Dear First Grade Families,
I hope everyone is well. Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week, 9/16-9/20. Please make sure to read all important information to avoid questions that are clearly stated on all emails. I would greatly appreciate it! If you missed my email last week, you can check out my school blog; http://www.stanthonygardena.org/first-grade/
Catechetical Sunday and Bake Sale
Thank you to those families who attended the Catechetical Mass this morning at 11am. It was great to see you all and I hope those I didn’t get to see also get to attend mass today and have a blessed Sunday. Thank you families for helping out with our bakesale. I heard it was very successful!
Parent-Teacher Conference Sign up Genius link:
I only have 19 families that have signed up for Parent-Teacher conference. Here is the link if you need to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA9AB29A2F9CF8-51132950-first#/
Please choose only 1 slot per family, each family has 15mins slot. The sign-up genius will be locked this Friday, September 20th.
Picture Day- Thursday, Sept 19th
On Thursday, we will have our picture day. Students MUST come to school wearing complete FORMAL MASS UNIFORMS, CAMERA READY.Make sure their uniforms are complete and that hair is combed as you want it to be photographed.
You can order online keysstudios.com. and enter the school access code 2425.PLEASE follow the instructions on the attached Portrait Package Form send in with your child on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
We ask you to not send the money to the school office. Students will be going by grade to have their photo taken and will hand the payment envelope to the photographer. PLEASE make sure you have writtentheir name/grade/order# and amount on the front of the envelope.
Focus of the Week
- Math: Subtraction Concepts
- Reading: The Storm
- Word Study: Short a, i, and o
- Grammar: Telling Sentences and Asking Sentences
- Religion: Lesson 3 (God is Our Father)
- Science: Parts of Plants
Tests
Monday
- Math (Module 1 Test: Addition Concepts)
Friday
- Reading Comprehension (Multiple Choice)
- Vocabulary (Multiple Choice)
- Phonics (Multiple Choice)
Deadlines:
- Oct 15- Baptism Folder Project Due (Instructions and example will be provided in your Child’s Homework Folder that will be given tomorrow on Monday, Sept. 16)
- Students are to work on this project at home.
Class Social this Friday, September 20 5:30pm-7:30pm!
We have an exciting event planned by our room parents this Friday. We will be having our first class social at the school’s brown benches starting at 5:30pm. It will be a potluck, so I hope you can bring something to share! Mrs. Pineda has created a SignUpGenius for you to sign up to bring certain items along with more information about serving sizes. You can find the link in the parent band chat or click here to sign up and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A4CA4AB2AA3F85-51429601-saint
Date: September 20th (Friday)
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: SAP Brown Benches
It will be a fantastic opportunity for each family connect outside the school environment, fostering friendships and a sense of community.
Amazon Wishlist
As we gear up for an exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I wanted to share a wonderful opportunity to further enhance our classroom experience. I created an Amazon Wishlist with carefully selected items that will greatly benefit our students’ education journey. You may check out the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/36U1P6MLO309
UPCOMING EVENTS
School calendar can be found (clicking here)
- Sept 15 – Catechetical Sunday, all families welcome! 11am Mass, First Mandatory Bake Sale
- Sept 19 – FALL School Picture Day 8:30-10:30! (Wear your complete Formal Mass Uniforms with white blouses and Oxford shirts, cardigans, vests, and ties for Yearbook photos)
- Sept 21 –Keep Gardena Beautiful Day Service project 8am-12 noon, all families welcome to help, register online! 8am-Noon http://KeepGardenaBeautifulDay2024.eventbrite.com
- Sept 26 – Trojan Drawing #2 outside by St. Jude statue at 1pm
- Sept 30 – Let teachers know if your child is Catholic or non-Catholic and if you wish for them to receive sacraments this year (due today)
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to another great week of learning with your child!
Thank you & God Bless!
Warmly,
Ms. Catbagan
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