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From the office….
DESK SHIELDS: There are several students that have damaged desk shields at this point. Please check with your child if they have a damaged desk shield and let me know if you are interested in a new one for your child via email or Remind. Thank you so much!
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids.
Our customized St. Teresa of Calcutta homepage features:
• A fully Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse over 200 titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
• Direct access to over 6,000 additional titles with family-friendly prices, at the Scholastic online store
• Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
Save these dates and view our school’s Fair site:
Fair Dates: January 29, 2021 – February 11, 2021]
Virtual Store: Virtual Book Fair
We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
Mary Beth Moloney
St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Book Fair Chair
HOMEWORK THIS WEEK
ELA: Lesson 15: “Ecology for Kids” ELA Packet (DUE FRIDAY, 1/29)
Religion: Study for Chapter 9 QUIZ, Friday, 1/29Social Studies:
**NEW** Piedmont Region and Ridge & Valley Graphic Organizer DUE Fri. 1/29 (Done mostly in school, but may need to finish at home)Dudas/Varano Math: See student planner DAILY, varies daily depending on progress in lesson
Science: Science Project DUE Thursday, 1/28
MONDAY 1/25- TEST FOLDERS DUE TODAY (I apologize for not having the reflection sheets to sign. I plan to have them ready for the next test folder.)
- LESSON 15 Spelling Pretest
TUESDAY 1/26- We have LIBRARY today with Mrs. Moloney
- Time-Drill Tuesday (Mrs. Dudas’ Math)
WEDNESDAY 1/27- Today we have MUSIC with Ms. Kowalsky
- Today we have TECHNOLOGY with Mrs. Moloney
- Fluency Check today
THURSDAY 1/28- Today we have SPANISH with Mrs. Matlack
- Vocabulary/Grammar Test today
FRIDAY 1/29- Today we have GYM and ART with Mrs. Carpenter
- LESSON 15 Spelling/Decoding Test today
- Chapter 9 Religion Test today
- Social Studies Vocabulary Slides due today
- Drop off of virtual students’ work from the week and PICK UP for next week’s work will be from 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. Parents, you will find the work materials in the box with your family name on it in the lobby.
WHAT WILL MY CHILD BE LEARNING THIS WEEK IN SCHOOL?ELA:
Lesson 15: “Ecology for Kids” Anchor Text
Comprehension Focus: Main Idea and Details/Author’s Word Choice/Analyze an Argument
Reading Strategy: Monitor/Clarify
Spelling: Changing final y to i
Decoding Focus: Three Syllable Words
Grammar Focus: Irregular Verbs
Vocabulary Focus: Using Context
Lesson 15 Vocabulary/Grammar Test – Thursday, 1/28
NOTE: No comprehension test this week.
Lesson 15 Fluency – Wednesday 1/27
Lesson 15 Decoding – Friday 1/29
Lesson 15 Spelling Test – Friday, 1/29
SCIENCE:
Science Project DUE Thursday, 1/28
SOCIAL STUDIES:
Chapter 2: Lessons 6 & 7
RELIGION:
**Chapter 9**, Chapter Test 9, Friday, 1/29
MATH: (Mrs. Dudas)
CHAPTER 7 – DIVISION CONCEPTS
**See Mrs. Varano’s teacher page for her math update**
Looking Ahead
Week of January 31st Catholic Schools Week
2/27 Confirmation Rehearsal-Check schedule for times
3/6 Clothing Drive Fundraiser sponsored by the 8th Grade
3/13 First Reconciliation/Church/Check schedule for time
3/20 Sacrament of Confirmation/Check Sacrament Schedule
3/27 First Eucharist Rehearsal
Scholastic Book Orders: DUE 1/31
Flyers will be sent home monthly. All ordering must be done online, under our class code. The order will be closed on the last day of the month.REMINDERS
GRADESPlease sign the Weekly Reflection sheet, which notifies me that you have looked over ALL your child’s tests in the test folder.
Please check your students’ progress online weekly on our grading site. This is your way of knowing how your child is progressing. You may access their grades as often as you like. If you need your Option C login information, please contact the school office.
VIRTUAL STUDENTS
Virtual students should be ready and working on Morning Work by 7:45AM, have all books and supplies ready, and log on after morning prayers for first period at 8:10.
UNIFORMS
Students may continue to wear their gym uniforms daily throughout the first trimester. This is optional so they may wear their regular uniform if they wish except for Friday which is our actual gym day. Also, please consider sending them with their gym sweatshirts just in case the it’s a colder day and they may need to wear it outside.
BOOKS
We are unable to utilize our classroom and school library this year, so please have your child bring a book from home to keep in their desk. They will be able to read this book if they finish their work or for D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read). Many have already brought in their books, but wanted to send a friendly reminder to those that have not done so yet.
HOME COMMUNICATION FOLDER
Please continue to check this folder nightly for any homework papers and/or school communication. Notice the LEFT side is for papers to keep at home and the RIGHT side is for papers that should be returned back to school.
**STUDENT PLANNERS/ASSIGNMENT BOOKS**
Please continue to sign/initial each day at the BOTTOM so I know you have seen your child's assignments. Thank you for your help keeping your child on the right track. Great work getting to this task every night. Thank you!
HAND SANITIZER & TISSUES
We will have hand sanitizer and tissues available for the students, but you are welcome to pack a small sanitizer and small tissue pack in your child's backpack.
MASKS
Please continue to send an EXTRA mask to school each day. The mask should be in a plastic bag and will be kept in their schoolbag. Each student has a hook on their desk to hang their masks during mask breaks and lunch. You can send them with an extra plastic bag to keep them in during this time if you would like to do so.
LUNCH
Please continue to make sure that they have everything they need to eat their lunch (spoon, fork, etc.) since they will be eating lunch in the classroom. THANK YOU for utilizing the MY LUNCH FOR TODAY FORM! That continues to be SO helpful!
SNACK
We will be taking a snack break each afternoon. Please make sure your child has a snack every day. We will have hand sanitizer available for the students, but you are welcome to pack a small sanitizer for your child to keep in their lunch box or backpack.
Please feel free to email me kdudas@school.stteresacalcutta.com or REMIND me with any questions or concerns. I will be sure to reply within 24 hours or sooner.
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