1-29-16 Newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

1-29-16

Catholic Schools Week:  Next week is a very busy week for us. Please note the dates and activities below so that the children are prepare for the many fun events that take place at this time.

Monday-  *Community Appreciation   
                 Student Council will deliver baked goods donated by the teachers to 
                businesses.

                 * Movie With Faith Families

Tuesday-   *Buddy Day: Bring a gift for your buddy ($2-$3) 
                Our Buddies are our 8th grade Faith Family Leaders
                *Bring a sack lunch

                  No Hot Lunch today or tomorrow. 

                *Blue and White Free Dress – wear OLM Spirit shirt.

Wednesday –   Cherish Luncheon for the seniors of our community.
                        *Bring a sack lunch

                        NO HOT LUNCH. 

 Thursday –     *Game Day!

                        Father/Son and Mother/Daughter Basketball Games 6:00p.m.

Friday –     *Drop Students off at St. Patrick’s Church.

                  Kindergarteners must have their car/booster seat.

Students are to arrive by 7:50 a.m. 

After Mass they will be driven from the church to school.

                  *Teacher vs. 8^th grade volleyball game 11:30.
                 *Dismissal is at 12:30

1-19-16 Newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

1/19/16

Sight Words of the Week:  all, are, at, but

We are writing more and more every day.  It is important that they know the sight words and alphabet sounds (phonics).  Review these daily.  Also, please help your child practice at home writing simple sentences (ex. I see a rainbow.  It is big.  It is pretty.  I like the rainbow.)

Spirit Dress: 

This Friday is Free Dress.  

Catholic Schools Week:

The Sunday 9:00 Mass, January 31st, will kick off Catholic Schools Week.  Make sure your child wears their school uniform to the Mass if they are attending.  More information about the week will be in next week's blog.  

REMINDERS:

Please follow the dress code as outlined in the parent handbook.  Some items that are worn are not acceptable. Remember, leggings are not allowed only socks and tights are acceptable.  Boots are not part of the dress code.  A few children have been wearing the twill navy pant.  These are NOT uniform pants, only the corduroy pant is allowed.

Dates: 

1/22  Free Dress

1/30  OLM Auction

1/31  ALL SCHOOL MASS 9 am at St. Pat’s

1-13-16 Newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

1/13/16

Sight Words of the Week:  was, saw, she, your

Auction:  Our Annual Auction is Saturday January 30^th.  Come support our school and have a good time!

Catholic Schools Week:

Catholic Schools Week is January 31^st – February 5th.  There are many activities during this week. More information about the week will be in next week's blog.  We will need drivers for All School Mass on February 5^th. If you want to drive make sure all appropriate paperwork is turned in to the office before Wednesday Feb.3^rd.

REMINDERS:

Please follow the dress code as outlined in the parent handbook.  If your child is wearing pants, only corduroy pants are allowed.  Some items that are worn are not acceptable. Remember, leggings are not allowed only socks and tights are acceptable.  Boots are not part of the dress code.

Please check your child's homework before it is returned. 

Dates to Remember:

1/15 Spirit Free Dress

1/18 No School

1/30 Auction

1/31- 2-5 Catholic Schools Week

1-4-16 Newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

January 4, 2016

Letter:  Ee

Sight Words of the Week: me, at, here, this

Prayer of the Month:  Nicene Creed

Welcome back to school, I hope that you all had a restful and wonderful vacation.  Mrs. De Leon, Mrs. Pedrozo and I would like to thank all of you for the very thoughtful cards, gifts and best wishes given to us for Christmas.  We are so thankful to have such wonderful parents and students.

Thank you also for all the Christmas Party goodies.  The children really enjoyed the snacks!

Homework Packets:  We will send out the new homework packet on Friday.

Report Cards: Report cards go home Friday. Please read, sign and return as soon as possible.

Take Home Books:  Every Monday and Wednesday we will be sending home "Little Readers" for you and your child to read together.  The folder will have a letter further explaining this packet.  Please fill out the attached form and return them the following day.  

OLM Auction:  The annual auction is coming up soon.  I encourage everyone to attend.  It is a fun evening and an excellent opportunity to meet other parents. 

Please label all sweatshirts and jackets.  There have been many lost or unclaimed jackets and sweatshirts recently.

Reminders:

1/8   Early Dismissal

1/18 No School

1/30 OLM Auction

12-14-15 Newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

December 14, 2015

Letter of the Week: T & F

Sight Word of the Week: review

Prayer of the Month: Gloria

Christmas Party:  We will have a special snack, treat, and juice Friday, December 18th.

Uniform Dress Code:

Please be aware, the only sweatshirt allowed is the OLM sweater/sweatshirt.  Jackets (any color) may be worn at recess on the playground only.  Also the rules and guidelines can be found in the parent handbook.

Homework:

No homework will be sent home this week.  Homework will be sent home the Friday that we return to school.

Please continue to practice letter and number recognition (upper and lower case) letter sound association, and sight words. We are also working on ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc), writing our numbers 1-30,  rhyming words, in addition to blending and segmenting words (b-a-t, bat), and writing. 

Dates to Remember:

12/16 Christmas Program 6:30pm at St. Pat’s

12/18 Free Dress & Minimum Day.  12:30 Dismissal.  NO EXTENDED CARE

12/21- 1/4  Christmas Vacation

1/4/16  School resumes

Don’t forget Friday dismissal is at 12:30.  There is no Extended Care on this day!

12-7-15 Newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

December 15, 2015

Superkids: Tic, Tac, Toc

Sight Word of the Week: not, he, be, said, come, it, what

Prayer of the Month: Gloria

Please continue to practice letter and number recognition (upper and lower case) letter sound association, and sight words. We are also working on ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc), writing our numbers 1-30,  rhyming words, in addition to blending and segmenting words (b-a-t, bat), and writing. 

Advent Reflection:
This Thursday we will lead the Advent Reflection during Morning Prayer in the Cafeteria.

Uniform Dress Code:

Please be aware, the only sweatshirt allowed is the OLM sweater/sweatshirt.  Jackets (any color) may be worn at recess on the playground only.  Also the rules and guidelines can be found in the parent handbook.

Spirit of Christmas: Student council is sponsoring an all school Christmas Food Drive. Please bring in a can of green beans, corn or peas.  Thank you for those that have already brought in a donation.

Christmas Party:  We will have a special snack, treat, and juice Friday, December 18th.

Dates to Remember:

12/16 Christmas Program 6:30pm  at St. Pat’s

12/18 Free Dress & Minimum Day.  12:30 Dismissal.  NO EXTENDED CARE

12/21- 1/4  Christmas Vacation

11-16-15 newsletter

Kindergarten Newsletter

11/12/13

Sight Words: look, for, can, he, it

Prayer of the Month: Act of Contrition

Please continue to practice recognizing and writing: sight words, letter recognition and phonics. We will continue working on these skills in class. In addition we will continue practicing identifying beginning, middle and ending sounds, rhyming and writing numbers to 1 -30.

Fall Program:  We are in the Fall Program.  Children are to wear their Sunday best and meet in our classroom by 6:15 p.m.

T-Shirts:

Thank you for bringing in the t-shirts for our costumes.

Uniforms:  Its cold out there!  Time for sweatshirts/sweaters.  Please label them.  We try very hard to make sure your child does not lose their sweatshirts, labeling them helps.

Thanksgiving Snack:

It is tradition here at OLM for the Kindergarten (Native Americans) to host a Thanksgiving snack for the First graders (Pilgrims). We will have a small Thanksgiving snack with 1st grade class on Thursday.

Operation Christmas:

 As we give thanks for the blessings in our lives let us not forget those in need. Each year the classes at OLM gather various supplies and create shoe boxes filled with necessities and small toys for the poor in third world countries. Thank you for bringing in your contribution.

Dates to Remember:

11/18  Fall Program/Thanksgiving Dinner 6:30

11/19 Thanksgiving Feast with First Grade

11/23-11/27 Thanksgiving Vacation

Kindergarten Newsletter

11/9/15

Prayer of the Month:  Act of Contrition

Sight Words: look, we, for, can

Thank you for bringing in the packets of gravy, the washcloths and bars of soap.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Fall Program/ Thanksgiving Dinner 11/18 at 6:30:

We are in the fall program November 18^th.  Children are to dress in their Sunday best and report to the classroom at 6:15.

T-Shirts:

We are making a Native American costume. Please bring in an adult sized white t-shirt by Wednesday of this week. They don’t have to be new one of Dad's old ones is perfect! (We will be cutting it and decorating it with markers)

Uniforms:

A number of students have been out of uniform lately.  Please read the dress code regulations found in the student handbook.  All boys must wear the corduroy pants and girls must wear the plaid uniform.  Girls may wear the uniform corduroy pants during the months of December, January, and February.  Pink socks, shoes, and shoelaces are no longer allowed.  Only OLM sweatshirts and sweaters are allowed in the classroom. Jackets may be worn outside at recess time.  Order forms for the jacket and sweatshirts are available in the office.  Tights are allowed, leggings are not. Thank you.

Operation Christmas Shoe Boxes:  We will be filling boxes (with our faith family) to send to needy children throughout the world.  Thank you for bringing in the washcloths and bars of soap.

Spirit Free Dress:  Friday is a Spirit Free Dress day.  Students are to wear an OLM t-shirt.

Reminders:

11/10 Veterans Program
11/11 No school
11/18 Fall Program 6:30

11/13 Spirit Free Dress