First Grade Weekly Newsletter 5/4-5/8

Dear First Grade Families,

Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the week of May 4-8. 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:

• SUNDAY, MAY 3

  • Family Mass

  • Students must be dressed in formal mass uniform and check in at Rm. 5 for a free dress pass

• MONDAY, MAY 4-8

  • Teacher Appreciation Week

  • Do not order lunch on May 4 (1st grade pizza party)

  • Star Testing Window 3 - Have working headphones in backpack

• FRIDAY, MAY 8

  • May Crowning

  • Formal Mass Uniform

  • Carnival Donations Due

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Monday, May 4 -  DO NOT ORDER LUNCH

Our class will be receiving their pizza lunch and ice cream for being first place for our HundredX fundraiser. Please do not order Choice Lunch for this day.

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STAR Testing this Week

Please ensure your child has a good night’s sleep every night and a healthy breakfast. We will begin our 3rd window of STAR Testing this week. Please ensure your child has working headphones in their backpack that they will use to complete their assessment.

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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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CARNIVAL DONATIONS

As we prepare for our upcoming Parish Carnival, we kindly ask for your support through family donations. Your contributions play an important role in helping us create a successful and enjoyable event for our entire community.

Each grade level has been assigned specific donation items (please see the attached form). 1st Grade is to bring:

 (2) Round Corn Tortilla Chips 64oz and (1) 6lb. Nacho Cheese Can

Important Reminder:
If your family has multiple children at the school, only one donation line per family is encouraged (not per student). This will not count for students’ work habits grade.

Donation details are as follows:

• Items should be new and in the requested quantities

• Donations may be dropped off at the school office or at the carnival table outside the church on Sundays

• All donations are due by May 8, 2026

We truly appreciate your generosity and continued support in making this a wonderful event for our students and parish community.

FOCUS OF THE WEEK: 

• Math: Module 16 - Fraction Foundation

• Reading: The Kite

• Vocabulary: Lesson 28

• Word Study: -igh, -y, -ie

• Sight Words: Week 32

• Grammar: writer’s workshop

• Religion: Easter

• Prayer: Grace Before Meals

• Science: Earth Science

• Social Studies: Lesson 29

TESTS:

WEDNESDAY

• Module 16 Test

FRIDAY

• W32 Sight Word Test

• -igh, -y, -ie Word Study Test

• Comprehension 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.) 

• May 4 – Student Teacher Soccer Game and Hundred X Pizza/Ice Cream Parties for top 4 classes

• May 6 – 3rd and Final General Parent meeting in the Hall 6:30-8pm ($50 fine for non-participation)

• May 8 – May Crowning, led by 8th grade, Adoremus in church with Fr. Paolo as guest speaker that evening, Carnival Donations due by today

• 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