Announcements for this Week:
General Parent Meeting
Please join us for the final Parent Meeting of the year on Monday, May 23 at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Be sure to check out our Gateway to Art projects on display at the meeting! I hope to see you all there!
Spirit Week
The Student Council is sponsoring a series of fundraisers this week to promote school spirit during the last few weeks of school. Here is a summary of the events planned for this week:
Monday - Snack Sale (Chili Fritos for $1.50 and Popsicles for $.75)
Tuesday - College Dollar Days (Tops, Bottoms, and Hats for $2.00)
Wednesday - Patriotic Dress Day (Tops, Bottoms, and Accessories for $2.00)
and Bake Sale
Thursday - May Crowning Mass (Bring flowers for Mary)
Living Wax Museum
The Living Wax Museum speeches will be due on Thursday, May 26. In these speeches, students should use their five facts to create a narrative in the first person that explains the accomplishments and legacy of their historical figures. Be sure to keep a copy of the speech at home so that students can practice over the weekend. The performance of the Living Wax Museum will be on Wednesday, June 1 at 5:00 PM in the Parish Hall. Parents, families, and friends are welcome to join us.
May Awards Assembly
The Awards Assembly for the month of May will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 8:00 AM on the Backyard.
May Crowning Mass
There will be a special school Mass on Thursday, May 26 at 11:15 AM in honor of the crowning of Mary. The 2nd Grade class will serve as the Honor Guard during this lovely celebration of our Lady. Students should be reminded to wear their regular dress uniforms on Thursday, NOT their P.E. clothes. Parents and families are welcome to join us on this special day!
Memorial Day Weekend
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, May 27 due to a Faculty Inservice.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 30 in honor of Memorial Day.
Curriculum Update
Phonics: Long Vowels at the Ends of Syllables, K spelled "ch"
Reading: Special Gifts and Talents, Comprehension Skill: Theme
Math: Fractions, Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Religion: Mary, Mother of the Church
English: Review of Sentence Types, Test on Wednesday
Science: Force and Motion (motion, force, gravity)
Social Studies: Review of America's History, Test on Tuesday
Looking Ahead:
Scholastic Book Order
The Scholastic Book Order for June has been activated online. Please see the Parent Ordering webpage for details. All submissions should be turned in by Friday, June 3.
Graduation
The St. Jerome Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 3 at 6:00 PM. If your child is interested in performing in the choir for Graduation and can attend the Friday evening event, please return the slip that was sent home last week or contact me for details.
Homework for this Week:
Monday - Chili Fritos & Popsicle Sale, Parent Meeting at 6:30 PM
No Homework
Study for Social Studies Test
-Unit 5: America's Past (pp. 212 - 271)
-Emphasis on Core Lessons 1 - 4
-Study Vocabulary and Main Ideas
-Review on pp. 274 - 276
Tuesday - Social Studies Test, College Dollar Days $2.00
Practice Book p. 222
Spelling Scramble
Math pp. 127 - 128
English Review Sheet
Study for English Test
-Unit 8: Sentences (pp. 280 - 287)
-Review on p. 316
Wednesday - English Test, Patriotic Dress Day $2.00, Bake Sale
Practice Book p. 228
Spelling Sentences
Math pp. 129 - 130
Science p. 116A
Study for Spelling and Phonics Test
Living Wax Museum Speech due tomorrow!
Thursday - Awards Assembly, Mass at 11:15 AM
Spelling and Phonics Test
Living Wax Museum Speech DUE!
Friday - NO SCHOOL
Spelling Words
ache
chord
chorus
echo
school
stomach
also
group
soon
though
tried
uniform
music
Dictation Sentence
The chorus is a school group that wears uniforms and also makes music.
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