3/4-3/8 First Grade Newsletter

Dear First Grade Families,

Happy March! I hope this newsletter finds you in good spirits. As we embark on another week of learning and growth, here is all the information that you and your child will need for this week, 3/4-3/8.

Read Across America Parent Volunteers

A huge round of applause and a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible celebrity readers who made Read Across America week extra special! Your time, enthusiasm, and love for reading lit up our classrooms and inspired our young readers. I am grateful for the magical moments you shared with our students, making this week an unforgettable literary adventure.

Deadlines:

• Black History Month Project- due on March 8^th (instructions & template sent)

Citizenship & Awards Ceremony

I will be sending out emails to all families of our awardees by Wednesday. For a student to receive a Citizenship award, a student must earn 0’s (Outstanding = 92-100%) on both work habits and behavior grades. Therefore, students’ daily behavior, participation, attendance, assignments, projects, ST MATH goal and work habits are IMPORTANT factors in receiving an award.

Please know that if your child doesn’t earn Citizenship this trimester, there’s still a chance to earn it in the last trimester. 

Our All School Mass and 1st Trimester Awards Assembly will take place in the Church this

Friday, 3/8, starting at 8am. As a reminder, we ask that all who enter our church, the House of God, should be respectful at all times. Men should remove their hats, and there should be no gum chewing, eating of food or drinking in the church. During the awards ceremony, we ask that you hold your applause till the end of the calling out of names for each class.

1^st grade Syllabus

Please click the link to access 1^st grade syllabus. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17HEyoB5OMvHGXZZVEgQKX09SkliO5Kfc/view?usp=sharing

Gradelink and late assignments

I would like to highlight the importance of staying updated on your child’s academic progress by regularly checking Gradelink. My aim is to ensure that you are informed about any missing assignments, incomplete work, or lower grades that your child may be experiencing.

At our end, I make dedicated efforts to update the grades on a daily basis. This allows you to have real-time access to your child’s academic standing, providing the opportunity to address any concerns promptly.

I kindly request that you avoid waiting until the end of the trimester to address any missing assignments or incomplete work. Timely submissions significantly impact my ability to finalize and accurately assess grades within the given deadlines. Regular monitoring and intervention, if required, can make a substantial difference in your child’s academic journey.

Monday, Mar. 11- NO SCHOOL

All families are invited to join us on Monday, March 11th, at 10:30 am at Del Amo mall for a special viewing of the Cabrini film. Please note that the movie is rated PG-13.

For students under the age of 13, parental awareness is crucial. We recommend that an adult accompanies all minors during the screening.

Homework & Test:

Please refer to the homework list in your child’s homework folder.

UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)

• March 7 – Talent Show K-8 at 10am in Hall
• March 8 – All School Mass and 2nd Trimester Awards Ceremony
• March 11 – Faculty retreat (NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS) watch “Cabrini” at Del Amo Mall as a family and with staff during our retreat 

• March 29-April 5– Easter Break
• May 1-30 – Hundred X EFG fundraiser for $20,000 $1.60 for each quality brand opinion 
• May 13 – May Crowning, and culmination of All School Marian Consecration (starts 4/10)
• May 17-19 – Parish Fiesta 

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