October 12, 2013



Parent Reminders


Thank you to the parent volunteers who assisted me on the field trip!

Reading tip: Dig deeper into the story. Ask your child questions about the story you've just read. Say something like, “Why do you think Clifford did that?”

We need volunteers for the Halloween Carnival 8—3 pm
*Please send $5 per child for food and games by Oct. 25th

*Please send a bag of candy by Oct.25th


Earn a Silver certificate to join our Mathletics Hall of Fame!!!

Upcoming Events

This Week
10/14—First Communion meeting # 2
           Time: 7:00 pm (Monday Session)
10/18—Early dismissal (12:00 pm)
10/19—First Communion meeting # 3
           Time: 8:00 am (Saturday Session)

Next Week
10/21—First Communion meeting # 3
           Time: 7:00 pm (Monday Session)

10/24—NO TUTORING!!

10/26—First Communion meeting # 4
           Time: 8:00 am (Saturday Session)
10/27—Family Mass


Spelling List
Around the Pond

1.     fact
2.    hands
3.    can’t
4.    spins
5.    drop
6.    plus
7.    will
8.    smell
9.    fishing
10.          camping
11.          think
12.          bend
13.          kitten
14.          ice
15.          mice

October 6, 2013


Parent Reminders


Reading tip:Once is not enough. Encourage your child to re-read favorite books and poems. Re-reading helps kids read more quickly and accurately.


We need volunteers for the Halloween Carnival please sign up in the office. 


Upcoming Events

This Week
10/8—Skirball Field trip
10/11—No School
10/12—First Communion meeting # 2 
           Time: 8:00 am (Saturday Session)
10/14—First Communion meeting # 2
           Time: 7:00 pm (Monday Session)

Next Week
10/19—First Communion meeting # 3
           Time: 8:00 am (Saturday Session)
10/21—First Communion meeting # 3
           Time: 7:00 pm (Monday Session)



Spelling List


1.    pass
2.    bell
3.    mess
4.    rabbit
5.    tell
6.    grass
7.    sell
8.    cross
9.    follow
10.          dress
11.          less
12.          address
13.          funny
14.          guess
15.          lesson 


October 3, 2013




Our children are doing a wonderful job on Mathletics!

Thank you for your support and encouragement!

September 21, 2013





Opportunity for service hours
*Volunteers needed for Parish Festival on 9/29 (up to 5 hours)

* Donations (prizes for games) will also be given service hours



Student Reminders


² Read every day  for 20 minutes and fill out your reading log
² Log in to Mathletics and earn a certificate
² Homework is DUE Daily
o   Remember to bring your homework and folder back every day 


Upcoming Events

This Week
9/28—First Communion meeting # 1  
           Time: 8:00 am (Saturday Session)
9/30—First Communion meeting # 1
           Time: 7:00 pm (Monday Session)

Next Week
10/4—Early Release (12:00)
10/8—Skirball Field Trip

10/11—No School (Teacher inservice)

September 13, 2013






Parent Reminders

Testing will begin at 8:10 every day. Please make sure to be on time.

*Get a good rest
*Eat breakfast
*Be prepared

Let’s Show the World How Smart We Are!


**No Spelling List this week**

**The only homework is to read every day for 20 minutes**

Upcoming Events

9/17—IOWA Testing Begins
9/21—Virtus Training at 12:30 pm (In English at St Raphael)

9/23—Virtus Training  at 2:00 pm (In Spanish at St. Raphael)

9/23—Family Mass and Pancake Breakfast at 8:00 (Spanish) and 10:00 (English)

9/24—Free dress if you attend Family Mass

NOTE: All parents that would like to volunteer in the classroom or on field trips MUST attend a Virtus Training class. It is MANDATORY and there are no exceptions. This is part of our efforts to keep our children safe. 




September 8, 2013

Parent Reminders



Testing will begin next Monday



Wednesday, September 11 is picture day
*please make sure your child wears full uniform.
* The forms will go home on Monday, September 9 (homework folder)


Upcoming Events

This Week
9/11—Picture day (Please have your child wear full school uniform)

Next Week
9/17—IOWA Testing Begins
9/21—Early dismissal 
9/22—Family Mass at 8:00 (Spanish) and 10:00 (English)
9/23—Free dress if you attend Family Mass in full uniform 


Student Reminders


²  Practice the National Anthem (on the BLOG)
²  Read every day  for 20 minutes and fill out your reading log
²  Homework is DUE Daily

o   Remember to bring your homework and folder back every day 


September 1, 2013


Parent Reminders


Thank you very much for all your tissue and wipes donations!







Please make sure that you check your child’s homework folder daily. The following notes and reminders went home last week.
  • Tutoring invitation
  • Important documents that have to be signed
  • Reading and math test scores

Please send three circular objects that your child can trace (3 different sizes). We will use them for an art project.



Upcoming Events


This Week
9/2—Labor Day Holiday (No School)
9/5—Early dismissal (12:00 pm)
9/6—Full Day

Next Week
9/16—IOWA Testing Begins
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Spelling List

Mrs. Brown Went to Town

1.    vote
2.    five
3.    sunshine
4.    rake
5.    tape
6.    gave
7.    airplane
8.    wave
9.    mistake
10.          note
11.          taste
12.          face
13.          rule
14.          nose
15.          wife