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Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year! I hope you and your families had a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, rest, and special memories. As we begin this new year, I’m excited to welcome your children back to class and continue our learning journey together.

To ensure a smooth transition after the break, we’ll take some time during the first few days to review our classroom procedures and expectations. This will help everyone get back into the learning rhythm and set a strong foundation for success as we dive back into our curriculum.

Here are some dates to plan for: 

  • Tuesday, Jan 14 – T2 Progress Reports
  • Friday, Jan 17 – NO SCHOOL: Elementary Staff Day – No Share and Care
  • Monday, Jan 20 – NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No Share and Care
  • Tuesday, Jan 21 – Free Dress for January B-days
  • Wednesday, Jan 22 – Noon Dismissal: Teacher Professional Development
  • Sunday, Jan 26 – Kick-off Catholic Schools Week with All School Mass, 9:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, Jan 26 – Open House, immediately following Mass, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, Jan 30 – Oratorical Fest, 1 pm in the Church
  • Friday, Jan 31 – Noon Dismissal: No Share and Care – Teacher Appreciation

Please be sure to read the SPN Weekly Newsletter every Tuesday to keep up with school info and events!

Learning Overview for the upcoming week

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I’m looking forward to a fantastic second half of the school year!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Costy

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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