Dear First Grade Families,
I hope everyone is well and that you are enjoying a joyous and relaxing Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Here is all the information that you and your child will need for this week, 11/27-12/1. Please take a moment to read through this week’s updates to avoid questions that are clearly stated in this email.
May this Thanksgiving bring you warmth, happiness, and cherished moments with family and friends. Whether you’re gathering around a festive table, engaging in meaningful conversations, or simply taking some well-deserved rest, I hope you find peace and joy in the company of those you hold dear.
Homework
If you missed my email last week, you can check out my school blog http://www.stanthonygardena.org/first-grade/
Please make sure to follow the daily assignment on our weekly homework list that will be sent on Monday. Kindly sign the homework list and your child’s behavior chart daily
- Math- Please see weekly homework list (Please don’t do advanced pages)
- Word Study- 3 Word Study decodable on Seesaw (listen, read, record & highlight words with digraph th
- 4 Sight words notebook activities- Week 11 (Students must use their November menu, and choose DIFFERENT activities every day)
Week 11
- would
- make
- like
- him
- into
- time
TESTS
Students will be tested weekly on Word Study/Phonics & Fluency/Sight Words every Friday. Parents can help their child by reviewing the topics we learned for that week.
- Word Study- Words with digraph th
- Sight Words- Week 11
- Vocabulary- Lesson 11 (words and definition will be sent home)
- Comprehension- At Home in the Ocean (copy of story will be sent home)
Thanksgiving Review packet
Last Friday, Nov 17, students brought home a Thanksgiving review packet. The Thanksgiving Review Packet is due back on November 27th. It’s a great opportunity for them to reinforce their understanding of the subjects and keep their brains active and engaged.
Nov. 30- California Science Center field trip with 2nd grade
We will have our 2nd educational trip on Nov 30th to California Science Center with the 2nd graders.
What to wear: Complete Regular School Uniform (if your child is bringing a sweater or jacket, it must be a school jacket/sweater with our school logo) *Students won’t be allowed to take it off during the trip, they must keep it on the whole time*
What to bring: Snacks to eat before the show and lunch in a Ziploc bag. (All snacks lunch items must fit in a gallon size Ziploc, drinks included, please avoid bringing Tupperware)
*The bus will leave at 8-9am and get back around 2pm.*
Our chaperones for this day will be our room parents and Ms. Gabby. Our room parents will update you through band app.
2023 Adopt a Family School Drive- Deadline Nov 30th, Thursday
As we prepare for the Christmas Season, we will be partnering with Cathedral of Angels Adopt-A-Family program. We are excited to have your support in helping to bring the magic of Christmas to one of the families in the downtown Los Angeles area.
Our school will be adopting a special family- The Iglesias Family. We want to give them a memorable Christmas. This will require some sacrifice, but we will do it for Jesus. Jesus said, “Whatever you did for one of these least of mine, you did it for me.”
If you have time, please watch the 5-minute Adopt-a-Family video that summarizes this program.
The 1st-grade class was assigned to gift items such as:
- Bar soap
- Tooth paste
- Tooth brush
Food Donations will be collected beginning Mon., Nov. 27th through Thurs., Nov. 30th. A drop off box will be placed outside our classroom for any donations.
Delivery of the Food Donations will be Friday, December 1st.
Thank you for your generosity in helping families less fortunate have a bountiful Christmas season!
2nd Trimester Expectations
This week is the start of our 2nd trimester. All our firsties did an AWESOME job and I’m very proud of them! This is an exciting time, but it is also a time when our expectations grow to further our preparations for the next grade level. Here are some of the expectations that I am looking out for:
- All first graders should know how to write their FULL NAME.
- First AND last name on ALL assignments. (Part of work habit grade)
- The date on ALL assignments (written as 11/17/23)
- An uppercase/capital letter at the beginning of EVERY sentence.
- Correct punctuations or end mark (period, exclamation point, or question mark) at the end of EVERY sentence.
- All first graders should read for AT LEAST 20-30 minutes every day at home. Raz kids or Seesaw Word Study Decodable (NOTE: This means that if the students read one book and it only takes them 10 minutes, they should read another book to complete their 20 minutes of reading as a practice!)
- All first graders should know some of our prayers, Sign of the Cross, Our Father, and Hail Mary.
- All first graders should follow all classroom rules and school, Tribes agreements without being reminded inside and outside the classroom
- All first graders should be able to submit their own work on Seesaw.
- All students must be able to navigate through Seesaw, Raz-kids, & Freckle apps on their own.
- All first graders should turn-in their blue homework folders every day and their homework on Thursdays by themselves in order to help them be more responsible.
The first graders are doing a great job with this so far, and I want them to continue to work on being more responsible each and every day!
I am encouraging all students to meet these expectations every day, and it would be helpful if you could also encourage your child to work with these expectations at home too!
Uniform
As we enter the cold, rainy season, I want to remind all families that our uniform policy will be enforced and remain in effect. However, there may be exceptions to the rules when the days are extremely cold and rainy. On those days, the administration may allow raincoats and rainboots, and “extra” attire over or under the school uniforms to ensure our students stay warm and safe. We encourage those items to be in the school uniform color scheme, so it doesn’t look like students are in free dress. When in doubt, please email Mrs. Grey directly to clarify what uniforms are acceptable.
Jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, scarves, hats, and gloves
Students may wear the following:
- Navy jacket or windbreaker with school logo from Vicki Marsha Uniform Co. (see uniform list above)
- Navy blue sweatshirt with school logo from Vicki Marsha Uniform Co.
- Navy blue school sweatshirt with SAP logo
- FAST grey sweatshirt (Student Learning Expectations: sweatshirt was a limited edition from VMU)
- The St Anthony Trojans Navy Blue Sweatshirt is for current athletes only (for sports teams to use on designated days)
- Current Student Government sweatshirts, if there is one for the current year
- Students who do not have official school jackets MUST either purchase official jackets or wear plain navy-blue jackets/windbreakers. It must match the uniform, or students may be sent to the office until parents bring their proper attire—no jackets with designs. Students may wear heavier jackets on winter days, but the color must match the uniform. If a uniform is in question, parents will be notified immediately.
- No prints. Logos, sequins/glitter on attire. Hair accessories from Vicki Marsha must match school colors- Black, White, Navy, or Gray. No hats or gloves are allowed unless approved by the administration for inclement weather.
We want to ensure that students follow the uniform policy, as stated in our handbook. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and compliance with all school rules and the dress code.
First Grade Survey
I welcome feedback on how your year is going and how we can make the first grade a positive growth year together. This may be too early to ask for an evaluation, but I would still like to hear your voice in case you need to comment, ask, or suggest. This will be anonymous. Please respond by the end of this week. Please click the link below. https://forms.gle/AKzEJe61MwCr245u5.
UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)
- 11/20-11/24 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- 11/27 Classes Resume
- 11/29 – Parent Mandatory Faith Formation event in the Hall (Time TBD) see tuition contract
- 11/30- K-2 California Science Center field trip
- 12/13: School Christmas Show and Cash Raffle Drawing
- 12/15: Noon Dismissal (NO DAYCARE) last day of school before Christmas break, Staff Luncheon off campus at 12:30
- 12/18-1/5: Christmas Break
- 1/8: Classes Resume
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I will try to respond as soon as I can.
Thank you & God Bless!
Warmly,
Ms. Martinez
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