3/9-3/13 First Grade Weekly Newsletter
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Dear First Grade Families,
Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of March. 9-13. 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 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:
Monday, March 9
Last day to submit HAND SANITIZING WIPES for Religion Grade
Tuesday, March 10
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Field Trip
Wear Daily Uniform OR PE uniform
No folders, water bottles, snacks or lunch (All will be provided)
Last Day of our School Book War
Wednesday, March 11
2nd Trimester Awards at 8am (K-4th grade), and 9am (5th-8th grade)
First Annual Book War (Deadline March 10)
Our school is collecting books to help revamp our school library and promote our love of reading during Read Across America Week. In the link below, there is a list of possible books and book series you can donate. All books should be new or in mint condition. First 50 students that donate 3 qualifying books will receive a free lemonade card from Raising Canes. Top 3 students with the most book donations will receive a free kids meal card for Raising Canes. The top class to collect the most books will receive a field trip to the library with a pizza lunch and 25 books for their classroom library. Sign up on the following link so there’s not too many copies of books or book series. Let the book war begin!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jztnfU7NhqlDrLKOlpxgZnLHX8KliMYp4fgPcdIMTEM/edit?usp=sharing
Pauly’s Project (Deadline Monday, March 9)
We are participating in Pauly’s Project as our SAP Lenten Project. Please join in our donation drive. First grade collecting HANDSANITIZING WIPES as our donation. We need to have at least 100 packs of hand sanitizing wipes total. If you can submit at least 3 packs of wipes, that would be greatly appreciated. Please submit all donations by March 5, 2026. A flyer is attached for more information.Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Field Trip (Tuesday, March 10)
Our last off-campus field trip is this Tuesday, March 10. Please review the parent letter for reminders. Students may wear their daily uniform or their P.E. uniform. Please ensure your child writes their name on their jackets as well. Snack (fruit snacks and cookies), Lunch (pizza), and water will be provided by our class funds so no need to bring anything at all.Here is an updated list of the parent chaperones:
1. Cyntia Nunez (Mateo's Mom)
2. Angelica Ramos (Arabella's Mom)
3. Vanessa Herrera (Andrea's Mom)
4. Yadira Garcia (Julian's Mom)
5. JC Pineda (Mikayla's Dad)
Please note that groups will not be given until the day of the trip.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JoPv2QMcWnYmxie2sFjBoJYiS3ybr8SrhyaSJbvUAiE/edit?usp=sharing
T2 CITIZENSHIP AWARDS
I sent out an email about Citizenship Awards today. Please check your email to confirm if your child will be receiving a Citizenship Award. They will be recognized for their hard work and achievements, and will receive their ribbon during the Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, March 11 from 8am-8:45am in the hall. Please join us in recognizing them for their amazing work!***The space in the hall is limited, so 1-2 people (parent/guardian) per child may attend.
As a reminder, Citizenship recipients display the following:
A student must have O’s both behavior and work habits.
Most significantly, a student must follow our Tribes Agreement.
Work habits grade includes the following:
• Homework
• Classwork
• Projects
• Attendance (No more than 5 tardies/absences)
• Class participation
• Daily school materials (homework folder, etc.)
• Following classroom routines
• Following Tribes Agreement (in and out of the classroom)
• Tests
• ST Math goal
Hundred X Spring Fundraiser (Until March 17)
We are excited to share that won 1st place in making our original school goal of $20,000. We now have a new goal of $30,000 as a school. Please keep promoting other to complete surveys to help improve our school!
Here’s how it works:
Each time you complete a quality survey about brands you already know and use on the HundredX™ platform, $1.60 is donated toward our goal of purchasing a new digital marquee. Surveys take just 60–90 seconds, and you get to choose the brands you want to review.Even better? Each participant can generate up to $120 simply by completing 75 surveys to support our mission!
The sooner you start, the more impact you can make. We encourage every family to sign up and begin completing surveys TODAY, 2/16/26. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it makes a real difference for our school community.
Three Easy Ways to Sign Up
Text “FEEDBACK” to 90412
Scan the QR code attached
IMPORTANT! During registration, please select the team/grade you are supporting and type the name of your student. This ensures your participation is properly credited. It is VERY important that you allow HundredX to share your name and email address to the school. This step is essential so we can verify your participation and confirm your Superstar status.
SERVICE HOUR INCENTIVE: February 28 to March 17
HundredX Superstar Information Sheet due by Tuesday, March 17 no later than by 4:00 pm to the office.
TOP 3 GRADES/TEAMS: Fress dress, pizza, and ice cream party
Don’t Forget!
Be sure to submit your HundredX Superstar Information Sheet so we can track participation and make sure you receive credit toward incentives and recognition.The more surveys you complete, the more chances you have to earn these rewards while supporting our school!
Tips for Submitting Quality Surveys
Don’t rush through! Take your time reading each question and emoji label carefully.
Be Honest. We want to know what you genuinely think about the brands you have interacted with in the last 6 months.
Pace Yourself. We recommend doing 5-10 surveys a day. Donate 5-10 minutes of your digital time a day for 7 days this month to make a HUGE impact.
Let’s come together and make this campaign a huge success — start today and help us reach our goal!
Thank you for your continued support of our mission.
FOCUS OF THE WEEK:
Math: Module 12- Understand Addition and Subtraction with Tens and Ones
Reading: A Tree is a Plant (Cont’d)
Vocabulary: Lesson 24
Word Study: oo, ew, ui, ue
Sight Words: Week 26
Grammar: commas
Religion: Lent
Prayer: Grace Before Meals
Science: Physical Science
Social Studies: Lesson 23
TESTS:THURSDAY
Comprehension Test
FRIDAY
Sight word Test
Word Study Test
Weekly Test
Upcoming EventsYou can find the school calendar here. https://stanthonygardena.org/school-calendar
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
March 18 – Parent Faith Formation #3 out of 4 offered: in Hall 6:30-8pm ($50 fine for non-participation)
March 19 – Mass with Father Figures in church (Feast of St. Joseph)
March 20 – Roundhouse Aquarium Jr. High field trip
March 23-May 8 – ARK testing starts
March 24 – All School Spelling Bee 10:30-12 in Hall, Spring Picture Day
March 26 – Graduation picture day for Kinder and 8th graders (caps and gowns)
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 24 – Mass with Mother Figures in church
April 30 – 3rd Grade Field trip 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)
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