1st Grade Mass

In today's take-home folder are the plans for mass on Wednesday, May 1st. Please look for their part and help them practice!!  As always, you are more than welcome to attend mass which begins at 9:15 am. in the gym.

Dates to Remember

Friday, April 26 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweatpants

Tuesday, April 30 - Annual Clean-up Day

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF THIS EVENT!

(bring workgloves (optional) to pick up trash/sticks)

Wednesday, May 1 - 1st grade plans/participates at mass

Thursday, May 2 - Annual PTO Lapathon

(during PE class)

Friday, May 3 - Animal Fair

2 pm

(in the gym)

 Spring Clean-up

The entire school will be "cleaning up" the school grounds on Friday, April 26.  The first graders will be in charge of picking up the trash and sticks on the west grounds and all around the house on the corner.  Your child may bring a pair of work gloves (not required!). 

Dates to Remember

Thursday, April 18 - Financial Literacy presentation

by First National Bank

Friday, April 26 - Annual Clean-up Day

(weather permitting/bring workgloves to pick up trash/sticks)

Friday, April 26 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweatpants

Friday, May 3 - Animal Fair

2 pm

 Animal Project  

It's animal project time in the first grade!  PLEASE look for the letter of explanation, choice board, and rubric in your child's take-home folder today.  If you have any questions, please call or email me.  

The due date for this project is Monday, April 22.

Dates to Remember

Thursday, April 18 - Financial Literacy presentation

by First National Bank and Jenna Greene

Friday, April 26 - Annual Clean-up Day

(weather permitting/bring workgloves to pick up trash/sticks)

Friday, April 26 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweat/wind pants

Mass this past Wednesday

I am so proud of the first graders and the terrific job they did at mass on Wednesday (We missed our classmate Grey, but know he was ready!).  Your support at home really showed.  Such great kids!!  Thank you!

Eclipse

The partial eclipse will be this Monday, April 8.  Special glasses for viewing have been purchased for every student and the weather sounds like we might be able to see something.  Be sure to ask your child about this special event.

Dates to Remember

Friday, April 5 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweatpants

If you have Hawkeye clothing, feel free to wear today to support the Final Four Women's Hawkeye Basketball team

Friday, April 19 - No School

Professional Development

Friday, April 26 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweatpants

School-wide Clean-up Day

(more info. to come)

                      Mass on Wednesday, April 3

The first graders will be reading/participating in next week's school mass.  I sent their parts in this week's take-home folder.  Please look for these parts in today's take-home folder and practice at home.

Water Rocks!

Mrs. Chesling (our kindergarten teacher) applied for a program through Iowa State University entitled "Water Rocks!" for lower elementary students.  And, she got it!!!  A group from ISU will be at St. Malachy School on Tuesday, April 2, to present 30 minute programs about water to the kindergarten, first, and second grade classes.  We thought it would be great if each class wore their class t-shirt that they purchased last fall.  So, please have your child wear their maroon t-shirt on Tuesday, April 2.

Dates to Remember

Sunday, March 31 - Happy Easter!

Friday, April 5 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweat/pants

Friday, April 19 - No School

Professional Development

Friday, April 28 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweatpants

Holy Week

 Holy Week

Next week is Holy Week.  On Thursday, March 28, the first graders are encouraged to wear a white shirt/t-shirt for a very special picture that will be taken at Holy Spirit Church.  The first graders will pair up with their Lenten angel and walk the "Cross Walk" (walking the steps that Jesus took).  Please complete and return the (green) permission form in today's take-home folder so your child can attend.  All of this depends on the weather, so please "stay tuned" for any changes to this schedule!!

Also, NO sack lunches on Thursday, March 28 (unless a student has a documented medical reason).  All students will participate in the Seder Meal followed by school lunch served family style.

Any questions or concerns, please call the office (782-7125).

Dates to Remember

Friday, March 22 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweatpants

Thursday, March 28 - Seder Meal and Cross Walk

Sunday, March 31 - Happy Easter!

Friday, April 5 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweat/pants

Friday, April 28 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweat/wind pants

Conference week

Conference Week

There will be NO spelling next week.  Also, I will not be sending home the take-home folder with your child next week.  I will give you their papers/information at your conference in a special folder made by your first grader.  That way you do not need to worry about the folder during spring break.  

And no blog post from me because of conferences/spring break!!

Dates to Remember

Monday, March 4 - Thursday, March 7

Conferences (Please sign up if you have not!)

Thursday, March 7

No School

Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15

Spring Break

Monday, March 18

Classes Resume

Have a safe, relaxing Spring Break!!

School resumes on Monday, March 18 

Social Studies/African Americans

Social Studies

Since this has been Black History month, the first graders have been learning about a lot of famous African Americans.  During this unit of study, your child will learn about:

•  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.                                                                                         
•  Phillis Wheatley
•  George Washington Carver                                                                                       
•  Daniel Hale Williams
•  Harriet Tubman                                                                                                          
•  Booker T. Washington
•  Jackie Robinson                                                                                                          
•  Effie Lee Newsome
•  Wilma Rudolph                                                                                                 
•  Mary McLeod Bethune

Ask your child what they remember about these famous people.  We made a large envelope to keep all of our papers in as we study these individuals.  Our plan is to be finished by conference time so you can take the envelope home.  We have also learned about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Dates to Remember

Friday, February 23 - Spirit Day

pay $1 to wear sweatpants

Monday, March 4 - Thursday, March 7

Conferences (Please sign up if you have not!)

Thursday, March 7

No School

Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15

Spring Break

Monday, March 18

Classes Resume

 Lenten Activities

Your child is participating in special activities throughout the season of Lent. It is our hope that these activities deepen your child's understanding of this time of year.

• Your child made a Lenten promise that is posted in our classroom.  (I sent a copy of your child's Lenten promise in today's take-home folder.)  Encourage your child to keep their Lenten promise during this season of Lent. 
• Your child will work with their "Lenten partner" (Advent Angel) 6 times during Lent to complete some Lenten activities together. 
• There was a Noisy Change collection on Wednesday, February 7 and 14 during mass.  Money donated went to faculty/staff facing medical challenges.
• On Thursday, March 28, your child will be participating in a "Seder Meal" at school.  More information will be coming home about this event.  
• We will be going on a "Cross Walk" to Holy Spirit Church and then, pray the Stations of the Cross once we arrive at the church. This is happening on Thursday, March 28 (weather permitting). More information will be coming home about this event.
• On Friday, March 29, the 8th grade will lead a Rosary in our gym.

Dates to Remember

Friday, February 23 - Spirit Day

pay $1 to wear sweatpants

Monday, March 4 - Thursday, March 7

Conferences (Please sign up if you have not!)

Thursday, March 7

No School

Friday, March 8 - Friday, March 15

Spring Break

Monday, March 18

Classes Resume

 Author Visit

March is National Reading Month. On Tuesday, March 5th, children's author Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia will be visiting St. Malachy School. Families have the opportunity to purchase books she has written prior to the visit.  In this week's take home folder is an order form. Books can be purchased using cash or check. Order forms are due back to school by Tuesday, February 20th.

Dates to Remember

Friday, February 9 - Spirit Day

pay $1 to wear sweatpants and try to wear red to support Mrs. Simmon's and her Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl!!

Valentine Day Card Opening!

Monday, February 19 - No School

St. Malachy School

Professional Development

Friday, February 23 - Spirit Day/pay $1 to wear sweatpants

Foundation auction update

Auction Time

Thank you to Kaycee Sanchez (Rylee's mom) for coming up with a very neat silent auction item (for the foundation auction) from the first graders.  It will be a mirror surrounded with painted sticks (each student will paint a stick).  The auction will be both in person and online this year.  Again, thank you for your continued support of St. Malachy School. 

Dates to Remember

Friday, February 9 - Spirit Day

pay $1 to wear sweatpants and try to wear red to support Mrs. Simmon's and her Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl!!

Monday, February 19 - No School

St. Malachy School

Professional Development

Friday, February 23 - Spirit Day

pay $1 to wear sweatpants

Catholic school's week schedule

Next week is Catholic School’s Week. 

 

Please read this information carefully to inform yourself of the many plans and activities.

(I am also sending a hard copy of these plans in your child's take-home folder today!!)

Sunday – Special Liturgy – There will be a special Catholic School’s Week liturgy at Holy Spirit Church at the 9 a.m. mass.  Students from the school will be participating.  

Monday – Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day – Students are to bring a sack lunch (milk will be provided) to eat with their Angel on this day.  Also, no refrigeration is available, so plan accordingly. Students will enjoy a movie/popcorn in the gym during the afternoon.  The dress theme for today is: Spirit Day (wear your St. Malachy gear/blue/yellow).  

Tuesday – Vocation Appreciation Day – Religious Station rotation with Angel partners. The dress theme for today is:  Dress as a saint or favorite Bible figure (a sheet with suggestions went home a couple of weeks ago).  

Wednesday – Community Appreciation Day –  Writing thank you letters to parents by students. Lunch with invited police, firefighters, and healthcare workers. The dress theme for today is: Dress as the Career you would like to be.

Thursday – Student Appreciation Day – Putt-putt golf in the gym during P.E. class. Cookies from Subway.  The dress theme for today is:  Dress in your Socks, Crocs, and/or Birkenstocks.

Friday – Grandparents/Special Guest Day –  School will be dismissed at 1 p.m..  The grandparent/special guest will pick up the first grader at school and go to Holy Spirit Church for mass at 1:30 p.m..  The grandparent/special guest will be responsible for taking the first grader home after mass.  The dress theme for today is:  Dress up Day  (dress nicely for mass).

Post this letter in a convenient place at home so you will be able to participate in all of the special events during this very special week!

Valentine exchange

Grandparent/Special Guest Mass

Catholic School’s Week is fast approaching.  One of the special days during that week is Grandparent/Special guest day.  It is currently scheduled for Friday, February 2 and will be at Holy Spirit Church.  Help your child invite an adult to join them at mass. It really is meaningful for all if your child has a special guest on that day.  And yes, we are expecting the grandparent/special guest to pick up your child from school for the mass and take the child home after the mass.  I sent a note last week about this special with a place for you to let me know who will be coming for your child.  I would like those returned by Monday, January 22, to insure that someone will be attending the mass and taking your child home.

Valentine Exchange

I sent a note about your child making a Valentine container at school.  Please remember to send a clean, dry 1 gallon plastic milk jug by Wednesday, January 31.  (If you can send more than 1, that would be great!)

On Friday, February 9, the first graders will exchange Valentines. I encourage the students to write their own Valentine messages. I have sent a list of the first graders in today's take-home folder.

Your child may begin bringing their Valentines to school on Tuesday, February 6, and no later than Friday, February 9.  A small candy treat may be included. Any questions, please contact me (Mrs. Levine).

Dates to Remember

Friday, January 19 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Sunday, January 28 - Saturday, February 3

Catholic School's Week

(more information to come!)

 

Sorry, not a lot to inform or report because of the "Snow Days"!  Hopefully, everything will get back to "normal" next week.

First Grade Mass

Our first grade mass was cancelled because of the snow day.  I know the first graders were disappointed, but there are more opportunities the rest of the school year (We will plan and participate.).  Thank you for the support you gave to prepare for this mass.  I will need that support again in the future.

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, January 17 - PTO 6 p.m.

Friday, January 19 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Sunday, January 28 - Saturday, February 3

Catholic School's Week

(more information to come!)

Guidance explanation

Happy New Year

I hope everyone had a relaxing, fun break!  Please note:  The first graders are planning and fully participating in next week's liturgy.  Please look for your child's part in today's take-home folder.

Guidance 

Mrs. Meisenheimer  will start the guidance lessons next week.  Ask your child what lessons they have covered in class.  Discussions will be centered around the gifts that God gives us:   gifts of family, self, life, love, and community.  Be supportive of the learning in guidance.  It sounds like an excellent way to learn how to get along with others in a healthy, holy, and respectful way.

Grandparent/Special Guest Mass

Catholic School’s Week is fast approaching.  One of the special days during that week is Grandparent/Special guest day.  It is currently scheduled for Friday, February 2 and will be at Holy Spirit Church.  Help your child invite an adult to join them at mass. It really is meaningful for all if your child has a special guest on that day.  And yes, we are expecting the grandparent/special guest to pick up your child from school for the mass and take the child home after the mass.  There will be a note for your child to return about who is coming on this special day in their take-home folder soon.

Dates to Remember

Friday, January 5 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Wednesday, January 10 - 1st grade mass

(Check your child's take-home folder for their part!)

Wednesday, January 17 - PTO 6 p.m.

Friday, January 19 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Sunday, January 28 - Saturday, February 3

Catholic School's Week

(more information to come!)