Week of June 10, 2019

Welcome to the last week of school! Thank you so very much for all your support given throughout the school year! I have had so much fun with your children this year! They are a great bunch of kids! Each has grown in so many different ways. They are ready to take on second grade! Good Luck to Everyone!

Tuesday is Field Day. Please dress appropriately for the day. Sneakers should be worn. No flip flops or sandals. It is a long walk back and forth to Malden Catholic, and students will be actively playing all morning. If the weather does not cooperate we will stay at school and go to Plan B.

Wednesday we will celebrate with an End of the Year Mass at 8:00. Please drop your child off at church.

Wednesday is the last day of school. Dismissal is at 10:30. Please make arrangements to pick up your child at this time.

Thanks again for a fabulous school year! Have a wonderful summer! Enjoy!

Week of June 3, 2019

Monday is Day 7 of the schedule. We will have gym on Friday this week. Wear your gym uniform Friday. Please dress in school uniform on other days.

Homework
Mon. 6/3 Phonics/Writing
Tues. 6/4 Phonics/Writing
Wed. 6/5 Math
Thurs. 6/6 Math

Up-coming Events
Tuesday, June 11th we will walk to Malden Catholic for field day. While there, we will be outside enjoying many different activities and games. We will walk back to school for lunch. Dismissal is at the regular time. Please be sure to check the weather forecast so that your child is dressed appropriately for this day. Light jackets or sweatshirts should be brought just in case needed. Sneakers should be worn. No flip flops or sandals. Sun block should be used before coming to school. Please have your child bring a bottle of water. Thank you.

Wednesday, June 12th is the last day of school. Dismissal is at 10:30. Please make note of this dismissal time as to make arrangements to pick your child up at 10:30. We will also celebrate the end of the year liturgy at 8:00. Please drop your child off at church. Thank you.

Have a nice week!

Week of May 28, 2019

I hope you enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend and were able to take some time to remember those who have died fighting for our country. Thank you to those who have served our country!

Tuesday is Day 3 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday and Friday this week. Please wear your gym uniform. All other days students must wear their school uniform. 

Thursday is Ascension Thursday. We will celebrate mass at church. Mass begins at 8:00.

The annual band concert is Thursdy at 1:00 in the gym.

Friday is a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1. Thank you.

Spelling Words
This will be the last spelling test!
unhappy, undo, undress, rewind, refill, repay, retell, untie, unkind, reopen

High Frequency Words
answered, different, carry, poor

Amazing Words
accomplish, original, (un)manned, exclaim, doubt, glider, soar

Homework
Tues. 5/28 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Wed. 5/29 Math
Thurs. 5/30 Math
Please read and practice math facts each night. Thank you.

Have a great week!

Week of May 20, 2019

Monday is Day 5 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday. Students should wear their gym uniform.

Thank you for all the treats and goodies that were sent in for the bake sale. It was a great success!

Wednesday, Curious Creatures will be visiting Cheverus for our field trip. It should be a good time!

Also on Wednesday, their will be an Ice Cream Social in the school yard from 6:30-7:30. You must RSVP if you are attending. Thank you.

Spelling Words
saw, straw, paw, lawn, draw, yawn, crawl, jaw, hawk

High Frequency Words
built, early, learn, science, through

Amazing Words
determined, technology, stalled, sketch, inventor, stable, biplane, speech

Homework
Mon. 5/20 Write words 3x each in notebook 
Tues. 5/21 Math 
Wed. 5/22 No Homework
Thurs. 5/23 Phonics/Writing

Next Monday is Memorial Day, there is no school.

Enjoy your week!

Week of May 13, 2019

Monday is Day 7 of the schedule. We will have gym Friday this week. Students should wear their gym uniform on this day. All other days please be dressed in the school uniform. Thank you.

On Friday we are hosting the school wide bake sale.  A note went home last week about this. Please bake a batch of your favorite baked good. Send the baked goods in on Friday so that we can sell them at the bake sale.  Also, remember to wrap the treats individually so that we can sell them for a quarter. If you do not bake, then please purchase something to sell for the bake sale. Thank you for your help with this. 
 
Field Trip Permission Slips and money are due on Wednesday. If you can send it before Wednesday, great! We need to pay the company for their services. Students need to submit these in order to participate. Please do not send checks, cash only. Thank you to those who have already replied.

Thank you for sending in the food items for the food pantry. Once again, your generosity is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Spelling Words
oil, point, coin, join, soil, boy, oink, voice, boil, toy

High Frequency Words
against, kinds, goes, today, heavy

Amazing Words
gadget, convenient, pilot, cellar, equipment, engine, steer, furnace

Homework
Mon. 5/13 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 5/14 Math
Wed. 5/15 Math
Thurs. 5/16 Phonics/Writing
Please remember the Bake Sale is on Friday! Thanks!

Hopefully we will have more sun soon, Enjoy it!


Week of May 6, 2019

Monday is Day 2 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday and Friday this week. Students should wear their gym uniform on both of these days. All other days please wear your school uniform. Thanks.

Please remember that the first bell in the morning is at 7:50. Students should be in class ready to begin at 8:00. I know that there is a lot of construction happening in the area. Please allow for traffic in your travel time so that your child is to school on time. Thank you for your help with this matter.

On Monday evening the PTA is having their monthly meeting in the cafeteria. Please join the meeting and bring your ideas, if you can. All parents/guardians of Cheverus students are welcome to attend. The meeting is at 6:00. Thank you.

We are still collecting food items for the Food Drive. The last day will be on Friday. Please donate if you can so that the Sacred Hearts Food Pantry can be stocked for the summer months. Thank you for all your help with this service project.

Spelling Words
book, food, zoo, foot, moon, look, noon, took, pool, good

High Fequency Words
among, another, instead, none

Amazing Words
explanation, wonder, encouragingly, suspects, riddle, confused, case

Homework
Mon. 5/6 Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Tues. 5/7 Math
Wed. 5/8 Math
Thurs. 5/9 Phonics/Writing

Have a great week!

Week of April 29, 2019

Monday is Day 4 of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday and Wednesday this week. Please have your child wear their gym uniform on these days. All other days school uniforms are required. Sneakers and leggings are not part of the school uniform. Please check the handbook if you are not sure. Thank you. 

Progress Reports will go home on Wednesday. Please sign and return the reports on Thursday. Thanks.

Wednesday is the Spring Concert. It will be in the gym. According to the calendar, it begins at 8:00!!!!????Not sure if it will start right on time, but between 8:00-8:30. The students in the whole school will need to get settled then the concert will begin. 

Friday is the first Friday of the month. We will meet at church for Mass. Mass begins at 8:00. This day is also an early dismissal. Dismissal is at 11:20.

As always, thank you for all your help given at home with your child. Please continue to check homework nightly. Allow students to read the directions and be able explain them before starting the assignment. Correct and review any errors together. Students should still be reading aloud to adults every night. Practice and memorize math facts. Write stories that have beginnings, middle, and ends. Practice handwriting, working on letter size and shape, line quality, spacing between letters and working especially on spacing between words. Thank you again for your help!

Spelling Words
mouth, our, ouch, house, out, shout, found, cloud, round

High Frequency Words
door, wood, loved, should

Amazing Words
miserable, selfish, ignore, proper, freedom, shrug, fond, scarcely

Homework
Mon. 4/29 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 4/30 Math
Wed. 5/1 Math
Thurs. 5/2 Phonics/Writing

Have a nice week!


Week of April 23, 2019

Welcome Back! I hope you all had a nice vacation and a happy Easter.

We are now into the home stretch until the end of the school year. But we still have lots of learning left. Please continue your efforts at home with children reading nightly, practicing math facts, sentence writing and working on handwriting. Thank you for all your continued efforts given at home!

Tuesday is Day 7 of the schedule. We are not scheduled for gym this week. 

On Thursday, Grades 2 & 3 are sponsoring the monthly Bake Sale. Please send in a quarter with your child if you would like them to purchase a treat. F.Y.I. Next month the first grade has their turn at sponsoring the bake sale. Please start thinking of something that you would like to bake/purchase for it. Thank you.

Friday is a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1.00.

Spelling Words
how, now, clown, growl, town, brown, frown, down, cow, crowd

High Frequency Words
along, behind, eyes, never, pulling, toward

Amazing Words
clever, predecament, exhausted, batter, intend, grumpy, furious, griddle

Homework
Tues. 4/23  Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Wed. 4/24 Math
Thurs. 4/25  Math

Have a great week!

Week of April 8, 2019

Monday is Day 2 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday and Friday. Please wear your gym uniform and sneakers on these days. All other days, students should wear their school uniform and school shoes. Students should wear navy blue socks or tights. Leggins/sweatpants are not part of the school uniform. Thank you. 

Thank you to all who donated a game/games for the raffle for the PTA Spring Event! We recieved many donations to make a really nice item for the raffle. If you donated a game for this raffle then your child will recieve a free N.U.T. Day on Friday, April 12.

Don't forget the PTA is holding their monthly meeting in the cafeteria on Tuesday evening at 6:30. If you can, please attend and bring your ideas. Moms, dads, guardians(grandparents, aunts, uncles) are welcome! Thank you for your support!

The 8th graders are presenting the Living Stations of the Cross on Friday in the gym at 12:45. Parents are invited to help us pray this holy and solemn time. 

Spelling Words
slowly, useful, sadly, wonderful, careful, painful, gladly, quickly, playful, nicely

High Frequency Words
across, only, told, because, opened, dance, shoes

Amazing Words
discover, resident, admire, substantial, dwell, welcome, sadness, tremendous

Mon. 4/8 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 4/9 Math
Wed. 4/10 Math
Thurs. 4/11  No Homework

Next week is April Vacation. School will resume on Tuesday, April 22.

I have had some parents asking when the last day of school is, we had a faculty meeting last Friday  and we were told the last day of school is June 12th.

Have a wonderful Easter and Spring Vacation!!! 



Week of April 1, 2019

Monday is Day 4 of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday and Wednesday this week. Please wear your gym uniform and sneakers on these days. All other days students should wear their school uniform and school shoes. Thanks.

Friday is an early dismissal day. Dismissal time is 11:20. We will also attend mass in the morning. Please arrive to drop  your child off at church by 7:55. Mass begins at 8:00. Thank you.

Spring Event! Pizza/Magic Show! April 11th 5:30-7:30! Advance Ticket Purchase Only!
We are collecting board games for our classroom basket to be raffled off at the Pizza/Magic Show. Please consider donating a new family board game to help complete our basket. Any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated. The proceeds will benefit the PTA Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your continued support!

Please become involved at your child's school!
You are invited to the PTA Meeting in the cafeteria on April 9 at 6:00 pm. Please consider attending and become involved.  Any parent(moms and dads) or guardian(grandparents/aunts/uncles) whose child attends Cheverus Catholic, we would love to hear from you.  Any ideas are welcome! Thank you!

Homework
Mon. Apr. 1 Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Tues. Apr. 2 Math
Wed. Apr. 3 Math
Thurs. Apr. 4 Phonics/Writing

Spelling Words
backpack, outside, baseball, herself, flashlight, bluebird, lunchbox, suitcase, inside, brainstorm

High Frequency Words
picture, remember, room, stood, thought

Amazing Words
jealous, sibling, porridge, seriousness, relatives, secret, collector, flourish

Please continue!!!!
Students reading nightly. Practice math facts. Practice writing. Practice Handwriting. Thank you for all your help!

Have a nice week!

Week of March 25, 2019

Monday is Day 6  of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday. Please wear your gym uniform and sneakers on this day. All other days students should wear their school uniform and school shoes. Thanks.

Spelling Words
lie, tie, high, might, right, night, bright, light, pie, tight

High Frequency Words
above, moon, eight, touch, laugh

Amazing Words
impression, favorite, errand, familiar, memory, stampede

Homework
Mon. 3/25 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 3/26 Math
Wed. 3/27 Math
Thurs. 3/28 Phonics/Writing

Spring Event! Pizza and Magic Show! April 11th 5:30-7:30!
Classroom baskets are being created to be raffled off at the spring event! Each classroom has a particular theme, grade one is family board games. If you can help us out and donate a game, we would greatly appreciate it. Please send the board game into school with your child. Proceeds will benefit the PTA Scholarship Fund. Thank you for your support!

Have a great week!

Week of March 18, 2019

Monday is Day 2 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday.

Thank you to those who were able to come to parent conferences. It was nice to meet and discuss your child's education with you. Thank you for all your efforts, concerns, and help. If you have not signed and returned the report card envelope as of yet, please do so. Thank you.

Thursday is Casual Picture Day! Please use the form that was sent home with your child if you would like to have your child's picture taken and ordered. Thank you.

Thursday is also a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1.00.

Friday is a professional day for teachers. There is no school. Enjoy your long weekend.

Spelling Words
boat, road, snow, row, yellow, loaf, coat, soap, blow, pillow
Test Thursday.

High Frequency Words
found, took, mouth, wild, once

Amazing Words
nation, tourist, splinter, harbor, symbol, abandon, sunken, status

Homework
Mon. 3/18 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 3/19 Math
Wed. 3/20 Math
Please have your child read nightly to practice fluency, Thank you!

Mark Your Calendars!
Cheverus Spring Family Event! Come join the Cheverus Community for pizza and a magic show!
Date: April 11
Location: Cheverus Catholic 
Time: 5:30-6:30 Pizza 6:30-7:30 Magic Show and Raffles
Admission: $10/adults and $5/child. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
RSVP by April 4. Checks can be made out to Cheverus Catholic PTA. Proceeds will benefit the PTA Scholarship Fund.
If you can donate a family board game for the First Grade Basket/ Raffle, that would be great! Please send the game into school with your child!

Have a great week!


Week of March 11, 2019

Monday is Day 4 of the schdule. We will have gym on Monday and Wednesday this week.

Monday night there is a PTA Meeting in the cafeteria at 6:00. All moms, dads, and guardians are welcome to join the meeting.

On Wednesday, Report Cards will be distributed from 6:15 to 7:30 in the gym. Conferences will take place. If you need more than 5 minutes time for a conference,  then we will need to set up an appointment for another time. If you are unable to make this conference night, report cards will be sent home with your child. Please be sure to sign the report card envelope and return it to school. Thank you.

On Friday, Grade 4 is sponsoring the Bake Sale this month. Please send in a quarter with your child if you want them to buy a treat. Thanks.

Spelling Words
eat, sea, each, team, please, dream, treat, beach, clean, lean

High Frequency Words
colors, great, sign, draw, over, drew, show

Amazing Words
delightful, original, tangle, royal, imagination, carve, peer, sighed

Homework
Mon. 3/11 Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Tues. 3/12 Math
Wed. 3/13 Math
Thurs. 3/14 Phonics/Writing

Please remember to review papers that go home, read nightly, and review math facts. Thank you for all your help.

Have a great week!

Week of March 4, 2019

Monday was a Snow Day. Tuesday is Day 7 of the schedule. 

Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. It is the beginning of Lent. We will attend Mass in the lower church. Please drop your child off by 8:00.

Thursday is class picture day. Students should wear their school uniform on this day. 

Spelling Words
way, day, gray, train, tail, may, mail, play, rain, afraid

High Frequency Words
about, surprise, enjoy, worry, give, would

Amazing Words
celebrate, grateful, rarest, genuine, cherish, delicate, loot

Homework
Tues. 3/5 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Wed. 3/6 Math
Thurs. 3/7 Phonics/Writing 

Please read nightly. Practice math facts. Thank you.

Enjoy your week!


Week of February 25, 2019

Welcome Back! I hope you all enjoyed your vacation!

Monday is Day 1 of the schedule. We will have gym on Thursday this week. Please have students dress in their gym uniform.

Friday is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:20. There is no mass this week. We will celebrate Ash Wednesday on March 6th in the Lower Church. Please drop your child off to the Lower Church. Thank you.

Just a Reminder
The first morning bell rings at 7:50. If your child comes into class after the 8:00 bell, they are tardy.  When students arrive late to school, it is not only a disruption to his/her learning time but to the rest of the class as well. The dismissal bell is at 2:00. If you are unable to arrive to pick up your child at 2:00, please make arrangements for your child to attend the Extended Day Program. You will be able to pick up your child there when you arrive. Being on time sets a good example and is a good life skill for kids to start practicing early. Thank you for your help in teaching your child the respect and responsibility of being on time.

Spelling Words
faster, fastest, taller, tallest, shorter, shortest, sadder, saddest, bigger, biggest

High Frequency Words
before, does, good-bye, oh, right, won't

Amazing Word
hibernate, temperature, freeze, weary, migrate, autumn, bitterly

Homework
Mon. 2/25 Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Tues. 2/26 Math
Wed. 2/27 Math
Thurs. 2/28 Phonics/Writing

Please continue to read nightly. Practice all words and math facts as well. Thank you.
Have a great week!

Week of February 11, 2019

Monday is Day 3 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Your child should wear their gym clothes and sneakers on these days.

Black History Project (Homework Project) Due Tuesday, February 11, 2019.
Parents, you will need to help your child with the research.
February is Black History Month. Last week, each child recieved instructions as well as a person to research and learn about.  Please complete this together with your child. Students will share their findings with the class. The project is due on Tuesday. Thank you.

This Thursday, Grade 5 is sponsoring the monthly Bake Sale. Please send in a quarter if you wish you child to purchase a treat.

Thursday is Valentine's Day. We are planning to set some time aside to pass out valentine's to our friends. A letter and list went home last week in regards to this. Thanks.

Friday is a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1.00. Please send the dollar into school with your child. Thanks.

Spelling Words
her, girl, shirt, sir, first, burn, fur, bird, were, hurt

High Frequency Words
done, know, visit, wait, push

Amazing Words
cycle, insect, flurries, fragile, develop, rearrange, emerge, vessel

Homework
Mon. 2/11 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 2/12 Math
Wed. 2/13 Math
Thurs. 2/14 Phonics/Writing

Next week there is no school. It is February Vacation! School will resume on February 25.
Enjoy your time off!

Week of February 4, 2019

Today is Day 5 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday. 

New England Weather!!!!!
Please remember that days are very cold in New England. Please be sure that your child wears the appropriate clothing to school to keep warm.  There are days that we go outside for recess. If you are in need of hats, mittens, jackets....please let me know. Thank you.

If you have not yet signed and returned your child's Progress Report please do so. Thank you to those who have already returned them.

Spelling Words
plan, helped, call, asked, planned, drop, called, help, dropped, ask

High Frequency Words
afraid, how, again, read, few, soon

Amazing Words
gardner, sprout, destroy, shade, nature, dim, sprinkling, humongous

Homework
Mon. 2/4 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 2/5 Math
Wed. 2/6 Math
Thurs. 2/7 Phonics/Writing

Have a great week!

Week of January 28, 2019

Monday is Day 7 of the schedule. We will have gym on Friday.

Thank you to those who have signed and sent back the Progress Reports. If you have not done so yet, please do. Thank you.

Reminder in regards to Morning Arrival Time
Please remember that the first bell rings at 7:50. Students are marked tardy at the 8:00 bell. 

This week we celebrate Catholic Schools. Please be sure to check out the activities/events that are happening this week. 

We will celebrate mass on Friday. Mass will be held in the gym. Friday is also and early dismissal day. Dismissal is at 11:20. 

Spelling Words
fix, fixes, class, classes, kiss, kisses, wish, wishes, bus, busses

High Frequency Words
away, house, very, car, our, friends, school

Amazing Words
features, natural, tumble, nibble, wriggle, mature, swoop, crumple

Homework
Mon. 1/28 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 1/29 Math
Wed. 1/30 Math
Thurs. 1/21 Phonics

Have a wonderful week!


Week of January 22, 2019

Tuesday is Day 3 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday and Friday this week.

Please don't forget, we are still accepting donations for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. If you can donate please send in the non perishable item into school with your child. Thank you for your help!

Progress Reports will go home on Wednesday. Please sign and return them to school with your child on Thursday. Thank you.

Spelling Words
bring, bank, rink, sunk, trunk, sang, blank, pink, wing, rang

High Frequency Words
enough, any, sure, own, every, were, ever

Amazing Words
attempt, lovely, common, flatter, correct, famous, time-line, event

Homework
Tues. 1/22 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Wed. 1/23 Math
Thurs. 1/24 Math

Have a great week!

Week of January 14, 2019

Monday is Day 5 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday.

Grade six is sponsoring this month’s bake sale. We will visit the bake sale on Thursday. If you want your child to purchase a goodie, please send in a quarter. Thank you.

Spelling Words
by, handy, lucky, my, try, fly, silly, sunny, cry, puppy

High Frequency Words
always, everything, things, become, nothing, days, stays

Amazing Words
growth, public, teeter, makeshift, population, shuffle, crooked, spindly

Homework
Mon. 1/14 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 1/15 Daily Language Review
Wed. 1/16 Math
Thurs. 1/17 Phonics

Remember, there is no school on Monday, January 21st. It is the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!

Have a great week!

Week of January 7, 2019

Monday is Day 7 of the schedule. We will have gym on Friday this week.

Spelling Words
feet, we, she, be he, green, tree, see, me, week

High Frequency Words
also, other, family, some, new, their

Amazing Words
individual, special, slither, eagerly, industrious, creep, romp, wander

Homework
Mon. 1/7 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 1/8 Daily Language Review 
Wed. 1/9 Math
Thurs. 1/10 Phonics

Enjoy your week!



Week of January 3, 2019

Welcome Back! I hope everyone had a restful vacation and enjoyed their Christmas and New Year’s.

Thursday is Day 5 of the schedule. We will have gym on Friday.

On Friday we will celebrate Mass. Please drop your child off at the church. Mass begins at 8:00.

We will begin a new story next week so be sure to check back for the new words to learn. In the mean time keep reviewing. Thank you.

Happy New Year!

Week of December 17, 2018

Monday is Day 2 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday.

Monday is the last Advent Prayer Service. Please drop your child off in the gym.

Tuesday we will have a Christmas Mass. Please drop your child  off at church on this morning.

We will not start a new story this week, so there will be no new spelling words, high frequency words, or amazing words. You can review any words on old lists. Please continue to review math facts and read nightly. Thanks.

Homework
Mon. 12/17 No Homework
Tues. 12/18 No Homework

Thank you for all your support and extra help given to your child at home nightly. All your efforts are a great help to your child's eduaction. Thank you very much!

Dismissal for vacation is Wednesday at 2:00. Please note this time on your calendars. Thank you.

School will resume on January 3, 2019.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


Week of December 10, 2018

Monday is Day 4 of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday and Wednesday this week.

Please drop your child off at the church on Monday at 7:50. On Tuesday and Wednesday please drop off your child in the gym. Thank you.

It was nice to meet and talk with those of you who were able to come to parent conferences. Thank you for coming. If you have not signed the report card envelope, please do so and return it to school. Thanks.

The Christmas Pageant is Wednesday night at 7:00. All the students have been practicing very hard. We look forward to you joining us at Sacred Hearts Church so we can pray this wonderful story together. Please arrive at 6:45. Parents are expected to stay and not drop off their child to return later to pick them up. Students will wear their school uniform. Thank you. 

Thank you so very much for your generosity from last weeks N.U.T. Day. Friday is another  N.U.T. Day. The proceeds will benefit “250 Beds for 250 Children”.  Students may wear their pajamas if they wish. Again, we are asking for your donation to be a little more than the usual $1. Please give what you can. The Christmas Season is a great time to teach children about helping others in need. Thanks again for any help that you can give.

Spelling Words
huge, tube, cute, mule, June, use, flute, rule, cube, rude

High Frequency Words
around, food, under, grow, water, find

Amazing Words
environment, thrive, slimy, capture, require, inhale, sludge, creature

Homework
Mon. 12/10 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 12/11 Math
Wed. 12/12 No Homework
Thurs. 12/13 Math

Reminder: Next week we get out of school for Christmas Vacation on Wednesday at 2:00. School will then resume on January 3, 2019.

Have a very nice week!

Week of December 3, 2018

Monday is Day 6 of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday.
Friday is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:20. We also have Mass on Friday morning. Please remember to drop your child off at the church. Mass begins at 8:00.

On Mondays during Advent, we will have our school-wide, weekly advent prayer service in the gym.  Please drop off your child in the gym on Mondays during Advent at 7:50 (excluding Monday, December 10th).Thanks.

Special Drop off Days!!!!!!!!!!
Please be aware, on Thursday, December 6th and Monday, December 10th we are having Pageant Practice in the Church at 8:00. Please drop your child off at the church on these days. Please remember to mark your calendars for these special drop off days. Thank you.

December Service Project
Our school wide service project for December is "250 Beds for 250 Children". The Christmas Season is a great opportunity to teach your children about helping others who are in need. Usually N.U.T. Day costs $1. We are asking that you donate a little more, if you can, to benefit this project. The two N.U.T. Days will be December 7th and 14th. Thank you for any help and support that you can provide towards this service project.

Report Cards will be distributed Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:30 in the gym. If there is a line for conferences, we will need to keep the conferences 3-5 minutes. If you feel you need more time, we can set up an appointment for another time. Thank you for your help with this matter.

Spelling Words
home, woke, hose, stone, hope, those, joke, rose, bone, rode

High Frequency Words
down, there, inside, together, now

Amazing Words
enemy, protect, holler, bluff, extinct, crater, swamp, boisterous

Homework
Mon. 12/3 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 12/4 Daily Language Review 
Wed. 12/5 Math 
Thurs. 12/6 Phonics 

Upcoming Events and Reminders
***Special Drop of Days at church, December 6th, 7th, and 10th.
***N.U.T. Days December 7 and 14. The donations will benefit our monthly service project.
***Christmas Pagaent, Wednesday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Hearts Church.
***Christmas Vacation begins at 2:00 Wednesday, December 20th.
***School will resume Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Tis the season to be busy! Enjoy your week!

Week of November 26, 2018

Monday is Day 1 of the schedule. We will have gym on Thursday. Picture Retake is on Friday.

I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a very nice long weekend!

The busy season is beginning. I know how busy life can get at this time of the year. I ask that you do keep school a priority. Please keep up with the practice and studying each evening. Early to bed and eating a good breakfast is very helpful to a successful day.  After this week is over, we  will only have 13 days left until Christmas Vacation. There is a lot to accomplish and stay on schedule. Until that time, December 20th is the day to remember. Thank you so very much for your help with this. 

As you may know, that on Mondays we have a prayer service as a school community at arrival time. During the month of December, on Mondays (rain or shine), please drop your child off in the gym as we will have an Advent Prayer Service in the gym. Thank you.

Spelling Words
like, time, dime, kite, ride, white, hide, smile, bike, ice

High Frequency Words
live, who, out, work, people

Amazing Words
citizen, law, branch, patrol, community, leader, headquarters, earn

Homework
Mon. 11/26 Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Tues. 11/27 Daily Language Review
Wed. 11/28 Math
Thurs. 11/29 Phonics

Please remember that students should not only be able to spell the spelling words but read them as well. Also, please practice math facts as to memorize them. This will make math easier when we are learning the concepts. Your child should read nightly. Review and learn the high frequency words. Any extra help given nightly is a benefit to your child.

Have a nice week!

Week of November 19, 2018

Monday is Day 5 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday. 

This is a very short week. Wednesday is a day of early dismissal. Please remember to make arrangements to pick up your child at 11:20. Thank you. There is no school Thursday and Friday. School will resume on Monday, November 26th.

Grades for the first trimester will close Wednesday, November 21st.

The colder weather is upon us. We do go outside for recess and have morning prayer outside as well. Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the outdoors, so that they can be outside for periods of time. Remember that hats, mittens, and working zippers on winter coats/jackets are needed to keep warm and stay healthy. Thank you.

There are no new spelling words, high frequency words, or amazing words this week. Please review previous words. Thanks.

Homework
Mon. 11/19 Math 
Tues. 11/20 Math
Please remember that your child should be reading everyday as part of homework. Review papers that go home nightly. Study and memorize math facts. Thank you for your help with this matter.

I hope you are able to enjoy time with your families during this extra long weekend. 
Wishing you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

Week of November 13, 2018

Tuesday is Day 1 of the schedule. We will have gym on Friday. Friday is also a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1.00. Please remember to wear sneakers.

On Thursday, Grade 7 is sponsoring a Bake Sale. Please send in a quarter if you wish for your child to buy a treat.

The playground is really becoming a nice addition to our school and everyone is excited to use this new space. There is still work being done daily and it is not safe to use as of yet.There are unstable trees that have not been planted as well as other changes that are happening with landscaping and fencing etc. Again, these changes are happening daily.  Please do not use the playground until given the “green light” from Mr. Arria. Thank you for your patience and help with this matter.

Spelling Words
face, safe, cage, name, made, make, cake, age, take, late

High Frequency Words
be, of, could, old, horse, paper

Amazing Words
group, share, borrow, rehearsal, respect, aquarium, lines, soothe

Homework
Tues. 11/13 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Wed. 11/14 Math
Thurs. 11/15 Phonics

Please review papers that go home with your child. Go over any mistakes or errors. Please remember to have your child read every night. Thank you.

Next week is a very short week. Wednesday is early dismissal. Thursday and Friday there is no school.
Enjoy this week! Soon enough the busy season will be upon us!

Week of November 5, 2018

Monday is Day 3 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Please wear your gym uniform on these days.

There is a lot of information on the school's November calendar. If you have not looked at it yet, please do. Please note on your personal calendars the days off and the early dismissals that are coming up. Thanks. 

I hope that you all remembered to set back your clocks one hour this past weekend. 

Just a reminder, if you are thinking about buying a memorial brick for the playground, there is still time. Information is on this web site on the home page. Thanks.

Remembrance Book
Please remember to keep special prayers for all who have passed away. If you would like a loved ones name added to our school wide remembrance book, please write the first and last name on a piece of paper and send it to school so we can add the name to the book. Again, these names will be part of our school's Thanksgiving Prayer Service. 

Sunday, November 11th is Veteran’s Day. It will be celebrated Monday, November 12th. We have no school on Monday, November 12th. To all who have served our country, THANK YOU for your service!

Monthly Service Project
Our school wide service project for this month was to write "thank you" notes to our veteran's. They will be delivered to the Soldier's Home in Chelsea.

Spelling Words
fish, with, shop, ship, then, rush, trash, shut, shell, thin

High Frequency Words
catch, put, good, said, no, want

Amazing Words
chore, cooperation, commute, downtown, household, rule, subway, display

Homework
Mon. 11/5 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 11/6 Daily Language Review
Wed. 11/7 Math
Thurs. 11/8 Phonics

Have a great week!

Week of October 29, 2018

Monday is Day 5 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday. Please wear your gym uniform and sneakers to school. 

Wednesday is Halloween. Kindergarten through Grade 3 are going to have a dress down day. Students can wear orange and black on this day. 

Thursday is All Saints Day. We will celebrate Mass at Sacred Hearts Church. Please drop your child off at church. Mass begins at 8:00.

Friday is an early dismissal day. Dismissal is at 11:20.

Rememberance Book
This week we start the month of November. November is a month of "giving thanks". It is also a month of remembrance. Just as in years past, Mr. Arria will place a remembrance book on the first floor. We will contribute to this book by listing names of loved ones who have passed away. The names placed in this book will be remembered at our Thanksgiving Prayer Service. If you have a loved one who has passed away, would like us to add the name to the book, please print their first and last name on a small piece of paper and send it into school with your child. We will add this name to the remembrance book. 

Please keep in mind that the weather is getter cooler/colder.  We do go outside for recess. Please be sure that your child has the necessary clothing to be outdoors. Thank you.

The new playground is coming along. You may have noticed the new grass that was laid recently. You can still purchase Memorial Bricks that are still being sold for the playground. If you would like to purchase a brick, the information is on the home page of this site. Thanks.

Spelling Words
Please review all the words from previous weeks.

High Frequency Words
Please review all the words from previous weeks.

Amazing Words
Please review all the words from previous weeks.

Homework
Mon. 10/29 Phonics
Tues. 10/30 Daily Language Review
Wed. 10/31 No Homework! Happy Halloween!
Thurs. 11/1 Math

Enjoy your week!

Week of October 22, 2018

Monday is Day 7 of the schedule. We will have gym on Friday.

Thank you to those who have signed and returned Progress Reports. If you have not as of yet, please do so. Thanks.

Just a reminder that arrival time is 7:50. If your child comes into class after 8:00 they are marked tardy. As to not have disruptions from teaching and learning, please have your child on time for school so they can walk in with the line. Morning Work begins right away and some days we have to get to a special which begins at 8:05. Being on time not only teaches responsibility and respect, but it is a necessary life skill. Dismissal is at 2:00. Again, please try your best to be on time as there are after school activities and appointments that are scheduled that I need to attend. Thank you.

Please remember that sneakers are to be worn on gym days. School shoes are to be worn with the school uniform. Thank you.

Friday is a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1.00.

Spelling Words
crust, must, trust, lump, bump, just, dusk, jump, dust, hunt

High Frequency Words
home, them, into, many

Amazing Words
desert, world, silent, medicine, forest, chatter, snort, poisonous

Homework
Mon. 10/22 Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Tues. 10/23 Daily Language Review
Wed. 10/24 Math
Thurs. 10/25 Phonics

Have a great week!


Week of October 15, 2018

Monday is Day 3 of the schedule. We will have gym on Thursday this week.

Tuesday is Picture Day. Please wear the school uniform for pictures. If you want to purchase pictures, please use the envelope you received last week. Casual Dress Pictures will be taken in the spring.Thank you. 

Progress Reports will be sent home Wednesday. Please read and sign the report. Return them back to school with your child on Thursday. Thank you for your help in this matter.

The 8th grade is sponsoring a bake sale on Thursday. If you would like your child to buy a treat, please send in a quarter with your child so they can purchase one when we visit the sale during the day. Thanks.

As you may have noticed from the school monthly calendar, Friday there is no school.

Spelling Words
men, ten, jet, bed, red, net, sled, step, leg, wet
The spelling test will be on Thursday this week.

High Frequency Words
saw, tree, small, your

Amazing Words
habitat, survive, croak, hatch, chirp, moist

Homework
Mon. 10/15 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 10/16 Daily Language Review 
Wed. 10/17 Math

Have a wonderful week!

Week of October 8, 2018

No school Monday, Columbus Day.

Tuesday is Day 6 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday this week. On gym days, Day 4 and 6, students should wear their gym uniform and sneakers. All other days students should wear their school uniform and their dress shoes. Please keep a monthly calendar on hand so you will know in advance when gym days are. Thank you.

Band begins on Thursday. If your child is signed up and attending please let me know so I can dismiss them to the adult in charge. Thanks.

Spelling Words
sit, wins, hit, naps, sits, fit, hits, win, fits, nap
Please remember students should not only be learning to spell these words but read them as well.

High Frequency Words
eat, her, five, this, four, too

Amazing Words
observe, wild, screech, reserve, parent, canopy, million, native

Homework
Tues. 10/9 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Wed. 10/10 Math
Thurs. 10/11 Daily Language Review 

Please continue to read each night and review any papers that need attention with your child. Keeping up with this will only be of benefit for your child. Thank you for your help given at home.

Have a nice week!


Week of October 1, 2018

Monday is Day 2 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday. 

We will celebrate Mass this week. At arrival on Wednesday, please bring your child to church. Please allow enough time for your child to get settled before mass starts. Mass begins at 8:00. Thank you.

There is no school on Friday. It is a professional day for teachers.  Also, next Monday is Columbus Day. There is no school next Monday.

Memorial Brick Project
If you would like to purchase a memorial brick for the play ground, the Information is on this web site. You can find it on the Home Page.

Handwriting Packet
This week I will send home a packet that is to help with handwriting. We have been working daily at practicing handwriting.The packet explains the strokes and correct formation for capital and lowercase letters, and numerals. It will also help with positions for good sitting and paper and pencil position. When completing nightly homework, students should practice using the writing lines(headline, midline, and baseline), spacing between letters, spacing between words, line quality, formation of letters, neatness etc.  You can keep this packet at home and use it to practice with.  Hopefully it will be of help to you. Thanks.

Spelling Words
hot, pop, mop, mom, hop, ox, got, pot, lock, rock
Please note that the spelling test will be on Thursday this week!

High Frequency Words
blue, help, from, little, get, use

Amazing Words
past, danger, snuggle, powerful, present, transportation, serve, enormous

Homework
Mon. 10/1 Write spelling words in notebook 3x each.
Tues. 10/2 Daily Language Review
Wed. 10/3 Math

Have a great week! Enjoy the extra long weekend coming up!


Week of September 24, 2018

Monday is Day 4 of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday and Wednesday. Students should wear their gym clothes and sneakers to school on these days.

Friday is a N.U.T. Day. The cost is $1. Please send the dollar into school with your child.

Thank you to all who sent back the Parent-Student Handbook Contracts. If you have not signed and sent it back yet please do so, as it is past due.

Please remember to call the school office by 8:30 if your child will be absent to let Mrs. Richards know. The number is 781-324-6584 Ext. 15. Thanks.

September Service Project
The Food Drive was a great success! Thank you to all who have donated. 

Memorial Brick Project
If you would like to purchase a memorial brick for the playground,  you can find the information on the Home Page of this web site.

Spelling Words
come, on, in, way, my, she, up, take, what, play
Please remember that students should not only know how to spell these words, but read them as well.

High Frequency Words Review
a, green, I, see, like, one, the, we, do, look, was, yellow, you, are, have, that, they, two, he, is, to, with, three, for, go, here, me, where

Homework-Please remember that students should be reading 15 minutes to an adult. It is part of the nightly homework. Thank you.
Mon. 9/24 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 9/25 Daily Language Review
Wed. 9/26 Math Worksheet
Thurs. 9/27 Phonics Worksheet

Please review high frequency words(sight words), math facts, and class work that is sent home with your child. This will help with reinforcement of what students learn at school. Any help will be only of benefit for your child’s learning. Thank you for your support given at home.

Have a wonderful week!

Week of September 17, 2018

Monday is Day 6 of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday. Students should wear their gym clothes and sneakers to school.

There will be a band assembly on Monday. This assembly is to introduce a music program where students can take lessons on a particular instrument. Students will have the opportunity to take lessons after school. The lessons are held in the school building so students would be dismissed to the supervision of the band. Paperwork will go home about dates, times, and fees, etc.

As Mr. Arria asked, at the Back to School Night, please remember to read the Parent-Student Handbook. The handbook is on the Cheverus website. When on the website, find and click on the Admissions tab, a drop down menu will appear. Find and click on Parent-Student Handbook. After reading the handbook, remember to sign the contract and send it back to school. A hard copy of the contract went home with your child on Friday. Thank you.

It was very nice to meet those of you who came to Back to School Night. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to come and find out about the first grade expectations. I am looking forward to working with you and your children this year.

Please remember to email me so that I can add your name to my contact list. Thanks again.

Remember to fill out a C.O.R.I Form. These forms are in the office with Mrs. Richards. Thank you.

If anyone is able and would like to volunteer to help out with lunch duty please let us know. Thanks.

Service Project for the month of September
Thank you to those who already donated to the Food Drive. There is still time. If you can help,  please send in non-perishable items and we will get your donation to the food pantry at Sacred Hearts Church.

Spelling Words
Please be sure that your child can not only spell the weekly spelling words, but read them as well.
Thanks so much!
six, wig, mix, fix, lip, it, sit, in, did, pin

High Frequency Words
she, up, take, what

Amazing Words
career, tool, sloppy, comfort, service, scrub, exercise, search

Homework
Mon. 9/17 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 9/18 Daily Language Review
Wed. 9/19 Math Worksheet
Thurs. 9/20 Phonics Worksheet

Have a nice week!

Week of September 10, 2018

Monday is Day 1 of the schedule. We will have gym on Thursday this week. Students should wear their gym uniform and sneakers to school on Thursday this week. 

Extended Day begins this week. Please let me know, by note,  if your child will be attending and what days. Thank you.

On Friday we will celebrate Mass at the Opening Liturgy for the school year.. Please drop your child off at church Friday morning. Mass begins at 8:00. Our class sits on the left side of the church, close to the windows.

Thank you for returning all the necessary emergency information/paperwork that is needed at the beginning of every school year. Also thank you for getting your child’s school supplies. Having these supplies at the start helps your child to be prepared for each school day. Thank you.

Reminder: A flyer was sent home via email in regards to a collection to benefit St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Please help out if you can and send in non-perishable food items. The drive will run through September 21st. Thank you.

Spelling Words
can, dad, mad, at, cat, am, ran, back, bat, sack

High Frequency Words
come, on, in, way, my

Amazing Words
needs, responsibility, shelter, cuddle, tickle, faithful, fetch, heel

Homework
Homework is given as an extention of what is taught or has been taught during the school day. Please review your childs' homework with them and fix any mistakes with your child so that they understand their error. After homework is finished, it is a good idea to have a certain routine of putting it in the folder and backpack to have it prepared for the next day. This helps with less stress at putting it all together in the morning. Homework is due the following day. Bringing back the completed homework the next day helps promote good responsibiltiy. Thank you for your help with this matter. In addition to written homework, students should read to an adult every night. Please make time to read with your child nightly for at least 15 minutes. Thank you.

Mon. 9/10 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 9/11 Daily Language Review
Wed. 9/12 Math Worksheet 
Thurs. 9/13 Phonics Worksheet

I hope to see and meet many of you at the Back to School Night on Thursdy night!
Have a great week!


Week of September 5, 2018

Dismissal this week for Grade 1 is the following.
Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00. Thursday and Friday is 2:00.

If ordering school lunch, please fill out and return September's lunch order form and attach the payment.

Please sign and return the Emergency Information Sheet and Permission Form to walk back and forth to church. 

On the Emergency Information Sheet, please make any changes before sending it back to school.  Sign the bottom before sending it back as well. Please do this ASAP Thank you.

Please send in the supplies for your child from the supply list as we will start to use them daily. 

Gym will begin next week. I will post which day it will be very soon.

Extendend Day will begin Monday, September 10th. Please let me know if you child will attend.

Thank you. Enjoy your week!