Dear First Grade Families,
I hope everyone is doing well! Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of November 18-November 22. 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 Slip and $27 Fee due
- November 18: 1st Grade Thanksgiving Party
- November 19: La Brea Tar Pits Field Trip
- December 12: Santa Book Report (will be sent home this week)
1st Grade Thanksgiving Party
We are excited to celebrate our 1st Grade Thanksgiving Party tomorrow! The celebration will include delicious food, fun games, and festive decorations to make the day special for all our students.
To help cover the costs, we kindly ask each family to contribute $20. You may submit the payment tomorrow morning, November 18 If you are sending payment with your child, kindly place it in an envelope labeled with their name, grade, and the words: “1st Grade Thanksgiving Fund.”
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).
- Students must wear their school uniform.
- Students must bring their own lunch in a disposable brown paper bag or ziploc bag and their own plastic water bottles. We will NOT be bringing a wagon to hold their lunches. Students are to bring their own zip up backpack or bag to hold their lunches.
Awards
I will be emailing all families of students receiving an award on Wednesday, Nov 20th. If your child is receiving an award, please check your email for details.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts and dedication of all our 1st-grade students throughout the 1st trimester. Their hard work is truly commendable!
Please note that the 1st Trimester Awards Assembly will NOT be held in the church. Instead, it will take place in the Hall with the following schedule:
- Grades K-4: Wednesday, November 20, at 8:00 AM in the Hall
- Grades 5-8: Wednesday, November 20, at 9:00 AM in the Hall
Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].
- 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 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
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
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you & God Bless!Warmly,
Ms. Catbagan
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