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Third Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents,

Happy Friday! I hope this message finds you well. We’ve had a fantastic week in third grade and are excited about all the learning and growing ahead.

We are thrilled to welcome a new student to our class, Hutch Bigogner! Hutch has already started settling in, and the students have been wonderful in making him feel at home.

Reminder: The Oratorical Poem is due next week. Please ensure your child is practicing at home to build confidence and expression. We can’t wait to hear their presentations and celebrate their hard work!

  • 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, Pajama Spirit Day
  • 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

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement at home. If you have any questions or need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Warmly,

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