2/9-2/13 First Grade Weekly Newsletter

Dear First Grade Families,

Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of Feb. 2/9-2/13. 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:

• Wednesday, Feb. 11

  • Wear Red (Observing Valentine’s Day)

  • Bring Valentine’s cards/treats (optional)

    • No hard candies or nuts

• Monday, Feb. 16

  • No School (President’s Day)

• Thursday, Feb. 19

  • Class Spelling Bee

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

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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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FOCUS OF THE WEEK: 

• Math: Module 11-Compare Numbers

• Reading: The Garden

• Vocabulary: Lesson 21 Words

• Word Study: ar, or

• Sight Words: Week 22

• Grammar: Nouns

• Religion: Sacraments, Our Way of Life

• Prayer: Angel of God

• Science: Physical Science

• Social Studies: Lesson 19-Maps and Globes

TESTS:

TUESDAY

• Module 10 Test

WEDNESDAY

• Guardian Angel Prayer

THURSDAY

• Vocabulary Test

FRIDAY

• Sight word Test

• Word Study Test

• Weekly Reading 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