber bands made a lower sound (vibrates slowly) and thinner ones made a higher sound (vibrates quickly).
*We made maracas by filling an Easter egg with pennies and taping plastic spoons on either side to serve as a handle for shaking.

***Instruments are played by using different motions: hitting (drum), blowing (horn), shaking (maracas), pulling (guitar)

       A Spelling quiz based on the first ten sight words on the list is scheduled for this Friday.  

Lesson Plan for Nov. 28 to Dec. 2

Weekly Notices for Nov. 21 to 25

 Dear Parents,

         We have only three days of school this week.  Our Thanksgiving Mass is on Wed. at 10:00 followed by the Honors Assembly.  There will be a Religion Quiz on Tues. and a Social Studies Quiz on Wed.  Please see google classroom for study guides.  We will be completing Unit 1 in Science next week.  Students will need to work on a simple project and will have their Science quiz at the end of NEXT week (after presentation of projects). Project will be due Nov. 30.  Details for this will be presented on google classroom.

Lesson Plan for Nov. 21 to 23

Weekly Notices for Nov. 14 to 18

 Dear Parents,

         This Wednesday, dismissal will be at 12:00 and report cards will be distributed.  Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 1:00 to 6:00pm. In person conferences (from 1:00 to 3:00) will be held in the classroom and must be limited to 10 minutes.  Zoom conferences will then be held from 3:00 to 6:00 for the remaining parents.  

                                               Parent-Teacher Conference Time Schedule for Nov. 16th
IN PERSON SESSIONS:

1:00   Juliette    1:15  Matthew   1:30 Sophia,   1:45  Scarlett,    2:00 Derek,     2:15 Noah,    2:30 Taylor,    2:45 Meadow ,     3:00  Rosely  

ZOOM SESSIONS:

3:15  Evan,   3:30  Bella ,  3:45 Isabella,   4:00  Mariella,  4:15  Emilia,     4:30  Zion,    4:45  Caleb  

  5:00  Jace,  5:15  Mia,   5:30  Leah    5:45 Jade

           We will be starting Unit 2 in Reading and Module 2 in Math this week.  There will be only one quiz this week: a vocabulary quiz on Thursday. On Friday students may dress up as either Mickey or Minnie Mouse.  There will be a contest for the best costume. 

Lesson Plan for Nov. 14 to 18

Notices for Nov. 7 to 11

 Dear Parents,

          This week we have only three days of school since we are closed Thurs. and Fri.  Students will take their End of Unit 1 Tests in Reading and end of Module 1 Test in Math.  Please check google classroom. We have gym on Tuesday this week. Students will be assigned homework on Wed. so please check for the assignment.  We will also be completing the Safe Environment curriculum in Religion this week.  

        As stated on the school calendar, report cards will be distributed on Wed., Nov. 16.  We will have 12:00 dismissal that day so Parent-Teacher conferences can be held from 1:00 to 3:00 in person and from 3:00 to 6:00 on zoom. Please let me know this week by email which you prefer.  Each parent is allowed only a 10 minute session so that is is possible to meet with all in the allotted time. Also please let me know if it is impossible for you to meet with me that day. A schedule will be posted this week with the name of each parent's appointed slot (based on which parent responds first by email).  Thank you.

Lesson for Nov. 7 to 11

Notices for Oct. 31 to Nov. 4

 Dear Parents,

          This week we will be celebrating Mass on Nov. 1st  at 10:00 for All Saints' Day.  There will a Reading Test on Tues. on Time to Sleep and an Oral Quiz on the sight words assigned last week.  

          Parents, please remember to check your child's folder each day for any corrected work and for notices or forms that may need to be sent home. Please make sure your child brings in three SHARPENED pencils each day and has a good assortment of colored pencils.  

    Thank you for your cooperation in helping us celebrate Halloween!

    Lesson Plan for Oct. 31 to Nov. 4   

Weekly Notices for Oct. 24 to 28

 Dear Parents,

         Please remember that this Monday is Class Picture Day and all students should be in full school uniform.  I will be sending home a test folder for each student on Monday.  I ask that parents please sign each test and return all in the same folder by Tuesday.  There will be two quizzes this week: a Vocabulary Quiz on Time to Sleep on Wed. and a Religion Quiz on Chapter 3 on Friday.  

Lesson Plan for 10/24 to 10/28

Weekly Notices for Oct. 17 to 21

 Dear Parents,

          This week school will be closed Thursday and Friday.  I will be giving a Writing Test on Monday, Reading Test on Tuesday, and Math test on Wednesday.

          It is important that students get access at home  to clever.com since they need to use it not only for doing assignments in Discovery education, but they will also need it to do additional practice in Edgenuity.  This practice is important in order to prepare students for the winter session of MAP tests in Reading and Math. I was informed that it is now possible to access it on an iPad as well.

       Besides working on Phonics skills daily, I have started students practicing with sets of easy Phonic readers as well a set of ten leveled readers on the topic of animals.  These leveled readers for Unit 1 can also be found on-line in the Ready Gen Reading program on savvasrealize.com.  In a few weeks I will have individual students read these books to the class using the document camera.

         In Social Studies we are working on different types of goods and services we use every day in our community.  In Science we are starting a new unit on Sounds.

        We will be working on the next set of sight words on the right side of the Dolch Sight Word list starting on Oct. 24th and I will be assigning them for homework for review.

Lesson Plan for Oct. 17 to 21

Weekly Notices for Oct. 10 to 14

 Dear Parents,

         We are having Mass at 10:00 this Tuesday and this Friday dismissal will be at 12:00.  There will be a Religion Test on Chapter 2 and a Science Test on the topic of Animal Communication this week.  Please be sure to review well the definitions on the Study Guides in google classroom.

          In Religion students are learning about the Blessed Trinity and will be asked individually to recite the Sign of the Cross correctly. 

          In Social Studies we are starting a new unit on goods and services people use in a community.  There will be two homework tasks this week for which students will need to log on to discoveryeducation to view the videos and complete the follow-up assignments.  Once you are on google classroom, you should open a new tab and type clever.com to get access to discoveryeducation or just click on the clever app which has already been set up for your child.

        Progress Reports will be sent home on Friday.  These MUST be signed and returned to class on Monday.  Once I see the signature, students will be allowed to take their progress reports home.

Lesson Plan for Oct. 10 to 14

Weekly Notices for Oct. 3 to 7

 Dear Parents,

        This Tuesday  all students should be in full school uniform. We are receiving some important visitors and children may be filmed.  On Wednesday the children will be photographed individually if  you have sent in the envelope provided last week.                                                                                                                  There will be a Math Quiz on Wed., a Vocabulary Quiz on Thurs., and a Social Studies Quiz on Fri.   Please check daily assignments on google classroom for study guides.                                                                   We will be closed on Mon., Oct. 10 for Columbus Day.   Progress Reports will be sent home next week on Oct. 14.

   Lesson Plan for Oct. 3 to 7  

Weekly Notices for Sept. 25 to 30

 Dear Parents,

         Mr. Woods is requesting that all parents send in their children's medical forms this week, if you have not done so.  

        Students will be taking the NWEA MAP test in Reading this Tuesday. The rescheduled Reading test for Stellaluna will be given this week as well as an a Religion Quiz on Chapter 1. An oral quiz will also be given on recognizing the set of sight words on the left side of the Dolch list in each child's folder. Math quiz will be given the following week.  Study guides and specific dates will be available on google classroom in daily assignments.

        I will be introducing the next story this week "Dragons and Giants." You will be able to find it on line by clicking on Text Collection when it appears in google classroom.

Lesson Plan for Sept. 26 to 30

Weekly Notices for Sept. 19 to 23

 Dear Parents,

         This week students will be taking two tests: Vocabulary Quiz on Stellaluna and Reading Test on Stellaluna.  Please be sure to review the study guides posted on google classroom.  In Social Studies students have begun to watch some videos to introduce them to Hispanic Heritage Month which lasts from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.  We will continue this week.  In Science students are learning to compare /contrast different animals in their young and adult stages. Please be sure to check assignments DAILY on google classroom, including Friday assignment which lets you know about upcoming tests.

Lesson Plan for Sept. 19 to 23

Weekly Notices for Sept. 12 to 16

 Dear  Parents,

           Welcome to our new school year.  Please check google classroom as I have already posted a reminders notice and Monday's homework assignment. Please make sure that students are prepared with all their supplies this week, especially their homework folder.   All books will be distributed on Monday. 

            IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU LET ME KNOW ON MONDAY MORNING IF YOU CHILD IS IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WHICH BEGINS THIS WEEK.

           If you left me any emails, please be sure to check your child's email for any responses. That is where you will always find my responses or any messages I may need to send you.  Your child's email and password is on the note in the front of your child's folder.  PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THIS NOTE FROM THE FOLDER! 

         As your children may have told you, we began the year with various phonics activities, which we will continue, to get your child on the road to reading. On Monday we will begin following the schedule I posted on google classroom.

Lesson Plan for 9/12 to 9/16

Supply List for First Graders for 2022/2023

  Dear Parents,

         I want to welcome your children to first grade!  Below is a list of supplies your child will need. Please read carefully so that you purchase only the correct or necessary items. 

* TWO flat plastic folders.  It is important that these folders have a transparent slip in pocket in the front and in the back and two bottom pockets inside - NO binders allowed. These folders are usually available in the school supply room in case you have trouble finding the correct ones.  One folder will be collected and will serve as their test folder for the year.  The other folder will be called their Homework folder and will taken home and brought to school each day. This one will be used to transport all important notices, assignments, lists, etc.

*THREE reams of blank  printing paper. These three packages will be sent tot the office as they are required by Mr. Woods in order to provide all required copies for the year.

*ONE additional ream of blank printing paper for classroom use.  These sheets will be collected and given out during the year as needed for various assignments.

*ONE hard cover composition type notebook (no spiral notebooks)
* four or five pencils with erasers   PENCILS MUST BE SHARPENED AT HOME!!! (NO mechanical pencils or pens allowed)

* one pack of 100 lined  index cards (white or multi colored) Size: 4 by 6

* a pack of  12 to16  colored pencils (sharpened and ready for use). Crayons are also allowed but for many assignments colored pencils are preferable. Erasable colored pencils are best!

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

*  a dry eraser eraser 
* a glue stick  (NO bottled glue)
* two plastic or fabric pencil cases (NO boxes) One is to hold 4 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 lunch box (MUST BE SEPARATE  from the book bag)

* a box of child size masks

*At the present time loose leaf paper and construction paper may not be needed. Bottles of hand sanitizers are also not required at present.  Students may carry their own mini bottle of sanitizer for personal  use if they wish.  

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

***I will be ordering a personal white board for each child to be used especially for math.  I will also be getting personal name labels with important reference charts for daily use which will be taped to each child's desk.  I will requesting five dollars from each parent to cover the price of these items.

Notices for June 21 to 24

 These are my last notices for this school year.

Please read Mr. Woods' notices for this week on olqmnyc.blogspot.com.  Then check for updated information below.

If your child is one of the eight students receiving an award on Tuesday, the ceremony is at 1:00, according to the blog Mr. Woods recently posted.  Hope you can attend. I will announce this week who is getting honors or effort award on June 24th.

I will be still be completing some classwork in the morning but in the afternoon children can have some free time while I take care end of the year necessities.  It is important that all students bring in an activity or coloring book for quiet time. Students will need regular as well as colored pencils.  Absolutely NO ELECTRONICS or toys are allowed.  No homework will be assigned this week.

On Friday June 24, honor certificates will be given out after the 10:00 Mass and  the eighth grade graduation. Report cards will be also be given out that day.  Dismissal on Friday will be at 12:00 noon.

I want to thank all parents for their kind support and thoughtfulness during the school year. I appreciate it so much!   It has truly been a pleasure teaching your children this year!  

Notices for June 13th to 16th

 Dear Parents,

          We are quickly approaching the end of our school year together!  This is a reminder that we will be having our end of the year party on Monday afternoon.  All students will need to bring in their own juice containers (at least three) but I will bring in the rest: 2 slices of pizza, chips, cookies, and candy.  If any student wishes to bring in party bags to share, it is okay, but not at all necessary.

         All students are scheduled to have a GYM period this Monday and another GYM period on Tuesday (to make up for the one missed last week) so children should wear their gym clothes BOTH DAYS. 

         I will need to give the Reading Test and Social Studies Quiz on Tues. and the final Math Test on Wed. so that the yearly test folder can be sent home on Thursday.  Study guides for each are provided. Please make sure students review well.  

        School is closed on both Fri., June 17 and Mon., June 20. Report cards will not be given out until the last day, June 24th.  Honor certificates will also be given out on that last day. Dismissal on June 24th is at 12:00 noon.

Lesson Plan for 6/13 to 6/16

Notices for June 6 to 10

 Dear Parents,

           This week students will be taking three tests: Religion on Tues., Science on Wed., and Math on Thurs.  Please make sure students review all study guides well. Once again we are closed on Friday. Three additional test will be given next week and then the test folders will be sent home including these as well as all tests given throughout the year. No mention about gym this week.  On Tuesday we are celebrating National Chocolate Ice Cream Day!  

  Lesson Plan for 6/6 to 6/10

             

Notices for May 31 to June 3

 Dear Parents,

          This week gym will be Thursday from 9:45 to 10:30. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday.  There will a Science Quiz on Wed. on Butterflies, a Social Studies Quiz on Thurs. on Earth Day, and a Vocabulary Quiz on Arbor Day Square on Thurs. Study Guides are provided for each on google classroom. Please make sure to review well!

        Please remember that students should continue to read their next set of five leveled readers and/or set of decodable readers.  Students may also read the new book we will be studying this week in class Arbor Day Square, which has also been assigned on google classroom.  Consistent reading practice for your children is important!

Lesson Plan for May 31 to June 3

Notices for May 23 to 27

 Dear Parents,

        This week we have only three days of school. There is no school Thurs., Fri., and Mon. Two Reading tests are scheduled for this week.  Please consult google classroom. The next set of five leveled readers which is on plant growth has been assigned and will be available from May 23 to June 3.  A new set of five decodable books has also been assigned. Please make sure your children do these assignments.

       On Wed. all students will be attending a prayer service for those receiving Confirmation. Students should DRESS UP!!!!! No jeans allowed. It is scheduled for 11:00.  

        Last Friday Progress Reports were sent home along with a listing of recorded work your children have been doing on Edgenuity either in class or at home. Lines in red indicate work not done.

              As your children may have mentioned, at least twelve butterflies so far that your children helped rear are fluttering around in our sanctuary and sipping from orange juice soaked cotton balls. Besides observing them, your children have done the following:

1. watched and discussed several videos on the butterfly life cycle
2. read passages based on the topic and responded to follow-up questions,
3. completed two sets of worksheets based on butterfly activities to learn related vocabulary terms
4. practiced drawing and coloring their symmetrical wing patterns
5. and finally responded to 18 check up questions.
 Of course, after the break they can look forward to TWO Butterfly Quizzes. There will also be a Social Studies Quiz based on Earth Day. Study guides for each of these quizzes will be available on google classroom by May 27th in case you want an early start. 

Lesson Plan for May 23 to 27

Notices for May 16 to 20

Dear Parents,

         This week all first graders will be taking the MAP test on line.  On Tuesday they will take the Reading and on Thursday they will the Math. I will be reviewing some Edgenuity tasks in class, but parents need to check daily assignments on google classroom for additional review tasks students should do.  GYM  once again will be on Wednesday and again there will 12:00 dismissal on Friday. My turn to  meet with the coach is on Wed. from 12:45 to 1:30 so work will be assigned to students during that time.

             There will be a Writing Quiz on Wednesday and a Spelling Quiz on Friday.  No other homework will be given so students have time to do review work on Edgenuity.  A reminder that test folders are due back on Monday.  Progress Reports will be given out on Friday.  These reports need to be signed and returned the following Monday.

Lesson Plan for May 16 to 20

Notices for May 9 to 13

 Dear Parents,

         An important change this week!  GYM class will be on Wed. this week instead of Friday.  On Friday we are having Mass, including two Baptisms, followed by the Crowing of Mary. So on Friday all students must in SCHOOL UNIFORM.  Dismissal on Friday will be at 12:00. 

        A reminder that students will have two Math tests this week. On Monday I will be reviewing for these tests with students but it is important that students also review well at home. Students have Science and Social Studies homework this week that must be done on loose leaf.  It is important that this work is done neatly, carefully, and completely. 

Lesson Plan for May 9 to 13

Notices for May 2 to 6

 Dear Parents,

            Monday is International Harry Porter Day. Get ready to review study guides ----lots of tests this week. Social Studies Quiz is on Tues., Science Quiz is on Wed., Religion Quiz on Thurs., and Spelling Quiz is on Fri. The rest of  the NYSESLAT test sections will also be completed in the following weeks. 

          Last week your children learned about Earth Day (which is celebrated on April 23) as a Social Studies topic.  This week students will be working on Science. Your children have probably mentioned to you about our caterpillars. Each child has two which they have named and which they will be observing in the following weeks as they make their cocoons. The class have begun and will continue learning about them by means of videos, reading passages, books, and interactive activities. Assessments on these will be given in the following weeks.

         Progress Reports will be sent home on May 20.  The next set of test papers to be signed will be sent home shortly before that.

          Lesson Plan for May 2 to 6

          

Notices for April 25 to 29

 Dear Parents,

           Welcome back!  I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break!  This week most students will be taking the NYSESELAT Speaking Test which must be given individually so I will giving a few at a time during the week. There will be a Reading Test on Tues. on the book Goods and Services.  I will also begin giving Spelling quizzes again this week to review certain words on the original Spelling list. The first one will be on Wednesday.  I will  introduce the new book Supermarket this week and give a Vocabulary quiz on this book on Friday.

             Students still have time this week to finish reading the last set of leveled readers and decodable books.  The new set will not be assigned until May 2nd. Please remember to have students bring in their folders, sharpened pencils, and a set of colored pencils.  Folders should be emptied out except for their Spelling list.  Old papers should be kept in a box at home especially corrected Math exit tickets which should be reviewed before the upcoming test on Module 5. 

        The spring (final)  NWEA MAP Tests for first graders in Reading and Math are scheduled for May 17 and May 19. 

             Lesson Plan for April 25 to 29

Notices for April 4 to 8

 Dear Parents,

          This Tuesday we have Mass at 9:00 and the Honors Assembly will be held right after the Mass.  Parents of those receiving awards are invited to attend the ceremony. On Thursday we have Open House for parents who wish to see our class but only from 9:00 to 10:00.

         The End of Module 4 Math Test is being given this Tues. and Vocabulary Quiz on Goods and Services is scheduled for Wed.  On Fri. all books must be packed up and put in the back cabinets for the Easter break.  All desks and seat sacks will be cleaned out.

         After the break, please have students bring a set of about 8 sharpened colored  pencils.  These are more useful than crayons for the work we will be doing in the future.  They will also be using their personal white board, dark dry erase marker, and a dry erase eraser for Math activities almost every day. Students should also have either a book to read or their Highlights magazine every day -- no coloring books.

          Over the break, I strongly recommend working on the Edgenuity program in both Reading and Math to keep skills sharp.  More information on this is provided on google classroom.

Lesson Plan for Apr. 4 to 8

 

Notices for Week of Mar. 28 to Apr. 1

 Dear Parents,

           Please remember to send in the test folder BY MONDAY with each test signed.  Students this week will have a Reading and a Writing Test based on the book Hunter's Money Jar.  There will also be a Religion Quiz on Chapter 9. Study guides are available on Friday's homework assignment.

              This week report cards for Quarter 3 will be distributed to all students.  Dismissal on Fri., April 1st will be at 12:00 so that Parent-Teacher Conferences can been at 1:00.  As stated on google classroom on Thursday, the meetings will be IN PERSON from 1:00 to 3:00 and then ON ZOOM from 3:00 to 6:00.

          Below is a listing of the schedule as it stands at the present time. Please let me know by email as soon as possible which of the still available time slots you prefer.

IN PERSON OPTION:
1:00  Enrique  NS     1:15  Aiden                1:30  Jeriel         

ZOOM OPTION:

2:00  Logan          2:15  Skylar   NS           2:30  Abigail       2:45 Mariel

3:00   Rylan          3:15  Eric                3:30   Alejandro        3:45  Madelyn

4:00  Ally   NS            4:15  Zoe                4:30     Sofia            4:45   Leo

5:00  Mattias          5:15   Andrew       5:30  Denise       5:45  Liam

Lesson Plan for Mar. 28 to Apr. 1

Notices for March 21 to 25

 Dear Parents,

           Please remember to sign the Progress Report and send back in your child's folder. It will be returned.  This week students will have a Religion quiz on Tues. and Vocabulary quiz on Wed.  For homework this week all students will have Grammar assignments that will need to be done on loose leaf to review what we have done in class.  Please make sure directions are followed and work is done neatly.  the third set of all leveled readers and decodable readers must be completed by this Friday.                         Since spring has finally sprung, we will begin learning about plants in Science this week.

Lesson Plan for Mar. 21 to 25

Notices for March 14 to 18

 Dear Parents, 

          This Thursday to celebrate St. Patrick's Day we are asking that all students wear some green clothes. In class students will be participating in some holiday related activities in the subject areas. 

        Please make sure students refer to the Study Guides to review for the Reading Test  on Tuesday and the Social Studies Quiz on Wednesday. 

       This Friday Progress Reports will be sent home.  These must be signed and returned on Monday since it is required that I check parent's signature. Test folders will be sent home in two weeks.

      The new third set of five leveled readers and five decodable readers will be available starting Mon., March 14 and will be accessible only until March 25.  

Lesson Plan for March 14 to 18

Notices for March 7 to 11

 Dear Parents,

          This Friday, March 11 school will be closed.  We have National Barbie Day on Wed. (in case anyone wants to dress up as Barbie or Ken).  There will be a Vocabulary Quiz on Tuesday and Science Quiz on Wednesday.  Please remember to complete the second set of leveled readers or decodable books before March 11th. The new third set of readers will be available on March 14th.  The new Social Studies theme we will be working on this week is on Citizenship. In Religion students will be learning about Lent and the Stations of the Cross.

Lesson Plan for March 7 to 11

Notices for Feb. 28 to Mar. 4

Dear Parents,

         A few important reminders: This Friday we have 12:00 dismissal. *** ALL test folders are due back SIGNED and placed back in the SAME folder by Monday. 

          All students will be attending a funeral Mass on Monday for Mrs. Fundora's husband. She was our former PreK teacher who recently retired. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM.  The Mass will begin at 11:00 so lunch for THAT day will be moved from 12:30 to 1:15.

                  

         This Wed. the church season of Lent begins.  We will have the Mass for Ash Wednesday at 10:30.  All students will be receiving their ashes that day. Also Honor certificates will be given out after the Mass for those who received it for first, second, or effort on their last report card.  Lunch is scheduled for 12:00 to 12:45 that day.

This Wed. is also Dr. Seuss's  Birthday so students may dress up as any Dr. Seuss character if they wish. 

  

          Students will have their Religion test on Chapter 23 on Tues. and Math Mid Module 4 Test on Thurs. Please make sure to use the Study Guides I provided.  

          

         The new set of FIVE NEW leveled readers and FIVE NEW decodable readers chapters have been assigned and students should begin reading them this week.  You will no longer have access to the former books after Feb. 28. 

          Now, for a look ahead: On March 11th, school will be closed.  March 18 Progress Reports will be sent home. March 31 will be the end of the Third Quarter. April 1 there will be 12:00 dismissal and Report Cards will be sent home.  April 8 will be the last day of school before our two week Easter break.

Lesson Plan for Feb. 28 to March 4

Notices for Feb. 21 to 25

 Dear Parents,

        Please make sure that you check Friday's homework assignment on google classroom in which I explained the FIVE leveled readers that all students are required to read at home before Feb. 28th. Six students only were assigned to read FIVE chapters from the decodable reader. Starting this Thursday I will begin choosing students to read aloud to the class and be given a grade for their oral reading.  We will also be working on additional reading comprehension exercises.

     This week we will be finishing Unit 2 in Reading so this involves taking the Selection Test, as well as a Performance-Based Writing Test, and a Unit 2 Reading Comprehension Test.  Please check daily homework assignments for Study Guides for each of these. There will also be a Religion Quiz on Wed. on Chapter 15.  This Thursday is National Tortilla Chip Day and this Friday is National Pistachio Day. Remember that we have gym on Friday.

    Please make sure that students come to school prepared with three sharpened pencils with erasers each day.  Several students have been coming in unprepared for class.

Lesson Plan for Feb. 21 to 25

Notices for Feb. 14 to 18

 Dear Parents, 

        As I mentioned on Friday's assignment, on Monday we are celebrating Valentine's Day. Students may wear red clothes and bring in Valentine cards, stickers, or small Valentine candies to share with the class (such as chocolate hearts, red lollipops, etc.) if they wish.  All must be individually wrapped.  On Monday morning I will be away from class for a one hour Grade Level zoom meeting I am required to attend.  On Thursday we are celebrating 100 days of school!  Students may dress up as an elderly person if they wish on that day.  

        There will be several tests this week in Math, Social Studies, Science, and Spelling so please make sure that you refer to the study guides I provided for each on google classroom on Friday's assignment and again during the week. 

Lesson Plan for Feb. 14 to 18 

Notices for Feb. 7 to 11

 Dear Parents,

           This week students will be taking two Religion quizzes (one had to be rescheduled). There will also be a vocabulary quiz on the new words from the new book Going to School  as well as the weekly Spelling quiz.  This Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal so that Parent-Teacher zoom Conferences can begin on time. There is NO AFTER SCHOOL on Friday.  The schedule  is posted below as well as on google classroom. Please check your child's email for your zoom log in information.

                          PARENT-TEACHER CONERENCE SCHEDULE  FOR FEB. 11 TH

1:00 Zoey      1:15 Sofia    1:30 Madelyn     1:45 Eric      2:00 Enrique    2:15  Aiden      2:30 Rylan        


 2:45  Jeriel      3:00  Denise     3:15 Abigail      3:30 Logan     3:45 Liam      4:00 Ally      4:15 Skylar


 4:30  Leo       4:45 Mariel      5:00  Mattias       5:15 Andrew      5:30  Alejandro     5:45  Constance

Lesson Plan for Feb. 7 to 11

Notices for Jan. 31 to Feb. 4

 Dear Parents,

           God willing, I hope to be back this week.  This week's lesson plan might need some adjusting as I find out whatever assignments or quizzes were not done during my absence.  I plan to reschedule in this week and the next any of those tests so please review whatever study guides I have  already posted. I will give you at least one day advance notice and repost the study guide before any of these tests.  

           This week I plan to give the End of Module 2 Math Test,  the Reading Tests on The Recess Queen and  Far from Home, and the Spelling quiz on last week's words. 

             This Thursday is the feast of St. Blaise so we will have Mass at 9:00 and all children will have their throats blessed.  This Friday classes will have 12:00 dismissal due to our monthly faculty meeting.  

Lesson Plan for Jan. 31 to Feb. 4

                                                                                                                    

Notices for Jan. 24 to 28

 Dear Parents,    

            Hoping to be with you soon, God willing.   This week students will be working on Chapter 8 in Religion and learning about the meaning of The Lord's Prayer.  In Reading they are working on the book Far From Home  which has been assigned on google classroom for viewing. In Math students will be starting Module 3 which covers measuring. They will still be using the same workbooks for both class and home assignments.  Each student will need one plastic or wooden ruler that measures both inches (in.) and centimeters (cm.) Make sure ruler is marked cm NOT mm. In Social Studies students have been assigned videos on Martin Luther King, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington to watch and discuss this week. Students can look forward to Chocolate Cake Day on Thursday.  Best wishes.

Lesson Plan for Jan. 24 to 28

Notices for Jan. 17 to 21

 Dear Parents,

          This Tuesday is National Winnie the Pooh Day for any who wish to dress up and participate and this Wednesday is National Popcorn Day so children will be treated to free popcorn.  On Wed. (or Thurs.) students will be taking the Reading quiz on The Recess Queen.  Please keep referring to google classroom for daily homework assignments and test study guides.  

        Jan. 28th is the end of Quarter 2.  All grades will be entered by then so teachers can begin working on report cards which are scheduled to be distributed on Feb. 11th.  Please refer to the school blog for January calendar events.

        Lesson Plan for 1/18 to 1/21  

Notices for Jan. 10 to 14

 Dear Parents, 

          I need to be out for a few days.  I am sending a list of class assignments to Mr. Woods each day. Please remember that your students will be taking the NWEA MAP test in Reading on Tues. and the NWEA MAP test in Math on Wed.  Have them bring in their own headphones if you like  but please make sure they work and are comfortable.  

       On Tuesday students will also be celebrating Mass at 9:00 and will be receiving their Progress Reports that afternoon.  I would appreciate if parents keep student test folders at home until I return.  

       Please refer to google classroom each day and have them complete homework assignments which will be only Math and Spelling for now. Thank you for your support and cooperation.