Week of January 31 - February 4

Announcements for this Week:

Catholic Schools Week: A + for America!

We began Catholic Schools Week with by celebrating in our parish on Sunday, January 30. Students who attended the 9:00 AM Mass at St. Jerome Church in their uniforms and checked in with me will have Non-Uniform Dress on Student Appreciation Day, Tuesday, February 1. 

On Monday, January 31, we celebrate Catholic Schools in our Nation. Students may wear red, white, and blue accessories with their regular school uniforms.

Open House

Our School Open House will take place during Catholic Schools Week on Wednesday, February 2 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Please come see what we have been working on this year, check out the 3rd Grade classroom for next year, and bring your friends and families too!

Feast of St. Blaise

There will be a Special School Mass on Thursday, February 3 at 8:00 AM in honor of the Feast of St. Blaise. We will celebrate this special day with the blessing of throats. This will take the place of our usual Mass this week.

Mardi Gras Dance

Join the St. Jerome community in fun and fellowship at the Mardi Gras Dance on Saturday, February 5 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Hall! I look forward to seeing you there!

Reconciliation Retreats

For those students who have been baptized Catholic and are preparing to receive the Sacraments, our Penance and Reconciliation retreats will take place on Sunday, January 30 from 2:00 - 4:30 PM (Last Names A - L) and Sunday, February 6 from 2:00 - 4:30 PM (Last Names M - Z). At least one parent should accompany each student to the retreat, but please try to arrange child care for siblings. The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation will take place on Saturday, February 12 at 9:30 AM. More information will be forthcoming from Mrs. Toth and Mrs. Heppell. Keep practicing your prayers!

Our Star of the Week is: Miles Thomas

Curriculum Update:

Reading: Sports Today and Long Ago, Comprehension Skill: Classifying

Math: Two-Digit Addition with Regrouping
Religion: Chapter 13: Becoming a Better Person (absolution, contrition)
English: Introduction to Adjectives, Words that Describe
Social Studies: People and Nations Trade (barter, trade, specialize) 

Science: How do Plants and Animals Depend on Each Other

Looking Ahead:

Black History Month Mass

There will be a Special School Mass on Thursday, February 10 at 11:15 AM in honor of Black History Month. At this Mass, we will recognize and celebrate African American leaders in the Church. This will take the place of our usual Mass next week.

Valentine's Day

This special day of celebrating love and friendship will be on Monday, February 14. Students may bring in cards or treats to distribute to their classmates, but please be sure to bring enough for all 27 students in the class.

Homework for This Week:

Monday - A+ for America in our Nation

Practice Book pp. 3 -4

Math p. 46

Social Studies Worksheet p. 31

Spelling Words in ABC Order

Tuesday - A+ for America in our Students

Practice Book p. 10

Math p. 47

Social Studies Worksheet p. 32 (RULERS WILL BE NEEDED)

Spelling Word Sentences

Wednesday - A+ for America in our Community
No Homework

Come to Open House (6 - 8 PM)

Thursday - A+ for America in our Vocations, Special Mass at 8 AM

Practice Book p. 16

Science Worksheet p. 36A

Spelling Words Three Times

Study for Spelling Test

Friday - A+ for America in our Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers

Spelling Test
(No Word Knowledge Components This Week)
Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Spelling Words

bravely

friendly

lightly

slowly

softly

weekly

ago

head

still

better

idea

cheer

clear

Dictation Sentence

"I have a better idea," she said, shaking her head slowly.