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!

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!