Monday, February 21, 2011

Week of February 22 - 25

Announcements for this Week

Phonics Test Correction
The Phonics section of the Spelling Test that was sent home on Friday contained an error in grade calculation. The grades were scored out of 12 points when, in fact, there were 14 points possible on the test. I have made the corrections to students' scores on Gradelink, and I apologize for any confusion.

Find the Children
There will be a classroom presentation by the Find the Children organization on Wednesday this week. The presentation is called "Kid Intuition" and will focus on stranger safety, building children's self-confidence and ability to recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations.

Portals to Science
Our next session of Portals to Science will be on Wednesday at 2:00 PM. Please be sure that your child has brought in an empty Pringles can with a lid so they can participate in the Portals to Science lesson.

Gateway to Art
Our next art project will be on Thursday afternoon from 1:30 - 3:00 in the Art Room.

February Assembly
Our monthly assembly will take place on Thursday, February 24 at 8:00 AM in the Backyard.

Book Fair
Students will receive a special opportunity to have a sneak peek at the Book Fair this Friday. The Book Fair opens to all this Sunday, February 27. Stop by after the Pancake Breakfast!

Pancake Breakfast
This special fundraiser will take place on Sunday, February 27 after Masses. Enjoy a fun-filled brunch with friends and family and show your support for St. Jerome School!

Our Star of the Week is: Giovanni Pedroza

Curriculum Update:
Reading: Family Celebrations, Comprehension Skill: Plot
Phonics: Sound of "aw" spelled a, al, and au, Silent Letters in "kn" and "mb"
Math: Two-Digit Subtraction (without regrouping)
Religion: Jesus Promised the Gift of Himself (Holy Communion)
English: Comparative Adjectives (-er and -est)
Social Studies: Review of Traditions, Presidents' Day
Science: Review of Life Cycles

Looking Ahead

End of Second Trimester
The Second Trimester will end on Friday, March 4. Report cards will be sent home in the Family Envelopes on Tuesday, March 15.

Run for Bucks
The Run for Bucks fundraiser will be on Saturday, March 5.

Upcoming Special Masses
There will be a special school Mass on Wednesday, March 9 at 8:00 AM as we celebrate Ash Wednesday together. We will also have a special Mass the following week on Thursday, March 17 at 11:15 AM in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Religious Education Conference
There will be no school on Friday, March 18 and Monday, March 21 as the faculty and staff attend the 2011 Religious Education Conference in Anaheim.

Homework for this Week

Monday
No School

Tuesday
Practice Book pp. 51 - 52
Math p. 54
English p. 33
ABC Spelling Words

Wednesday
Practice Book p. 58
Math p. 55
Practice Book p. 59
Spelling Clues

Thursday
Practice Book p. 64
Math p. 56
Rainbow Spelling Words
Study for Spelling Test

Friday
Spelling and Phonics Test
Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

Spelling Words

climb
comb
lamb
kneel
knit
knot

able
early
own
story
thought

chalk
sauce

Dictation Sentence

I thought I was able to comb out the knot on my own, but I couldn't.

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