Weekly Notices for June 19 to 23

 Dear Parents,

          It is almost time to say good-bye! I will miss you all very much!
 Please read the following list of reminders:
***Please have students bring their book bags and their homework folder (emptied out) so I can send in their yearly  classwork.  Test folder should stay at home!
***Students may bring in toys or board games, coloring or activity books this week but NO ELECTRONICS or OUTDOOR TOYS.
***Our End of Year Pizza Party will be on Wed.  Students only need to bring in their own juice containers.  
***Gym class will be on Thursday. Wear gym clothes.
***Students may dress down on Tues. and Wed.  but on Friday they MUST be in school uniform. On Friday students will receive report cards and spring NWEA MAP TEST scores.  Award Ceremony will be at 10:00 in church. Parents invited.

Weekly Notices for June 12 to 16

 Dear Parents,

         This is our final week of testing.  Since the Unit 6 Summative Reading Test does not require any studying, I plan to give it this Monday.  The rest of the tests will be given as I scheduled them on Thursday's homework: Religion on Tues., Reading on Wed., and Science on Thurs.  I will not be assigning any more homework except to study for these tests. 

          I would like to have our end of the year party this week, hopefully this Tuesday.  I am requesting that each parent send in five dollars to cover the cost of pizza and some additional treats. I would appreciate if you send in the money on Monday so I can order the pizza ahead of time for the next day.    Children should bring their own individual juices.

          Students will have GYM on Tues. this week.   On Friday we will have our End of the School Year Mass at 10:00 followed by 8th Graduation exercises.  Students need to be in full school uniform that day!

         We have school this Friday and next Friday as well.  Our last day is Fri., June 23.  Report cards will be distributed on THAT DAY, not before. The Honors Assembly will be at 10:00 on June 23rd  and dismissal on that last day will be at 12:00.  I will allow children to bring in toys on the last week but only things that children can play with at their desk.  NO ELECTRONICS will be allowed.  

                                                                                                                                  Ms. Saville

Weekly Notices for June 5 to 9

 Dear Parents,

          You should have all received the June calendar last week.  Please be aware that school is again closed this Friday, June 9.  On Tuesday lunch will be at 12:00  since all students will be attending the 8th grade Ring Ceremony at 11:00.  Students will also be having lunch in the classroom on Tues., Wed., and Thurs. this week.  I am not sure about gym this week.  I will let you know.

           Please remember to have your children review well for upcoming tests this week:  Social Studies on Tues., Science on Wed., and Reading on Thurs.  Study guides for each are on google classroom.  There will be tests next week as well and then I will start calculating final grades. Thank you for your cooperation in having students review for their tests.

                                                                                                        Ms. Saville

                                                 

Weekly Notices for May 30 to June 2

 Dear Parents,

            Hope you all had a fine holiday weekend!  As June approaches, this is a reminder that students are scheduled to have their final Math Summative Unit 6 Test this Wed. There will a Reading test on A Picnic in October on Thurs.  Students should also come dressed for GYM on Thursday.   SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON FRI., JUNE 2.

           I will continue to give a few quizzes during June in Reading, Religion, Social Studies, and Science  so please be sure to check google classroom assignments daily for study guides.

Weekly Notices for May 22 to 26

 Dear Parents,

           This is a reminder that all students should bring in their two page Social Studies homework that is in their folder.  A two page Science homework assignment will be given out on Monday and will be due on Tuesday.  Please remember also that a Vocabulary quiz on A Picnic in October  is scheduled for Monday.  The Science Quiz is scheduled for Tuesday.  Please see study guides on google classroom. 

             As mentioned previously, I will be absent on Wed. and Thurs. but will leave classwork for the students, as well as homework on google classroom.  School is closed on on Fri., May 26 and Mon., May 29.  We are almost finished Math Module 6 so our final End of the Module 6 Test is coming up perhaps the last week of May.  Please keep checking google classroom daily for all assignments. Thank you.

                                                                                               Ms. Saville

           

Weekly Notices for May 15 to 19

 Dear Parents,

       Please remember to have your child wear gym clothes on MONDAY.  Also please remember to send in your child's test folder with all test signed.  The MAP test for Math is scheduled for this Tuesday and MAP test for Reading for this Wednesday.  Each test will begin promptly at 8:30 so it is very important that students arrive ON TIME!  Please have your children bring their own headphone if you like so that they feel more comfortable.  No homework will be assigned this week until MAP testing is over so students have every opportunity to practice Edgenuity.

      There will be a Reading Test on Thurs. on One Classroom, Many Cultures. We will have Mass at 10:00 for Ascension Thursday followed by the May crowning of our Blessed Mother.  There is NO SCHOOL on Friday.  On Thursday I will only be posting study guides for the following week's tests.

      In Science and Social Studies students  continue to practice reading  comprehension by responding to questions based on passages on topics we are covering in those subjects. Please check your child's folder for corrected work done on looseleaf.

                                                                                                                                       Ms. Saville

Weekly Notices for May 8 to 12

 Dear Parents,

          This week students will have the Summative Unit 5 Reading Test on Tues., Vocabulary and  Writing Test on Wed., the Mid Module 6 Math Test on Thurs., and  Religion Quiz on Fri.  Students are also scheduled to have GYM on Friday. 

          We will be completing the Science Workbook this week and students will receive their last new workbook on Plant Growth next week.  In Social Studies students will continue to work on identifying different landforms and water bodies.

          A look ahead:  On the week of May 15 to 19, students will have GYM on Monday, The MAP Math Test will be on Tuesday, The MAP Reading Test will be on Wednesday, and on Friday school is closed.  Students should be practicing Edgenuity every day to work on computer skills as well as Math and Reading skills to prepare for these important tests.  

Weekly Notices for May 1 to 5

 Dear Parents,

           IMPORTANT!  Honors Assembly will be after morning prayers on MONDAY. Parents invited.        (I just received the notice this afternoon.)  GYM will be on Thursday.  There will be 12:00 dismissal on Friday.  

            There will be a Religion Quiz on Tues. on Chapter 9, Reading Test on Wed. on The Sun, a Social Studies Quiz on Thurs. on Earth Day, and a Spelling Quiz on Friday.  

            I will be introducing the next book this week A Picnic in October.   In Religion we will be working on Chapter 10.  In Science we will continue with the section on the Moon and in Social Studies more on landforms and water bodies.  

           Students should continue working on reading and math skills on Edgenuity and for a challenge please remember the Math games I assigned on Discovery. You can find both by typing in clever.com using your child's google account.

          Parents, please review your children's Math exit tickets, and any corrections in daily Phonics and Math assignments.  Thank you.                                                                   Ms. Saville

                                                                                                

Weekly Notices for April 24 to 28

 Dear Parents,

         This week students will have a Reading test on Tues., Vocabulary quiz on Wed., Science Quiz on Thurs., and a Spelling quiz on Fri. Please refer to google classroom daily assignments for study guides.

            We will be studying Chapter 9 in Religion. In Reading we will be completing Unit 5 by next week. In Math we are working on the final Module which is 6.   In Social Studies students will still be working on the Earth Day theme (celebrated on April 22nd).  In Science we will be reviewing facts about the moon with another quiz coming up in the first week of May.  

        The NWEA MAP Test is scheduled for week of May 8th (unless there is a change).  All students should work at least a half hour a day on either Reading or Math skills on Edgenuity.  Remember that students need practice with computer skills as well.  You can find Edgenuity when you type in clever.com (once your child is on his/her google account).  You can also find Discovery as well.  I assigned  a video and two math games for multiplication and division practice if you would like to try the challenge.

        

      

Weekly Notices for April 17 to 21

 Dear Parents,

           Welcome back!  I hope you all had a blessed and enjoyable Easter break.  Please read carefully the important notices below:

             This Friday, April 21 first graders are scheduled to have gym and dismissal will be at 12:00 so that Parent-Teacher Conferences can be held from 1:00 to 6:00 pm.  Report cards will be distributed on Thursday afternoon so you can have them on hand for the meeting.  There will NO after school on Friday.  I am posting a time schedule for this meeting below so that you can select a time slot.  You must send me an email regarding the time you prefer so I can list names in order.  

               This week there will be a Religion quiz on Tues. on the Lenten and Easter seasons.  A Vocabulary Quiz is scheduled for Wed. and our End of Module 5 Summative Math Test will be on Thurs.  There will be a Spelling quiz on Fri.  Please check google classroom daily homework assignments for study guides.

             We are presently on Unit 5 Module B in Reading and will be starting Module 6 in Math next week.  In Religion students will be working on Chapter 9.  In Science will continue studying the solar system and in Social Studies we will be learning about protecting our earth's natural resources using discoveryeducation.com   Earth Day is  on April 22nd!

            Lunch has been rescheduled on Wed. and Thurs. from 12:00 to 12:45 so please make sure students have a good breakfast on those days. Report cards have been completed and will need to be reviewed by Mr. Woods this week. I will announce those receiving honors after that. 

           The time schedule for this Friday's meeting is below so you may choose an in-person or zoom session. Please send me email as soon as possible. I will send a link for the zoom meeting to your child's email on Thursday afternoon. 

IN PERSON SESSIONS:

1:00  Emilia,      1:15  Isabella,   1:30  _______ ,  1:45 _______,   2:00 _______,   
2:15  _______,  2:30 _______ ,  2:45 _________,  3:00  ________

ZOOM SESSIONS:

 3:15  Evann,     3:30  Matthew,    3:45 Mariella,  4:00 _________,  4:15 ________,  
 4:30 Jace,    4:45 _______,   5:00   Zion,    5:15  _______   5:30 ________,  5:45  Derek.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.                                 Ms. Saville

Weekly Notices for March 27 to 31

 Dear Parents,

         This is our last week before our two-week Easter break.  Please be sure to check google classroom for the Vocabulary, Reading, and Spelling tests that will be given throughout the week and refer to the study guides for each.  The Unit 4 Summative Reading Test will be given on Tuesday. The test folder with most recent quizzes will be sent home by Friday and I ask that you sign each test and return after the Easter break.

         The students will be attending Stations of the Cross and having the gym period on Thursday.  On Friday they can have their Easter party on Friday afternoon.  I am requesting that each student bring in five dollars to cover the price of two slices of pizza and Dorito chips which I will provide.  Students should bring in their own containers of juice and ONE bag or box of Easter treats to share with the class. 

         We are currently completing Unit 5 Module A in Reading as well as Unit 5 in Math.  The Religion Quiz on the Lenten and Easter seasons  as well as the Math Unit 5 Summative Test will be given after the Easter break. We are still working on learning about the solar system in Science so the test on  this unit will also be given after the break.  In Social Studies students will be reading and responding to questions on different landforms and water bodies.

         During the Easter break it is VERY IMPORTANT that students practice Reading and Math skills on Edgenuity since the MAP TEST (spring session) will be given soon after their return to school. They also need to practice their computer skills.  

  

Weekly Notices for Mar. 20 to 24

 Dear Parents,

         This is a reminder that this Monday we are celebrating Mass at 10:00 and Honor certificates will be distributed after the Mass. Please remember also to sign your child's progress report and put it in your child's folder so I can check signatures.  There will be a Reading Test on Tues., Vocabulary and Writing Tests on Wed., and another Reading Test on Thurs.  School is closed on Friday.

          We are completing the tests for Unit 4 in Reading as we are working on the stories for Unit 5.  In Math students will be working geometrical figures and creating composite shapes.  In Science students will be learning about the solar system and in Social Studies they will be studying different landforms. In Religion students will be completing the chapters on Lent and Easter and will be tested on these after the Easter break.  

      We will be having an Easter party on March 31the, the last day before our two week Easter break.  It is essential that students practice Reading and Math on Edgenuity during the break since they will be taking the spring session of the MAP test soon after their return to school. Working on this program will also provide students with an opportunity to practice their computer skills.  

                                                                                                                      Ms. Saville

Weekly Notices for Mar. 13 to 17

 Dear Parents,

          This week students will have a Reading test on Tuesday, a Math End of Module 4 Test on Wednesday, and Spelling quiz on Thursday. Please note that  I switched the dates of the Math and  Spelling tests since my notice on Friday, so the Math test will be given a day earlier.

          Progress Reports will be sent home this Thursday and school is closed on Friday.  Progress Reports need to be signed and sent in on Monday so I can check signatures.

        In Religion we are still working on Lenten activities. In Reading we will be be finishing up Module 4 including all tests. In Phonics we are still working on consonant blends. In Math we are starting Module 5 on two and three dimensional shapes.  On Science we are completing section 3.2: Light in Action, and in Social Studies students will be learning about our government. 

           

Weekly Notices for March 6 to 10

 Dear Parents,

           This week we are celebrating National Barbie Day on Thurs. (students may dress up as Barbie or a Hippie) and National Mario Day on Fri. (students may dress up as Mario character).  Dress up is fine but no contest this time.  

             Progress Reports will be given out on March 16 and honors (previously postponed) has been rescheduled for March 20th after the Mass. We will be closed on March 17th.  

             This week students are having a Religion Quiz on Tuesday, a Spelling quiz on Wed., and a Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. Students will also have Science and Social Studies homework on sheets that they will need to complete on the days assigned on google classroom.

             This week in Religion we are working on Chapter 20 on the Lenten season.  In Reading we are completing the last book of Unit 4: How a Seed Grows.   In Phonics we are starting the section in Unit 4 that reviews consonant blends. In Math we are completing Module 4 on place value still working on number bonds.  In Science we will continue completing  section 3.2 in Tech book: Light in Action.  Finally in Social Studies, students will be focusing on the topic of Citizenship using related videos and reading passages.

                                                                                                         Ms. Saville

Weekly Notices for Feb. 27 to March 3

 Dear Parents,

          Please remember to send the test folder back on Monday with all quizzes signed. This week students will have a Vocabulary Quiz as well as the Selection Test on The Family Tree.  There will be a Spelling quiz based on the assigned sight words and a Social Studies Quiz.  Please refer to daily assignments on google classroom for study guides and dates. 

          On Thursday students may dress up as a Dr. Seuss' character  to celebrate his birthday. A few students from each class will be selected to be part of the school costume contest to be held in the auditorium at 10:00.  On Friday there will be 12:00 dismissal. Students should come dressed in gym clothes.

       In Math we are presently working on solving word problems using tape diagrams.  In Science students are learning about light traveling through different objects: opaque, translucent, transparent.        In Social Studies, students will continue to learn about other  US symbols: bald eagle, Statue of Liberty. In Reading students will be studying about The Life Cycle of an Apple Tree, our next trade book.  In Religion we will be covering the Lenten season and discussing the Stations of the Cross.

                                                                                                           Ms. Saville

IMPORTANT Weekly Notices for Feb. 20 to 24

 Dear Parents,

         Starting this Tues., dismissal for all students will be at 2:45 every day.  Title 1 classes will continue but will dismiss at 4:30.  This week we are celebrating Mass on Ash Wednesday at 10:00.  Everyone will be receiving ashes to mark the beginning of the Lenten season. After Mass, honors will be distributed to those students indicated on their quarter 2 report cards. Students have dress down day on Thursday.  On Friday we will have Stations of the Cross at 2:15 (Parents are invited.)

           This week students will have a Science test on Tues., Math Mid Module 4 Test on Wed., and Reading Test on Arbor Day Square on Thurs. Students will also resume studying their listed sight words for weekly Spelling quizzes starting this week.  In Religion students should be reviewing Chapter 15.  In Science we are beginning the next section "Light in Action" and in Social Studies they will be learning about our US symbols. 

            After this week the weekly lesson plan link I usually post will no longer be available.  Instead parents may refer here to this blog for an overview of what is going to covered each week.  Parents should continue to refer to google classroom for daily assignments.

 Lesson Plan for Feb. 21 to 24       

Weekly Notices for Feb. 13 to 17

 Dear Parents,

         Please be aware that we have only three days of school this week.  We are closed both Wed. and Fri. We are also closed Mon., Feb. 20 for Presidents' Day.  We are celebrating Valentine's Day on Tues., Feb. 14.  Students are allowed to dress in red and bring in treats to share.  We are also celebrating our 100th Day of School on Thurs., Feb. 16.  Students may dress up as a senior citizen if they wish.  

       Students have a Vocabulary Quiz on Tuesday and a Religion Quiz on Thursday.  Please refer to google classroom for study guides.  In the week of Feb. 20th students will have a Math Mid Module Test, a Science Test, and another Vocabulary Quiz.  Our focus, as we are halfway through the school year, will be on more independent reading, additional practice in reading comprehension, narrative writing, and retelling stories in correct sequence. We will resume Spelling quizzes based on sight words after the holiday.

Lesson Plan for Feb. 13 to 17

Weekly Notices for Feb. 6 to 10

 Dear Parents,

         Please make sure to check google classroom for study guides for test s this week.  Gym is on Thurs. this week. On Thursday also students will receive their report cards and NWEA MAP reports. Parents should bring these to their conference with me on Friday. Dismissal is at 12:00 on Friday and there is no after school program that day.   Please see Parent-Teacher Conference schedule below. Please email me no later than Monday evening if you are NOT yet included in the list so you can have one of the remaining slots. Discussion time must be limited to about 10 minutes.

IN PERSON SESSIONS:
1:00  Derek ,      1:15  Scarlett,   1:30  Isabella ,  1:45  Sophia,   2:00  Taylor,   
2:15  Noah,  2:30 Juliette ,  2:45 _________

ZOOM SESSIONS:
 3:00  _______,   3:15 Evann,  3:30 _______,  3:45 ________,  4:00 _________,  4:15 Bella,  
 4:30 Emilia,    4:45 Mia,     5:00  Zion,    5:15  Meadow   5:30  Jace,    5:45  Leah

Lesson Plan for Feb. 6 to 10

Weekly Notices for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3

 Dear Parents,

           This Friday at 100:00 we are having a prayer service for the feast of St. Blaise in which all attending will have their throats blessed.  This Friday we also have dismissal at 12:00. Students are having Reading tests on both Tues. and Thurs., a Social Studies test on Wed. and a Vocabulary quiz on Fri.

            Students are starting Math homework in a new workbook on Monday so the older completed workbook should be left at home.  

             A reminder that report cards will be sent home on Feb. 6 and parent-teacher conferences will be held on Fri., Feb. 10 from 1:00 to 6:00. Please choose a time slot below based on whether you want to see me in person or on  zoom. You must let me know ONLY by email so that there is no conflict.  

                                               Parent-Teacher Conference Time Schedule                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     IN PERSON  SESSIONS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               1:00 ______,  1:15 ________ ,  1:30 _________,  1:45 _______  2:00   _________, 2:15  _______                                                                                                                                                                               2:30 _______,    2: 45 _______,  3:00 _________                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ZOOM SESSIONS:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            3:15  _______,   3:30  ______ ,  3:45 ______,   4:00 _______,  4:15  _______,     4:30  ______,           

 4:45  _______,   5:00 _______,    5:15 _______,  5:30 ______  5:45 ________

Lesson Plan for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3

Weekly Notices for Jan. 23 to 27

 Dear Parents, 

         Please remember to send in the test folder (with each test signed) by Monday.  Please check carefully the dates of quizzes this week:  The Reading Quiz on The Winner's Choice is on Tues.,  Vocabulary Quiz on Hunter's Money Jar is on Wed., Math Module 3 Test is on Thurs., Vocabulary Quiz for Goods and Services is on Fri.  No other tests can be given on Friday since we are expecting a visit from supervisors on that day.

     Next week we are starting Module 4 in Math and students will be receiving new workbooks both in class and for homework.  This Friday marks the end of Quarter 2.  Reports cards will be distributed on Feb. 8th and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on held on Feb. 10th.

Lesson Plan for Jan. 23 to 27

    

Weekly Notices for Jan. 16 to 20

 Dear Parents,

          Please remember that students are having a Writing Test this Tues. as well as the Unit 2 Reading Test.  They have a Religion Quiz on Wed. OR Thurs.  and a Vocabulary Quiz on Friday.  Students should refer to the study guides for each that was posted on Fri., Jan. 13's  assignment. 

          Progress Reports will be distributed on Tues. Parents are required to sign these before they are returned. We are celebrating National Popcorn Day on Thurs. and National Cheese Lover's Day on Fri. 

             This Friday all first graders will have their vision and hearing tested.

Lesson Plan for Jan. 16 to 20

         

  

Weekly Notices for Jan. 9 to 13

 Dear Parents,

         IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!  MAP TESTING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEK!!!! Students will be taking the Math MAP TEST on Tues., Jan. 10 and the Reading MAP TEST on Thurs., Jan. 12. I will rescheduling the class tests I had planned so please be sure to check daily assignments on google classroom for these updates and for any study guides I have provided.  I will be sending the test folder by the end of next week. Please have children bring in their own headphones for the tests if you wish.

        This Friday we are having 12:00 dismissal and we are closed on Mon., Jan. 16 for Martin Luther King's birthday.

Lesson Plan for Jan.9 to 13