Week of Nov. 9, 2009
*I hope you all enjoyed your extra-long weekend! The Catholic School
teachers from all over the state got to pray and learn together on Monday and
Tuesday.It is always a privilage to share this special time and to honor the
service of others, too.
* Our school will be honoring Veterans tomorrow for Veteran's Day with an
opening prayer and pledge, and then our class will have a special speaker,
Veteran George Cattalona first thing in the morning. We are honored to have
him speak to the children. Thanks to all of you who are serving or who have
served in our Armed Services, and God bless you for your sacrifices.
* Fourth Grade leads this Friday's Mass liturgy! We will be going over to
church at 8:30. Chilren who are tardy will be walked over by someone from the
office.
*Book Fair takes place next week. The children will get to browse during
their Library time next Monday. Look for more information in Wednesday's
mailer.
*Please remember that there are no more Geography Bee practices on Tuesday
and Wednesday. We'll be starting the classroom competitions soon.
*The poem/book report schedule was passed out at the August Open House.
It is also posted on the Homework section of these classroom pages. Your
child received the requirements and rubric for NOVEMBER'S HISTORICAL
FICTION Book Report last week.
If your child has be absent, please remember to send in a note explaining
your child's absence and the dates involved. Also, if you are planning to be
out of town, all makeup work is provided after your child returns, not before
the trip. Please refer to the Parent/student Handbook.
If your child has a birthday and you would like to bring in cupcakes or
treats, we allow store-bought treats as per the handbook. Our snack time is
around 10:00 a.m.
Parents, If your child struggles with
math facts, check out this: http://www.flashmaster.com/
Please read at least 30 minutes a day to keep your reading skills sharp.
Everything improves with practice!
Parent-student book club is once a month. We usually meet at 2:15
p.m. the last Thursday of each Month, but we will meet the first Thursday of
December for November's meeting because of Thanksgiving. If you and your
parent want to participate, the November book choice in is
Sign of the Beaver. I have several copies you may borrow (one per family,
please).
Lastly, don't forget to write your name (first and last) in permanent marker
on the tags of all your uniform clothing, and on all the supplies you are
buying for school. We want to be able to return your things to you if you
forget or lose them. Thanks for cooperating with this important request!
