First Grade Weekly Newsletter 5/11-5/15

Dear First Grade Families,

Happy Mother's Day to all of our wonderful mothers! Thank you for all that you do for our school and for your child. May God continue to guide and bless you all.

Thank you all for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week! I am so grateful to support with you and your child, to help them grow in their learning and in their faith. It has been a pleasure being your child's teacher, and I pray that God continues to use me as His instrument to teach your child well. I appreciate your partnership in the successes and growth of our amazing students!

Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of May 11-15. 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

• CLASSROOM NEEDS:

  • Baby Wipes

  • Tissue Boxes

  • Colored Copy Paper

  • Colored Cardstock Paper

  • Printer Ink

 

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IMPORTANT DATES:

• MONDAY, MAY 11

  • All School Mass

  • Wear Formal Mass Uniform

• WEDNESDAY, MAY 13

  • Cultural Diversity Project Due

• MAY 11-13

  • Noon Dismissal

  • Daycare until 3pm

  • NO daycare Wednesday, May 13

• THURSDAY, MAY 14

  • NO SCHOOL (Carnival Set up)

• MAY 15-17

  • SAP Carnival

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NO SUGARY SNACKS OR DRINKS

Just a friendly reminder that students are not allowed to have sugary snacks or drinks brought to school. Please avoid sending any drinks without a twisted cap. This includes sodas, sugary drinks, starbucks, and boba to school. We encourage students to make healthy choices.

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NO HOOPS OR DANGLING EARRINGS 

Please note that girls are not allowed to wear small, or, big hoop earrings as well as dangling earrings to school. We would not want students to risk getting pulled by or caught on something. To avoid this possible safety hazard, we encourage stud earrings only.

FOCUS OF THE WEEK: 

• Math: Module 17 - Measure Length

• Reading: The Kite

• Vocabulary: Lesson 28

• Word Study: -igh, -y, -ie

• Sight Words: Week 33 (pt. 1)

• Grammar: writer’s workshop

• Religion: Easter

• Prayer: St. Michael

• Science: Physical Science

• Social Studies: Lesson 32

TESTS:

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY

• Onward Readers - Fluency and Spelling Assessment

MONDAY

• Comprehension Test - The Kite

TUESDAY

• -igh, -y, -ie Word Study Test Pt. 2

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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.) 

• May 4-8 – Teacher Appreciation Week

• May  10 – Happy Mothers’ Day!

• May 11 – Fiesta Set up week begins, 8am All School Mass (12 noon dismissal, daycare till 3pm)

• May 11-14 – Whispering Winds 8th grade Retreat in Julian, CA (Mr. Aguilar leads retreat)

• May 12 – Fiesta Set up Continues, (12 noon dismissal daycare till 3pm)

• May 13 – Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Fiesta Set up Continues, 12 noon dismissal (NO DAYCARE)

• NO SCHOOL Student Free Days: May 14, 15, 18

• May 15-17 – Parish Fiesta/Carnival, Please sign up for shifts and send in class donations to school by May 8

• May 21 – Lion King, Jr. Preview Performance (kids can come to school with hair and makeup done)

• May 21 – New Parent Orientation in the Hall 6:30-8pm

• May 31 – 8th grade graduation Mass (wear caps and gowns), SAP’s Class of 2022 students are also invited to join us as we send them off to college!

• June 1-5 – Last Week of School for 8th graders (noon dismissal all week, special activities)

• June 3 – Crossover Day for grades K-7

• June 5 – 8th Grade Graduation

• June 12 – Last Day of School

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