As I mentioned last week, our Chapter 17 test is scheduled for this Thursday, May 6th. The children are to review their notes, faith words, chapter review, and essay questions written in their notebook. On Wednesday, I will play a review game with them to prepare for the test.
Please join us, if you can, for our beautiful May Crowning this Friday in Church at 11:00. We will have an early dismissal at 11:45 on that day.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
This will be a busy week for all of our fifth graders. Our activities include making thank-you cards for Mrs. McKenzie. Wednesday will be her last day with us, and we appreciate everything she has done for us. Over the past few months, she has taught the children life-long lessons on how to handle and/or avoid situations that may occur with issues of bullying. Posters saying, "No to Bullying" were created by our fifth and sixth graders and are displayed throughout the school. Please be sure to ask your children about this.
Later this week, we will be making cards for our second graders who will be celebrating their First Holy Communion this Saturday.
We continue to discuss leadership qualities and ways of serving God. The children will be introduced to several popes, and we will discuss how their qualities made them a good leader. The Chapter 17 test is scheduled for next Thursday, May 6th, and we will once again review the faith words and chapter review. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Have a Good Week!
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The fifth graders were very reverent when we had our stations of the cross service. Please have your children share with you their beautiful booklet. Also, I hope you and your family will be able to participate in our Holy Week services this week. We had a classroom Holy Thursday liturgy service yesterday, and we will attend the school's prayer service this afternoon.
Nick Cashman shared with us the good news that his Dad will be coming home Friday with his new liver. What a wonderful Easter present for all of us to celebrate!
Have A Wonderful, Blessed Easter.
All of the fifth graders made a wonderful Confession last week. Fr. Bob commented on how well the children were prepared for receiving this beautiful sacrament, and I thank you for all of your help in reviewing the Act of Contrition with them. Our Chapter 15 test on the Ten Commandments and Forgiveness will be this Friday, March 26. On Thursday, I will once again play a review game with them. Please have your children review their notes, faith words, and chapter review.
In preparation for Holy Week, we will continue to discuss the Stations of the Cross and illustrate each station in their booklet. Next week, I will bring each class to church, and we will pray together the Stations of the Cross.
Have A Good Week & Enjoy the Spring Weather!
Our Chapter 14 test on the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick is scheduled for this Friday, March 12. The children are to review their notes, faith words, chapter review, and essay question written in their notebook. On Thursday, I will play a review game with them to prepare for the test. The fifth graders will also be tested on the Act of Contrition, in preparation for our upcoming Reconciliation service scheduled for next week. Please take a few minutes with your child to review this important prayer.
As you know, Nick's Dad was transferred yesterday to the University of Wisconsin, where he is first on the liver recipient list. Please continue to keep the Cashman family in your prayers.
Thank You.
We are now officially in the third and final trimester of the school year. This week, the fifth graders completed Chapter 10 by playing a review game to prepare them for our upcoming test scheduled for this Monday, March l. Please have your children continue to review their notes, chapter review, and essay question written in their notebooks.
As you know, the fifth graders will begin taking the Terra Nova Test starting Tuesday, March 2 through Friday, March 5. I am confident all of the children will do well. Our Parish Mission also begins this Sunday, February 28, and Monday and Tuesday, March l and March 2. I hope you will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to experience Msgr. Velo's insightful Lenten message he has for all of us. Msgr. Velo will also have a special children's Mass this Monday at 10:00 a.m. and if you can, please join with us and share in this beautiful celebration.
Happy March!
Our Chapter 9 test is scheduled for next Tuesday, Feb. 9. Please have your children review the faith words and chapter review written in their notebook. On Monday, I will play a review game with them to prepare for the test.
As you know, you and your family are invited to come tonight, Friday, Feb. 5 at 7:00 p.m. to pray for Mr. Peter Cashman. Mr. Cashman, who has been battling liver disease, is the father of one of our own fifth graders, Nick and two SJF graduates, Andrea and Jake. I hope we can all join together and come this evening for the brief service and show our prayful support for the Cashman family.
Thank You.
HAPPY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!
It was so nice to see so many of you at our Family Mass and Open House Sunday. Many fun activities are planned for this week. Monday was our Partner Reading Day, and the fifth graders were paired with the second graders. Today is our All School Bingo Day. We will have the "Pro-Kids Show tomorrow, Thursday, and you are invited to the family performance in the evening at 7:00. The program provides a powerful message about honesty, respect, cooperation and responsibility. I hope you can all come and participate in this wonderful experience with your children. On Friday, the St. Rita Band will entertain us. As you know, our eighth graders will celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation at the 4:00 Mass on Saturday. As you can see, there is a lot going on, so let's enjoy and celebrate our special week!
Our Chapter 6 test is scheduled for this Friday, January 22. The children are to study the chapter review and all their notes, including the faith words. We will once again play a game to review for the test.
Please continue to keep Mrs. Gavin and her family and the people of Haiti in your prayers. As you know, we will be collecting money in the plastic bags for the children of Haiti and any amount will be appreciated.
I'm looking forward to seeing you and your family at our Open House following the 10:00 Mass this Sunday, January 24. Please be sure to stop by and read the children's faith-filled papers on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit.
Have A Good Week!
As you know, the fifth graders will have their Chapter 5 test tomorrow - Tuesday, and they will receive their Progress Reports the following day, Wednesday, January 13th. Please take a few minutes to discuss your children’s successes and if any areas are in need of improvement.
This week I have given the children the assignment of writing a paper, 3-4 paragraphs on one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. They are to write a brief description of the fruit and tell how they can show to others through their good example this fruit. They are to refer to the Which Fruit Am I worksheet. The paper is due this Friday, January 15th. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Enjoy Our Brief Warm-Up!
