Hello Parents,
It was great to have a full week of school with the students. They have been hard at work and are into a daily routine. Our 2nd-4th grade cohort is going very well and we are pleased with how nicely the students have settled in.
The students did their first experiment in their "Flight" unit and really enjoyed it!
Language Arts
The students continue to work on their "All About Me" newspapers. Additionally, students are working with Mrs. DeGroot to determine individual reading levels utilizing the Fountas & Pinnell leveled reading system.
*Special Note About Spelling
The next spelling test will be on Thursday, September 24 as we do not have school on Friday.
Math
Math books are being sent home again for viewing over the weekend. A yellow note is going home in your child's take home folder for parents to sign. Please sign and return to school. Remember to have your child put his/her math book in their backpack so that they have it on Monday.
Religion
There was a last minute change and so the whole school ended up attending a virtual mass this past week. We anticipate that we will continue to watch a virtual mass until we hear otherwise. It has actually been a wonderful teaching tool to be able to stop and discuss the parts of the mass. In fact, in one of our discussions, an excellent question came up. We sent our question to Fr. Brian and we received a wonderful answer back. Fr. Brian recorded a YouTube message for the 4th grade students. Check it out here! https://youtu.be/33a3IQ_vBpw
THE WEEK AHEAD
First Communion
Congratulations to our 3rd graders who are receiving their First Holy Communion this weekend!!
Free Lunches
As Mrs. Hubbard noted, free lunches start on Monday, September 21.
Little Caesars
Little Caesars orders are due on Thursday, September 24. You can place your order online or send it to school.
NO SCHOOL
There will be no school on Friday, September 25. It is an in-service day for teachers and staff.
Reminder About Utensils
Just a friendly note to request that parents send forks and spoons as needed when sending lunches from home. Thank you for your understanding during these unusual times.
LOOKING AHEAD
Scholastic Book Orders
Scholastic book orders are due September 30. Please place any orders online.
Blessings,
Mrs. DeGroot, Mrs. Bartosch & Mrs. Van Helvoirt