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