2/24-2/28 First Grade Newsletter

Dear First Grade Families,

Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of Feb. 2/24-2/28. 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

• March 14: Black History Month Report

  • Instructions, rubric, and report paper sent home

Missed tests and Make-up policy

Parents, please email me if your child will be staying after school to make up missed tests or assignments. Failure to do so will result in your child receiving an NI (Needs Improvement) on their missing assignments. Make-up days will be scheduled based on availability, as I have meetings on some days.

 

Finalizing Grades & Deadlines

I will be finalizing grades this week. If your child has any missing classwork, homework, projects, or tests, I will only accept them by Tuesday, February 25th—no exceptions.

Additionally, ST Math goals deadline are extended and also due by Tuesday, February 25th.

Fri. 2/28

I will be out on Friday this week, and there will be a substitute in my place. Our class schedule and routine will remain the same, and students will still be expected to take all their tests as planned.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me.

Raise Craze Kindness Fundraiser - NOW through March 5, 2025 

Spend time SERVING - NOT SELLING.
We are very excited to see the Acts of Kindness that will raise funds for our school.
UPDATED information was sent home in an email (February 13, 2025).

Parent Incentive - 2 Service Hours if parents send 25 emails by 11:59pm February 15, 2025
This Fundraiser replaces the Hundred X Survey and Jog-a-thon.
Families who do not participate will be charged $100. (per tuition contract)

 

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Module 9 (Understand Tens and Ones)

• Reading: The Big Race 

• Vocabulary: Lesson 14 words

• Word Study: long a_e

• Sight Words: Week 22

• Grammar: Nouns

• Religion: Lesson 10 (Celebrating Advent)

• Prayer: Guardian Angel Prayer

• Science: Animal Sounds

• Social Studies: Week 16 (Changes in Transportation)

Tests 

Friday (Multiple Choice test)

• Word Study: long a_e

• Sight Words: Week 22

• Reading Comprehension

• Vocabulary

• Phonics 

• Language

First Grade Parent Survey

As we continue our journey through third grade, I welcome your feedback on how the year is going and how we can work together to make this a positive and enriching experience for your child. While it may seem early for an evaluation, I want to ensure every family has the opportunity to share thoughts, ask questions, or offer suggestions—especially if you didn’t have a chance to do so at Back to School Night.

This survey is anonymous, and I sincerely appreciate your input. Please keep feedback focused on the classroom experience. Click the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6811TomDY38qTNx3rbBVpvSAcKm9MRGZ2D9Izu-i79cWk5g/viewform

Amazon Wishlist:
As we continue an exciting school year filled with learning and growth, I wanted to share an opportunity to enhance our classroom experience. I have created an Amazon Wishlist with items that will benefit our students’ educational journey and classroom. You may check out the link below: 
Amazon List

Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].

·       February 21 – Yearbook Pre-Sale ends 

·       March 5 – ASH WEDNESDAY (Mass uniforms), beginning of Lent, SAP Choir sings

·       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

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Thank you & God Bless!

Warmly,
Ms. Catbagan