Social Studies/African Americans

Mass of Wednesday, Feb. 12

The first graders will be planning/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 please practice at home.

Valentine Exchange

Your child may begin bringing their Valentines to school on Monday, February 10, and no later than Friday, February 14.  A small candy treat may be included.

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 will also learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, February 12

 1st grade plans/participates in the weekly liturgy

Friday, February 14 

 Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Valentine Exchange!

Monday, February 17

  No School

Professional Development

Friday, February 28 

Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Valentine exchange

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, February 5.  (If you can send more than 1, that would be great!)

On Friday, February 14, 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 Monday, February 10, and no later than Friday, February 14.  A small candy treat may be included. Any questions, please contact me (Mrs. Levine).

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, February 12 - 1st grade plans/participates in the weekly liturgy

(more info. to come)

Friday, February 14 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Valentine Exchange!

Monday, February 17 - No School

Professional Development

Friday, February 28 - 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. Faculty/staff will enjoy a catered lunch. The dress theme for today is: Spirit Day (wear your St. Malachy gear/blue/yellow).  

Tuesday – School Appreciation Day – "Build a Snowman" with Angel partners. The dress theme for today is:  Polar Paradise/wear snowman/white clothing.  

Wednesday – Vocation/Community Appreciation Day –  Writing thank you letters to parents by students. Also, writing thank you postcards (with their Angel partners) to retired priests/nuns. The dress theme for today is: Disney Day.

Thursday – Student Appreciation Day – Field trip to go bowling at the Family Fun Center. Remember: green field trip permission form, $6, and "sticky socks". The dress theme for today is:  Dress in a decade (i.e.: the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, any of your choosing).

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!

😀A BIG THANK YOU to all who have donated glue sticks to our classroom.  We now have plenty (I believe) to get us through the rest of the school year.😁

Take-Home Folder Items

Please look closely at your child's take-home folder.  There have been many informative papers about upcoming events (especially during Catholic School's Week).

• Special guest/grandparent's day mass
• Field trip to Fun Center
• $1 donation for auction basket (thank you to those who have already donated)

If you need another copy, please let me know.  Or call the office for information.

 Dates to Remember

Friday, January 24 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Sunday, January 26 - Saturday, February 1

Catholic School's Week

(more information to come!)

Newsletter Jan. 2025

Happy New Year 2025

I hope everyone had a relaxing, fun break!  Please note:  I sent an email to all for a much needed school supply for first grade.  WE NEED GLUE STICKS!!  (0.77 oz./22 g. size)  Here is a link to order from:

https://shorturl.at/8FHmz

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, January 31 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.

All School Auction Basket

The St. Malachy School Gala and Auction is Saturday, March 1.  This year, the entire school will be responsible for one basket to be auctioned off.  Miss Surma (5th grade teacher) is in charge of collecting the money and purchasing items for the basket.  She is asking for a donation of $1 from every student in the school by Friday, January 31.

Dates to Remember

Friday, January 10 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Wednesday, January 15 - PTO 6 p.m.

Friday, January 24 - Spirit Day (pay $1 to wear sweatpants)

Sunday, January 26 - Saturday, February 1

Catholic School's Week

(more information to come!)

Reminder:  Friday, Dec. 20, all students need to bring a sack lunch and drink.   After lunch, they will sing Christmas carols in the gym with their Advent Angel.  School will be dismissed at the regular time, 3:10 p.m..

For Your Information:

•   There will be "Christmas spelling" next week.  The final test will be on Thursday!!
•   No blog update next week (Merry Christmas!!).  
• Please return the take-home folder on Friday so you do not have to keep track of it over the holidays!!!

I wish you and your family a safe, blessed Christmas holiday.  May the peace and goodwill of the holy season be with all of you.

See you “next year”!

Mrs. Levine

Advent Activities

• Everyday in the classroom, we open our day by lighting and praying around the Advent wreath.  We try to focus our attention on the coming of Jesus into our lives.  At mass on Wednesday, December 4, our Advent wreath was blessed.
• On Wednesdays during Advent, your child gets together with their assigned Advent Angel (older student in our building) and does a specially planned activity.  These various activities are centered around the meaning of the season of Advent.  Be sure to ask your child each week what they are doing in their Advent angel activity.
• The school has some adopted nursing home residents in need.  Please donate on Spirit Days and noisy change collection masses.
• On the final day of school before Christmas vacation, Friday, Dec. 20, all students need to bring a sack lunch.  After lunch, they will sing Christmas carols with their Advent Angel. School will be dismissed at the regular time, 3:10 p.m..

Dates to Remember

Friday, Dec. 20 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweat/windpants

• Wednesday, Dec. 11 - Noisy Change collection at mass 

(for our nursing home friends)

Friday, Dec. 20 - Spirit Day

$1 to wear sweat/windpants

Saturday, Dec. 21 - Sunday, Jan. 5

No School

Christmas vacation