Thursday, April 16, 2015

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ APRIL 20-24, 2015

Religion:  Chapter 16:  The Holy Spirit Helps Us Pray
We will pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary this week.  Fr. Jegin will come and talk to the children Thursday morning.
Saint of the Week:  Saint George

Reading:  Unit 4 Review
-vocabulary test over unit 4 words
-We will work on writing skills this week.

Spelling:  Review Words
**Everyone will get the same list this week.**
-dictation Wednesday
-test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:
skills:  review of words learned (question words)
All students will have List 1 words.

List 1:  where, what, when who, aren't, which, does, isn't, why, don't, could, would


Math:  Chapter 8:  Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction, Chapter 9:  Measurement
-chapter 8 review and chapter 8 test
-skills:  order length, indirect measurement

Science:  Earth Day activities, recycle / reduce 

Social Studies:  Second Step-Anger Management lessons

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:
We are excited to announce the 1st Annual K-3/4-6 Campus PTO Luau “Date Night” for Fathers and Daughters and Mothers and Sons. The Father/Daughter Luau will be Tuesday, May 19 and the Mother/Son Luau will be Wednesday, May 20. Both events will take place at Blessed Mother Parish Hall from 5:30-8:00. There will be games, dancing, entertainment, photos, and refreshments. The cost is $10 per couple and $5 for each additional child. Please send in your RSVP! Checks should be made to the OCES PTO.

Important Events:
Apr. 23- 9:00 Mass
Apr. 24- FREE Dress Day
Apr. 30- Mass
May 7- 9:00 Mass/ Crowning of Mary after Mass/ Last Day to order Market Day online
May 13- 1:00-3:00- Pick Up Market Day
May 14- 9:00 Mass
May 19No School- Election Primaries / 5:30-8:00 Father/Daughter Luau at Blessed Mother Parish Hall
May 20- 5:30-8:00 Mother/Son Luau at Blessed Mother Parish Hall
May 21- 9:00 Mass
May 22- AR Picnic- Legion Park
May 25- No School- Memorial Day
May 28- Closing Mass- Mrs. Calvin’s Class
May 28- 3rd Grade Pizza Party
May 29- Spring Fling and FREE DRESS Day
June 4- Last Day of School for Students- Closing Prayer Service