Week of October 21, 2019

Another long weekend, I hope you enjoyed it! We won't have another one until Veteran's Day coming up next month.

Monday is Day 7 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday and Thursday this week. 

Progress Reports go home Monday. Please sign and return them to school with your child on Tuesday. Thanks.

Friday is a N.U.T. Day and the cost is $1.00.

Sunday, October 27th "Trunk or Treat"
Come and see the decorated car trunks, wear a costome, and trick or treat from 5:00-6:30 in the school yard.

Spelling Words
hot, pop, mop, mom, hop, ox, got, pot, lock, rock

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

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

Homework
Mon. 10/21 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook
Tues. 10/22 Daily Language Review
Wed. 10/23 Math
Thurs. 10/24 Math

Have a wonderful week!

Week of October 15, 2019

I hope that you all enjoyed the extra long weekend. Tuesday is Day 4 of the schedule. We are not scheduled for gym this week. 

Wednesday is individual picture day in uniform. Students wear their school uniform. Another day will be set aside for a casual picture. Informational flyers/envelopes went home last week. You do not need to purchase pictures, but if you want to please use the flyer/envelope to do so. Thanks.

On Thursday there is a bake sale. If you wish your child to buy a treat at the bake sale, please send in 25 cents so that they can purchase a treat. Thanks.

I am sure you noticed from the school calendar that there is no school Friday.

Thank you you to all who donated to the food drive. The hallway is full of all your donations! The 8th graders will be bringing it all over to Sacred Hearts Food Pantry. Thank you again!

Request for help!
When sending money or checks into school, please be sure to attach it to a form or a piece of paper indicating your child’s name and what the money is for. Ideally, if you have an envelope, please use that.  Again labeling it with your child’s name and contents of the matter. Thank you for your help.

As this is a very short week, we will not have enough time to start and finish a new story. There will be no new spelling words or high frequency words.

Homework
Tues. 10/15 Daily Language Review 
Wed. 10/16 Math

Progress Reports will go home next Monday. Please sign and return them to school on Tuesday.

Have a nice week!

Week of October 7, 2019

Monday is Day 7 of the schedule. We will have gym on Tuesday and Thursday this week. Students should wear their gym uniform on these days. All other days students should dress in their school uniform.

Arrival and Dismissal Times
Just a reminder that student arrival time is 7:50. We start our day at 8:00. Please come in the morning on time so that your child has enough time to get unpacked and settled so as to begin on time. If your child arrives after the 8:00 bell they are marked tardy. Dismissal time is 2:00. Half day dismissal time is 11:20. Thank you for your help with this matter.

Scholastic Book Club Order Forms went home last week. If you would like to order some books for your child the due date is October 10th. Thanks.

This months service project will end on Wednesday. Please consider donating to the Food Drive to benefit the Sacred Hearts Food Pantry. Thank you to those who have already made donations. This is a nice way to engage and teach young children about caring for those who are in need. Those who donate will receive a free N.U.T. Day on Thursday, October 10th. Thank you for your help.

Friday, October 11th is a Professional Day for teachers. There is no school. 

Next Monday, October 14th there is no school. It is Columbus Day. Enjoy the extra long weekend!

Spelling Words
six, wig, mix, fix, lip, it, sit, in, did, pin
The spelling test will be Thursday.

High Frequency Words
what, she, take, up
The reading test will be Thursday.

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

Homework
Mon. 10/7 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook 
Tues. 10/8 Daily Language Review 
Wed. 10/9 Math
Homework Reminders: Read nightly, study and memorize math facts, study and learn to master spelling and high frequency words. Please remember to check your child's homework nightly and fix any errors so that your child is learning from their mistakes. Thank you for your continued support with your child's education.

Have a great week!

Week of September 30, 2019

As you know this week begins October. Happy Fall! I would like you to be attentive to the October calendar and take note that many of the upcoming weeks are short weeks. There is an early dismissal day and a few days with no school. Please plan accordingly on these days.Thank you.

Monday is Day 2 of the schedule. We are scheduled for gym on Tuesday this week.

On Thursday we will celebrate mass. Mass begins at 8:00. Please drop your child off at church and please allow enough time for your child to get settled before mass starts. Thank you.

Friday is early dismissal. Please make arrangements to pick your child up at the dismissal time of 11:20.

Ms. Bettencourt, our music/spanish teacher, wanted me to remind you to send in a notebook for her class. Thank you to those who have already done so.

Service Project
We are collecting non-perishable food items for the Sacred Hearts Food Pantry. We have already had some donations come in. This school wide service project will run until October 10th. This is a nice way to engage students in helping those in need. If you are able to donate that would be very helpful. Thank you. Those who donate will recieve a free N.U.T. Day on October 10th. Thanks again!

Spelling Words
at, can, cat, back, dad, am, bat, mad, ran, sack 
We will have a spelling test on these words Friday!

High Frequency Words
my, in, come, on, way
We will have a reading test on these words Friday!

Amazing Words
heel, shelter, faithful, tickle, cuddle, responsibility, needs, fetch
These are good vocabulary and enrichment words that are used in our readings. Please talk about these words and their meanings.

Homework
Mon. 9/30 Write spelling words 3x each in notebook 
Tues. 10/1Math
Wed. 10/2 Daily Language Review 
Thurs. 10/3 Math

Remember to review and check homework with your child after they have completed it. Fix mistakes and talk about the errors. Work should be clear, correct, and complete. Thank you for your help with this matter.

Thank you for reading each night with your child. Review words, math facts, and papers that go home. Thank you very much for your support.

Enjoy your week!

Week of September 23, 2019

Welcome to a new week of school! We are still adjusting to the rules, routines, and expectations of first grade. I am sure you have seen papers and have heard some good reports about what your child is learning during the day.

We have a full week of school this week. Monday is Day 4 of the schedule. We will have gym on Friday.

A request for your help!! I know and understand you can’t always predict when you need to go to the bathroom, but could you please have your child make one last trip to the bathroom before leaving home in the morning. Hopefully, the trips to the bathroom will become less of a necessity when beginning our learning and lessons at the start of our day. Thank you for your help in this matter. 

Please be on the Lookout! The Student Information Sheet! This went home again Wednesday of last week! It Must Be Returned to School, Completed!
The purpose: The office would like you to confirm all the data on the Student Information Sheet. Please check/fix this sheet to be sure all information is listed correctly. Fill in all blank spaces. If it is not applicable, then please write N/A. Remember to sign and date the bottom. All this information is necessary in case of an emergency. Thank you to those who have already completed it and have sent it back to school!

Please remember to print off a calendar from this web site so you know what days your child has gym. Gym days are scheduled for days 1 and 3. The calendar is listed under News/Events.

Band forms are due Monday, September 23rd. Remember that grade one students have the option of violin lessons only. 

Friday is a N.U.T. Day. Students may dress in their play clothes. If your child dresses in play clothes the cost is $1.00. If students do not bring in $1.00, they should dress in their school uniform.

Spelling Words
Coming Soon! 

High Frequency Words
red, the, like, one, we, write

Amazing Words
Coming Soon! 

Homework
Mon. 9/23 Math-Complete all sides
Tues. 9/24 Daily Language Review-Complete all sides
Wed. 9/25 Math-Complete all sides
Thurs. 9/26 Phonics-Complete all sides

Please go over the homework with your child and correct any mistakes with them. Thanks. 

Remember to read nightly. Practice math facts. Practice Sight Words/High Frequency Words. You can always review any papers that go home, whether they are correct or incorrect. Any extra help will only be a benenfit for your child. Thank you for your help.

Remember CORI Forms need to be filled out if you wish to volunteer with field trips/events involving students.  Please see Ms. Diana in the office and bring your ID. Thank you.

Have a nice week!


Week of September 16, 2019

Thank you to those who were able to make it to the Back to School Night! It was very nice to see you all. As you may know it takes a long time to learn names and faces onto top of matching you up to your children. I am still learning. Thank you for your patience. You may have to remind me from time to time. Thanks.

We have a full week of school this week. Monday is Day 6 of the schedule. We will have gym on Wednesday and Friday this week. Please remember to have your child dress in their gym uniform and sneakers. All other days, please have your child dress in their school uniform including school shoes. Thank you.

During the day on Monday, we will have a band assembly. This is an introduction for those interested in joining the band. Lessons are held on Thursdays after school. Students will bring home sign up sheets in regards to the information and cost. If you are interested in enrolling your child, please return the completed form to school by the dute date of Monday, September 23rd. The first grade instrument is the violin. This program is an outside company who comes to our school. When students are not in a lesson the teacher supervision is Mrs. Ronchetti, our second grade teacher.

Homework
Mon. 9/16 Math-Complete all sides
Tues. 9/17 Daily Language Review-Complete all sides
Wed. 9/18 Math-Complete all sides
Thurs. 9/19 Phonics-Complete all sides

Please remember to have your child reading to you nightly. Also, please practice sight words, spelling words, and math facts. These lists will be weekly on this page soon.

Remember to keep up with the Instant Sight Words list given to you at Back to School Night. Thank you!

**We will have weekly spelling and reading tests on Fridays. We have not started the spelling lists yet. When we do, students will bring home a green marble notebook on Mondays to be used for homework. Students will write the spelling words 3x each in the notebook and return it back to school the following day. You may want to write the words on a separate piece of paper to keep at home as the notebook will only be sent home on Mondays. The words will also be listed here on this teacher page.

Remember to fill out a CORI Form if you plan to participate in any school function/activity. These forms must be updated yearly. It does take some time to process, so please do so to have them on file. Thanks for your help. 

Thank you for your support in helping your child!
Have a great week!


Week of September 9, 2019
Welcome Back to School!

We had a super first week of school! Looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Monday is Day 1 of the schedule. We will have gym on Monday and Wednesday this week. Please be sure your child dresses in their gym uniform and sneakers. Thank you.

If you plan to order lunch for September, please send in the Lunch Order Form and Payment. Thank you to those who have already done so. The lunch forms can be printed from this web site each month.

You can print out a monthly school calendar from this web site as well. Having a printed copy of the monthly calendar will help you with the schedule days. You will see each date has the day(Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, etc.). As you read the Special Schedule, from this teacher page,  you can see that our class will have gym on Days 1 and 3. 

Please be sure to fill out and return to school the (1)Student Information Sheet, (2)Permission Slips to walk to and from church, and the (3)Parent-Student Contract & Internet Consent Form. On the Student Information Sheet, please fill this out completely. Do not leave anything blank. Thank you to those who have already done so.

Thank you for sending in your child's school supplies. Having these supplies at the start helps your child be prepared for each school day.  We will begin to use these tools daily. Be sure to label all your child's supplies. Thanks. 

Thank you for your attention and help to all these matters.

Thursday is Back to School Night! I hope you can make it! Mr. Arria will begin the meeting in the gym at 6:30. After Mr. Arria's meeting, the teacher's will conduct meetings in their classrooms. This is a general meeting to inform you of the expectations for grade one. If you wish to discuss things referring to your child, I would gladly set up an appointment for a more suitable time. Hope to see you Thursday!  This informational night is for parents only.

On Friday we will meet at church. Please be sure to drop your child off at Sacred Hearts Parish Church. We sit on the left side, close to the windows, after the break. Mass begins at 8:00. Please arrive and allow enough time for your child to get settled. Thank you.

Homework
Mon. 9/9 Math-Complete all sides
Tues. 9/10 Daily Language Review-Complete all sides
Wed. 9/11 Math-Complete all sides
Thurs. 9/12 Phonics-Complete all sides

Be sure to check back weekly, as to stay informed and updated on the happenings at school. I will usually update on Sunday nights! I will try my best to have updates by Monday mid day.

Thank you for all your focus and efforts to helping your child at home!

Enjoy your week!