3/23-3/27 First Grade Weekly Newsletter

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

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

• EXTRA RESOURCES:

  • 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:

  • Tissue Boxes

  • Baby Wipes

  • Colored Copy Paper

  • Colored Cardstock Paper

  • Printer Ink

 

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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

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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

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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

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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