January 25, 2021
We finished the Reader's Notebook Vol. 1, the My Math book Vol. 1, and Unit 3 Anthology book. Please look for the readers notebook and math book in your child's backpack and keep them at home. I have handed out their new Volume 2 books and they also got their new green Spelling copy book a few weeks ago. The lines in the new spelling copy book are smaller. The children will need to use smaller handwriting when completeing assignments at this point in the year. I am looking for improved penmanship at this point in the year. Also, Letters and Numbers need to be printed correctly and not reversed to receive full credit on tests, quizes and assignments.
We continue to collect NEW SOCKS OF VARIOUS SIZES FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN, AS DONATIONS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CARING. YOUR GENEROSITY IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. Donations will be accepted through 2/26. Whichever class brings in the most socks, wins a free tag day and ice cream treat. As always, thank you for your generous support! 1C has 96 pairs of socks so for!!! Woohoo!
Plans are in place for Cathlolic Schools Week which begins on Monday, 2/1. This celebration will look different this year as safety guidelines remain in place. First graders are asked to each bring in a carton or bag of individually wrapped bags of chips, pretzels, popcorn etc. to be used for brown bag lunches. Please donate by FRIDAY, 1/29. Thank you again for your constant support. Please look for a CSW schedule of events in the school newletter. Each day is designated to recognize all those who are part of our school community.
We will celebrate a Valentine's Day party with the boys and girls on Friday, 2/12.
Please look for a Sign Up Genius from our homeroom moms for snacks and supplies. The children will exchange Valentine's on that day. Please be sure that each child has 19 Valentines, one for each of their classmates. Little bags of candy attached to each card is fine, but certainly not necessary. A class list was sent home in this week's email.
Save the Date! Rescheduled Buddy Breakfast is Friday, 2/5. More information to come as we approach that date.
All parents should continue to conduct the health screening each morning before leaving for school. Thank you for reviewing proper mask wearing with your child. I remind them often to pull their mask up over their nose. Safe practices are very important as we return from the holiday season.
Have a great week!
Emily Brunner
Friday, 1/29 ~ Spanish & Gym; CSW DONATIONS DUE
CURRENT THEMES
Language Arts: Unit 4 Lesson 16 "Let's Go to the Moon"; "Mae Jemison"
Phonics: Long o (CVCe); suffix -y and -ful
Grammar: Question sentences
Math: Chapter 5 Place Value
Religion: Chapter 17 Baptism
Science: Unit 9 All About Matter
Social Studies: Unit 3 Community Helpers
Mondays ~ MUSIC
Tuesdays ~ ART
Wednesdays ~ LIBRARY
Thursdays ~ TECHNOLOGY
Fridays ~ SPANISH & GYM
Unit 6 – Lesson 26 | Unit 6 – Lesson 27 | Unit 6 – Lesson 28 | Unit 6 – Lesson 29 | Unit 6 – Lesson 30 |
1. mix | 1. hard | 1. my | 1. sad | 1. even |
2. mixed | 2. harder | 2. try | 2. sadly | 2. open |
3. hop | 3. hardest | 3. sky | 3. slow | 3. begin |
4. hopped | 4. fast | 4. fly | 4. slowly | 4. baby |
5. hope | 5. faster | 5. by | 5. dust | 5. tiger |
6. hoping | 6. fastest | 6. dry | 6. dusty | 6. music |
7. run | 7. slow | 7. pie | 7. trick | 7. paper |
8. running | 8. slower | 8. cried | 8. tricky | 8. zero |
9. use | 9. slowest | 9. night | 9. help | 9. table |
10. used | 10. sooner | 10. light | 10. helpful | 10. below |
Dear Parents,
The Diocese of Wilmington has requested that we assemble Blizzard Packets for the students as we approach the winter months. Dr. Lou DiAngelo, our superintendent, feels it is very important for students to complete school assignments if or when we experience snow days. To eliminate calendar changes and make up days, each student will be required to complete five days of assignments for each subject area.
Blizzard Packets are designed so that each child will complete one day of assignments when a snow day interrupts our schedule. Students will be held accountable for these packets and assignments will be collected and graded. Blizzard Packet assignments are due back to school one week after the snow day. For example, if school is closed due to snow on a Wednesday, the Day 1 assignments will be due back to school the following Wednesday. If school is cancelled again on Thursday, Day 2 assignments will be due back to school the following Thursday and so on.
This year, in an effort to reduce printing costs, the Blizzard Packets will be available electronically on the class webpage. It is recommended that you print out the assignments in advance of inclement weather. If you are unable to print the Blizzard Packet on your own please let me know.
Thank you as always for your support.
Mary Jane Kealey, Emily Brunner, & Andrea Rossi
Files:
1. Please remember to check the green folder and Homework Organizer daily. Review, check, correct, and initial your child's homework each evening.
2. Please check Friday Folders each week and sign and return any stamped tests in the same folder on Monday.
3. Please send a note if there will be a change in the established dismissal schedule. You can also call the school office. Do not rely on emails as I may not have a chance to check this throughout the day.
4. Please label all of the children's items with their full names and 1C including clothing, lunch boxes, water bottles, etc.