Dear First Grade Families,
I hope everyone is doing well! Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of November 4-November 8. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed last week’s email, you can find updates on my school blog: First Grade Blog
Deadlines:
- November 8: Field Trip Permission Slip Due (Will be sent home Monday)
- November 8: Field Trip Fee Due (Submit to Mr. Aguilar)
- November 15: Saint Plate Project (Templates & instructions sent home)
Blue Mass- Friday Nov 8th
We invite all families who are first responders to come and join us at Mass on Friday at 8am.They will sit in the front with their families and are given a special blessing. They are also invited to join in the hall for a reception with Student Government members, Mrs. Grey and Msgr. Pilato, and their family members. Please let us know by Monday, 11/4, so we can plan accordingly in the Hall.
La Brea Tar Pits – Tuesday 11/19
- The student fee will be $27 to help cover the cost of the bus (Mr. Aguilar should have sent an invoice).
- A parent letter will be sent home tomorrow along with a permission slip.
Focus of the Week:
- Math: Understand Add to and Take From Problems
- Reading: Summarize
- Word Study: r blends (br, dr, tr, pr, fr, gr, cr)
- Grammar: Kinds of Sentences
- Religion: Sign of the cross, Our Father, Hail Mary
- Science: Plant Lab
- Social Studies: American Monuments
Tests
Friday
- Sight Word
- Word Study
- Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Phonics
- Language
Amazon Wishlist:
As we continue this exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I want to share an opportunity to enhance our classroom experience. I have created an Amazon Wishlist with items that will benefit our students’ educational journey. You may check out the link below and help replenish our classroom needs:
Amazon List
Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].
- November 6 – Picture Makeup Day at 8am (FORMAL MASS UNIFORMS for those who are retaking their picture. This is also for yearbook)
- November 6 – 2nd Mandatory Parent Faith Formation Meeting in Hall 6:30-8pm (TOB)
- November 8– Blue Mass for all First responders in church, GRADELINK Blocked today
- November 11– VETERANS’ DAY HOLIDAY, NO SCHOOL
- November 12 – Vision to Learn on campus for screening at 8:30 am (everyone gets screened for FREE eyeglasses, except the opt-outs, form was due 10/4)
- November 14 – BMX show for all qualifying families from Chocolate Sale, End of 1st Trimester
- November 18 – Poinsettia PRESALE ends for 8th grade fundraiser (pick up on 12/6 after school or 12/8 at 8th grade bake sale at church)
- November 19 – First Grade Field Trip (La Brea Tar Pits and Museum)
- November 20 –1st Trimester Awards Ceremony (not in the church), report cards go home K-4 at 8am and grades 5-8 at 9am in Hall (2 sessions)
- November 25-29 – Thanksgiving Holiday
- November 22 – All School Ice Skating Annual Event (8th grade fundraiser)
- November 25-29 – Thanksgiving Holiday
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to another wonderful week of learning with your child!
Thank you & God Bless!
Warmly,
Ms. Catbagan
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