Mrs. Taylor Kindergarten:
Last week we practiced recognizing letters Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd, Ee, and the numbers 1-6. We also became familiar with the TREASURE BOX. Each Friday the students who received stamps all week for good behavior will be rewarded with a prize from the Treasure Box. I also gave out homework folders that are due back to me this Thursday. This week we will count, recognize, represent, name and order a number of objects. Please be sure to have your child’s shirt tucked into their shorts or pants for school and also at nap time, I provide a plastic mat, but your child may bring a favorite blanket to make them feel more comfortable. Remember, papers sent home in the TT folder stay at home, unless otherwise stated. We will have sharing this Friday; students may bring a picture of their family to tell us about. I’m very proud of the progress our class has made in such a short time; they’re wonderful.

Mrs. Chapman’s First Grade News!
Wow! We had a few tired friends in class our first full week, but we made it! Everyone is doing a super job! I have purchased white boards for the class room and we will begin using them this week. This week’s curriculum highlights: Religion: we will read the bible story “The Good Shepard.” Math: our math focus will be on shapes and angles. Oral Vocabulary/Reading Pet Friends & Pet care. Science: Plants. High frequency words: and, take, she, that. Review words: come, my way, do like see.

Mrs. Sedgwick 2nd Grade:
We are reading Exploring Space in Language Arts this week. Our Religion Ch. 2 test will be on Thursday, 9/2/10. Izabella Brantley is our Star Student for the week. Thank you to all parents and students for getting our Saxon Math Program off to a great start! Our first assessment will be this Friday, 9/3/10. Thanks for turning in $5.00 for our Scholastic News. Have a terrific week!

Mrs. Hernandez Third Grade:
Welcome to our 2nd full week of 3rd grade! I hope everyone had a restful weekend. This week we will begin Ch. 2 in our religion text, “We Receive the Sacraments of Initiation”. The students will be tested on Ch. 2, Friday. Please check your child’s binder, in the corrected test folder. I gave the children a sample test on Ch. 1, last Friday, so they would be familiar with the format. How your child performed that will be a good indicator ofhow much they will need to study at home. We will also have a Spelling, Math, and Edit Practice test on Friday. Please make sure they’re understanding the Math pages during homework and then they should do spectacular! Also, a Math “Beginning of the Year Test”, is coming home this week. It is not a score that goes in the grade book; it is a benchmark test. I use it as one tool to measure mathematical progress throughout the school year. Lastly, please send in $5.00 to cover the cost of your child’s planner if you haven’t done so. Thank you, and God bless you!

Mrs. Remick 4th Grade:
9/2– Math Assessment on Lessons 1-10
9/3– Religion Ch. 2 test, Unit 1 Week 2 Hurry Freedom Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Spelling Assessments. 1st turn in for Magazine Drive is Wednesday. We are striving for 100% participation! We will be collecting rice for Father Madigan’s Food Bank throughout the month of September. Thank you to all who donated bags of candy for the School/Parish picnic. Katie Sheahon is our Star Student of the week.

Mrs. Altobell Fifth Grade:
We’re off to a great start. I’m very proud of everyone’s hard work! Many thanks for your generosity in donating items to our classroom! This week we will take our first math test on Friday. We will read the tall tale Thunder Rose in Literature this week. Be sure to study your spelling and vocabulary words for our test on Friday. Our first Student of the Week is Franklin Holt. Have a great week!

Mrs. Moniz Language Arts 6,7, 8:
Thank you 6th grade parents, for all your help with the Yosemite trip! Please remember the first installment is due Monday, August 30. We will be looking for drivers, so please let me know if you can help. Also, thank you for your attendance at Back To School Night!

Grades 6,7,8 Vocab. Test Mon., 8-30 No new unit this week.
Grade 6 continues noun study, Grade 7 completes noun study/ QUIZ: 9-3, Thursday, Grade 8 reviews and completes noun/pronoun study. In Literature, 6,7,8 are studying plot as a concept. Grade 6 completes read and discussion of “The King of Mazy May”, Grade 7 complete “After Twenty Years” with an exam on Tues., 8-31, Grade 8 completes “Up The Slide” with an exam on Wed., 9-1. It is a pleasure to recognize ANUK VIRK for her positive attitude, her happy disposition and GREAT sense of humor! We are happy this bright young lady is part of 6th grade!

Mrs. Murray 7th Grade:
Religion-6: a brief introduction to the history of the bible.
Religion-7: knowing that God is present in our lives.
Religion-8: Responding to God’s love. During the week, students will do activities relating to these topics.
Math 6,7 &8: will be finishing Ch. 1 which will be followed by a test this week. Check their student planner. Every student in my classes need to do at least 30 minutes of review each evening. They need to go over rules and concepts taught that day/week since these are the building blocks of math problem solving. After school labs are available for any student that wants to attend and
improve their skills.
Westminster Woods: Please have the medical form turned in, so I can determine the exact number of students attending camp. I need parents that volunteered to chaperone at registration confirm they are still interested. Any other interested parents, please let me know as soon as possible.
Book Order forms: These will go home monthly giving your child an opportunity to select books at a great price. If you are ordering, please fill out form and send in check or cash in an envelope with your child’s name. The first order is due September 3rd.
Volunteer Service Hour form went home on Thursday, August 24th. Keep it in a secure place. 10 hours are needed

 Mrs. Adamson:
History 8, Test 1, 9/2. History 7, Test 1, 9/3. History 6, Test 1, 9/3.
Parents, please check for your student’s homework at night, as it has not been coming to school with your student.
8th hosts the Faculty luncheon this Friday. Please check the handbook for skirt and shorts length.
Thank you, for your support.

  Mrs. Biller:
8th Grade Grammar and Vocabulary:
Grammar and Writing Concepts: First person narrative paragraphs-present tense. One daily.
Pronouns: antecedents, personal, demonstrative, relative, and indefinite. Test Friday. Ch. 14: pp200-206. Helpful review: page 207.

Vocabulary: Test Friday. Ch. 2: pp 28-34. Helpful review: pg 33. Homework: 15’ to produce final copyof paragraph; 15’ reading aloud; 15’ online study of vocabulary; study for tests. Online references: Accelerated Reader; www.vocabulary workshop.com Level C

7th Grade: Grammar and Writing Concepts:
First person narrative paragraphs-present tense. One daily. Pronouns: antecedents, personal, demonstrative, interrogative, and indefinite. Test Friday. Ch. 14 pp301-306. Helpful review: page 309.

Vocabulary: Test Friday. Ch. 2: pp28-34. Helpful review: 33. Homework: 15’ to produce final copy of paragraph; 15’ reading aloud; 15’ online study of vocabulary. online references listed above. Use Level B, not C). Study for tests.

Mrs. Patterson’s Math class:
6th Grade:
Test Syllabus will be going home on Tuesday, Ch. 1 test will be on Wednesday. We have quite a few All Stars in this class.
7th Grade:
Monday will be a test syllabus for homework. Ch. 1 test will be on Tuesday. We have 16 students who made the All Star Board this week. Way to go 7th grade!
8th Grade:
There will be a quiz on Monday in class. Please don’t forget to do your online quiz and send it to me for credit. We will be testing out of Ch. 2 on Thursday.