Hello Parents,
Please look over the newsletter carefully as there are a couple of changes that we wish to inform you about...
Math
Grades 2-4: Math books will be sent home today, Friday, October 9. Please look over the pages as indicated on the yellow slip, sign and return both the book and yellow slip to school.
Grade 2 Only: The 2nd graders do not have many pages in the book completed between now and the last time the book was sent home. This is because we spent time reviewing areas that I felt were areas to look over again. We played review games and did other activities. They took a Chapter 1 test and are now moving onto a unit about telling time in math class. Telling time has traditionally been an area where parental involvement has proven to be be especially beneficial for students. Your involvement can be quite simple...for each night this week:
- practice identifying the hour hand & minute hand
- practice identifying when it is ___ o'clock & half-past ___
- practice counting by 5's to 60
While the students will be working hard at telling time in school, please know that any little bit of assistance you can offer at home will only "boost" your child's learning. We are looking forward to working together! To help with this, a miniature analog clock will be sent home for you to keep until we finish the unit on telling time. We have enough for each 2nd grader to keep one at home and another one at school.
Religion
CHANGE: Due to the "High Alert" level for Coronavirus that our area is under, in person monthly school masses are suspended until further notice.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Little Caesars Pizza Pick Up - Friday, October 16
You can pick up your pizza orders on Friday, October 16 from 2:45-6:00 in the church basement.
LOOKING AHEAD
Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 20 & 22
CHANGE: There has been a change in the format of our Parent-Teacher Conferences. All St. Clare School conferences will take place virtually. Simply continue to sign up as usual and a zoom link will be emailed to you a day or two before your conference. If, due to technical difficulties or some other reason, we do not have enough time to finish our conference, we will set up an additional time to meet again. Thank you for your understanding.
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