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

Thanksgiving Note

Please remember:  The PTO readathon is ON!!  Previously, information was sent home about the program and special days.  Please check it out!!

 Winter Gear

This is just a "heads up" for making sure your child is prepared for the snow and cold weather.  I always say that St. Malachy students are prepared!!  Just a couple of thoughts:  Please mark your child's name on their snow boots and snow pants.  It really helps everyone so no "mix ups" occur.  And, for your information, if the air or wind chill are below 0 degrees, the students stay in for an "indoor recess".  If both air and wind chill are 0 degrees or above, the students will bundle up and go outside.  I check very carefully to ensure that your child is zipped, snapped, and covered before they go out!!  I try very hard to see that everything goes home each day (items may need to be dried and/or laundered).  As always, if you have questions, please contact me.

    No Spelling next week (because of the very short week!). 

Also, no Take-Home folders will be sent home next week! 
And, no first grade blog update!
Enjoy the holiday!!!

Have a safe and blessed Thanksgiving with your family and friends!!

Dates to Remember

Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29

No School

Thanksgiving Vacation

Monday, December 2

School resumes