Dear Kindergarten Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying a blessed weekend. Thank you everyone for making time for our Parent-Teacher Conference.  I enjoyed updating everyone on how we are settling into our Kindergarten routines and setting the foundation for glowing and growing.

Thank you to PLC library lead, Mrs. Cofield, for ensuring our library is an inviting place to learn and explore. If you would like to be a part of the library team for service hours, please contact Mrs. Cofield or reply to this email and I will connect you!

This past week, our early readers checked out one book which will be kept in their desks until we learn how to care, check out and return books. I also sent home October’s Scholastic flyer with an optional Lakers Literacy Challenge.  

If you would like to be a classroom Mystery Reader, please be sure your ADLA fingerprint documentation and Virtus Training is current and on file with the office.  Send me an email and we can set up a time!

Homework
Please make sure to follow the Monday – Thursday assignments on the SeeSaw app. Seesaw homework is due weekly on Fridays by 4:00 pm.

Our October monthly packet was sent home on Monday and is due October 31st.  Packets can be turned in early via the front pocket of the green folder. Packets are a part of your child’s Work Habits grade.

Saint Puppet Project & Video DUE on Nov 1st:
On Thursday, a hard copy of the Saint Puppet Project which was also assigned as Seesaw homework was sent home in your child’s green folder along with a paper bag.  Please send the completed puppet into class by November 1st.

For templates and suggestions:  
https://missionsantaines.org/sites/ines/files/uploads/files/saint-puppet-ebook-small.pdf

Feel free to help your child create their own puppet!

Don’t forget to upload a video on Seesaw answering the following questions:

·Name of the Saint
·What is the Saint the patron of?
·When is their feast day?
·Why did you choose this Saint?
·How can you be more like your Saint? 

Parking and Safety Reminders
As we continue to strive for a smooth and efficient drop-off and pick-up process for our kindergarten and 1st-grade students, we wanted to share some important parking information with you.

Please see the attached map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RX4fQAfD_7Wtv_s_irl0hWRUpEfGpMfb/view?usp=sharing
In addition to providing this map, we want to remind all parents and caregivers to be mindful of where you park when dropping off or picking up your child. To maintain safety and ensure the flow of traffic, please avoid parking in the following areas:

1. Pedestrian Lanes: Parking in pedestrian lanes hinders the safe movement of students and can create congestion.
2. Red Lanes: Red lanes are designated for specific purposes and should not be used for parking. They are crucial for the smooth flow of traffic.
3. The Alley Beside the School: Please refrain from parking in the alley beside the school as it can create traffic bottlenecks and safety hazards.

We kindly request that you not only adhere to these parking guidelines but also share this information with any additional family members or caregivers who may occasionally pick up or drop off your child. By doing so, we can collectively ensure the safety of our students and the efficiency of our drop-off and pick-up routines.

All Saints’ Day Dress-Up
On November 1st, students may come to school dressed up as ANY Saint.
Saint costumes do not need to be elaborate! Students will process in Mass with the school in their costumes. Costumes should go over your child’s school uniform, as we will be changing after Mass. This will be part of their Religion participation grade. 

Halloween Costumes
To ensure that all costumes follow our School’s Halloween costume guidelines, I would like to ask everyone what costume their child is planning to wear on October 31st . Please be sure costumes meet all these guidelines and your child is able to use the restroom independently. They must be appropriate and pre-approved, or a student may be sent home to change. Please email me what your child will be wearing by October 27th.  Thank you parents who have already emailed me!

• Costumes should be child-friendly. No inflatables, no gory or scary clowns, no devils, or scary costumes
• Costumes Should Not:
  • Be obstructive, offensive, inappropriate for a Catholic school (skimpy or revealing), gory, evil, or violent
  • Drag on the ground
  • Contain sharp objects, pointed objects, or materials that may accidentally strike another person.
  • Contain any weapons that resemble or could be mistaken for an actual weapon.
  • Encourage cross-dressing. Boys dress up like boys, and girls dress up like girls

UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)

• October 13 – Fall Candy Sale Ends
• October 20 – First Mass for Kindergarten 8:00 am: Formal Mass attire, please
• October 25- K-5 Sound of Music Field Trip 8:30 am-1:30 pm. If you did not complete it during Parent-Teacher conference, permission slips must be completed and turned in.
• October 27 – All monies due for Fall Candy Sale
• October 31 – Halloween Trunk or Treat (NOON DISMISSAL), Daycare till 3pm ONLY, 8th grade fundraiser at 11am (pizza sale), Daycare only from 12-3pm today (follow all Halloween dress up guidelines. Jr high to wear Formal Mass uniforms to daily Mass, then change into costumes)
• November 1 – All Saints’ Day: 8am All School Mass and Dress up, K-8  procession before 8am Mass (in Saint costumes)
• November 2 – All Souls’ Day: 8am All School Mass
• November 9 – Fall Chocolate Sale: Magic Show for qualifying families, lunch and show provided in Hall
• November 10 – All School Ice Skating Annual Event (Sports PLC fundraiser) Toyota Center

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. I will try my best to respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education. I look forward to another wonderful week of learning and growth.

Thank you & God Bless!

Warmly, 
Mrs. McCabe