Dear First Grade Families,
Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of March 23-27. 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 and weekly stories on my school blog: First Grade Blog.
Important Links:
1ST GRADE PARENT SURVEY
EXTRA RESOURCES:
FIRST GRADE SYLLABUS
AMAZON WISHLIST
Most Needed:
Tissue Boxes
Baby Wipes
Colored Copy Paper
Colored Cardstock Paper
Printer Ink
IMPORTANT DATES:
Sunday, March 22
Family Mass at 11am
Tuesday, March 24
School Spelling Bee
10:20am-12pm in the hall
For Top 2 spellers in each class
Spring Picture Day *OPTIONAL*
Easter outfits/Sunday’s Best
Thursday, March 26
Module 13 Math Test
Thursday, March 27
Last Fish Fry Sale in the hall
FOCUS OF THE WEEK:
Math: Module 13 - Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction
Reading: The New Friend (continued)
Vocabulary: Lesson 25
Word Study: ow, ou, au, aw, oi, oy
Sight Words: Week 28
Grammar: verbs
Religion: Lent
Prayer: Grace Before Meals
Science: Earth Science
Social Studies: Lesson 26
TESTS:
THURSDAY
Module 13 Math Test
Comprehension Test
FRIDAY
Sight word Test
Word Study Test
Phonics Test
Upcoming Events
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2025-2026
(Be sure to always check www.stanthonygardena.org , your child’s teacher’s blog, and the Parish website at www.saintanthonygardena.org/parish-bulletin/ for the most current information.)
March 23-May 8 – ARK testing starts
March 24 – All School Spelling Bee 10:30-12 in Hall, Spring Picture Day (Easter outfits/Sunday Best)
March 25 – CJSF Awards distributed at morning assembly outside by St. Jude statue
March 26 – Graduation picture day for Kinder and 8th graders (caps and gowns), 6th grade Field Trip Santiago Retreat Center
March 27 – Live Stations of the Cross led by 8th grade 1:30 in church, LAST Fish Fry of Lent (use up all presale tickets), library closed for volunteers to organize
March 28 – Interior Maintenance PLC cleans from 12-2 (changed from 3/21 date), 8-12 Library Volunteers organize books
March 29 – Palm Sunday, Holy Week begins
April 3-10– Easter Break
April 13 – School Resumes
April 13-April 17 – Washington DC Trip 7th and 8th grade (Ms. Genesis Garcia, Mr. Aguilar, and Veronica Patel out)
April 22 – Mandatory Parent Faith Formation Meeting #4 of 4 offered in Hall 6:30-8pm
April 24 – Mass with Mother Figures in Church
April 27 – Ocean Institute 3rd Grade Field Trip
April 30 – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Discovery Cube
May 8 – May Crowning, led by 8th grade, Adoremus in church with Fr. Paolo as guest speaker
May 11-14 – Whispering Winds 8th grade Retreat in Julian, CA (Mr. Aguilar leads retreat)
May 15-17 – Parish Carnival (NOON dismissal May 11-13, NO SCHOOL May 14, 15, 18) Daycare till 6 pm on 5/11, daycare till 3 pm on 5/12, NO daycare on 5/13
5, 18)
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