Dear Fourth Grade Families,
I hope this email finds you well . Today, I am praying for all the families affected by the wildfires. I personally know people that have lost their houses and it is devastating. Beyond the material, what is heartbreaking is to see the lost of places where memories were made, and now having to start over sometimes with their families.
Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of Jan. 13 -Jan. 17. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed any email, you can find updates on my school blog: http://www.stanthonygardena.org/fourth-grade/.
Deadlines:
- February 24: 2nd Trimester Mass Reflection (7 reflections required)
Mrs.Ekindi’s absences
I want you to be aware of the situation and understand why I was absent Thursday and Friday. I am currently at home with my children and my husband is on a business trip. Last week, my son’s daycare closed and I didn’t have anyone to look after him as I don’t have family here, and my babysitter that is sometimes able to help work during the day everyday but Mondays and Wednesdays. At the moment, the school is supposed to resume on Monday, so I should be there tomorrow.
Start Testing
The new window for STAR testing has opened and I am anticipating to have the students test on 01/22 (Wednesday) and 01/24(Thursday). I will provide more information on my newsletter next week. I am providing the information so that you can work with me on not planning any Dr. appointment or trip those days.
Missing Work & Progress reports
I will check late work this week. If your student has IC, please have them come with their work so that I could change their grade. Progress reports will be going home on January 24th.
Please take a moment to check Gradelink to see if your child has any missing homework. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to me directly—I’m here to help.
As a reminder, the progress report is simply a snapshot of where your child is at right now. There is still plenty of time for grades to improve before final grades are issued at the end of the 2nd trimester.
Behavior Chart
Please parents remember that behavior charts are sent out daily. I usually send them out on Friday and keep them on Monday. I will upload this Monday, a grade for behavior and work habit based on all the behavior charts that you have signed. This week I will upload a grade for both Behavior and Work Habit. Once it is done, if you have any question please feel free to contact me.
Truancy Policy
I am attaching the truancy policy as some students were absents. Please remember to email the school when your child is not attending.
Please note that on the syllabus, it stated that every 3 Tardies, students will receive an effort slip. Effort slip will be received this week based on the number of tardies.
A student is considered truant when he or she is absent from school without a valid excuse for three full days in one school year or is tardy or absent for more than any 30-minute period during the school day on three occasions in one school year, or any combination thereof. The school shall report the student to the local public school district’s attendance office or the public-school district’s superintendent.
In the event that a school suspects that a student is truant (absent from school without a valid excuse), the school administration should first contact the parents/guardians. If the school suspects that the student is a habitual truant (absent three times in a school year without a valid excuse) and all resources at the school level have been exhausted, the school principal should notify the local Child Welfare and Attendance authorities.
If a student has been reported once as a truant and then is absent again for one or more days without a valid excuse or tardy on one or more days without a valid excuse, the school should again report the student as truant to the local public school district’s attendance office or the public school district’s superintendent. A student who has been reported as truant three or more times is considered a habitual truant and is subject to dismissal.
If a student has been absent without excuse, and it is impossible to contact the parents/guardians or designated emergency contacts within 4 hours and after repeated attempts, the school should notify the attendance office of the local public school district, the local police department, Child Protective Services, or all of those agencies.
Focus of the Week:
- Math: Algebraic Thinking : Number Theory. Test 01/16 ( to be confirmed)
- Reading: The Tiger Rising
- Vocabulary: Lesson 14
- Greek Root: Bio
- Grammar: Conjunctions
- Religion: Lesson 8
- Religion: TOB lesson2
- Science: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
- Social Studies : California (Review of Geography, Tribes, Mission and Explorers)
Tests
Wednesday
- Religion Lesson 7
- Math Test
Thursday Friday
- Spelling Test (Phonics & Vocabulary)
- Tiger Rising Ch1-3 Comprehension
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. Add your favorite items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3OUPUHM2XB902?ref_=wl_share
Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].
- January 13: $2 Jeans Day with Uniform Top (Fundraiser for LA Wildfire Victims)
- January 20: NO SCHOOL MLK Jr. HOLIDAY
- January 21: 8th Grade Fundraiser $2 Dodger Day dress up
- January 22: Gently Used Uniform Sale, Catholic Schools’ Convocation at Cathedral, Dodger Day 8th grade fundraiser ($2)
- January 24: K-8 Progress reports go home today for 2nd trimester
- January 26-February 2: Catholic Schools’ Week
- January 26 (Sunday): Open House 11 am Family Mass, Open House 12-2pm, Catholic Schools’ Week begins through 2/2, Family Mass at 11am (wear formal Mass Uniforms for free dress passes), Open House from 12-2. Student Government leads tours at school, Folklorico school group to perform
- January 27 – Teacher Appreciation Day, SAP Choir performs at PMA Mass
- January 28 – Student Appreciation Day, “Cozy Day”
- January 29 – Administration Appreciation Day, Student Teacher Volleyball game
- January 30 – Parent Appreciation Day, Coffee and Donuts provided for parents in morning
- January 31 – Special Persons’ Day, Mass at 10am, noon dismissal, daycare till 6pm
- January 28-30: Musical Auditions for Aladdin, Jr. Callbacks are 2/4, rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays starting 2/11. Rehearsal is from 3:15-5:15pm
- February 5: 2nd Mandatory General Parent Meeting in the Hall at 6:30pm ($50 fine for non-attendance)
- February 5: Musical Callbacks, 8th grade Nacho Fundraiser after school, 100th Day of School
- February 17 – Presidents’ Day Holiday NO SCHOOL
- February 19 – All School Spelling Bee 10:30-12 in Hall
- February 18-21: Re-Registration Week for returning students (all online)
- Feb 20 – All School Marian Consecration (ends on 3/25, Feast of the Annunciation: Mary’s Day)
- February 21 – Yearbook Pre-Sale ends
- February 26-28 – 7th Grade Catalina Field trip
- March 5 – ASH WEDNESDAY (Mass uniforms), beginning of Lent, SAP Choir sings
- March 20 – Santiago Retreat Center 6th grade trip
- April – ARK testing starts
- April 17- 25– Easter Break
- April 26 – School Resumes
- April 28-May 1 – Thousand Pines 8th grade Retreat
- May 16-18 – Parish Fiesta
Please email me if you have any question.
Blessings,
Florence Ekindi
4th grade Homeroom Teacher
St Anthony of Padua School
Tel. 310-329-7170
Fax 310-329-9843
1003 W 163rd St. Gardena, CA 90247
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