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First Grade Weekly Update

It was a busy week in First Grade-the students are working hard! Thank you to all who have returned the conference form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_sa526IvzuLZ0xhVDjcSx2Z5NxRM7UQm9WGJYZOE1gI/editI will be coordinating with all homeroom teachers this week as we schedule conferences. A reminder that students will attend those conferences October 5-8.

On Tuesday the students will have a visit from Ms. Andie at the Alameda Free Library. Our first Spirit Day is on Thursday. Students may coordinate with others from the class to dress similarly. A reminder that there is no school for students on Friday. The teachers and staff will be participating in our Elementary Staff Day with all schools in the Diocese.

Please have your child bring in a small rock next week for a Religion project. Also we will need a photo of your family for our school “Belonging” Bulletin Board. Please send these in by September 29.

Great job turning in homework today. On occasion I will send home a Superkids “Supershort” for your child to practice reading. These can be used for that middle square.

What we are working on:

Language Arts:

  • handwriting
  • recognizing vowels and short vowel sounds
  • sight words: like to of no was said
  • informational text

Math:

  • skip count by 2’s and 5’s
  • Facts for 5 & 10
  • Recognizing Ten and More (10+3, 10+5…)
  • solve number stories

Religion:

  • International Peace Day (Tuesday)
  • Prayer Rocks
  • God’s Love
  • learning prayers: Angel of God & Grace before Meals

Science:

  • Sounds and vibrations

Dates to Remember:

  • September 21: Free Dress for September birthdays
  • September 23: Spirit Day-Multiples
  • September 24: No school for Students/Elementary Staff Day
  • September 25: Fun Fair Pasta dinner
  • September 29: Noon dismissal
  • October 4: Blessing of the Animals (pictures & stuffed animals)
  • October 5-8: Noon dismissal days for Parent/Student/Teacher conferences
  • October 11: No school
  • October 13: All School Mass
  • October 14: Picture Make-up Day
  • October 19: Free Dress for October birthdays

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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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