Folluo Weekly

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 3, 2012

2012-01-30T09:10:00.000-06:00

THEME: HAPPY HEARTS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Catholic Schools Week – Faith, Academics, Service

1. Book Fair begins – check website for activities.

2. Tuesday, January 31^st – Free Dress – Red, White and Blue Dress Day. Also, Jupiter Jump for PreK-1^st – our class goes 1:30 – 2:00.

3. Wednesday, February 1^st – Spirit Dress. Talent Show 8:30-10:30, Family Lunch 11:30 – 12:30, volleyball game Faculty versus 8^th Grade 1:30-2:45, Penny War ends.

4. Friday, February 3^rd – Crazy Hat Day (not worn to mass). Movie in afternoon.

5. Thank you, parents, for the canned good contributions. They were a great learning tool, and Catholic Charities appreciates the donation.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

“It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”

Ethel Percy Andrus

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

R, r

MEMORY WORD(S):

of

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

patience

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Review rhyming words, i.e., cat, bat, hat; pig, dig, fig; fun, sun, run; etc. Read and spell.

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 23-27, 2012

2012-01-23T08:32:00.000-06:00

THEME: OCEANS OF FUN

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Please remember to send signed report cards back with envelope.

2. Five canned items are due by Friday, January 27^th – our 100^th day of school.

3. Penny Wars begins January 25^th to support Make-A-Wish Foundation – check Wednesday packet for details.

4. Pizza order forms for family lunch during Catholic Schools Week are due Wednesday, January 25^th.

5. Monday, January 30^th of Catholic Schools Week is crazy sock day.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

Martin Luther King

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

B,b

MEMORY WORD(S):

boy

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

flexibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice reading the stories in our Superkids booklets! Students should be able to read the words covered in the stories.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

Scripture ~

“then God commanded, let the water be filled with many kinds of living beings.”

Genesis 1:20

FOLLUO WEEKLY JAN 17-20, 2012

2012-01-17T08:33:00.000-06:00

THEME: OCEANS OF FUN

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. FYI – 100 Books in 100 Days list is due Friday, February 17^th. The actual 100 days is up Tuesday, February 14^th, but Miss Iten is giving us extra days to turn in the list.

2. 8^th Grade Pizza Lunch is Wednesday, January 18^th. Also, report cards will be sent home – check folder.

3. 5 canned goods can be brought in anytime – due by Friday, January 27^th (100 Days of School).

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

Martin Luther King

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

U, u

Superkids - Us

MEMORY WORD(S):

under

ocean

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

flexibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Continue to practice blending sounds (encoding) together to form one syllable words – especially the words in “Superkids” booklets!

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

“…and so it happened, the water under the sky was gathered into its basin, and the basin of water God called the sea. God saw how good it was.”

Genesis 1:9-10

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 9-13, 2012

2012-01-09T08:24:00.000-06:00

THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Pizza order forms are due by Wednesday, January 11^th!

2. End of first semester is Wednesday, January 11^th.

3. Report cards will be sent home next Wednesday, January 18^th.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

It isn’t enough to love; we must show it.

St. Therese of Lisieux

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

H, h

Superkid Hot Rod

U, u

Superkids Us

MEMORY WORD(S):

have

the

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

attitude

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s.

Practice reading one syllable words – use Superkids booklets.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

“Success comes in cans; failure comes in can’ts.”

Based on Phil 4:13

God’s Little Instruction Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 4-6, 2012

2012-01-04T08:43:00.000-06:00

THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Welcome to 2012! A huge thanks to Janie Ibarra and Jeanine Nowell for planning and helping make our Christmas party a success!

2. Wednesday, January 11^th is the end of the first semester.

3. Report cards will be sent home Wednesday, January 18^th.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

“It isn’t enough to love; we must show it.”

St. Therese of Lisieux

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

H, h

Superkid Hot Rod

MEMORY WORD(S):

have

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

attitude

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice letter recognition and letter sounds! Review days of the week and months of the year.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

“You have to be the change you want to see in the world.”

Gandhi

FOLLUO WEEKLY DECEMBER 12-16, 2011

2011-12-12T08:23:00.001-06:00

THEME: A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Our class collected $51.00 for our Angel Tree Child Joseph! We bought a race car set and nice sweater and pants. Jaden contributed lots of new clothes, too!

2. Great job class singing “Waiting By the Window”. Our class will join Mrs. Emery’s class to sing song before the 4^th grade Nativity Play on Tuesday, December 20^th at 10:00 a.m.

3. Stuffing mix due Wednesday, December 14^th.

4. Thursday, December 15^th is the Christmas Program in church – the program begins at 6:30 p.m. Please have your student in the church by 6:20 p.m. Check Wednesday packet online.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

Don’t talk about what you have done or what you are going to do, do it and let it speak for itself.

Merilyn Mentoor

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

E, e
Superkid Ettabetta

MEMORY WORD(S):

eight

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

forgiveness

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Be extra helpful at home. Practice tying shoes over Christmas break. Practice reading number words to ten and color words.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

Scripture ~

“Today in Bethlehem your savior has been born – Christ the King.”

Luke 2:9

FOLLUO WEEKLY DECEMBER 5-9, 2011

2011-12-05T08:36:00.000-06:00

THEME: A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Tuesday, Dec 6^th we celebrate St. Nicholas.

2. Wednesday, Dec 7^th – Wednesday Dec 14^th, St. Pius will be collecting items for the Christian Ministries Alliance Feed the Needy program. Kindergarten classes are asked to bring stuffing mix (dressing).

3. FYI – we will be making gingerbread cookies on Wednesday, December 7^th to have at snack time!

4. Thursday, Dec 8^th is school mass day – Immaculate Conception – no mass on Friday.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

“Don’t talk about what you have done or what you are going to do, do it and let it speak for itself.”

Merilyn Mentoor

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

F, f – Superkid FritS

E, e - Superkid Ettabetta

MEMORY WORD(S):

eight

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

compassion

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice blending sounds together to read words, example: sled, clog, flag...

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

“May the joy of this Christmas season lead you to the miracle lying in the manger.”

Peter Mead and Sally Beck

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2, 2011

2011-11-28T08:25:00.000-06:00

THEME: ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

First week of Advent

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. A huge thank-you to the mom and grandma helpers for a fabulous feast: Janie Ibarra, Jeanine Nowell, Cheri Kingsbury and Deedra Determan!

2. Thursday, December 1st is free college team dress for box tops.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."

                         John F. Kennedy

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

F, f
Superkid Frits

MEMORY WORD(S):

for, four

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

compassion

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Take care of possessions ~ coats, backpacks, folders, belts and shoes!

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    Scripture ~

"Oh house of Jacob, come let us walk in the house of the Lord."

              Isaiah 2:5

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 21-22, 2011

2011-11-21T08:23:00.000-06:00

THEME: GIVE THANKS

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Thank you to parents that donated $1.00 for the turkey. That helped me make up for those that didn't contribute!

2. School mass is Tuesday, November 22nd.

3. Our feast is Tuesday, November 22nd - don't bring or buy lunch.

4. Thanksgiving Break begins Wednesday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 27th.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul."

          Henry Ward Beecher

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

T, t
Superkids Tic, Tac and Toc

MEMORY WORD(S):

to

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

honesty

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice tying shoes.
Review Superkids booklets.
No practice work sent home this week.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   "The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self."

          The World According to Mister Rogers

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 14-18, 2011

2011-11-14T08:29:00.000-06:00

THEME: GIVE THANKS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Picture retakes are Tuesday, November 15th. Please wear uniform and bring back the picture packet.

2. Wednesday, November 16th is Spirit Dress day.

3. Appalachia Mass is Friday, November 18th. Check last week's Wednesday packet for details.

4. Thanksgiving Feast items are due this Friday, November 18th.

5. Reminder: please have your child wear a belt if the pants have belt loops - check handbook for uniform regulations.

6. If possible, please donate a ream of paper for office use.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul."

                          Henry Ward Beecher

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

T,t

Superkids Tic Tac Toc

MEMORY WORD(S):

to

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

honesty

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Kindergarteners learn by doing! Give your child a special job to do this week - i.e., help clear the table, help put clothes away, make bed, etc.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   Scripture ~

"Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ....from whom all help comes."

       2 Corinthians 1:3

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 7-11, 2011

2011-11-04T09:15:00.000-05:00

THEME: GIVE THANKS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. 8th Grade Pizza lunch is Wednesday, November 9th. Pizza money and form are due Tuesday.

2. FYI - our class will have a Thanksgiving Feast on Tuesday, November 22nd. We'll be asking parent to provide items for the feast. More info to come.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

I, i
Superkid Icky

MEMORY WORD(S):

is

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

service

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Make ABB patterns with household items such as: buttons, spoons, forks, macaroni, cereal, etc.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

Scripture:

"The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the house to send out laborers."

Matthew 9: 37, 38

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCT 31 - NOV 4, 2011

2011-10-31T08:35:00.000-05:00

THEME: BONES AND BODY

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Fall Festival was Spooktacular! Thanks to Jeanine Nowell for her help.

2. School mass is Tuesday, November 1st - All Saints Day - no school mass on Friday.

3. 8th Grade Pizza Forms are due by Tuesday, November 2nd! No late forms accepted. Our class form to select your items will go home Monday, November 7th.

4. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Beardshear on Friday, November 4th.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"The difference between the possible and the impossible lies in one's determination."

           Tommy Lasorda

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

L, l
Superkid Lily

MEMORY WORD(S):

like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

service

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice blending sounds to read short words, i.e. cat, log, sad, dog...

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
   "Your teacher's goal is simple; to help you reach yours."

                   Author Unknown

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCTOBER 24-28, 2011

2011-10-24T11:36:00.000-05:00

THEME: BONES AND BODY

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Spirit Dress for families donating cereal to National Food Bank on Tuesday, October 25th.

2. Report cards sent home Wednesday, October 26th. Please check folders - sign and return.

3. Field Trip to Fire Station on Thursday, October 27th. Remember to bring a sack lunch with drink. Wear uniform and walking shoes.

4. Fall Festival is Saturday, October 29th - from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Please sign up to help with our kindergarten game. See you there!

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"Each time anyone comes in contact with us, they must become different and better people because of having met us."
             Mother Teresa

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

   S, s
  Superkid Sal

   L, l
Superkid Lily

MEMORY WORD(S):

   like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

respect

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice writing letters learned with correct strokes:

A, a    C, c   D, d   G, g   L, l   O, o   S, s

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"We must view young people not as empty bottles to be filled, but as candles to be lit."

               Robert H. Schaffer
               Dear Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCTOBER 18-21, 2011

2011-10-18T08:34:00.000-05:00

THEME: APPLES AND PUMPKINS; A FRUITFUL HARVEST

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. National Food Bank Week is this week. Send a box of cereal and your child will have a Spirit Dress Day on Tuesday, October 25th.

2. Wednesday, October 19th is the end of the first quarter. Report cards will be sent home next Wednesday, October 26th - check folders.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"Each time anyone comes in contact with us, they must become different and better people because of having met us."

             Mother Teresa

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

     S, s
   Superkid Sal

MEMORY WORD(S):

   so

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

   respect

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Play Simon Says to practice 2-step directions, i.e, clap two times, then sit one time.
"Practice Work" goes home Tuesday - due on Thursday this week.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   "We must not only give what we have, we must give what we are."

                    Cardinal Joseph Mercier
                    The Teacher's Quotation Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCTOBER 10-13, 2011

2011-10-10T08:44:00.000-05:00

THEME: APPLES AND PUMPKINS; A FRUITFUL HARVEST

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. The Book-It Program has begun - please list books read and sign each week.

2. Auction Project picture is Tuesday, October 11th at 8:30 a.m. Please remember to have your child dress up for...."When I Grow Up"...picture - please send uniform.

3. Also bring a real apple on Tuesday, October 11th to weigh, measure, graph, etc.

4. Remember to send in candy for the Fall Festival.

5. Wednesday, October 12th is the 8th Grade Pizza Lunch. Many did not turn in a pizza slip, so remember to bring a lunch. The cafeteria will not be serving lunch.

6. No school on Friday, October 14th for teacher meetings, or Monday, October 17th for Fall Break.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

Kindness is like a boomerang - it always returns.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

     D, d
Superkid Doc

MEMORY WORD(S):

   apple

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

   responsibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

"Practice Work"

Practice address and phone numbers.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

        "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."

                                        John Dewey
                                        American Philosopher and Teacher
                                        Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCTOBER 3-7, 2011

2011-10-03T08:28:00.000-05:00

THEME: AROUND THE TOWN; NEIGHBORHOOD HELPERS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Wednesday, October 5th is our field trip to Bishop Kelley High School to see the play "Sleeping Beauty". Remember to send a lunch with drink that day - we will picnic in the garden or in the classroom.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

Kindness is like a boomerang - it always returns.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

     A, a - Alf
     D, d - Doc

MEMORY WORD(S):

      do

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

   responsibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice "reading" street signs. Look for numbers and letters learned - C, O, G, A.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
    "Pay attention to the young, and make them just as good as possible."
                                     Socrates

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 26-30, 2011

2011-09-26T10:03:00.000-05:00

THEME: AROUND THE TOWN ~ NEIGHBORHOOD HELPERS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Wednesday, September 28th is the flu clinic - students must have permission slip signed - check Wednesday packet.

2. Keep reading and list books read. Book-It program begins the first week of October.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"Never judge another person until you have walked a mile in his moccasins."

        Native American Proverb

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

        A, a
Superkid Alf

MEMORY WORD(S):

     A

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     effort

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice directional words - i.e., left, right, top, bottom, under, over, above, below, in-between, middle, first, last....

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   "The best inheritance a parent can give his/her children is a few minutes of time."

                           O.A. Battista

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEP 19-23, 2011

2011-09-19T08:24:00.000-05:00

THEME: COLORS, NUMBERS AND SHAPES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Parents - Thanks for the support at Parent Teacher Conferences!

1. Scholastic Book Fair at St. Pius begins today through Friday - look for more information in the Wednesday Packet.

2. Tuesday, September 20th is picture day - please return picture order form envelopes. Students will be in uniform.

3. Thursday, September 22nd is Spirit Dress/Spirit Night - students may wear St. Pius spirit shirt and regulation length shorts or jeans - check handbook.

4. Remember to send change (donation) for St. Francis tuition fund - there will be a free dress on Tuesday, October 4th for those donating.

5. Kindergarten will begin attending all school masses with their 8th grade buddies this Friday, September 23rd.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"Never judge another person until you have walked a mile in his moccasins."

                        Native American proverb

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

           G, g
          Golly

MEMORY WORD(S):

       orange

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

      effort

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice recognizing numbers 0-10 - not in numerical order - i.e., 5, 3 0, 9...

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"The most valuable gift you can give another is a good example."

                                           God's Little Instruction Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEP 12-15, 2011

2011-09-12T13:04:00.000-05:00

THEME: COLORS, NUMBERS AND SHAPES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Greek Week continues!

1. Wednesday, September 14th - 8th Grade Pizza Lunch - money and forms are due Tuesday - the cafeteria is closed and no milk served.

2. St. Francis of Assisi coin collection begins - free dress for any student donating (free dress date to be named later).

3. School Picture day has been moved from September 14th to September 20th.

4. Parent/Teacher conferences begin after school Thursday, September 15th.

5. No school Friday, September 16th due to Parent/Teacher conferences.

6. Book Fair begins the week of September 19th.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

                O, o
       Superkid Oswald

MEMORY WORD(S):

          one

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

       curiosity

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Work on learning home phone number - or mom/dad's cell phone number.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    "He loves each one of us, as if there were only one of us."

                             St. Augustine

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

"We should be as quick to compliment as we are to criticize."

                           Mitchell P. Ejnik

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEP 6-9, 2011

2011-09-06T08:44:00.000-05:00

THEME: COLORS, NUMBERS AND SHAPES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Thanks to all for the birthday cards, flowers, balloons and cake. Special thanks to Deedra Determan and Cipriana Tlalticpac for helping!

1. 100 Books in 100 Days officially begins today. Be sure to include books read and listed on Folluo Weekly on the 100 Day List!
2. We still need a parent to be our Home & School liaison volunteer and a Parent Picture taker volunteer!
3. Parent/Teacher conferences will begin next Thursday, Sep 15 after school and Friday, Sept 16. Look for conference date and times to be sent home on Wednesday.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

           O, o
        Oswald

MEMORY WORD(S):

        the

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     curiosity

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?"

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
     Scripture~
"So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."
                                    The Bible
                                    Teacher's Quotation Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY AUG 29 - SEP 2, 2011

2011-08-31T12:32:00.000-05:00

THEME: FRIENDS, FAMILY & ME

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Back to School Night is tonight at 6:00 pm in the church. Session I starts in classroom at 6:30 pm - session II at 7:00 pm - info is the same in both sessions. See you then!

2. No school on Monday, September 5th - Labor Day.

SCHOOL WEEKLY QUOTE:

I will use each day to the fullest.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

Superkid Cass
   C, c

MEMORY WORD(S):

Cass

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

friendship

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice telling days of the week and number of days and months of the year and number of months.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   "What a teacher doesn't say is a telling part of what a student hears."

                                      Maurice Nathanson
                                      American Professor
                                      Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY AUG 22-26, 2011

2011-08-22T08:29:00.000-05:00

THEME: FRIENDS, FAMILY & ME

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Please remember to check folders each night for information and/or class work.
Home & School Pool Party is Tuesday, August 23rd at LaFortune Park. Students may wear Spirit Dress on Tuesday.
Remember to have your child wear/bring tennis shoes for PE class on Mondays and Thursdays.
If pants or shorts have belt loops, students must wear a belt. Kindergarten parents have permission to cut off belt loops.
Kindergarten students can buy ice cream (75 cents) on Thursdays of each week to be eaten at snack time. Each student has an ice cream money container in the classroom.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

Reading Readiness Assessment - C, c - Cass

MEMORY WORD(S):

            me

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

              friendship

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice making AB patterns at home - i.e., shoe, sock, shoe, sock......pencil, crayon, pencil, crayon.....etc.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    Scripture:

"A friend loves at all times."

        Proverbs 17:17

FOLLUO WEEKLY AUG 17-19, 2011

2011-08-18T12:39:00.000-05:00

WELCOME BACK!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. PE days are Monday and Thursday. Wear or bring tennis shoes on PE days, please.

2. Back-To-School meeting is Monday, August 29th. Please plan to attend as lots of information will be given for our kindergarten year.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

         ~

MEMORY WORD(S):

         ~

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

         ~

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice saying (not singing) the alphabet.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    "The only preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today."

                                           Muriel Sparks
                                           Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 23-26, 2011

2011-05-23T08:51:00.000-05:00

THEME: LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Wednesday, May 25th - Superkids Day 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Spirit Dress - no sandals or tank tops - please send sun screen. Snacks and water will be for sale.

2. Thursday, May 26th is the last day of school. Home & School has given the funds to provide the kindergarten with a pizza lunch in the classroom - pizza, drinks and ice cream will be served.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

         ~

MEMORY WORD(S):

      Superkids

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

      patience

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Summer Homework: Review concepts covered in Summer Activity Bag (to be handed out the last day of school.)

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 16-20, 2011

2011-05-16T08:23:00.001-05:00

THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Library books were due last week! We have several students with overdue books. Please return ASAP.

2. Field trip slips are due Tuesday, May 17th.

3. Field trip to Bishop Kelley High School for play is Wednesday, May 18th. Students need to bring a lunch with drink as we won't return from play until after our scheduled lunch time.

4. Friday, May 20th Mrs. Folluo will be out of town for a niece's graduation. Mrs. Dischner will take care of our class.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

Complete Superkids Series

MEMORY WORD(S):

the, to, of, for

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

forgiveness

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice: beginning (initial), middle (medial) and ending (final) sounds in words, i.e., encode words

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them."
Chinese Proverb

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 9-13, 2011

2011-05-09T08:35:00.000-05:00

THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Scholastic Book Fair begins today- Monday, May 9th - sale continues through Friday.

2. Tuesday, May 10th, is our field trip to Kaleidoscope Children's Museum - spirit dress, socks, tennis shoes, sack lunch with drink.

3. Friday, May 13th is the Light of Leadership mass for our 8th grade buddies.

4. Friday is also Shakespeare in the Park presented by our 8th grade during lunch period. Students need to bring a sack lunch with drink - the cafeteria will be closed. Parents are welcome - bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.

PLEASE RETURN ALL LIBRARY BOOKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - NO MORE CHECKOUTS

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

         Z, z

MEMORY WORD(S):

       zero

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

      patience

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice fluency when reading words and sentences in books, street signs, road signs, etc.

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 2-6, 2011

2011-05-02T08:40:00.001-05:00

THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Your children were awesome for Friday's mass! Thank you for helping them with the readings! The "Our Father" in sign language was beautiful - God was surely smiling!

2. Remember to send flowers in a small vase on Friday, May 6th, for the May Crowning mass procession. Remember to label bottom of vase with child's name - vase and flowers will be returned at the end of the day. We also will be signing a short song to the Blessed Mother.

3. Please send in either $1.00 or a canned good tomorrow, Tuesday, May 3rd, for the Christian Ministry Alliance. A free dress will be announced at a later date.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

   X, x
   Y, y
   Z, z

MEMORY WORD(S):

   was, you

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

   patience

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice writing simple sentences with spaces between words and correct punctuation, i.e., A frog can jump. The pan is hot! Can a bug fly?

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    Scripture ~

"....Happy are those who work for peace, God will call them His children."

                           Matthew 5:9
                           Good News Bible

APRIL 26-29, 2011

2011-04-26T09:00:00.000-05:00

THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Wednesday, April 27th - Spirit Dress/ice cream from Home & School.

2. Friday, April 29th - K-Folluo mass and both kindergarten "sign" the Our Father prayer at conclusion of mass.

3. Also, Friday, April 29th - Teacher for a Day - An 8th grade student will be our "teacher" along with Mrs. Folluo and Mrs. Dischner

4. Save the Dates: Friday, May 6th - May Crowning Mass (K-E). Both kindergarten classes will be in procession and sing a song to Blessed Mother - see letter sent home with Folluo Weekly.

                             Tuesday, May 10th - end of year kindergarten field trip
to Kaleidoscope Children's Museum - more info sent home this Wednesday.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

    X, x
    Y, y

MEMORY WORD(S):

   said, you

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

   common sense

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice mass readings! Practice blending sounds to form words - put in sentence form - use inventive spelling when necessary, i.e., "I like cats becuz tha per!"

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
                                                        Teacher's Quotation Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 18-21, 2011

2011-04-18T09:06:00.000-05:00

THEME: NEW LIFE AND EASTER

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. We will begin mass practice today - please keep practicing readings. Our mass is Friday, April 29th.

2. School mass will be Wednesday, April 20th this week.

3. Wednesday, April 20th is also 8th grade pizza lunch - please send money and our form by Tuesday, April 19th.

4. No mass Holy Thursday - school wide retreat - kindergarten will also have an Easter Egg Hunt (2 eggs) with 8th Grade buddies that morning.

5. No school Good Friday, April 22nd or Easter Monday, April 25th.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

    J, j

MEMORY WORD(S):

said, put, to

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

common sense

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice mass readings. Practice identifying coins - penny, nickel, dime and quarter, and the values.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 11-15, 2011

2011-04-11T08:24:00.000-05:00

THEME: NEW LIFE AND EASTER

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Keep practicing the Mass readings - the students are doing great!

2. Look for homework on Wednesday - due Thursday.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

K,k    Qu, qu    J, j

MEMORY WORD(S):

to, was, like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

optimism

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice reading and spelling "ck" words: pick, sick, truck, luck, tack, sack, pocket, cricket, bucket, etc.

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY APRIL 4-8, 2011

2011-04-04T08:24:00.000-05:00

THEME: NEW LIFE AND EASTER

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Don't forget to return signed report card with envelope.

2. Bake Sale after school Tuesday, April 5th hosted by 6th grade girls to fund flowers for our campus.

3. Mass readings will be sent home today for our K-Folluo school mass Friday, April 29th. See attached note with the reading.

4. Thursday, April 7th - K-Folluo students wear church clothes for spring pictures sponsored by Athletic Association. See Wednesday Packet for more info.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       K, Qu

MEMORY WORD(s):

     like, put

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     optimism

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice reading each night. Look for homework sheet on Wednesday to be returned Thursday.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    "Reading is to the mind that exercise is to the body."

                Richard Steele
                The Tattler No. 147
                A Teacher Is Better Than Two Books

FOLLUO WEEKLY MARCH 28-APRIL 1, 2011

2011-03-28T08:23:00.000-05:00

THEME:   AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. This week our class will be collecting plastic bottle caps - any color, any size - for our math class collection activity. Send some each day beginning Tuesday.

2. Wednesday, March 30th - Happy Birthday Mrs. Dischner!

     Report cards will be sent home also on Wednesday - check folders.

3. Starting Wednesday, homework will be sent home - see attached note.

4. Friday, April 1st, the kindergarten will have their hearing checked.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

        W, w

MEMORY WORD(S):

           was

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     perserverance

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice writing simple sentences using correct punctuation and spacing. Examples: I like to play. Can I swim? The vet has a van. I am hot!

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    "The only preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today."

                         Reference Matt 6:34
                         God's Little Instruction Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY MARCH 21-25, 2011

2011-03-21T08:33:00.000-05:00

THEME: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Wednesday, March 23rd is the end of the third quarter.

2. Thursday, March 24th is Jump Rope for Heart.

IMPORTANT DATES:

* April 29 - K-Folluo mass - both kindergarten classes will sign the "Our Father".

* May 6 - K-Emery mass - May Crowning - both classes will be in the procession and sing "To Our Lady".

* more info later

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       V, v

MEMORY WORD(S):

      for, of

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

      peserverance

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice spelling one syllable word, example: vet, pet, pup, up, sad, mad, log, frog, fin, pin.

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY MARCH 7-11, 2011

2011-03-07T09:01:00.001-06:00

THEME: FOLKTALES AND FICTION

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Bishop Kelley Play field trip today, March 7, from 9:30-10:45 a.m.

2. Catholic Schools Day - Spirit Dress - Tuesday, March 8th.
     Talent Show: 8:30 a.m.
     Family Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
     8th Grade/Faculty Volleyball Game: 1:00 p.m.

3. Wednesday, March 9th is Ash Wednesday. Mass is at 8:30 a.m.

4. Spring Break is March 14-18. No School.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

      P, p

MEMORY WORD(S):

put, for

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

   commitment

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice writing simple sentences using correct punctuation and spaces between words., example: A picnic is fun. I need help!   Is he hurt?

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"Have faith in what you believe and don't give up on the future."

                                           Henry Drummond
                                           Dear Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 4, 2011

2011-02-28T08:37:00.000-06:00

THEME: FOLKTALES & FICTION

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Class pictures are Tuesday, March 1st - wear uniform.

2. Family Reading Night is also Tuesday evening, March 1st, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm for grades Pre-K through 3rd Grade in the Parish Hall.

3. 8th Grade Pizza Lunch is Wednesday, March 2nd.

4. Upcoming date to remember - Tuesday, March 8th is Catholic Schools Day - the Talent Show is at 8:30 a.m., Family Lunch is 11:30-12:00, and the Volleyball game is at 1:00 pm.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       M, m

MEMORY WORD(S):

for, Supernoodle, no

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

commitment

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice counting money - penny, nickel, dime

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
    "Have faith in what you believe and don't give up in the future."

                                   Henry Drummond
                                   Dear Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY FEBRUARY 21-25, 2011

2011-02-21T08:48:00.000-06:00

THEME: THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Pink 8th Grade Pizza Lunch slips due Tuesday, February 22nd. We will send home our classroom slip with your choices to fill out just before the pizza lunch day.

2. Friday, February 25th is the last day to turn in 100 day books read folder!

3. Box Tops Blizzard ends this Friday, February 25th. Keep sending them in!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

          N, n

MEMORY WORD(S):

     you, for

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     citizenship

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice counting by 5's and counting nickels to 50 cents. Practice writing lower case letters of the alphabet studied so far.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
    "With malice toward none; and charity for all...."

                        Abraham Lincoln
                        Celebrate Freedom

FOLLUO WEEKLY FEBRUARY 14-18, 2011

2011-02-14T08:40:00.000-06:00

THEME: THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Keep sending in box tops - the box top blizzard contest ends soon.

2. School mass is Thursday, February 17th this week.

3. School is in session Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st.

4. I'll be scheduling parent/teacher conferences this week and next week.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

      R, r
    review

MEMORY WORD(S):

   Superkids, you

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

    citizenship

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice counting by 5 cents and nickels to 50 cents. Be able to tell whether a given number is odd or even.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   "I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man."

                                    George Washington
                                    Celebrate Freedom

FEBRUARY 7-10, 2011

2011-02-07T12:15:00.000-06:00

THEME: HAPPY HEARTS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Please be patient with our kindergarten schedule and activities. Please continue to check the website for updates.

Let's hope the ground hog is correct and we'll have an early spring!

2. Deadline to turn in 100 Books in 100 Days is Wednesday, February 23rd.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

         B, b
         R, r

MEMORY WORD(S):

    of, the, a

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     compassion

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice blending sounds in these word families:

- ag         -ed         -est
bag         bed         best
sag         fed          test
tag         led          rest

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
"We can do no great things-----only small things with great love."

                            Mother Teresa

FOLLUO WEEKLY JAN 31 - FEB 4, 2011

2011-01-31T09:06:00.001-06:00

THEME: HAPPY HEARTS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
A+ FOR AMERICA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

1. Book Fair begins - check website for activities.

2. Tuesday, February 1st is the talent show at 8:30 a.m. - K-Folluo's class should perform first. Spirit Dress Tuesday also - Jupiter Jump 11:30 - 12:00.

3. Wednesday, February 2nd - wear PJ's to school if you brought pennies, coins - contest ends today.

4. Thursday, February 3rd is Family Lunch 11:30 - 12:15 in assigned classroom. Faculty/8th Grade Volleyball game is 1:00 - 2:30.

5. Crazy Hats Day is Friday, February 4th (not to be worn to mass) - Movie Day in afternoon.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       B, b
       R, r

MEMORY WORD(S):

    of, the, a

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     compassion

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice reading and writing letter B.
Review rhyming words: cat, bat, hat
                                  pig, dig, fig
                                  fun, sun, run
etc, read and spell.

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 24-28, 2011

2011-01-24T08:44:00.000-06:00

THEMES:   OCEANS OF FUN

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Our 100th Day of School will now be on Wednesday, January 26th because of the snow day.

2. Make sure you send the 5 cans of food by Tuesday, January 25th!

3. Wednesday, January 26th is also 8th grade Pizza Lunch. Please send money and our form by Tuesday, January 25th. Cafeteria is closed that day.

4. FYI - Our kindergarten class will be performing a song in Spanish for the talent show during Catholic Schools Week! Talent show is Tuesday, February 1st at 8:30 a.m.

5. PJ's for Pennies contest begins this Wednesday, January 26th.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

           B, b

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

         courage

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice reading the stories in our Superkids booklets! Students should be able to read the words covered in the stories.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
      Scripture ~

"then God commanded, let the water be filled with many kinds of living beings."

                    Gn 1:20

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 18-21, 2011

2011-01-18T08:32:00.000-06:00

THEME: OCEANS OF FUN

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Please remember to send signed report cards back with the envelope.
2. 10 pennies and 10 buttons were due today - we will begin using them tomorrow - Tuesday.
3. 5 canned items are due by Monday, January 24th to be used on Tuesday, January 25th (100th Day). You can send items anytime.
4. 8th Grade Pizza lunch slips are due Friday, January 21st. Please check your child's folder today for our pizza choice form, also.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       U, u
        Us

MEMORY WORD(S):

       ocean

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

       courage

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Continue to practice blending sounds (encoding) together to form one syllable words - especially the words in "Superkids" booklets!

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
   Scripture ~
"...And so it happened; the water under the sky was gathered into its basin, and the basin of water God called the sea. God saw how good it was."
                                   Genesis 1:9-10

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 10-14, 2011

2011-01-10T08:44:00.000-06:00

THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Second semester begins today, January 10, 2011.

2. Report cards sent home Friday, January 14, 2011. Please check folder.

3. No school Monday, January 17 - Martin Luther King Day.

4. Please continue to review addresses and phone numbers!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

      H, h
   Hot Rod

      U, u
        Us

MEMORY WORD(S):

       have
       the

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     flexibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice counting to 100 by 5's.
Practice reading one syllable words - use Superkids booklets.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

FOLLUO WEEKLY JANUARY 5-7, 2011

2011-01-05T08:24:00.000-06:00

THEME: WINTER WONDERLAND

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Welcome to 2011! A huge thanks to the many parents for a great Christmas party!

2. Friday, January 7th is the end of the first semester.

3. Report cards will be sent home next Friday, January 14th.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

      H, h
   Hot Rod

MEMORY WORD(S):

      have

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     flexibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice letter recognition and letter sounds! Review days of the week and months of the year!

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
    "You have to be the change you want to see in the world."
                      Gandhi

FOLLUO WEEKLY DECEMBER 13-17, 2010

2010-12-13T08:37:00.000-06:00

THEME: A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Chicken broth or stuffing for charity due tomorrow, Tuesday, December 14th.
2. Thursday, December 16th is Red & Green Dress for "Chicken Broth for Charity" donation.
3. Thursday, December 16th - Christmas Program in church - begins at 6:30 pm - kindergarten to church by 6:20 pm. Check Wednesday packet on-line.
4. Friday, December 17th - Christmas Party begins at 2:00 pm. Parents welcome! Check in at office before coming to room.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! - See you next year - January 5, 2011

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

           E, e
       Ettabetta

MEMORY WORD(S):

eight, four, one, two

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

self-discipline

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Be extra helpful at home! Practice tying shoes over break. Practice reading number words to ten and color words.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
   Scripture ~
"Today in Bethlehem, your savior has been born - Christ the King."
                                   Luke 2:9

FOLLUO WEEKLY DECEMBER 6-10, 2010

2010-12-06T08:46:00.000-06:00

THEME: A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Today, Monday, December 6th we celebrate St. Nicholas.

2. Wednesday, December 8th, before school, our class will be singing "Waiting by the Window" over the PA system. If possible, have students arrive at 7:45 a.m. as we'll head over to the office at 7:50 a.m. Mrs. Dischner will stay in classroom for students that can't make it before school.

3. Also, Wednesday, December 8th is school mass day - Immaculate Conception - no mass on Friday.

4. FYI - we will also be making gingerbread cookies on Wednesday to have at snack time.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

          E, e
       Ettabetta

MEMORY WORD:

        eight

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

       attitude

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice blending sounds together to read words: example: sled, clog, flag...

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"May the joy of this Christmas season lead you to the miracle lying in the manger."

                     Peter Mead and Sally Beck

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 29 - DECEMBER 3, 2010

2010-11-29T08:38:00.000-06:00

THEME: ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. A huge thank you to the mom helpers for a fabulous feast: Cindy Anderson, Nicole Hughes, Sandi Liechti and Laura Tibbett!

2. First week of Advent.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

          F, f
     Superkid Frits

MEMORY WORD(S):

       for, four

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

       attitude

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Take care of possessions ~ coats, backpacks, folders, belts and shoes!

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
     Scripture ~
"Oh house of Jacob, come let us walk in the house of the Lord."

                        Isaiah 2:5

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 22-23, 2010

2010-11-22T08:42:00.000-06:00

THEME: GIVE THANKS

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. A huge Thank You!! to Nathan Huynh's mom and dad for donating a turkey for our Thanksgiving Feast! Those students that turned in 50 cents for the turkey will have their money added to their ice cream money bank, unless otherwise directed!

2. School mass is Tuesday, November 23rd.

3. Thanksgiving Break begins Wednesday, November 24th through Sunday, November 28th.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

             ~

MEMORY WORD (S):

              ~

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

          respect

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice simple addition equations - i.e., 1 + 1 = 2, 2 + 1 = 3, 3 + 2 = 5, etc. Sums to 5.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
        "The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self."

                        The World According to Mister Rogers

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 15-19, 2010

2010-11-15T10:16:00.001-06:00

THEME: GIVE THANKS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Bedlam Box Tops battle ends November 18th - vote for OSU/OU and send a box top with your vote. On Thursday, November 18th, wear orange (OSU) or red (OU) colors.

2. Friday, November 19th is the Appalachian Mass - bring new item to school mass. Check Wednesday packet for details.

3. Thanksgiving Feast items are due this Friday, November 19th.

4. No show and tell Monday, November 22nd and Tuesday, November 23rd.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

T, t
Tic Tac Toc

MEMORY WORD(S):

      to

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

respect

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Kindergarteners learn by doing! Give your child a special job to do this week - i.e., help clear the table, help put clothes away, make bed, etc.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
     Scripture ~
"Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ....from whom all help comes."

                             2 Cor. 1:3

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 8-12, 2010

2010-11-08T08:28:00.000-06:00

THEME:    GIVE THANKS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Spirit Day/Night is Wednesday, November 10th.

2. School mass is Thursday, November 11th this week - Veterans Day.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

     I, i
     Superkid Icky

MEMORY WORD(S):

            is

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

     respect

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Make ABB patterns with household items such as buttons, spoons, forks, macaroni, cereal, etc.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

Scripture:
   "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the house to send out laborers."
                     Matthew 9:37, 38

FOLLUO WEEKLY NOVEMBER 1-5, 2010

2010-11-01T09:47:00.000-05:00

THEME: BONES AND BODY

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Mass is today - All Saints Day - no school mass on Friday.

2. Wednesday, November 3rd is 8th Grade Pizza lunch - bring money and order form for candy, chips and pops (in your child's folder) on Tuesday, November 2nd. Cafeteria will be closed.

3. Happy Birthday to Mrs. Beardshear on Thursday, November 4th!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

        L, l - Lily
        I, i - Icky

MEMORY WORD(S):

      like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

      service

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice writing numbers correctly - 0 through 10

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   "Your teacher's goal is simple; to help you reach yours."

                     Author Unknown

LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE PUMPKIN PATCH!!

2010-10-25T12:11:00.018-05:00

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCTOBER 25-29, 2010

2010-10-25T08:44:00.001-05:00

THEME: BONES AND BODY

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Please sign and return report cards with envelopes sometime this week.

2. Fun Day was Spooktacular! Thanks to Todd and Desiree Willmann for funtastic booth!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       L, l
       Lily ~ Superkid

MEMORY WORD(S):

         like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

       service

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Alphabet letter recognition - out of sequence - i.e., D, G, Z, T.....

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    "We must view young people not as empty bottles to be filled, but as candles to be lit."

                             Robert H. Schaffer
                             Dear Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCTOBER 18-22, 2010

2010-10-18T09:45:00.000-05:00

THEME: APPLES AND PUMPKINS~A FRUITFUL HARVEST

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Tuesday, October 19th is picture re-take - wear uniform and bring picture packet.
2. Wednesday, October 20th - report cards sent home - check folders.
3. Wednesday, October 20th is also Spirit Dress/Night - check Wednesday packet online for details.
4. Kindergarten begins attending all-school mass this Friday, October 22nd.
5. Sunday, October 24th is Fun Day - please sign up to work our booth! Check info on-line. See you there!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

     S, s
     Sal

MEMORY WORD(S):

      do

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

      responsibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Play Simon Says to practice following 2-step directions, i.e., clap two times, then sit one time.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
     "We must not only give what we have, we must give what we are."

                                           Cardinal Joseph Mercier
                                           The Teacher's Quotation Book

OCTOBER 12-15, 2010

2010-10-12T09:12:00.000-05:00

THEME: APPLES AND PUMPKINS; A FRUITFUL HARVEST

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Auction Project picture is Wednesday, October 13th - 8:30 a.m. - remember to have your child dress up for "When I Grow Up" picture. Please send uniform.

2. Friday, October 15th is our field trip to Firestation - send lunch with a drink - we'll eat picnic lunch on school campus.

3. Friday, October 15th is also the end of the first quarter. Report cards will be sent home next Wednesday, October 20th - check folders.

4. Kindergarten will begin attending all-school mass next Friday, October 22nd with 8th grade buddies.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

        D, d
        Doc

MEMORY WORD(S):

       do

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

       responsibility

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Directional words ~ top, bottom, right, left, over, under....
Help your child practice.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself."

                   John Dewey
                   American Philosopher & Teacher
                   Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY OCT 4-OCT 7, 2010

2010-10-04T08:31:00.000-05:00

THEME: ANIMAL ADVENTURES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Field trip permission slips need to be turned in by Wednesday, October 6th!

2. Please advise us as to which phone number (home, mom's cell, dad's cell, etc.) your child should memorize.

3. Reminder - Our auction project " ...When I Grow Up" picture is Wednesday, October 13th at 8:30 a.m.

4. No school Friday, October 8th for teacher's meeting.

5. No school Monday, October 11th for teacher's retreat.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

           D, d
           Doc

MEMORY WORD(S):

        the

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

       effort

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice left and right activities, i.e., touch left ear, stomp right foot, wiggle right hand, etc.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    "What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing."

                                    Aristotle
                                    Dear Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEP 27 - OCT 1, 2010

2010-09-27T08:28:00.000-05:00

THEME:   ANIMAL ADVENTURES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Thanks for helping make the Book Fair a success!

2. St. Francis Fund collection ends Thursday, September 30th - free dress on October 12th for any student donations.

3. Remember - your child needs a belt if pants or shorts have belt loops!

4. Please label jackets, coats, sweaters and sweatshirts with your child's name!

5. Please check folders for information regarding Kindergarten Class Auction project.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       A, a

MEMORY WORD(S):

       A

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

    effort

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice numeral recognition 0-10 out of sequence, i.e., 3, 9, 7....also numeral writing using correct strokes ~ start at the top.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
    "Where love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece."

                                John Ruskin
                                Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEP 20-24, 2010

2010-09-20T08:41:00.001-05:00

THEME: AROUND THE TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD HELPERS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Book fair this week - Sep 20-24. Check Wednesday packet for details. Our class will be going to the book fair on Tuesday, 9/21 at noon and on Thursday, 9/23 at 9:30 a.m.
2. Wednesday, September 22nd is 8th grade pizza lunch. Don't forget to send money and form by Tuesday, 9/21. Cafeteria is closed that day.
3. Kindergarten will "sign" the Our Father Prayer at St. Pius Catholic Council for Women's mass at 12:20 p.m. on Thursday, September 23rd.
4. Collection for the St. Francis Scholarship Fund has begun and continues until September 30th. A free dress on October 12th will be given to students making a donation.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

       G, g - Golly
     A, a - Alf

MEMORY WORD(S):

         A

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

        CURIOSITY

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice "reading" street signs. Look for numbers and letters learned in Superkids C, O, G and A.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

   "Pay attention to the young, and make them just as good as possible."

                                Socrates

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEP 13-17, 2010

2010-09-13T08:30:00.000-05:00

THEME: AROUND THE TOWN ~ NEIGHBORHOOD HELPERS

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Picture Day is Tuesday, September 14th - wear uniform.

2. Spirit Dress/Night is Wednesday, September 15th - check handbook.

3. Book Fair begins September 20 through September 24th - check the Wednesday packet on-line for details. Enjoy good book deals!

4. FYI - Council of Catholic Women asked the kindergarten to "sign" the Our Father prayer at the end of mass on Thursday, September 23rd at approximately 12:20 p.m. at St. Pius Church.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

           O, o - Oswald
           G, g - Golly

MEMORY WORD(S):

        ~

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

        curiosity

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice directional words - i.e., left, right, top, bottom, under, over, above, below, in-between, middle, first, last.......

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"The best inheritance a parent can give his/her children is a few minutes of time."

                     O. A Battista

FOLLUO WEEKLY SEP 7-9, 2010

2010-09-07T08:47:00.001-05:00

THEME: COLORS, NUMBERS AND SHAPES

Thanks to all for the birthday notes, pictures and shoulder bag! Special thanks to Alli Adams and Christine Nedvidek for the treats!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Parent/Teacher Conferences begin after school Thursday, September 9th.

2. No School Friday, September 10th due to Parent Teacher Conferences.

3. 100 Books in 100 Days officially began this week. Be sure to list books read and lised on Folluo Weekly to the 100 Day List!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

         O, o
       Oswald

MEMORY WORD(S):

      the

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

      cooperation

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Work on learning home phone number - or mom/dad's cell phone number.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:
    Scripture:

~ so teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom."
                            The Bible
                            Teacher's Quotation Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY AUG 30-SEP 3, 2010

2010-08-30T09:06:00.000-05:00

THEME: COLORS, NUMBERS AND SHAPES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. We have a new student - Sofia Oseguera! She has a brother in 7th grade.

2. No school Monday - September 6th - Labor Day.

3. Parent/Teacher conferences begin Thursday, September 9th after school and Friday, September 10th.

4. No school on Friday, September 10th due to Parent/Teacher conferences.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

C - Cass
O - Oswald

MEMORY WORD(S):

     the

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

    cooperation

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?"

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    "He loves each one of us, as if there were only one of us."

                                           St. Augustine

FOLLUO WEEKLY AUG 23-27, 2010

2010-08-23T09:05:00.000-05:00

THEME: FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ME

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Thanks for the great turn-out at Back-to-School night!

2. Remember to check folders each night and leave calendar for the month in folders!

3. Remember to send a small snack each day. Thursdays are ice cream day - 75 cents or ice cream card.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

    Superkid Cass
         C, c

MEMORY WORD(S):

          me

HICKETY PICKETY WORD:

          friendship

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT:

Practice telling days of the week and months of the year!

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

"What a teacher doesn't say is a telling part of what a student hears."

                                 Maurice Nathanson
                                 American Professor
                                 Teacher

FOLLUO WEEKLY AUG 16-20, 2010

2010-08-16T12:16:00.000-05:00

THEME: Friends, Family and Me

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

Back to School Meeting tonight - 6:00 - 7:30 pm - meet in church first.
Remember to check folders each night for class work and/or information.
Leave calendar for the month in folder!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

Reading readiness assessments

MEMORY WORD(S):

            me

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 days of the week.

WORDS OF WISDOM:

Quote:

    Scripture:

"A friend loves at all times."

               Proverbs 17:17

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 24-28, 2010

2010-05-24T10:46:00.000-05:00

THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Wednesday, May 26th - SuperKids Day - 8:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. - Spirit Dress - no sandals or tank tops - please send sunscreen - snacks and water will be for sale - please check Wednesday packet.

2. Thursday, May 27th - Mrs. Folluo will provide ice cream for snack (left over from gem jar party). Cafeteria will not be ordering ice cream this week.

3. Friday, May 28th is the last day of school - report cards sent home with folder - plus summer activities bag!

Have a fun - safe - prayerful summer!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

~~

MEMORY WORD(S)

   Superkids

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

   patience

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Summer Homework: Review concepts covered in Summer Activity Bag (to be handed out the last day of school).

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 17-21, 2010

2010-05-17T09:56:00.000-05:00

THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. We will try to reschedule the fire station tour if possible.

2. Wednesday, May 19th is our class Gem Jar Reward Party in the afternoon - ice cream sundae party - no need to bring a snack. Bubble wands and games donated by Lucy's mom - Sarah Arp.

3. All library books are due!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

REVIEW

MEMORY WORD(S)

   to, the

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

      compassion

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice: beginning (initial), middle (medial) and ending (final) sounds in words, i.e., encode words

WORDS OF WISDOM

Quote:

"Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them."

Chinese Proverb

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 10-14, 2010

2010-05-10T09:32:00.000-05:00

THEME: HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

WHAT'S HAPPENING

1. Wednesday, May 12th is our field trip to Kaleidoscope Children's Museum - spirit dress and tennis shoes - lunch will be provided.

2. Wednesday, May 12th also begins the 1/2 price sale at the Scholastic Book Fair - sale continues through Friday, May 14th.

3. Friday, May 14th is the Light of Leadership mass for our 8th grade buddies.

4. Friday is also our field trip to Fire Station #22 - tennis shoes please.

5. Shakespeare in the Park will be presented by our 8th grade during the lunch period on Friday, May 14th. Students need to bring a sack lunch with drink - the cafeteria will be closed. Parents are welcome. Our lunch period is at 11:40, and we'll be located in front of the church entrance.

*Thank You Parents for helping our class do a super job with the May Crowning mass! God and our Blessed Mother were surely smiling!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

Complete Superkids Series

MEMORY WORD(S)

said, put, like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

perseverance

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice counting by 2's and 5's to 100. Review address and phone number.

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAY 3-7,2010

2010-05-03T12:10:00.002-05:00

THEME: AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Both kindergarten classes did an awesome job signing "Our Father" at last week's school mass! God was surely smiling!

2. K-Folluo mass is this Friday, May 7th. Remember to send a small vase of flowers on Friday. Please have students arrive at school on time as we'll be heading to the church shortly after announcements!

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

review alphabet

MEMORY WORDS

Review of, to, you

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

empathy

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

continue to practice mass readings
continue to practice writing sentences

WORDS OF WISDOM

Quote:

    "The only preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today."

                           Reference Matt 6:34
                           God's Little Instruction Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY APR 26-30, 2010

2010-04-26T08:34:00.000-05:00

THEME: AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Our class begins mass practice this week in the church ~ please keep practicing the readings!

2. Look for homework on Wednesday, April 28th. There will be two attached permission slips that need to be filled out and returned.

3. Friday, April 30th is K-Emery's class mass - both classes will be "signing" the "Our Father" at the conclusion of mass.

4. K-Folluo May Crowning mass is next Friday, May 7th. Students need to bring a SMALL vase of flowers for our Blessed Mother ~ to be returned at the end of the day. More info later.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

Z, z

MEMORY WORD(S)

   was

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

empathy

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice writing simple sentences with spaces between words and correct punctuation, i.e., A frog can jump. The pan is hot!

WORDS OF WISDOM

Quote:

   "Reading is to the mind that exercise is to the body."

   Richard Steele
   The Tattler No. 147
   A Teacher is Better Than Two Books

FOLLUO WEEKLY APR 19-23, 2010

2010-04-19T08:42:00.000-05:00

THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Tuesday, April 20th - K-Folluo class has free dress for school pictures. These will be taken as a fund raiser for Athletic Association - check Wednesday packet.

2. Wednesday, April 21st - 8th Grade Pizza Lunch - please send our form with choices and money on Tuesday, April 20th.

3. Thursday, April 22nd is Spirit Dress/Night. Also, school mass is on Thursday this week.

4. Save the Dates:

Wednesday, May 12th - End of year kindergarten field trip to Kaleidoscope Children's Museum

    Friday, May 14th - Walk to the Fire Station #22 for tour

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

X, x
Y, y

MEMORY WORD(S)

   you

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

       justice

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice fluency when reading words and sentences in books, street signs, road signs, etc.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Quote:

"Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well."

   Phillip Dormer Stanhope
   Earl of Chesterfield

FOLLUO WEEKLY APR 12-16, 2010

2010-04-12T08:55:00.000-05:00

THEME: CREEPY CRAWLIES

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Look for K-F mass jobs/readings in folder Tuesday, April 13th.
2. Wednesday, April 14th - check folder for homework - due Thursday.
3. 8th Grade Pizza lunch slips due Thursday, April 15th. Money not due until next week.
4. Have you registered for the Raise a Reader School Challenge? St. Pius entered this contest March 8th. Check Wednesday packet for information and follow this link: http://parents.com/reading/stpiusxtulok

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

X, x Y, y

MEMORY WORD(S)

said, you

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

integrity

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice blending sounds to form words - put in sentence form - use inventive spelling when necessary, i.e., "I like cats becuz tha per!"

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
Teacher's Quotation Book

FOLLUO WEEKLY APR 6-9, 2010

2010-04-06T08:43:00.000-05:00

THEME: NEW LIFE AND EASTER

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Don't forget to return signed report cards, with envelope.

2. Look for homework sheet with note attached on Wednesday, April 10th. Homework will be sent home on Wednesdays only.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

   J, j

MEMORY WORD(S)

said

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

integrity

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice reading each night. Wednesday homework begins this week. Remember to return on Thursday.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Quote:

   Scripture ~

"...Happy are those who work for peace, God will call them His children..."

   Matt 5:9
   Good News Bible

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAR 29-APR 2, 2010

2010-03-29T08:41:00.000-05:00

HOLY WEEK
THEME: NEW LIFE & EASTER

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. School mass will be Wednesday, March 31st this week - no mass Holy Thursday ~ school-wide retreat on Thursday.

2. Report cards sent home on Wednesday, March 31st.

3. No school Good Friday, April 2nd.
   No School Easter Monday, April 5th.

4. We will begin sending homework next Wednesday, April 7th - note and info will be sent home next Tuesday.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER

   K, k
Qu, qu

MEMORY WORD(s)

   put, to, like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

honesty

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice identifying coins - penny, nickel, dime and quarter, and the values.

WORDS OF WISDOM

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

FOLLUO WEEKLY MAR 22-26, 2010

2010-03-22T09:03:00.000-05:00

THEME: NEW LIFE AND EASTER

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

1. Wednesday, March 24th is the end of the 3rd quarter. Report cards will be sent home next Wednesday, March 31st.

SPOTLIGHT LETTER:

K, k
   Qu, qu

MEMORY WORD(s)

       like

HICKETY PICKETY WORD

   honesty

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT

Practice reading and spelling "ck" words: pick, sick, truck, luck, tack, sack, bucket, pocket, etc.

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