Saint of the week: St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
Reading/English:
--read several short Christmas passages and answer comprehension questions, compare and contrast the passages, adjectives
Spelling: Christmas words
-We will work on Christmas words all week. There will NOT be a test this week.
Spelling Word List:
bell, candy, snow, Jesus, birthday, love, holly, gift, joy, angel, elf, Advent
Math: Chapter 3: Addition Strategies
-skills: review use doubles to add, center games and lessons on addition strategies
Science: stars and constellations
Social Studies: holidays and holiday traditions around the world
Other:
Notes from the Teacher:
-Friday is Polar
Express Day. The children may bring a
towel or small blanket to sit on during
the movie and a small pillow if they would
like. They may bring a drink for snack (in the room).
It must be a screw top beverage or water. NO COKE, PLEASE.
-Don’t forget that
we are partnering with the Glenmary Sisters to gather items for those in need.
The first grade is collecting hats,
scarves, gloves, coats, and socks. If
your family would like to donate, please send them in to school by December
14. Thank you!
Calendar Count Down
Dec. 14- Glenmary Donation Pick-Up
Dec. 15- 9:00 Mass
Dec. 16- NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM on the day before Christmas
Break - Parents need to make arrangements to pick their children up at
2:30. Bus riders may still ride the bus
home. / Pajama and Movie Day / Santa Claus visits the K-3 Campus
Dec. 19-30- Christmas Vacation (Dec.
19 and 20 – potential snow make up days)
Jan. 2- Report cards go home
Jan. 6- Lock Down Drill
Jan. 12- 9:00- NO Mass
Jan. 13- Vision Screening
Jan. 16- NO School- Martin Luther
King Holiday
Jan. 17- 6:00- PTO Meeting at the
K-3 Campus
Jan. 19- 10:00- Bluegrass Band
Assembly in Gym
