February 16-19

Mistake... We wrote page 123 for math it is suppose to be page 125 only. Thank you

We are on our way through the 3rd quarter. Progress reports were sent home last week. Remember this is progress up to this point in the quarter. These are not final grades. I will accept the work if missing. Many students are forgetting to put their names on their papers. This makes it very difficult during grading time. If your child does not put their name I will be marking the assignment missing. It is very difficult to find out who it belongs to and students arguing about who the assignment belongs to. Sorry for the inconvenience but by this time in the school year the students need to be held accountable.

We will have a science test Thursday unit c chapter 2 the study guide was sent out last week.
Math- we have began chapter 11. Some students were discouraged but I told them this was the first day and we will continue to review daily
Religion- Lenten season
Reading and spelling- chapter 9 & 10
Spelling
Flagpole
Crocodile
Lollipop
Climbing
Capture
Gentlemen
Across
Furious
Bridge
Terrific
Realize
Recovered
Soared
Wild Island
Conduct
Twist
Delicious
Reach
Heard
Noise

February 8-12

Thank you for all of your support and participation last week for Catholic Schools week.  It was a great success.

We will be having a Valentines exchange on Thursday.  Please be sure
Spelling and Reading - Chapter 7 & 8
The reading comprehension test and the spelling test will be on Thursday.

yesterday
trail
decide
charge
skidded
Elmer
dreadful
minute
perhaps
divide
arrow
hurried
discover
unpacked
grooming
gorilla
tangerine
enormous
tumbled
magnify

Math - Chapter 10 test will be on Wednesday.  There will be a review sheet that will go home today that was completed in class please sign and return for tomorrow.  Go over the problems with your child.  We are also continuing to do math timed tests.  Some students are doing very well.  I have a chart in class to show the students if they have passed.  Please continue to go over multiplication facts. 

Religion - We are continuing to discuss Lent.  Ash Wednesday will be this Wednesday.  We will have mass at 8:15 am. 
Penance services for our class will the week of Feb 16-19

Science - Unit C Chapter 2
Social Studies - Chapter 7

Please continue to check the OLM calendar regularly.

I have had a few children who have needed to use the bathroom on a regular basis please remind your child to go before school, morning recess, lunch recess or at the end of the day when we go out.  If there is a medical concern please let me know.  Thank you

February 1-5

Happy Catholic School's Week

We have a few events coming up this week to celebrate. 
Tuesday - Buddy Day (NO HOT LUNCH)
- we will eat lunch with our buddies and exchange a small gift.  Please do not spend over 2 dollars for a gift.  Some students have two buddies
- wear spirit free dress
Wednesday - Cherish Luncheon (NO HOT LUNCH)
- we will entertain singing patriotic songs
Thursday - Souper Bowl Thursday
- bring a canned soup
- wear your favorite team gear
- 6pm mother/daughter, father/son basketball game
Friday - Mass at St Patrick's
- drop off your child at St. Patrick's church by 7:50 am.  We will have parents transport them back to school.
- 11:15  teacher/8th grade volleyball game
- 12:30 dismissal

 We will have our spelling and reading test on Thursday due to the busy schedule on Friday. 
Reading - Chapter 5 & 6
English - we are working on different types of writing
Math - Ch 10. we are finishing up the chapter so we will have a math test next week.  If all goes well on Wednesday.  I will send home review sheets on Monday and Tuesday for homework
Social Studies - test tomorrow, begin Chapter 7
Science - Ch 2 changes in matter
Religion - we will be discussing Lent
Phonics - words ending in e and consonants


Spelling and Reading Ch. 5 & 6
compass
leaves
laugh
surprise
monkey
tortoise
breath
complete
toothpaste
beautiful
scrubbing
scratched
brushing
terrible
sniff
gloomy
knapsack
suspicious
violent
excited

January 11-15

Spelling words

dared
airplane
hair
scare
square
spare
fairy
careless
parents
chair
share
pair
compare
repair
beware
supplied
frequently
gradual
prediction
prepared

English - Writing and Pronouns (Unit 11)
Reading - Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs
Spelling - vocab and spelling test Friday
Math - Chapter 7 measurement and time Lessons 6, 13, 14, 15 & 16
Social Studies - Chapter 6
Science - Unit C Chapter 1 properties of matter

We are now officially half way through the school year.  Continue to work with your child is all academic areas.  We have begun math timed tests with multiplication which I will be charting and sharing with your child.  Continue with multiplication facts up to the 9's.  This will be a part of your child's math grade. It is very important that they master the Multiplication facts when finishing the third grade.

January 4-8

Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful break.  Thank you for all of the beautiful presents.  I appreciate all of your thoughtful and kind words. 

We are half way through the school year. Only 2 quarters left.  Report Cards will be going home on Friday.  We will also be having an early dismissal at 12:30 on Friday, January 8th.

Subjects:
Religion - Chapter 10 We Gather for Mass
English - Unit 11 Pronouns
Reading & Spelling - Cactus Hotel
Math - Measurement and Time
Social Studies - Chapter 5 Test.  A study guide went home today with your child.  We will be having a test on Thursday, January 7th.  I told the students if I don't feel they are ready I will postpone till Friday.  I know we just returned from break but I will also be studying with the class each day to ensure they know the material needed for the test. 
Science - We will have an open book quiz on Friday that will cover the planets.  We are also beginning Unit C Chapter 1 which is about Matter

We will be working on cursive writing and I will expect students to begin writing cursive in February.  All students are suppose to write in cursive beginning in the 4th grade so I will be teaching the students more techiniques to the cursive writing program within the next couple months.

Also now that we are half way through the year many students are in need of new school supplies.  Many students need new Spiral notebooks.  Please ask your child what they may need.  Thank you

Our class service project is helping Mrs. Lorenzi's class with collecting coupons for toiletry items.  There will be a letter sent home explaining our current progress.  Please continue to hlep by sending in coupons.  Thank you

Spelling
desert
vast
barren
plains
city
swampy
muddy
hilly
mountain
valley
wooded
beach
coast
sandy
town
bores
cactus
creatures
insect
scurries

December 14-18

We had a wonderful Sunday!!! Thank you to all who attended the mass at 7 am and those who were able to attend the book club event at Barnes and Noble.  It was a great success and thank you to all the parents who helped to make the event possible.  

This will be the last week of the Second Quarter.  I will be updating grades this week so please be sure to double check option C. We will be half way through the school year.

This week there will be an early dismissal Friday at 12:30.  There will be no extended care and the preschool will also close at 12:30.  We will have our class party on this day around 11:30.  If you have any goody bags or gifts for the class your child may pass them out during the party. 

The school Christmas program will be on Wednesday, December 16th at 6:30 pm.  It will be help at St. Patricks church.  All are welcome to attend.

Religion - We will be finishing up discussing Advent and the birth of Jesus
Spelling - we will be working on writing this week with Adjectives so the list focuses on Describing words
Reading - we will not have a story this week. I will be sharing Christmas stories with the children
Math - Chapter 8 multiplication and beginning division
Social Studies - chapter 5
Science - Unit B chapter 2 - we will have a quiz on planets and a few vocabulary words.  The quiz will be on Thursday afternoon.  Students have a study guide available that is written in their notebook.

Spelling List
yummy
fuzzy
silly
green
sweet
huge
thin
crazy
angry
cold
tired
pretty
old
cute
jolly
new
nutty
rich
happy
red

HAVE A VERY BLESSED HOLIDAY!!

December 7-11

We will be having a busy next two weeks. Please check the school calendar. 

Also we are almost 1/2 way through the school year. I know that the students are getting anxious for the holidays.  Please remind your child about talking in the classroom while the teacher is talking or teaching a lesson.  Many students are still having a difficult time raising their hands and talking with their neighbors.

Mass tomorrow at OLM church on 21st street.  Please be sure to drop your child off at the church by 8:00 am.

We will be having an all school Mass on Sunday, December 13th at St. Patrick's Church at 7:00 am.  Please have your child wear the uniform in support of our school. 


Please look in your family envelope for the daily schedule for Barnes and Noble book day on Sunday, December 13th.

Subjects
English- Writing
Reading and Spelling - The Streets Are Free
Math - Please practice multiplication facts with your child.  We are beginning Chapter 8 which will include multiplication and beginning division.  Multiplication facts up to the 9's need to be mastered by the end of the third grade.  When we return in January I will be charting your child's progress based on the timed tests.  Please work at least 2-3 days a week on Math Facts.
Social Studies - Chapter 5
Science - Unit B, Chapter 2 (Solar System)
Phonics - Contractions
Religion - Advent and Christmas