1/20-1/24 First Grade Newsletter
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Dear First Grade Families,
I hope everyone is having a safe and blessed weekend! Here’s a look at what's coming up for the week of Jan 20 -Jan. 24. 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
Monday, Jan. 20th
No school- MLK day! Enjoy your 3-day weekend!
Tuesday-Thursday, Jan.21st -Jan 23rd
We will be STAR testing on Tuesday through Thursday this week for STAR Early Literacy. Students must bring their headphones to listen to the questions. Please ensure your child gets a good night’s sleep and has breakfast before school.
Wednesday, Jan. 22nd
Dodger Dress Up Day for $2. Students can bring in $2 and wear their Dodger tops and jeans or free dress bottoms.
Friday, Jan. 24th
Progress report for the second trimester will be sent home on Friday, Jan24th. Please keep in mind that the progress report is just a snapshot of where your child is at right now. I will be sending 2 copies home, one copy must be signed and returned and one is yours to keep. All grades are updated daily, any missing homework or assignments will reflect on your child’s grades. If you have any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to me directly—I’m here to help. There is still plenty of time for grades to improve before final grades are issued at the end of the 2nd trimester.
Annual Open House
On Sunday, January 26 will be our Annual Open House from 12-2pm, after our 11am All School Family Mass. Students can earn free dress passes from their teachers if they come to Mass in Full Mass uniform that day and check in with their teacher.
Deadlines:- February 5: 100th Day of School Project Due
Focus of the Week:
- Math: Module 7: Understand and Compare Problems
- Reading: At Home in the Ocean
- Grammar: Common Nouns
- Religion: TOB: Lesson 4
- Prayer: Glory Be
- Science: How animals protect their young
Tests
Friday
- Week 17 Sight Words
- Word Study: digraph th
- Vocabulary, Reading, and Phonics Test
Amazon Wishlist:
As we gear up for 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. You may check out the link below: Amazon Wishlist
Upcoming Events:
For more details, please refer to the [school calendar here].- January 20: NO SCHOOL MLK Jr. HOLIDAY
- 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
- 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