Date: September 23rd-27th, 2013
Theme: Around the Town
Reading Street Unit: #1 Week 6
What's Happening:
1. Reminder: Homework is due Thursday, September 26th.
2. Remember to send ice cream money for snack by Friday. We will let you know if your child is out of ice cream money.
High Frequency Words:
to, a, three, four
Letter Recognition:
T, t
Hickety Pickety:
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this word with me?
Compassion
Now let's clap it, now let's stomp it!
Now let's shout it, now let's whisper it!
Now let's spell it.
Special Assignment:
Practice directional words- ie., left, right, top, bottom, over, under, above, below, in-between, middle, first, next, last......
Words of Wisdom:
Quote:
"The best inheritance a parent can give his/her children is a few minutes of time."
O.A. Battista
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
September 16-20th, 2013
Date: September 16-20th, 2013
Reading Street Unit: Unit #1 Week #5
Theme: Around the Town
Whats Happening:
Parents- thanks for your support at Parent/Teacher conferences!
1. Scholastic Book Fair continues through Friday. Look for more info. in the Wednesday packet.
2. St. Francis Tuition fund collection begins today through Friday. Any donation, coins or bills, are much appreciated!
3. Kindergartenhomework begins this week as discussed at PTC. Check folders for homework attached with clip. All homework is due by Thursday of each week.
4. Wednesday, September 18th is kindergarten school picture day. Students need to be in uniform. Please return picture order forms even if not ordering.
High Frequency Words:
to, a, one, two
Letter Recognition:
M, m
Hickety Pickety Word:
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this work with me?
Compassion
Now lets clap it, Now lets stomp it!
Now lets shout it, Now lets whisper it!
Now lets spell it.
Special Assignment:
Practice recgonizing and correctly writing numbers 0-5 in both counting and not counting order.
Words Of Wisdom:
Quote:
"The most valuable gift you can give another is a good example."
Gods Little Instruction Book
Reading Street Unit: Unit #1 Week #5
Theme: Around the Town
Whats Happening:
Parents- thanks for your support at Parent/Teacher conferences!
1. Scholastic Book Fair continues through Friday. Look for more info. in the Wednesday packet.
2. St. Francis Tuition fund collection begins today through Friday. Any donation, coins or bills, are much appreciated!
3. Kindergartenhomework begins this week as discussed at PTC. Check folders for homework attached with clip. All homework is due by Thursday of each week.
4. Wednesday, September 18th is kindergarten school picture day. Students need to be in uniform. Please return picture order forms even if not ordering.
High Frequency Words:
to, a, one, two
Letter Recognition:
M, m
Hickety Pickety Word:
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this work with me?
Compassion
Now lets clap it, Now lets stomp it!
Now lets shout it, Now lets whisper it!
Now lets spell it.
Special Assignment:
Practice recgonizing and correctly writing numbers 0-5 in both counting and not counting order.
Words Of Wisdom:
Quote:
"The most valuable gift you can give another is a good example."
Gods Little Instruction Book
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
September 3-6, 2013
Date: September 3-6, 2013
Theme: Colors, Numbers and Shapes
Reading Street Unit: Unit#1
Whats Happening:
1. Please remember to initial calander date when checking folder each day.
2. If your child needs to be picked up before dismissalplease send a note in folder ot an email the night before.
3. Also please let us know if your child has a grandparet visiting us this Friday, Grandparents Day!
4. Parent/Teacher conferences will begin next Thursday, September 12th after school and Friday morning September 13th. Look for conference dates and times to be sent home shortly.
High Frequency Words:
The, Little
Hickety Pickety Word:
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this word with me?
Cooperation
Now let's clap it, now let's stomp it!
Now let's shout it, now let's whisper it!
Now let's spell it.
Special Assignment:
Continue practicing days of the week and months of the year. Ask "How many days of the week (months of the year) are there?" Practice letter recognition A-S.
Words of Wisdom:
Quote:
Scripture-
"So teach us to number out days, that we may apply out hearts into wisdom."
The Bible
Teachers Quotation Book
Theme: Colors, Numbers and Shapes
Reading Street Unit: Unit#1
Whats Happening:
1. Please remember to initial calander date when checking folder each day.
2. If your child needs to be picked up before dismissalplease send a note in folder ot an email the night before.
3. Also please let us know if your child has a grandparet visiting us this Friday, Grandparents Day!
4. Parent/Teacher conferences will begin next Thursday, September 12th after school and Friday morning September 13th. Look for conference dates and times to be sent home shortly.
High Frequency Words:
The, Little
Hickety Pickety Word:
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this word with me?
Cooperation
Now let's clap it, now let's stomp it!
Now let's shout it, now let's whisper it!
Now let's spell it.
Special Assignment:
Continue practicing days of the week and months of the year. Ask "How many days of the week (months of the year) are there?" Practice letter recognition A-S.
Words of Wisdom:
Quote:
Scripture-
"So teach us to number out days, that we may apply out hearts into wisdom."
The Bible
Teachers Quotation Book
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
August 26-30, 2013
Date: August 26-30, 2013
Theme: Friends, Family, and Me
Reading Street Unit: All Together Now
What's Happening:
1. Back to school night is tonight at 6:00pm in the church first. Session #1 starts at 6:30pm and Session #2 starts at 7:00pm information is the same in both sessions. See you then!
2. Remember to send a small snack with your child everyday.
3. Also remember PE is Tuesday and Thursday- students need tennis shoes on those days.
4. No school on Monday, September 2nd.
High Frequency Words:
I, Am
Letter Recognition:
Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn
Hickety Pickety Word:
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this word with me?
Friendship
Now let's clap it, Now let's stomp it!
Now let's shout it, Now let's whisper it!
Now let's spell it.
Special Assignment:
Practice telling the days of the week and the number (7) and months of the year and number (12).
Words of Wisdom:
Quote:
"What a teacher doesn't say is a telling part of what a student hears."
-Maurice Nathanson
American Professor
Teacher
Theme: Friends, Family, and Me
Reading Street Unit: All Together Now
What's Happening:
1. Back to school night is tonight at 6:00pm in the church first. Session #1 starts at 6:30pm and Session #2 starts at 7:00pm information is the same in both sessions. See you then!
2. Remember to send a small snack with your child everyday.
3. Also remember PE is Tuesday and Thursday- students need tennis shoes on those days.
4. No school on Monday, September 2nd.
High Frequency Words:
I, Am
Letter Recognition:
Ff, Gg, Hh, Ii, Jj, Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn
Hickety Pickety Word:
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this word with me?
Friendship
Now let's clap it, Now let's stomp it!
Now let's shout it, Now let's whisper it!
Now let's spell it.
Special Assignment:
Practice telling the days of the week and the number (7) and months of the year and number (12).
Words of Wisdom:
Quote:
"What a teacher doesn't say is a telling part of what a student hears."
-Maurice Nathanson
American Professor
Teacher
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Folluo Weekly August 19-23, 2013
Theme:
Friends, Family, & Me
What's Happening:
1. Please remember to check folders each night for info. and/ or class work. Please keep monthly calendar in folder.
2. P.E. days are Tuesday & Thursday. Wear or bring tennis shoes on P.E. days please.
3. Students will have an opportunity for snack time each afternoon. Each student is responsible for bringing his or her own small snack. Cups of water will also be available. No items requiring refrigeration please.
4. Back-to-School meeting is Monday, August 26. Please plan to attend as a lot of information will be given for our kindergarten year.
5. Friday is Spirit Dress. Check handbook for more information.
Reading Street Unit
#1 All Together Now
High Frequency Words
I, am
Hickety Pickety Word
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this word with me?
Friendship
Now let's clap it, now let's stomp it!
Now let's shout it, now let's whisper it!
Now let's spell it.
Special Assignment
Practice saying (not singing) the alphabet.
Words of Wisdom
Scripture:
"A friend loves at all times." - Proverbs 17:17
Friends, Family, & Me
What's Happening:
1. Please remember to check folders each night for info. and/ or class work. Please keep monthly calendar in folder.
2. P.E. days are Tuesday & Thursday. Wear or bring tennis shoes on P.E. days please.
3. Students will have an opportunity for snack time each afternoon. Each student is responsible for bringing his or her own small snack. Cups of water will also be available. No items requiring refrigeration please.
4. Back-to-School meeting is Monday, August 26. Please plan to attend as a lot of information will be given for our kindergarten year.
5. Friday is Spirit Dress. Check handbook for more information.
Reading Street Unit
#1 All Together Now
High Frequency Words
I, am
Hickety Pickety Word
Hickety Pickety Bumble Bee
Can you say this word with me?
Friendship
Now let's clap it, now let's stomp it!
Now let's shout it, now let's whisper it!
Now let's spell it.
Special Assignment
Practice saying (not singing) the alphabet.
Words of Wisdom
Scripture:
"A friend loves at all times." - Proverbs 17:17
Monday, May 20, 2013
Folluo Weekly May 20, 2013
Theme: End of Year
What's Happening:
“The object of teaching a child is to enable him/her to get along without the teacher."
Elbert Hubbard
Dear Teacher
What's Happening:
1. Enjoy your summer vacation but don’t forget to practice skills learned in kindergarten!
High Frequency Words
Practice word wall words over summer. *see attached sheet* Read and try to spell words.
Hickety Pickety Word
self-discipline
Special Assignment
Practice word wall words over summer. *see attached sheet* Read and try to spell words.
Words of Wisdom
Quote:
“The object of teaching a child is to enable him/her to get along without the teacher."
Elbert Hubbard
Dear Teacher
Friday, May 10, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 13-17, 2013
READING STREET UNIT #5 WEEK 6 continued
THEME: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. No paper homework to turn in this week! Of course students need to spend time each night reading and working on our Folluo Weekly special assignment.
2. Also, the Summertime learning program workbooks are available in the school office. Check Wednesday packet for details. I highly recommend this program to ensure a successful transition to first grade.
3. Wednesday, May 15th, our class has a free dress purchased by Austin Martin’s parents at the auction – thanks, Martins!
4. Thursday, May 16th will be free dress for those families contributing $5 for the Capital Campaign Fund.
5. Friday, May 17th is Super Kids Day – Spirit Dress – tennis shoes with socks. There will be an opportunity to buy snacks and drinks for 50¢ and 75¢.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
where, come
LETTER RECOGNITION:
review vowels and consonants
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
self-discipline
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Sometimes we are so busy adding up our troubles that we forget to count our blessings.”
Based on Psalm 77:11-12
God’s Little Instruction Book
THEME: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. No paper homework to turn in this week! Of course students need to spend time each night reading and working on our Folluo Weekly special assignment.
2. Also, the Summertime learning program workbooks are available in the school office. Check Wednesday packet for details. I highly recommend this program to ensure a successful transition to first grade.
3. Wednesday, May 15th, our class has a free dress purchased by Austin Martin’s parents at the auction – thanks, Martins!
4. Thursday, May 16th will be free dress for those families contributing $5 for the Capital Campaign Fund.
5. Friday, May 17th is Super Kids Day – Spirit Dress – tennis shoes with socks. There will be an opportunity to buy snacks and drinks for 50¢ and 75¢.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
where, come
LETTER RECOGNITION:
review vowels and consonants
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
self-discipline
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice fluency when reading words and sentences in books, street signs, road signs, etc.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Sometimes we are so busy adding up our troubles that we forget to count our blessings.”
Based on Psalm 77:11-12
God’s Little Instruction Book
Monday, May 6, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 6-10, 2013
READING STREET UNIT #5 WEEK #6
THEME: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Scholastic ½ Price Book Fair is this week in the Parish Hall. Check Wednesday packet for details – a good opportunity to buy books for summer reading!
2. Wednesday, May 8th our class will have free ice cream at lunch as a reward for Entertainment Book contest.
3. Thursday, May 9th is our Tulsa Shock field trip. Please send a sack lunch with drink.
4. Friday, May 10th is the 8th Grade Shakespeare in the Park at lunch. The cafeteria will be closed so parents, send a lunch with drink if you can’t join us! We will be on the northwest side of the church at 10:55 a.m. Bring blanket and lawn chair.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
where, come
LETTER RECOGNITION:
Q, q
Y, y
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
responsibility
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Quote:
“The only preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today.”
Reference Matthew 6:34
God’s Little Instruction Book
THEME: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Scholastic ½ Price Book Fair is this week in the Parish Hall. Check Wednesday packet for details – a good opportunity to buy books for summer reading!
2. Wednesday, May 8th our class will have free ice cream at lunch as a reward for Entertainment Book contest.
3. Thursday, May 9th is our Tulsa Shock field trip. Please send a sack lunch with drink.
4. Friday, May 10th is the 8th Grade Shakespeare in the Park at lunch. The cafeteria will be closed so parents, send a lunch with drink if you can’t join us! We will be on the northwest side of the church at 10:55 a.m. Bring blanket and lawn chair.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
where, come
LETTER RECOGNITION:
Y, y
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
responsibility
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice writing simple sentences using correct punctuation and spacing. Example: I like to play. Can I swim? The vet has a van. I am hot!
WORDS OF WISDOM:
“The only preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today.”
Reference Matthew 6:34
God’s Little Instruction Book
Monday, April 29, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 29 - MAY 3, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: #5 WEEK #5
THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Thank you parents for helping to prepare your children for our April 26th mass! They all did an awesome job. God is surely smiling!
2. Friday, May 3rd is Mrs. Emery’s kindergarten May Crowning mass. Both kindergarten classes will participate in the procession and song at the conclusion of mass.
Please be to school on time and remember to send a small vase of flowers, labeled with child’s name that day!
3. Friday, May 3rd is also the last day to check out library books – all books need to be returned by Friday, May 10th.
4. The Summer Challenge Book will be available for purchase later this week in the office. For more info, check the Wednesday packet. Students will benefit by working in this book during the summer as it will help them transition to first grade.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
LETTER RECOGNITION:
V, v
Z, z
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
responsibility
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice: beginning (initial), middle (medial) and ending (final) sounds in words, i.e., encode words –
/c/ /a/ /n/ can
→ → →
------------→
QUOTE:
“Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them.”
Chinese Proverb
THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Thank you parents for helping to prepare your children for our April 26th mass! They all did an awesome job. God is surely smiling!
2. Friday, May 3rd is Mrs. Emery’s kindergarten May Crowning mass. Both kindergarten classes will participate in the procession and song at the conclusion of mass.
Please be to school on time and remember to send a small vase of flowers, labeled with child’s name that day!
3. Friday, May 3rd is also the last day to check out library books – all books need to be returned by Friday, May 10th.
4. The Summer Challenge Book will be available for purchase later this week in the office. For more info, check the Wednesday packet. Students will benefit by working in this book during the summer as it will help them transition to first grade.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
where, come
LETTER RECOGNITION:
V, v
Z, z
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
responsibility
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice: beginning (initial), middle (medial) and ending (final) sounds in words, i.e., encode words –
/c/ /a/ /n/ can
→ → →
------------→
QUOTE:
“Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them.”
Chinese Proverb
Monday, April 22, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 22-26, 2013
READING STREET UNIT #5, WEEK #4
THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Keep practicing mass readings – slow down when reading sentences and pause after periods at end of sentences! Parents and students are doing a great job!
2. Friday, April 26th is our mass. Please be to school on time in uniform with shoes tied and shirts tucked in with belts. Parents may sit in rows behind us in the pews next to the tabernacle.
At the end of mass, both kindergarten classes will be “signing” the Our Father prayer.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
i.e., big, dig, did, bug, Bud…..
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“In every plant, in every flower, I see the wonder of your creation. Thank you for the promise of spring…the hope of new life. Amen.
Unknown
THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Keep practicing mass readings – slow down when reading sentences and pause after periods at end of sentences! Parents and students are doing a great job!
2. Friday, April 26th is our mass. Please be to school on time in uniform with shoes tied and shirts tucked in with belts. Parents may sit in rows behind us in the pews next to the tabernacle.
At the end of mass, both kindergarten classes will be “signing” the Our Father prayer.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
what, said, was
LETTER RECOGNITION:
U, u
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
flexibility
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice reading and writing words with “b’s” and “d’s”. Students are confusing letters and sounds.
i.e., big, dig, did, bug, Bud…..
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“In every plant, in every flower, I see the wonder of your creation. Thank you for the promise of spring…the hope of new life. Amen.
Unknown
Monday, April 15, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 15-19, 2013
READING STREET UNIT 5 WEEK 3
THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Thursday, April 18th is Spirit Dress.
2. Continue to practice mass readings – work on speed and volume.
3. Friday, April 19th, the 4th grade is having a bake sale. Classes will have an opportunity to buy an item. We’ll eat our item for snack so no need to send snack that day. Items will sell for 50¢.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
what, said, was
LETTER RECOGNITION:
U, u
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
optimism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice counting by 2’s to 100.
Practice reading mass parts.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Today is a reader, tomorrow a leader.”
W. Fusselman
Words for Teachers to Live By
THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Thursday, April 18th is Spirit Dress.
2. Continue to practice mass readings – work on speed and volume.
3. Friday, April 19th, the 4th grade is having a bake sale. Classes will have an opportunity to buy an item. We’ll eat our item for snack so no need to send snack that day. Items will sell for 50¢.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
what, said, was
LETTER RECOGNITION:
U, u
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
optimism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice counting by 2’s to 100.
Practice reading mass parts.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Today is a reader, tomorrow a leader.”
W. Fusselman
Words for Teachers to Live By
Monday, April 8, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 8-12, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: UNIT #5, WEEK #2
THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please fill out class pizza form – pizza, drink, etc…. and return with money by Tuesday, April 9th.
2. Wednesday, April 10th is the last 8th grade pizza lunch for the year.
3. Please check folders for upcoming mass information.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
yellow, blue, green
LETTER RECOGNITION:
X, x
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
optimism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children, one of these is roots, the other, wings.”
Hodding Carter
Teachers Quotation Book
THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please fill out class pizza form – pizza, drink, etc…. and return with money by Tuesday, April 9th.
2. Wednesday, April 10th is the last 8th grade pizza lunch for the year.
3. Please check folders for upcoming mass information.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
yellow, blue, green
LETTER RECOGNITION:
X, x
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
optimism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice writing simple sentences using capital letters and punctuation, i.e., period, question mark, exclamation point.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children, one of these is roots, the other, wings.”
Hodding Carter
Teachers Quotation Book
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 2-5, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: UNIT #5 GOING PLACES WEEK 1
THEME: NEW LIFE/EASTER
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please remember to sign and return the report card in the provided envelope.
2. K-Folluo class spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 3rd. Students are to wear nice church clothes – no jeans please.
3. Don’t forget to turn in 8th grade pizza slips due April 4th.
4. Please have students write first and last name on homework papers. Also, use pencil unless directed to color.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS: yellow, blue, green LETTER RECOGNITION: J, j W, w HICKETY PICKETY WORD: compassion SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: Review coin identification and value:
penny, nickel, dime, quarter and dollar.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Don’t ask God for what you think is good; ask Him for what He thinks is good for you.”
Dear Teachers
THEME: NEW LIFE/EASTER
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please remember to sign and return the report card in the provided envelope.
2. K-Folluo class spring pictures will be taken on Wednesday, April 3rd. Students are to wear nice church clothes – no jeans please.
3. Don’t forget to turn in 8th grade pizza slips due April 4th.
4. Please have students write first and last name on homework papers. Also, use pencil unless directed to color.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS: yellow, blue, green LETTER RECOGNITION: J, j W, w HICKETY PICKETY WORD: compassion SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT: Review coin identification and value:
penny, nickel, dime, quarter and dollar.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Don’t ask God for what you think is good; ask Him for what He thinks is good for you.”
Dear Teachers
Monday, March 25, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY MARCH 25-28, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: UNIT 4 WEEK 6
THEME: NEW LIFE/EASTER
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. School mass will be Wednesday, March 27th this week.
2. No mass Holy Thursday – school wide retreat – kindergarten will also have an Easter Egg Hunt (eggs provided) with 6th grade buddies that morning.
3. Report cards will go home Wednesday, March 27th. Please check folders.
4. No school Good Friday, March 29th or Easter Monday, April 1st.
5. FYI – K-Folluo mass will be Friday, April 26th. Both kindergarten classes will be “signing” the Our Father at mass. K-Emery mass will be Friday, May 3rd. Both kindergarten classes will be in mass procession and singing a song. More info later.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
here, go, from
LETTER RECOGNITION:
E, e
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
compassion
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Quote:
Scripture ~
“For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
THEME: NEW LIFE/EASTER
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. School mass will be Wednesday, March 27th this week.
2. No mass Holy Thursday – school wide retreat – kindergarten will also have an Easter Egg Hunt (eggs provided) with 6th grade buddies that morning.
3. Report cards will go home Wednesday, March 27th. Please check folders.
4. No school Good Friday, March 29th or Easter Monday, April 1st.
5. FYI – K-Folluo mass will be Friday, April 26th. Both kindergarten classes will be “signing” the Our Father at mass. K-Emery mass will be Friday, May 3rd. Both kindergarten classes will be in mass procession and singing a song. More info later.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
here, go, from
LETTER RECOGNITION:
E, e
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
compassion
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice reading each night. Practice writing sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Scripture ~
“For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
Monday, March 11, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY MARCH 11-15, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: UNIT #4 WEEK 5
THEME: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please check folders each evening and leave student work, art, etc. at home.
2. Turn in our class pizza slips (choices: pizza, pop, chips, candy) and money on Tuesday, March 12th.
3. Wednesday, March 13th is our Skippy Jon Jones field trip and 8th grade pizza lunch.
4. Our class won the Box Tops contest so we will have a popcorn/movie party in the afternoon on Friday, March 15th. Snacks will be provided that day.
5. Spring break is March 18-22. Students return to school Monday, March 25.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
LETTER RECOGNITION:
E, e
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
forgiveness
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice reading short vowel words:
a, e, i, o
Example: hen, pat, mop, tin
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Have faith in what you believe and don’t give up on the future.”
Henry Drummond
Dear Teacher
THEME: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please check folders each evening and leave student work, art, etc. at home.
2. Turn in our class pizza slips (choices: pizza, pop, chips, candy) and money on Tuesday, March 12th.
3. Wednesday, March 13th is our Skippy Jon Jones field trip and 8th grade pizza lunch.
4. Our class won the Box Tops contest so we will have a popcorn/movie party in the afternoon on Friday, March 15th. Snacks will be provided that day.
5. Spring break is March 18-22. Students return to school Monday, March 25.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
here, go, from
LETTER RECOGNITION:
E, e
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
forgiveness
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice reading short vowel words:
a, e, i, o
Example: hen, pat, mop, tin
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Have faith in what you believe and don’t give up on the future.”
Henry Drummond
Dear Teacher
Monday, March 4, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY MARCH 4-8, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: UNIT 4 WEEK 4
THEME: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Thursday, March 7th is Family Reading Night from 6:30 – 7:30. Check Wednesday packet for details.
2. Wednesday, March 13th is our Skippy Jon Jones field trip at the convention center. Look for permission slips in folders soon. We need drivers – virtus trained.
3. Wednesday, March 13th is also 8th grade pizza lunch. We can still order pizza, chips, pop, etc and have lunch in our room when we return from our fieldtrip. Our forms will go home as usual on Monday, March 11th.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
six, seven, eight, nine, ten
LETTER RECOGNITION:
G, g
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
forgiveness
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Quote:
“What we learn to do, we learn by doing.”
Aristotle
Dear Teacher
THEME: ANIMAL ADVENTURES
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Thursday, March 7th is Family Reading Night from 6:30 – 7:30. Check Wednesday packet for details.
2. Wednesday, March 13th is our Skippy Jon Jones field trip at the convention center. Look for permission slips in folders soon. We need drivers – virtus trained.
3. Wednesday, March 13th is also 8th grade pizza lunch. We can still order pizza, chips, pop, etc and have lunch in our room when we return from our fieldtrip. Our forms will go home as usual on Monday, March 11th.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
six, seven, eight, nine, ten
LETTER RECOGNITION:
G, g
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
forgiveness
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice blending pl, cl, sl words, i.e., plan, plant, clam, clap, slip, sled
WORDS OF WISDOM:
“What we learn to do, we learn by doing.”
Aristotle
Dear Teacher
Monday, February 25, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY FEB 25 - MARCH 1, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: UNIT 4 WEEK 3
THEME: OCEANS OF FUN
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Wednesday, February 27th is class picture day. Students need to wear uniforms. Order packet with money is due Wednesday (picture day).
2. Friday, March 1st, students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm due to Oklahoma City basketball tournament.
3. FYI – Please read homework directions and check student’s work before returning. Although we go over each page, students still need directions with some of the problems.
4. Thank you very much Shannon and mom Nan for the indoor recess games – a huge hit for our class!
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
one, two, three, four, five
LETTER RECOGNITION:
L, l
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
curiosity
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice writing simple sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.
Example: I like fish.
The ocean is big!
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
Scripture ~
“then God commanded, let the water be filled with many kinds of living beings.”
Genesis 1:20
THEME: OCEANS OF FUN
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Wednesday, February 27th is class picture day. Students need to wear uniforms. Order packet with money is due Wednesday (picture day).
2. Friday, March 1st, students will be dismissed at 1:00 pm due to Oklahoma City basketball tournament.
3. FYI – Please read homework directions and check student’s work before returning. Although we go over each page, students still need directions with some of the problems.
4. Thank you very much Shannon and mom Nan for the indoor recess games – a huge hit for our class!
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
one, two, three, four, five
LETTER RECOGNITION:
L, l
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
curiosity
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice writing simple sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.
Example: I like fish.
The ocean is big!
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
Scripture ~
“then God commanded, let the water be filled with many kinds of living beings.”
Genesis 1:20
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY FEBRUARY 19-22, 2013
READING STREET UNIT #4, WEEK #2
THEME: OCEANS OF FUN
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
St. Pius School welcomes the Frazier family, and especially Cooper to our kindergarten class!
1. Wednesday, February 20th (tomorrow) is the 8th grade pizza lunch. Please fill out our class form and send money.
2. Spirit Dress/Night is Wednesday, February 20th.
3. Re-enrollment packets are also due Wednesday, February 20th.
4. 100 Books in 100 Days Folder/list is due this Friday, February 22nd!
Thanks to homeroom moms Dawn Pollard and Connie Greer for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day party! Thanks also to moms who sent yummy snacks for the party!
HIGH FREQUENCY WORD(S):
are, do, that
SPOTLIGHT LETTER:
L, l
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
curiosity
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice blending sounds (encoding) together to form one syllable words – especially the words in Reading Street booklets.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“…and so it happened, the water under the sky was gathered into its basins, to the basins of water God called the sea. God saw how good it was.”
Genesis 1. 9-10
THEME: OCEANS OF FUN
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
St. Pius School welcomes the Frazier family, and especially Cooper to our kindergarten class!
1. Wednesday, February 20th (tomorrow) is the 8th grade pizza lunch. Please fill out our class form and send money.
2. Spirit Dress/Night is Wednesday, February 20th.
3. Re-enrollment packets are also due Wednesday, February 20th.
4. 100 Books in 100 Days Folder/list is due this Friday, February 22nd!
Thanks to homeroom moms Dawn Pollard and Connie Greer for a fun-filled Valentine’s Day party! Thanks also to moms who sent yummy snacks for the party!
HIGH FREQUENCY WORD(S):
are, do, that
SPOTLIGHT LETTER:
L, l
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
curiosity
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice blending sounds (encoding) together to form one syllable words – especially the words in Reading Street booklets.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“…and so it happened, the water under the sky was gathered into its basins, to the basins of water God called the sea. God saw how good it was.”
Genesis 1. 9-10
Monday, February 11, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY FEBRUARY 11-14, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
Thanks to all for input and support at Parent/Teacher conferences!
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Wednesdy, February 13th is Ash Wednesday. School mass is at 8:30 a.m.
2. Class Valentine’s Party is Thursday, February 14th from 2:00 – 3:00. Parents are welcome.
3. No School Friday, February 15th – teacher’s in-service. No school Monday, February 18th – President’s Day.
4. 8th grade pizza lunch is Wednesday, February 20th. 8th grade pizza slips are due back by Wednesday, February 13th.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
are, that, do
LETTER RECOGNITION:
H, h
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
patriotism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice sequencing an activity using words first, next and last – activity ideas:
Getting ready for bed, getting dressed, brushing teeth
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
Scripture ~
“Love is patient and kind….love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.”
1 Cor 13: 4, 7
Thanks to all for input and support at Parent/Teacher conferences!
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Wednesdy, February 13th is Ash Wednesday. School mass is at 8:30 a.m.
2. Class Valentine’s Party is Thursday, February 14th from 2:00 – 3:00. Parents are welcome.
3. No School Friday, February 15th – teacher’s in-service. No school Monday, February 18th – President’s Day.
4. 8th grade pizza lunch is Wednesday, February 20th. 8th grade pizza slips are due back by Wednesday, February 13th.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
are, that, do
LETTER RECOGNITION:
H, h
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
patriotism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice sequencing an activity using words first, next and last – activity ideas:
Getting ready for bed, getting dressed, brushing teeth
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
Scripture ~
“Love is patient and kind….love never gives up, and its faith, hope and patience never fail.”
1 Cor 13: 4, 7
Monday, February 4, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY FEBRUARY 4-7, 2013
READING STREET UNIT#4 - LET'S GO EXPLORING
THEME: THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Students in grades 2nd – 8th will be taking Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Remind students to be quiet in halls and between buildings as testing will occur in all buildings on campus.
2. Parent/Teacher Conferences begin Thursday, February 7th after school.
3. No School Friday, February 8th due to Parent/Teacher conferences.
4. FYI – Valentine’s Day Party will be Thursday, February 14th at 2:00 pm. Students only need to sign name on cards. No need to address with classmates’ names to avoid confusion when passing out cards.
SPOTLIGHT LETTER:
H, h
MEMORY WORD(S):
are, that, do
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
patriotism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“We are not the sum of our failures, but the sum of our Father’s love.”
Former Pope John Paul
THEME: THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Students in grades 2nd – 8th will be taking Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). Remind students to be quiet in halls and between buildings as testing will occur in all buildings on campus.
2. Parent/Teacher Conferences begin Thursday, February 7th after school.
3. No School Friday, February 8th due to Parent/Teacher conferences.
4. FYI – Valentine’s Day Party will be Thursday, February 14th at 2:00 pm. Students only need to sign name on cards. No need to address with classmates’ names to avoid confusion when passing out cards.
SPOTLIGHT LETTER:
H, h
MEMORY WORD(S):
are, that, do
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
patriotism
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice rhyming words, i.e., cat, bat, hat; pig, dig, fig; fun, sun, run, etc. Read and spell. Pick a word to write in a simple sentence.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“We are not the sum of our failures, but the sum of our Father’s love.”
Former Pope John Paul
Monday, January 28, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 1, 2013
READING STREET UNIT: ~
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!!
Catholic Schools Week – Raise the Standards
1. Monday, January 28th – Decade Day
2. Tuesday, January 29th – Pre-K and Kindergarten Pajama Day – see attached note.
3. Tuesday, January 29th – end of Penny War.
4. Wednesday, January 30th – Favorite Sports Team Dress
8:30 – Talent Show
11:30-12:30 Family Lunch (in classroom)
1:30 – 8th Grade/Faculty Volleyball Game
5. Thursday, January 31st – Spirit Dress
6. FYI – 100 Books in 100 Days ends February 22nd.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
~
LETTER RECOGNITION:
~
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
citizenship
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”
Ethel Percy Andrus
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!!
Catholic Schools Week – Raise the Standards
1. Monday, January 28th – Decade Day
2. Tuesday, January 29th – Pre-K and Kindergarten Pajama Day – see attached note.
3. Tuesday, January 29th – end of Penny War.
4. Wednesday, January 30th – Favorite Sports Team Dress
8:30 – Talent Show
11:30-12:30 Family Lunch (in classroom)
1:30 – 8th Grade/Faculty Volleyball Game
5. Thursday, January 31st – Spirit Dress
6. FYI – 100 Books in 100 Days ends February 22nd.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
~
LETTER RECOGNITION:
~
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
citizenship
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice writing simple sentences with beginning capital letter and ending with a period. *Reminder - a sentence is a complete idea or thought.
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”
Ethel Percy Andrus
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY JAN 22-25, 2013
READING STREET UNIT #3 WEEK #6
100 DAYS OF SCHOOL!!
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Wednesday, Jan 23rd begins the Penny War – if you bring pennies for the class jar, it counts as a “plus” amount. Silver coins or bills brought in are placed in other class jars, and are counted as negative amounts to their total.
2. Wednesday, Jan 23rd – Catholic Schools Week Pizza forms due. Talent show forms are also due. Check Wednesday packet for more info.
3. Wednesday, Jan 23rd – (5) each canned food items due.
4. Thursday, Jan 24th – Book Fair ends.
5. Friday, Jan 25th – 100th Day of School. Snack provided (100 day cake)
6. Sat/Sun Jan 26th and 27th – Catholic Schools Week begins – students wear uniform to mass.
7. Monday, Jan 28th is Decade Day – students wear clothing from 60’s, 70’s or 80’s.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
LETTER RECOGNITION:
O, o
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
citizenship
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Find the good and praise it.”
Alex Haley
Author - Roots
100 DAYS OF SCHOOL!!
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Wednesday, Jan 23rd begins the Penny War – if you bring pennies for the class jar, it counts as a “plus” amount. Silver coins or bills brought in are placed in other class jars, and are counted as negative amounts to their total.
2. Wednesday, Jan 23rd – Catholic Schools Week Pizza forms due. Talent show forms are also due. Check Wednesday packet for more info.
3. Wednesday, Jan 23rd – (5) each canned food items due.
4. Thursday, Jan 24th – Book Fair ends.
5. Friday, Jan 25th – 100th Day of School. Snack provided (100 day cake)
6. Sat/Sun Jan 26th and 27th – Catholic Schools Week begins – students wear uniform to mass.
7. Monday, Jan 28th is Decade Day – students wear clothing from 60’s, 70’s or 80’s.
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
they, you, of
LETTER RECOGNITION:
O, o
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
citizenship
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
Practice reading stories in Reading Street
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Find the good and praise it.”
Alex Haley
Author - Roots
Monday, January 14, 2013
FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 14-18, 2013
READING STREET UNIT #3 CHANGES ALL AROUND US
WEEK #5 - THEN AND NOW
THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please fill out and return our pizza lunch choice slip with money tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15th.
2. Please sign and return report cards with envelope this week.
3. 8th Grade Pizza lunch is Wednesday, January 16th.
4. Scholastic Book Fair begins January 16th – 24th.
5. Friday, January 18th is our class gem jar party – cocoa and cookies – we will not be having ice cream that day.
6. No School Monday, January 21st – MLK Jr. Day.
7. 100th Day of School is Friday, January 25th.
*see memo re: 100 Day activities and canned good items
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
then, you, of
LETTER RECOGNITION:
O, o
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
responsibility
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
• Practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s and 10’s
• Practice reading one syllable words – use Reading Street weekly booklets
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Success comes in cans; failure comes in can’t.”
Based on Phil 4:13
God’s Little Instruction Book
WEEK #5 - THEN AND NOW
THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
1. Please fill out and return our pizza lunch choice slip with money tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15th.
2. Please sign and return report cards with envelope this week.
3. 8th Grade Pizza lunch is Wednesday, January 16th.
4. Scholastic Book Fair begins January 16th – 24th.
5. Friday, January 18th is our class gem jar party – cocoa and cookies – we will not be having ice cream that day.
6. No School Monday, January 21st – MLK Jr. Day.
7. 100th Day of School is Friday, January 25th.
*see memo re: 100 Day activities and canned good items
HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS:
then, you, of
LETTER RECOGNITION:
O, o
HICKETY PICKETY WORD:
responsibility
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:
• Practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s and 10’s
• Practice reading one syllable words – use Reading Street weekly booklets
WORDS OF WISDOM:
Quote:
“Success comes in cans; failure comes in can’t.”
Based on Phil 4:13
God’s Little Instruction Book
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