8/20
WANTED:   MYSTERY READERS... 
On Friday afternoons I invite parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles to come to first grade and share a story with the class.  

Simply email me that you are interested.  We work out a date, email me 3 clues for the class so they can try to guess who you are on Friday.  For example I love dogs, I have nine snowmobiles, and 2 boats.  Then the students will guess who our Mystery reader may be. 
I sugguest bringing a story you enjoy to read. 
I can't wait to hear from you.  

9/13
First grade is moving right along.  We have finished our first Topic in math(addition) and starting our 2nd Topic (substraction) this week.  
In Superkids/ELA we are moving through our review lessons.  Hopefully you enjoyed hearing your child reading The Flat Cat this week.  This coming up week look for our second story,Golly and the Vet. 
Science we continue to look at how scientist work.
Social Studies we continue to work on how Rules keep us safe. 
Religion We have started chapter 2 and learning about how God sent his own Son, Jesus to us and learning about the Holy Trinity.

UP COMING EVENTS:
Catechetical Sunday Mass. I plan to be at the 11 a.m.  St. Bede service.
Field trip September 27th.  Money is due Thursday September 19th.
Picture Day September 17th.
Pinwheels for Peace 18th @8:15.
NO SCHOOL  Friday 9/20
Progress reports 9/26
October 2nd Olympic Day
Hawaiian Luau Oct. 19th


9/26

 

Dear parents,

I just looked at the weather for our field trip tomorrow to Apple Holler and it looks to be a wet one.  It looks like it’s going to be in the mid 60’s and rain. I suggest not wearing nice clothes to Apple Holler.  I would wear rain boots if you have them, or older gym shoes you don’t mind trashing. If you have a rain jacket I’d send your child with it.  We will make the most of our trip. It will be a messy but fun one. 

Please remember to bring a sack lunch and disposable drink.

10/18

REMINDER

 Our Halloween party is at the end of the day on Thursday, October 31st.  Students need to bring their costumes to school and will change into them at school.  Nothing scary, masks, make-up or gory costumes, weapons or accessories. We will not be participating in the Halloween Parade.

If students need chap stick or hand lotion, they may bring it to class.  Please put your name on the supplies and remind students these items can't be shared.

“Send a Message.  Stay drug free.”

October 23nd -31st, 2019

Wednesday, October 23rd

• Distribute red ribbons in classrooms (Pre-K-2 only)

• Sign pledge sheet in classrooms.

Thursday, October 24th

• Classes will create “Say NO to Drugs” poster

Friday, October 25th

• Classes will decorate doors or hallways with red ribbon art.  Members of Student Council will judge the doors.

• Pencils to be distributed K-8.

Monday, October 28th

• “Hugs not drugs day”-Students may bring a small stuffed animal to class. 

Tuesday, October 29th

• Bookmarker will be distributed in classrooms.

• Students will wear their regular uniforms. Wear a red shirt.

• Computer Safety Talk K-2 8:15-8:45, 3-5 9:00-9:45, 6-8 9:45-10:30

Wednesday, October 30th

• Parent Talk about online safety at 7 p.m. in the library.

• Distribute stickers to PK-4t

Thursday, October 31st

• Create a “Drug Free” bumper sticker for Red Ribbon Week.

• Write or draw about what you learned this week and share it with your class.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:
10/18 Fire Dept visit
10/19 St. Bede Gala night hope to see you there!
10/22 Halloween Reading night @ 6pm
10/25 out of uniform for good sportsmenship during Olympic Day
10/28  out of uniform day for those with Halloween Hustle shirts
10/29 Student Cyber Safety presentation @ 8:15 a.m.
10/30 Parent University : parent Cyber Safety presentiation @7 p.m. in school library
11/1 No School teacher inservice 


12/5
I  am always on the look out for a mystery readers.  If you have the time please sign up.  The children enjoy having their family members visit the class. 
  
Upcoming events:
12/9 Christmas program students are to report to my classroom by 6:15 p.m. Please dress nicely.  No jeans or gym shoes.  Program starts at 6:30 p.m.
12/13 Spelling test Unit 1.
12/18 Dental presentation
12/19 Polar Express Day.  More information will come out later.
12/20 K of C coloring contest pictures and permission slip is due. (optional)
12/20 Last day of school.  Xmas party in the afternoon.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Welcome back to a new year.  We are off and running.  We continue to follow the stories of the Superkids in the Adventures of Superkids.  We are continuing to look at the relationship between adding and substraction with fact families.  In science we are engineering a boat that we will test to see if they will float.  Social Studies we are looking  at the marketplace and the relationship bewtween consumers, producers and good and services. In Religion we just finished learning that many people followed Jesus and now we will look at the Church year. 

Upcoming events:
1/15 Spelling Bee @8:10 a.m.
1/16 Spelling test Unit 2 words
1/20 NO SCHOOL
1/28 Reading logs are due

1/24  Friday BOOK FAIR PREVIEW DAY

1/26 Kick off to Catholic Schools Week @ 8am Mass at St. Bede.  I HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT CHURCH!!
1/26 Open House 9a.m.-1p.m.  at St. Bede School.  Invite your friends and neighbors to check out our awesome school.

1/27 Book Fair purchase day
1/27 Cade is principal for the day

1/28 Student Appreciation Day: pasta lunch

1/29 Teacher Appreciation Day

1/30  Pep Rally @1:15p.m.

1/31 Fun Fair Day.  (Remember to send money for students to play games and get snacks at the concession stand during the Fun Fair.

February
2/7 No School Teacher inservice day
2/10 Out of uniform day
2/10 Unit 3 Spelling Test
2/14 Valentine Party 1:30-2:10
Taco Bell Lunch. Coins for a Cause Day.
2/17 No School President's Day
2/18 Book log due

2/26/20
** 40 Cans Lenten food drive. This runs all through Lent.  Children can bring in as many cans possible during the time.  The class with the most pounds per child in the class will win a pizza party.  

Our Rice Bowls for Lenten Alms will be split between St. Vincent de Paul, St. Bede Conference and Open Arms Mission in Antioch.

3/2 Dr. Suess's birthday!!  Bring in your favorite Dr. Suess book to share.

3/5 Spelling test Unit 4

3/12 #3 Reading Log  is due