Updated Weekly
Week of March 18, 2024
I hope you had a nice long weekend.
April Lunch Order Forms Due by March 20!!!
Please, please, please return the lunch order forms for April by the due date! Mrs. Martens has much to do with planning a monthly menu, ordering food, and preparing food. She also has to account for those students who are ordering lunches and report those numbers to her respective parties. Please return the menus by the due date. Thanks.
Thank You, Thank You for coming!
It was nice to see those who were able to come to parent conferences. Thank you for taking the time to come to the important conference night to discuss the progress of your child’s education. I appreciate your time and support!
Holy Mass Tuesday
We will celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph at Mass on Tuesday. Please drop your child off at church. Mass begins at 8:00.
Stations of the Cross-Thursday
We will walk to church on Thursday to pray the Stations of the Cross.
High Frequency Words
found, hard, near, woman, would, write
Spelling Words
key, bumpy, puppy, funny, penny, sandy, my, night, write, would
Homework
Mon. 3/18 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 3/19 Write the spelling words in complete sentences
Wed. 3/20 Math
Thurs. 3/21 English
Reminder: It is important for your child to practice reading every night.
Next week is Holy Week. It will be a very short week.
Have a fabulous week!
Week of March 11, 2024
Hope you had a nice weekend. This is a busy but short week.
Report Cards
Term 2 Report Cards will be emailed home on Wednesday. If you do not receive your child’s report card, please contact the school office to make the correct change to your email address on file. Thank you.
Parent Conferences-Wednesday
Parent Conferences will be on Wednesday from 5:30-6:30. Conferences are being held the same format as last term. They will be held in the gym on a first come first served basis. If you need more than five minutes, we will need to schedule an appointment for another time. Thank you.
Individual Spring Pictures-Thursday
Thursday is spring picture day. If your child is having their picture taken, please return the payment in the envelope that was sent home. Students may wear their choice of appropriate clothes.
N.U.T. Day-Thursday
Thursday is a free N.U.T. Day.
Professional Day Friday
There is no school on Friday. It is a professional day for teachers.
Final Announcement! Please Take Action
I will be deleting all the posts from this teacher page to make room for the third term. If you need to copy the spelling words or high frequency words, please do. I will delete them on Friday. Thanks.
High Frequency Words
caught, flew, know, laugh, listen, were
Spelling Words - Test Thursday!
find, night, by, kind, right, pie, boat, no, caught, listen
Homework
Mon. 3/11 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 3/12 Write the spelling words in complete sentences
Wed. 3/13 Math
Reminder: It is important for your child to practice reading every night.
Have a nice week and enjoy the upcoming long weekend!
Week of March 4, 2024
We have made it to the month of March. Spring Forward! Remember to change your clocks on Saturday, March 9th for daylight savings!
Class Pictures Thursday
Class pictures are scheduled to be taken on Thursday. Envelopes were sent home last week. If you wish to order one, please return the envelope with payment. Please be sure your child is dressed appropriately in the correct full school uniform. Please check for holes in stockings, tights, or pants. Girls should wear navy blue knee socks. NO SNEAKERS or BOOTS, school shoes please. Thank you.
Needed Action Announcement
Please copy the second term spelling words and high frequency words for your review. I will be deleting the weekly posts from the second term to make room for the third term. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
find, food, more, over, start, warm
Spelling Words
low, boat, no, row, oat, toe, we, keep, over, more
Homework
Mon. 3/4 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 3/5 Write the spelling words in complete sentences
Wed. 3/6 Math
Thurs. 3/7 English
Reminder: It is important for your child to practice reading every night!
Have a great week!
Week of February 26, 2024
Welcome Back!
I hope your vacation was fun and relaxing. This is our last week in the month of February. We have one extra day this February, it is Leap Year. March begins on Friday.
Thank You Thank you Thank you!
Thank you for sending in valentines for the class and myself. The carnations, heart boxes, homemade treats, chocolates, travel cups, cards, prayer boxes, treat bags and boxes, cupcakes, plush toys, a nutcracker, socks, pictures, balloons, sweet messages, gift cards made me and everyone smile.…so many thoughtful gifts! We had a very nice Valentine’s Day! Thank you to all!!!
Early Dismissal Friday
Friday is an early dismissal day. Dismissal time is 11:10.
Holy Mass Friday
On Friday we will celebrate Mass. At arrival, please drop your child off at church. Mass begins at 8:00. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
because, blue, into, or, other, small
Spelling Words
me, we, keep, play, because, feed, beak, seat, rain, other
Homework
Mon. 2/26 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 2/27 Write the spelling words in complete sentences
Wed. 2/28 Math
Thurs. 2/29 English
Reminder: It is important for your child to practice reading every night.
Have a wonderful week!
Week of February 12, 2024
I hope you had a super weekend! This will be the last week before vacation.
March Lunch Menus
If your child is ordering school lunch, please fill out the order form for March and return it to school. Thank you.
Congratulations Grade One!
We had our second round of students who led the whole school in morning prayer and the pledge of allegiance each day last week. They did a wonderful job!
Valentine’s Day Wednesday
Send in the valentines for our classmates. They can be store bought or homemade. They should be prepared and addressed at home. Send them into school ready to be delivered by your child. Everyone loves to receive a valentine from a friend!
February Vacation
School vacation begins on Friday at 2:00. We return on Monday, February 26th.
Black History Project - Due February 26
The home project is due after vacation. Please remember to complete and practice with your child. Students will need to read/present the facts about the famous person's life and how they contributed to our world. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
about, animal, carry, eight, give, our
Spelling Words
mail, chain, play, rain, way, day, took, hood, our, carry
Homework
Mon. 2/12 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 2/13 Work on Black History Project
Wed. 2/14 No Homework! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Thurs. 2/15 Work on Black History Project
Reminder: It is important for your child to practice reading every night.
Have a wonderful week! Have a safe, restful vacation! Enjoy!
School resumes February 26, 2024
Week of February 5, 2024
I hope everyone enjoyed the fun filled week we had last week. We do have a wonderful school, it’s always nice to celebrate it as well as everyone who makes it so special. We have made it through January and into the month of February. We will have two weeks before February vacation. Time is flying by!
Thank you
Thank you to all who returned your child’s progress report. If you have not signed and returned it, please do. Thanks.
February Lunch Order Forms
If your child is ordering lunch from school, please fill out the menu and return the form. They are overdue. Thank you to those who have already sent it into school.
N.U.T. Day Friday
Friday is a N.U.T. Day. If your child is going to participate, the cost is $1. Please send it to school with your child. Thanks.
High Frequency Words
after, buy, done, every, soon, work
Spelling Words
book, look, cook, took, hood, wood, nose, cute, buy, done
Homework
Mon. 2/5 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 2/6 Phonics
Wed. 2/7 Math
Thurs. 2/8 English
Reminder: It is important for your child to practice reading every night.
Have a great week!
Week of January 29, 2024
Happy Catholic Schools Week!
There are many fun activities happening each day this school week. Please read and keep handy the Catholic Schools Week Calendar so your child can participate in any N.U.T. Days or activities that are planned for the week.
READ! READ! READ!
We had a great time on our field trip visiting the Malden Public Library. The librarian shared a story with us and gave us a tour of the children’s room. There are so many books to be read! What a great place to take your children for the morning or afternoon, especially when it is too cold (or hot) to be outside. Please take advantage of this space when you have time. It’s fun and it’s free! If you would like an application for a free library card, please let me know. I have the applications at school.
READ! READ! READ!
If you can come to read a story to our class on Thursday, let me know so that we can set up a time for you to arrive that fits our schedule.
Repeat and Final Announcement
Re-registration School Year 2024-2025
January 16 - February 2, is open for re-registration to current students. To ensure a saved seat for your child for the next school year, please remember to re-register by filling out the form you were emailed and remit the payment. Thank you. Open enrollment will begin after February 2nd
Early Dismissal Friday
Friday is a half day. Dismissal time is 11:10.
Holy Mass Friday
We will celebrate Mass on Friday. Please drop your child off at church. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
No new words this week.
Spelling Word
No new words this week.
Homework
Mon. 1/29 No Homework Tonight!
Tues. 1/30 Phonics
Wed. 1/31 Math
Thurs. 2/1 No Homework Tonight! Happy Catholic Schools Week!
Looking forward to a fun-filled week!
Week of January 22, 2024
Hope you survived the cold and had a nice weekend. Ready for a full week of school? It has been a while. Here we go!
Repeat Announcement
Re-registration School Year 2024-2025
January 16 - February 2, is open for re-registration to current students. To ensure a saved seat for your child for the next school year, please remember to re-register by filling out the form you were emailed and remit the payment. Thank you. Open enrollment will begin after February 2nd.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be sent home Wednesday. Please read, sign, and return the report back to school on Thursday. Thank you.
Catholic Schools Week
Next week is Catholic Schools Week. A week to celebrate our wonderful students, families, and school. Please be sure to read the calendar over before next week so your child is prepared. The theme day for Wednesday, January 31st, is to dress up as anything Disney. Examples: costumes, colors, t-shirts or sweatshirts.
High Frequency Words
ago, boy, girl, how, old, people
Spelling Words
hope, nose, note, rope, cute, cube, nice, ledge, ago, people
Homework
Mon. 1/22 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 1/23 Phonics
Wed. 1/24 Math
Thurs. 1/25 English
Enjoy your week!
Week of January 15, 2024
I hope you had a nice long weekend.
Re-registration School Year 2024-2025
January 16 - February 2 is open for re-registration to current students. To ensure a saved seat for your child for the next school year, please remember to re-register by filling out the form you were emailed and remit the payment. Thank you. Open enrollment will begin after February 2nd.
February Lunch Form
Please fill out the menu for February and return it to school. Thanks.
N.U.T. Day
Friday is a N.U.T. Day. Please send in a one dollar donation, if your child is going to participate.
Uniform Reminders
Students should wear their dress uniform with black or navy blue shoes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. On Wednesdays and Fridays, students should wear their gym uniforms with sneakers. If your child wears winter boots to school, please send the appropriate shoes to change into. Thank you. Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook on our website for any clarification.
High Frequency Words
any, from, happy, once, so, upon
Spelling Words
rice, nice, page, age, wedge, ledge, like, ride, from, once
Homework
Tues. 1/16 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Wed. 1/17 Math
Thurs. 1/18 English
Have a great week!
Week of January 8, 2024
Looking forward to a new week of learning. I hope that you all survived the first snowfall of the year!
Early Dismissal - Friday
Friday is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:10.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Next Monday is a holiday. There is no school on January 15th.
High Frequency Words
green, grow, pretty, should, together, water
Spelling Words
like, spike, ride, hide, bike, mine, make, came, water, should
Homework
Mon. 1/8 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 1/9 Phonics
Wed. 1/10 Math
Thurs. 1/11 English
Have a great week. Enjoy your long weekend!
Week of January 1, 2024
Welcome Back! Happy New Year!
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and vacation. It was a nice time to rest, relax, and give our brains a break. Now it’s time to get right back to work and into the swing of things. Before we know it, February Vacation will be around the corner.
January Lunch Forms
Please remember to turn in the January lunch menu if you have not done so yet. Thank you.
Holy Mass
On Friday we will celebrate Mass. Please drop your child off at the church. Mass begins at 8:00. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
away, now, some, today, way, why
Spelling Words
make, take, came, game, gate, late, chin, graph, some, today
Homework
Tues. 1/2 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Wed. 1/3 Math
Thurs. 1/4 English
Have a wonderful week!
Week of December 11, 2023
There are many activities, dates, times, and various drop off locations to remember this week. Please make note of them on your personal calendars. Thank you.
This is the second week of Advent. This week will be the last week of school before we leave for Christmas Vacation. A time to celebrate Christmas Fun Week!! If your child is going to participate, check out the attire below.
Prayer Service - Second Week of Advent
The second Advent Prayer Service will take place in the gym Monday morning. At arrival, please drop your child off at the gym.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
Thank you to those who made the time to come to parent conferences last week. It was very nice to be able to discuss your child’s education with you. Again, thank you for practicing and reviewing with your child at home. The benefits are shown while we are learning in the classroom.
January Lunch Forms
Please fill out the lunch menu for January. Send the forms along to school or to Mrs. Martens in the cafeteria. Please send it by the due date so the cafeteria can plan appropriately to reduce the waste of food. Thank you to those who have already done so.
Christmas Themed Fun Week - What will you wear!!??
Monday, December 11th: Wear your school uniform. Accompany the uniform with a Christmas headband, necklace, or hat.
Tuesday, December 12th: Wear red and green clothing.
Wednesday, December 13th: Wear a Holiday or Christmas sweater.
Thursday, December 14th: Wear your pajamas to school. If you have Christmas pajamas, why not wear them?!
Friday, December 15th: Wear your gym uniform. We are attending Mass.
I will bring in a Christmas snack for the class. Can you please pack your child their regular snack and an extra juice box or small bottle of water?
Pageant Practice Tuesday
We will have pageant practice on December 12th. At arrival, please drop your child off at the church. Thank you.
Christmas Pageant Wednesday Evening
The Christmas Pageant will be held at Sacred Hearts Parish Church on Wednesday evening at 6:00 pm. Please join us as students in Grades 1-8 take part in retelling the Birth of Jesus. As the pageant starts at 6:00, please have your child dressed in their costume, seated, and ready to begin by 5:45. The costumes will be sent home with your child. At the conclusion of the pageant, please leave the costume with myself or Ms. Young. Thank you for your help with this matter.
Christmas Mass - Friday 8:00
We will celebrate Holy Mass on December 15th. At arrival on Friday, please drop your child off at church. Thanks.
Christmas Vacation
Christmas Vacation begins on Friday at 2:00. School will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Please make a note on your personal calendars for the 2:00 pick up time on Friday. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
around, by, many, place, walk
Spelling Words - Test Thursday! Test Thursday!
whip whale, catch, match, chin, graph, shop, with, many, around
Homework
Read Nightly, 10-15 minutes with an adult
Mon. 12/11 Write the spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 12/12 Math
Wed. 12/13 No Homework! See you at the Christmas Pageant!
Thurs. 12/14 No Homework Tonight! Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas!
Have a wonderful, relaxing, safe vacation!
See you after the new year.
School resumes on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Week of December 4, 2023
There are many dates, times, and various different drop off locations to remember this week. Please make note of them on your personal calendars.
This is the first week of Advent. Remember from last week’s post, we will have an Advent Prayer Service on Mondays during Advent. Please drop your child off at the gym Dec. 4th & 11th.
Christmas Service Project
Our Christmas tree on the second floor is beginning to be colorfully decorated with hats and mittens for the homeless. There is still plenty of room on that tree. If you can help out, there is still time. Thank you to those who have already donated!
Pageant Practice Wednesday
We will have pageant practice on December 6th. At arrival, please drop your child off at the church. Thank you.
Report Cards
Report Cards will be emailed from the office on December 6th. If you do not receive your child’s report card, please contact the office to be sure the correct email is on file. Thank you.
Parent Conferences - December 6th at 5:30-6:30
Parent conferences are scheduled to be held in the gym on Wednesday evening at 5:30-6:30. In order to meet the needs of all parents, meetings are on a first come first served basis and each conference is for approximately 3-5 minutes. If you need more time, we will need to schedule a time for a different day. Conferences are for parents only. Thank you.
Holy Mass Friday - Feast of Immaculate Conception
We will celebrate Mass on Friday. At arrival, please drop your child off at church. Mass begins at 8:00.
High Frequency Words
all, call, day, her, want
Spelling Words
fish, shop, ship, with, thing, sang, fast, wink, want, call
Homework
Mon. 12/4 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 12/5 Daily Language Review
Wed. 12/6 Math
Thurs. 12/7 Phonics
Read Nightly, 10-15 minutes with an adult
Have a wonderful week!
Week of November 27, 2023
Welcome back!
I hope your Thanksgiving was a special time where you could spend time with family and friends.
This is the last week of November and we begin a new report card term. Please remember to practice daily, the skills and concepts from papers that go home with your child. The extra review, practice, and support benefits your child in their day to day learning. Thank you for your help.
We are now coming to the busy time of the year! It is hard to believe we will start December on Friday. The time is going fast and we have lots to do! In three weeks we will be out of school for Christmas vacation.
Thank You, Thank You!
Thank you to the families who have donated mittens to the Christmas Service Project for the homeless. If you haven't donated yet, there is still time. If you can, please send to school newly purchased mittens. They can be for children or adults. What a great opportunity to teach children about kindness and taking care of those who are less fortunate than ourselves, especially at Christmas time. I’m sure children would love to go to the store, pick the mittens out, and use their own allowance money (if applicable) to buy them. If you can make this happen, what a great lesson on learning about compassion for others. Thanks again!
Picture Retake Day - Wednesday
Wednesday, November 29th is picture retake day. If your child was absent on picture day, they will have their picture taken on this day.
December Lunch Order Forms Overdue
Please fill out the lunch menu for December, if you have not done so yet. Send the forms along to school or to Mrs. Martens in the cafeteria. Please always send the menu by the due date so the cafeteria can plan appropriately to reduce the waste of food. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Scholastic Book Clubs
Book Clubs are due Wednesday, November 29th. If you would like to place an order please do. Please remember if you are planning for books to arrive in time for Christmas, our vacation begins December 15th. I would hope they would arrive in time but I can’t guarantee, that is up to Scholastic and the mail service. Thank you.
Looking Ahead - The Christmas Pageant
We have started to practice for the annual Christmas Pageant. Grades 1-8 participate in retelling the story of the Birth of Jesus through sight, sound, and prayer. The pageant will take place in Sacred Hearts Parish Church. Please save the date, the evening of Wednesday, December 13th.
Early Dismissal - Friday
Friday is an early dismissal day. The dismissal time is at 11:10.
Advent Prayer Services - Mondays during Advent
The next two Mondays, December 4th & 11th, we will have a school wide Advent Prayer Service in the gym at 8:00. At arrival, please drop your child off at the gym for these prayer services. Thank you.
High Frequency Words
eat, no, of, under, who
Spelling Words
lend, send, fast, past, sink, wink, run, bug, of, who
Homework
Mon. 11/27 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 11/28 Daily Language Review
Wed. 11/29 Math
Thurs. 11/30 Phonics
Read Nightly, 10-15 minutes with an adult
Have a great week!