Hello Parents,
There is quite a bit of important information in this week's newsletter including MAP testing, mid-quarter grades and information about signing up for the upcoming parent-teacher conferences.
MAP Testing
This year's MAP testing consists of reading and math tests. The students finished both portions this week, with the exception of a few students who will finish up very soon. Math
Update: With the first month of school now concluded, we will transition to sending math books home approximately every other week, unless Mrs. Van Helvoirt hears otherwise via written communication. The next date that math books will be sent home will be Friday, October 9.
Religion
Fr. Brian will be presiding over a monthly mass in the church for students in grades 2-8. The first one will be on Thursday, October 15. The students will be socially distanced and the only individuals in the church building will be the students and staff. On the weeks that we are not going into the church for Mass students will continue participating in the virtual masses (which they are doing a fantastic job at!).
THE WEEK AHEAD
St. Clare Apparel Orders - Due Sunday, October 4
If you would like to order St. Clare School apparel, simply go to www.IconMarketingInc.com and click on "Icon Marketplace Login" button in the upper right. Enter access code: STCLARE2020.
Mid-Quarter Grades - Monday, October 5
It's hard to believe, but we are already half-way through the first quarter. By Monday, all grades will be updated in PowerSchool and we encourage you to log in and look over your child's grades. On Monday, we will also be sending home a handout letting you know your child's current grades in each subject. (The grades on the handout will be the same as those on PowerSchool.) Please sign and return the parent signature portion of the slip.
LOOKING AHEAD
Mass in Church - October 15
Grades 2-8 will attend Mass in church. Cohorts will be socially distanced.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 20 & 22
Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20 and Thursday, October 22. This year, there is not a school-wide sign up. Rather, each teacher or cohort will have their own sign ups. Therefore, please read the sign up genius carefully and sign up utilizing this link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448aeae2ea4fa7-gradesPicture Retake Day - October 27
Picture retake day will be on Tuesday, October 27. Please let your child's teacher know if he/she will be having pictures taken on this day.
Blessings,
Mrs. DeGroot, Mrs. Bartosch & Mrs. Van Helvoirt