2/16-2/20 First Grade Weekly Newsletter

Dear First Grade Families,

Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of Feb. 16-20. Please make sure to read all the important information below to avoid any questions that may already be addressed. If you missed last week’s email, you can find updates on my school blog: First Grade Blog.

Important Links:

• 1ST GRADE PARENT SURVEY

  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpaAorIQpiJYERvQy9dN0H1pCS3gNbaliwmvH58dSzl2F8QA/viewform?usp=header

• EXTRA RESOURCE:

  • https://www.myteachingstation.com/

  • https://www.ixl.com/?partner=google&campaign=71585968&adGroup=127340411978&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=71585968&gbraid=0AAAAADrr3AobQVDiJtbpbpPfdJbY8VWYF&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvuq6sa6WkQMV7Uh_AB3MBh6JEAAYASAAEgKW3vD_BwE

• FIRST GRADE SYLLABUS

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w1HIq8odmXrj_2kvbVxjJtQU4U03y60m/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106817678134878846812&rtpof=true&sd=true

• AMAZON WISHLIST

  • https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/36U1P6MLO309

• Most Needed:

  • Colored Copy Paper

  • Colored Cardstock Paper

  • Printer Ink

 

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IMPORTANT DATES:

• Monday, Feb. 16

  • No School (President’s Day)

• Wednesday, Feb. 18

  • Ash Wednesday

  • Wear Formal Mass Uniform

• Thursday, Feb. 19

  • Class Spelling Bee

    • Top 2 students will compete in the School Spelling Bee on March 24.

• Monday, Feb. 23

  • Module 11 Test

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1st Grade Parent Survey

Please take the time to fill out the provided 1st Grade survey to let me know your thoughts about the  school year so far.  I would greatly appreciate it!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpaAorIQpiJYERvQy9dN0H1pCS3gNbaliwmvH58dSzl2F8QA/viewform?usp=header

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Pauly’s Project
We are participating in Pauly’s Project as our SAP Lenten Project. Please join in our donation drive. First grade students are to bring in body soaps as their donation. We need to have at least 100 bars of soap total. If you can submit at least 3 bars of soap, that would be greatly appreciated. Please submit all donations by March 15, 2026. A flyer is attached for more information.

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New Lunch Provider

Friday was the final service day of Alvarado Catering. We will be partnering with Choice lunch as our new lunch provider. There is quick ordering process through their app. More information can be found in the attached flyer.

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Hundred X Spring Fundraiser

We are excited to share that our HundredX Fundraiser is back and will run from February 16 through March 17, 2026! (STARTS NEXT MONDAY, PRESIDENTS' DAY!)

This year, our goal is to raise funds to help purchase a new digital marquee for our school—and the best part is that this fundraiser costs families no money, only time. We can earn up to $20,000 if every family does their part!

Here’s how it works:

• At least one adult (18+) per family participates by completing 75 qualified online surveys to become a HundredX Superstar.
• Surveys are based on brands and products you already use.
• Families who participate fulfill their Jog-A-Thon requirement for this year (as listed on the tuition contract). Families who do not participate will be billed $100, per the tuition contract.

Incentives:
Early Bird (Feb. 16–27):
For every adult who becomes a Superstar, students earn:

• 2 FREE dress passes

• 2 service hours

(Maximum: 6 dress passes per student and 6 service hours per family)

Feb. 28–March 17:
Families earn 1 service hour per Superstar adult (maximum 6 hours per family).

***Top 3 Grades/Teams will receive a Free Dress Day, Pizza Party, and Ice Cream Party (date to be announced).

This opportunity allows families to complete service hours from home using their devices. Please take your time with the surveys rushing may cause responses not to count.

More information and participation details will be shared soon. Thank you for your continued support of St. Anthony of Padua School and for helping us reach our fundraising goals!

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FOCUS OF THE WEEK: 

• Math: Module 11-Compare Numbers

• Reading: Amazing Animals

• Vocabulary: Lesson 22

• Word Study: er, ir, ur

• Sight Words: Week 23

• Grammar: Nouns

• Religion: Lent

• Prayer: Grace Before Meals

• Science: Physical Science

• Social Studies: Lesson 21-Around the World

TESTS:

THURSDAY

• Vocabulary Test

• Class Spelling Bee

FRIDAY

• Sight word Test

• Word Study Test

• Weekly Reading Test

• Guardian Angel Test

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Upcoming Events 

You can find the school calendar here. https://stanthonygardena.org/school-calendar

• Feb 3 and 5 – Musical Auditions for Lion King, Jr. Callbacks, rehearsals are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Rehearsals begin Feb. 10

• February 4– 2nd Mandatory General Parent Meeting in the Hall at 6:30 pm ($50 fine for non-participation), 100th Day of School

• February 10 – Parish hosts ADLA Regional Finance Meeting

• February 11- March 5: Pauly's Project Collection

• February 13 – 5th Grade Field Trip Griffith Observatory

• February 16 – Presidents’ Day Holiday NO SCHOOL

• February 16-20 –Re-Registration Week for returning students (all online) 

• February 16-March 17, 2026 – Hundred X Fundraiser (up to $20,000: fundraising goal)

• February 17 – Ocean Institute 3rd-grade Field Trip

• February 18– ASH WEDNESDAY (Mass uniforms), beginning of Lent, SAP Choir sings

• February 18-20 – 7th Grade Catalina Island overnight Field trip

• February 28 – Yearbook Pre-Sale ends $40 (3/1 new price is $50) 

• March 2 – Open Enrollment to the public begins for next year (re-register early or you will be automatically waitlisted)

• March 10 – 1st Grade Field trip to Cabrillo Aquarium

• March 12 – Santiago Retreat Center 6th grade field trip

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to another great week of learning with your child!

Warmly,

Ms. Catbagan