3/24-3/28 First Grade Newsletter

Dear First Grade Families,

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

• April 16: Non-fiction Cereal Box Book Report

  • Instructions, rubric, and report paper sent home

  • You can also click on the project title to access the template

 First Grade Classroom Needs:

• Facial Tissues

• Sanitizing Wipes

Tuesday, March 25 - Marian Consecration Day

Marian Consecration culminates - Students are to wear their FORMAL Mass Uniform. We will not have an all school Mass on Friday, March 28.

Thursday, March 27, 2025 SPRING PICTURES for Kinder-7th grade. 

Students may wear appropriate Spring FREE Dress for these pictures - Please complete the Order form sent by Mrs. Ray.

Pauly’s Project

This is the last week to participate! This Lenten Season, the 5th Grade Class, in partnership with Pauly’s Project, will be leading a Donation Drive and Community Service Opportunity to serve homeless individuals in Downtown Los Angeles. We invite the SAP community to help us raise at least 100 hygiene kits for those in need.
Donation Drive: March 5th–29th Donation Goal: 100 Hygiene Kits

Class Donations:
 Kindergarten: Travel-size toothpaste & toothbrush
 1st Grade: Hand sanitizing wipes
 2nd Grade: Body soap
 3rd Grade: Stick deodorant
 4th Grade: Travel-size shampoo
 5th Grade: Adult socks
 6th Grade: Floss & travel-size mouthwash
 7th Grade: Small notebook & pen
 8th Grade: Razors & comb

Optional Donations: Toilet tissue, hot packs, nail clippers, gallon-size Ziploc bags.
 
 More Info:
 Pauly’s Project Website
 Pauly’s Project Instagram

Donations do not need to be branded and can be purchased at dollar stores. Any contributions are greatly appreciated!
Thank you for your support, and may God bless you all!

Focus of the Week:

• Math: Module 11 (Comparing Numbers)

• Reading: Let’s Go to the Moon

• Vocabulary: Lesson 16 words

• Word Study: long o_e and u_e

• Sight Words: Week 26

• Grammar: Nouns in a Series

• Religion: Lesson 11 (Following Jesus)

• Prayer: Guardian Angel Prayer

• Science: Animals and Plants

• Social Studies:  Week 19 (Maps and Globes)

Tests 

Thursday

• Math: Module 11 (Comparing Numbers)

Friday 

• Word Study: long o_e and u_e

• Sight Words: Week 26

• Reading Test

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].

• March 25 – Marian Consecration Culminates today with All School Mass: Feast of the Annunciation

• 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