Friday, February 24, 2017

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 3, 2017

Religion:  We will discuss Lent this week.
We will pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Saint of the Week:  Saint Brigid of Ireland
Ash Wednesday Mass is Wednesday at 9:00.

Reading/English:  Dr. Seuss
-skills:  talk about Dr. Seuss, celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday, rhyming words

Spelling:  rhyming/Dr. Seuss words
-pretest Monday
-final test Thursday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:  March, thing, Wednesday, feed, clock, free, ring, sock, fun, need, tree, run

List 2:  Theodor, double, Seuss, gold, right, hound, stew, sound, bright, trouble, screw, told

Math:  Chapter 5:  Addition and Subtraction Relationships
-skills:  facts practice to 20, review equal and not equal, chapter 5 test, chapter 6 pretest

Science:  We will be talking about how science and technology have improved food quantity and quality.

Social Studies:  National Anthem
We will discuss the meaning behind the National Anthem, the importance of singing it before sporting events, and discuss the Star Spangled Banner words.

Other:


Notes from the Teacher:
-March 6-10 is National School Breakfast Week.  Parents may come in and eat breakfast with their child before school on the following days:  March 7- “Muffins with Mom” and   March 9- “Donuts with Dad.”  Breakfast serving will start at 7:00 on these days instead of the usual time (7:15).

-Registration to attend OCS for the 2017-2018 School Year for CURRENT families will be from March 6- March 17. This year you MUST do 3 things before you can apply for Financial Assistance:
       1)    Register online 2) Turn in a parish voucher 3) Pay the $50 registration fee
If you do this by March 17, the $50 goes toward your tuition.  Registration helps us plan for staffing for next year, so please register early!  If your child will need After School Care, you will also sign up for this during ONLINE registration. This program fills up quickly, so don’t delay in signing up!



Upcoming Events
Feb. 28- Officer DARE
Mar. 1- 9:00- Ash Wednesday Mass
Mar. 2- 9:00 Jubilee Jam / Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Mar. 3- NO SCHOOL - Professional Development
Mar. 7- 7:00-7:30 Muffins with Mom
Mar. 8- 9:15- RiverPark Field Trip- “Miss Nelson is Missing”
Mar. 9- 7:00-7:30 Donuts with Dad / 9:00 Mass /Open House for new families
Mar. 10- report cards go home
Mar. 13-17- Book Fair
Mar. 16- 9:00 Mass
Mar. 17- Students my wear GREEN for St. Patrick’s Day with uniform bottoms
Mar. 23- 9:00 Mass
Mar. 25- Daddy-Daughter Dance at Immaculate Parish Hall
Mar. 30-9:00- Mass- OUR MASS!!!
Mar. 31- FREE DRESS DAY- Wear your favorite sports team for March Madness /  NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM TODAY!