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Week of November 4, 2024
We start the month of November. A month of remembrance. A time to give thanks. To have a grateful heart for our many blessings.
No School Veterans Day-November 11
Veterans Day is next Monday. Let us honor the men and women, with gratitude, who serve in the military. THANK YOU to the heroes who have made sacrifices in their life so we can live with daily freedoms. There is no school on this holiday.
Repeat and Final Announcement
Service Project Deadline-Friday, November 8th.
Thank you for keeping in mind our service project as we collect diapers, wipes for babies, as well as new child and baby sized pajamas, socks, and underwear. If you can and would like to help, please send in your donation by the end of the week. Thank you to those who have already given. Your help is greatly appreciated!
High Frequency Words
could, live, one, then, three
Spelling Words
run, fun, nut, cut, bug, rug, men, head, could, one
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 11/4 Write spelling words neatly, 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 11/5 Phonics
Wed. 11/6 Math
Thurs. 11/7 Spelling Worksheet *Spelling Test Tomorrow* Short u
Enjoy your week! Have a wonderful long weekend that is coming up!
Week of October 28, 2024
Early Dismissal Friday
Friday is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:10.
High Frequency Words-Test Friday
again, help, new, there, use
Spelling Words-Test Friday
leg, beg, men, hen, head, bread, grass, spin, there, again
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 10/28 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook, neatly.
Tues. 10/29 Math
Wed. 10/30 Spelling Worksheet
Thurs. 10/31 No Homework Tonight! Happy Halloween! *Spelling Test Tomorrow*Short e
Week of October 21, 2024
October is going by pretty fast. November will be here before we know it! Thank you for all your support given to your child at home. Reading with your child and reviewing daily papers that go home is very important and so helpful. Writing, counting, and computing math problems is always good practice. Getting a good night's sleep and eating a good breakfast is important too! Thank you for your help.
November Lunch Order Forms-Due October 23rd!
If your child is going to receive a school lunch, you must complete a menu for your child. Please fill out the menu and return it to school. Thank you to those who have already sent them into school.
October-November Service Project
This benefits Mothers Helping Mothers Clothing Closet Tufts Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare
Thank you to those who are able to donate to our service project as we collect wipes and diapers for babies. We are also collecting new socks, new underwear, and new pajamas for children and babies. There is still time if you would like to help out. November 8th is the deadline.
Thank You
Thank you to those who have signed and returned their child’s progress report. If you haven’t yet, please do. Thanks.
High Frequency Words-Test Friday
jump, run, move, two
Spelling Words-Test Friday
spill, spin, grab, grass, drop, drip, hop, lot, two, move
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 10/21 Write spelling words neatly in notebook, 3x each.
Tues. 10/22 Phonics
Wed. 10/23 Math
Thurs. 10/24 Spelling worksheet *Spelling Test tomorrow* sp, gr, dr Blends
Enjoy your week!
Week of October 15, 2024
I hope you enjoyed the extra long four day weekend! It is always nice to get out to play and enjoy the weather when you can. I hope you were able to do that. Please remember in your prayers those affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Progress Reports will be sent home on Wednesday. Please read, sign, and return the report back to school on Thursday. Thank you!
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Tues. 10/15 Phonics
Wed. 10/16 Math
Thurs. 10/17 Spelling Worksheet*Spelling Test tomorrow* Short o
Week of October 7, 2024
Welcome to a new week! There is an extra long weekend coming up. Please be sure to note the days with no school.
School Uniform Picture Day-Wednesday
School Uniform Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday. If you wish to purchase a picture package, the information was sent home with your child last week. Please fill out the form and return it to school with the payment. Thank you.
N.U.T. Day (No Uniform Today) - Thursday
If your child is going to participate, the donation is $1 or more.
Thank you for supporting our Gala Fundraiser.
Professional Day-Friday, October 11, 2024
There is no school Friday. It is a professional day for teachers.
Columbus Day-Monday, October 14, 2024
Next Monday is a holiday. It is Columbus Day. There is no school.
Please Note: Due to the short weeks, the reading and spelling tests are scheduled for next week.
High Frequency Words-Test next Friday, October 18th.
fun, they, make, too
Spelling Words-Test next Friday, October 18th.
hop, top, log, hog, hot, lot, flip, black, they, too
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 10/7 Spelling-Write words 3x each neatly, in notebook.
Tues. 10/8 Phonics and Math
Wed. 10/9 Phonics
Enjoy the extra long weekend!
Week of September 30, 2024
I hope you had a nice weekend! We were lucky not to have the hit or remnants of Hurricane Helene that devastated parts of the south. Let us remember in our prayers those affected by the hurricane.
Thank You
Thank you for helping out our N.U.T. Day service project, by donating to the Saint Vincent DePaul Society. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
October Lunch Order Forms
As you know October starts Tuesday. If your child orders lunch, and you have not sent in the menu yet, please do. They are now overdue. Thank you to those who have sent them in already.
Early Dismissal-Friday
Friday is an early dismissal day. Dismissal is at 11:10.
No Lunch Program-Early Dismissal Days
Please remember if your child attends EDP on half days, they need to bring their own lunch from home. There is no lunch program on half days.
High Frequency Words-Test Friday!
be, good, come, pull
Spelling Words-Test Friday!
clip, flip, slip, flag, black, plan, win, sit, be, pull
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 9/30 Write spelling words neatly 3x each in notebook
Tues. 10/1 Phonics
Wed. 10/2 Math
Thurs. 10/3 Spelling worksheet *Spelling Test Tomorrow*
l blends
Good-bye September, Hello October!
Have a wonderful week!
Week of September 23, 2024
Band Registration Forms
If you would like to sign your child up for violin lessons, the forms are due into the office by Tuesday morning, September 24th.
N.U.T. Day Friday!!!!
N.U.T.=No Uniform Today
If your child is going to participate the cost is $1 or more. The donation will benefit Saint Vincent DePaul Society. Thank you.
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 9/23 Math
Tues. 9/24 Phonics
Wed. 9/25 Math
Thurs. 9/26 No Homework! Happy Luau!
*Spelling Test Tomorrow* Short i.
Enjoy your week!
Week of September 16, 2024
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank you to those who were able to make it to Back to School Night! I appreciate you taking the time to come visit our classroom to hear about the expectations of Grade One. I am looking forward to working with you and your children this year!
Mass Friday-Grade One Will Not Attend
You may have read from the monthly calendar, Grades 1-8 are scheduled to meet at church on Friday. Please Note, Grade One students will arrive at school as usual (7:40). Grade One will not meet at church. Thank you.
Is your child interested in learning to play a musical instrument(violin)? If so, students in grade one has the opportunity to join the band. This program is held weekly, after school, and provided by the Paul Effman Music Company. Grade One students learn the violin. Please return the forms and payment if you want your child to participate.
down, up, out, very
Please practice nightly. Test next Friday, September 27th.
Spelling Words
pin, win, hit, sit, miss, kiss, nap, can, out, up(these words will be introduced after the test on Tuesday)
Please practice nightly. Test next Friday, September 27th.
Reminder
Remember at Back to School Night we spoke about an easy start where we would spend more time on high frequency and spelling words at the start of the school year and ease into once a week. These words are for next week’s test(9/27). The words that were posted last week(scroll below)are the words for this week’s test (9/17). Once we get on a weekly rhythm schedule this won’t be so confusing. Thank you for your understanding.
Homework
*Students need to read with an adult for 15 minutes each night.
Mon. 9/16 Spelling worksheet *Spelling Test Tomorrow* Short a
Tues. 9/17 Spelling-Write words 3x each neatly in notebook
Wed. 9/18 Math worksheet
Thurs. 9/19 Phonics worksheet
Have a great week!
Week of September 9, 2024
I hope you all had a nice first week of school. Students are learning what it is like to be a first grader. It is all new at this point so, we are working on setting expectations and learning daily routines for the classroom and around the school. We are working on being responsible and more independent. There is so much that is new! This takes lots of practice and time to master.
Students Success
Beginning of School Year Paperwork
If you have not filled out and sent back all the necessary paperwork, please do.
Parent/Student Handbook Contract
Student Information Sheet
Nurses Information
Lunch Menu for September, if applicable
Thank you to those who have already returned this information.
Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival time is 7:40 and dismissal time is 2:00.
Please be on time so your child does not worry. Plan for traffic or unexpected obstacles. Thanks.
*Soon, students will walk up to the classroom by themselves at arrival. Students should continue to line up in the school yard and wait until an adult allows them into the building at 7:40.
*Please do not send your child into the school with the Kindergarten students. Your child will not be supervised! Grade One needs to wait until 7:40.
*Students who are not picked up at the dismissal time of 2:00 will be sent to EDP and a fee will be charged. Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you
Thank you very much for purchasing and sending in all the school supplies. It is a big help and makes it for easy transitions during the day.
Lunch Responsibility
In addition to the menu that you fill out at the beginning of each month, a count needs to be sent daily to the cafeteria by me. Your child needs to know, each day, their own plan of what they are doing for lunch. I will ask your child every morning, if they brought lunch from home or if they are ordering lunch from the school cafeteria. They need to know the answer. This could be part of the conversation with your child on the drive to school each morning. Thank you for your help.
Uniform Dress Code
Please be sure to read the uniform policy for the regular school and gym uniforms. Leggings are not part of the school or gym uniforms. Please do not wear leggings in place of pants or sweatpants. When the cold weather approaches, girls can wear leggings as tights under the regular jumper dress. Also, sneakers are for gym days only. Students should wear dark colored shoes with their dress uniform. Thanks.
Morning Breakfast
This year will be the first year the school will be offering free breakfast starting Monday, September 9, 2024. The breakfast will be very simple: a grain (cereal) or cheese stick, yogurt or fruit, and white milk. Pancakes, eggs, and other such breakfast treats will not be offered. There is no menu, we get what we get and serve it. Breakfast will only be served between 7:40 and 8:00, no later. If you plan for your student to have breakfast daily, please let me know so I can create a schedule. This program is new so it may take some time to run smoothly.
Back to School Night-Parents Only
Thursday is Back to School Night. This is an informational night for parents. It begins in the gym at 6:30. After the meeting in the gym, parents will meet with teachers in the classroom. I hope you can make it.
High Frequency Words
does, not, school, what
Please practice nightly. Test next Tuesday, Sept. 17
Spelling Words
man, can, nap, tap, cat, hat, not, does
Please practice nightly. Test next Tuesday, Sept. 17
Homework
Mon. 9/9 Spelling-Write spelling words neatly 3x each in notebook.
Tues. 9/10 Daily Language Review
Wed. 9/11 Math
Thurs. 9/12 Phonics
Just a reminder, check back to this weekly announcement page(every Sunday evening or Monday mornings) to find a new update. Remember to click on Weekly Announcements, which you did because you are reading this. Thank you!
Have a wonderful week!
Week of September 3, 2024
Welcome to First Grade!!!!
It is an exciting time of the year! I can’t wait to meet you!
Thank you for checking out my Announcements Page.
First Day of School
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. It is an early dismissal day which is at 11:10. There is no EDP on this day.
Wednesday-Friday
The rest of the first week of school are full days. Dismissal is at 2:00. Please be waiting for your child in the schoolyard so your child does not get nervous. If your child is attending EDP, please let me know. Thank you.
Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival time is 7:40 and dismissal time is 2:00.
Snack and Lunch
Please pack a healthy snack with your child everyday. Students should bring their own lunch to school if they are not ordering a school lunch.
Lunch Menus
If ordering a school lunch, a lunch menu needs to be filled out and returned to school. The order forms are on the school’s website. Thanks.
Supply List
Uniforms
Be sure to read the uniform policy and have your child come to school dressed appropriately following the school’s dress code. If you need help, please take advantage of the uniform swap. Thank you very much.
Important Information
***Thank you for your quick attention and responses to all the emergency and important information. It would be very helpful and greatly appreciated if all paperwork was returned promptly. If you have any questions or need help please let me know.
Birthdays
You may send in a small snack(mini cupcakes, mini cookies, mini brownies) to celebrate birthdays. Please let me know ahead of time. Thanks. No cakes or birthday party decorations etc. are needed. If you want to send birthday invitations please pass them out in the school yard. Thank you.
Illness or sickness
Please keep your child home if they are sick. Children must be fever free for 24 hours without the assistance of medication. Thank you for keeping this matter of utmost importance. Students may take home and make up the work they have missed when they return.
Weekly Announcements
Please be sure to check back (on Sunday Evenings) and read weekly updates to my teacher page. Thank you!
I'm looking forward to a great year! Hope you can make it to the Parents Only Back to School Night next week.
Have a great start to the new school year!