Saturday, May 21, 2016

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ MAY 23-27, 2016

Religion:  We will discuss the Works of Mercy this week. 
We will pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Saint of the Week:  St. Matthias

Reading/English:  
-discuss multiple meaning words, talk about different names for "home," review unit 11, memory book

Spelling:  review 
-we will review words they've learned this year, spelling bee

Math:  review of standards
-review weak skills from the skills test and prepare for 2nd grade

Science/Social Studies:  
-students will describe their idea of the perfect home

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

-Last Day Prayer Service- May 27- 10:00    We will have a Prayer Service to celebrate the year and to send our 3rd grade students off as they leave the K-3 Campus. School is dismissed after the Service at 11:00.  If you are not attending, please pick your child up at school at 11:00. Please let me know how your child is getting home, especially if they are riding with someone else. We will not be using buses on the last day of school.  Thank you!

I’ve had a wonderful school year with a great class!  It’s hard to believe it’s over.  I hope you all have a blessed summer filled with family, friends, and fun times!  I will miss you all!  :)

Important Events

May 23- 9:00-11:00 - Drive In Movie Day-Bring a blanket or towel to school
May 24- AR Picnic 8:30-1:00
May 25- Spring Fling- Inflatables in the GYM – 1st grade 8:30-9:30
May 26- 9:00 Living Rosary / Jubilee Jam immediately following
May 27- Free Dress Day/ 10:00 Closing Prayer
Service ~ DISMISSAL IS AT 11:00 THIS DAY!                
**NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM**

***PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR CHILD IS GOING HOME ON THE LAST DAY, MAY 27!***