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First Grade Weekly Update

What a wonderful first week of school! The first graders are definitely ready to be in the BIG school. We will continue our abbreviated schedule with noon dismissal through next Friday. Full days will commence on Tuesday, September 3. Students attending Share & Care next week should continue to bring a lunch to school or order Choice Lunch.

Please provide a morning snack with your child with his/her name clearly marked. This should be separate from the lunch box.

I look forward to seeing you all at Back to School Night next Wednesday, August 28. I will be explaining the first grade curriculum, procedures and expectations at that time. I will also have a sign-up sheet for classroom volunteers. There will be two identical sessions in the classroom. The first will begin at 6 p.m. and the second will begin at 6:25 p.m. It is your choice which session you attend. There will be a general information program for all in O’Brien Hall following the second session at 6:50 p.m.

Dates to Remember:

  • August 21: First day of school, 8-12 p.m.
  • August 23: Ice Cream Social, 6 p.m.
  • August 26: July & August birthday free dress
  • August 28: Back to School Night
  • September 2: Labor Day Holiday
  • September 3: full days begin, 8-3:10 p.m.
  • September 4: All School Mass, 8:30 a.m., mass uniform (SPN sweater/sweatshirt and no shorts)
  • September 6: Picture Day
  • September 10: Dine & Donate @ Tomatina
  • September 19: free dress with Fun Fair shirt
  • September 20: no school for students
  • September 21: Fun Fair
  • September 23: September birthday free dress

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What Our Families are Saying

"The supportive teachers at SPN played a big role in preparing me for high school and helping me understand what to expect. They encouraged me to ask questions and seek help when needed, which made me more confident in my learning. Thanks to them, I entered freshman year already familiar with many concepts and effective study habits that have helped me stay on top of my work. SPN also taught me valuable life skills that I still use today, helping me succeed academically, build strong friendships, and maintain my overall well-being."
— Tibby Horvath, SPN Class of 2022
"We are very satisfied with the SPN community, something that is important to our family. My children feel safe and comfortable with SPN. Our family feels connected with the SPN community from parents and families to the staff and faculty. My children and we as parents have made healthy and positive relationships with other families from school. We share time outside of school with other families which brings a level of connectedness I don't know if we would have elsewhere"
— SPN Parent
"My children are experiencing community in other ways than just friends and playdates. Faith Families is an example of community, interacting with students from all grade levels, and learning and creating for others outside of SPN. Field trips to Kids Against Hunger or the Alameda Food Bank where they work and see firsthand how their efforts help others less fortunate, for those who are in need of support. Community is not just our SPN ‘bubble,’ and that is what SPN demonstrates and provides– opportunity to explore a bigger community."
— SPN Parent since 2016

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