Week of April 13, 2026

 Please Note

-The Kind Minds presentation today was a great tool for helping the children understand their emotions and how those feelings can influence their thoughts and behaviors. Above are some pictures with key points you can use as discussion starters at home as well.

-There will be a Phillies Red and White DDD on Wednesday with Kona Ice at Lunch.

-This Friday, we will have a $1.00 DDD to support Faithful Families Service Projects.

-The SKS 3rd Grade Girl Scout troop is holding a book drive for SMdP’s school and classroom libraries. If you wish to donate, please drop off new and very gently used books in the marked bins outside of the school office and parish center from Friday, April 17, through Sunday, May 3.

-Here are some important upcoming dates for First Grade to put on the calendar:

• Friday, May 1st - Grandparents/Special Friends Day, NOON Dismissal

• Tuesday, May 12 - May Procession 6:30

• Thursday, May 14 - First Grade School Mass 9:00

• Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25 - No School:  Memorial Day weekend

• Friday, May 29th - First Grade Donuts with Dads/Special Friends

Homework

Monday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words and read.

Math: p 122

Tuesday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words and read.

Math: p 123

Wednesday

Reading: complete worksheet

Math: p 124 and 125

Thursday

Reading: complete worksheet

Math: test review worksheet

A Peek at Our Week

Religion

We will begin Chapter 12:  The Church Serves.

Reading

Story: "Observing the Sky"

Target Skill: Describing characters, settings and major events using key details

Phonics Skill: R controlled vowel: -or

Grammar: pronouns

HFW Words: laugh, move, change, away

Spelling Words: born, horn, corn, core, more, chore, boar, roar

Math

We will continue working with money by counting mixed coins up to $1.00, focusing on equal amounts and making given amounts.  We will have a money test this Friday.   When practicing at home, remember to start counting with the coins that are worth the most and count on from there.

Week of March 23, 2026

 Please Note

-I was so grateful to Mrs. D’Agostino for stepping in on Saint Patrick’s Day while I was experiencing travel delays.  I was so bummed to miss their traps in person, but she was kind enough to capture pictures of all of their leprechaun traps, and I loved hearing all about them when I finally made it back.  

-Thank you for my shamrock bouquet of scratch-offs.  Ironically, my lucky card was finding the leprechaun!!!

-Here are some important upcoming dates for First Grade to put on the calendar:

• Wednesday, April 1 -Monday, April 6 - No School:  Easter Break

• Tuesday, April 7 - Spring Uniform:  Please see the handbook for details

• Friday, May 1st - Grandparents/Special Friends Day, NOON Dismissal

• Tuesday, May 12 - May Procession 6:30

• Thursday, May 14 - First Grade School Mass 9:00

• Friday, May 22 - Monday, May 25 - No School:  Memorial Day weekend

• Friday, May 29th - First Grade Donuts with Dads/Special Friends

- Every year, the 8th grade students and their parents share a treasured rite of passage: the annual 8th Grade Party - thrown by parents (as a SURPRISE!) for their 8th graders! It's the responsibility of the 8th graders and their parents to fundraise for this event - with all leftover funds going directly back to the school via a cash or physical donation (such as the SKS Step and Repeat). The 8th graders are unaware of the party theme until the day of the party, when they walk over to the gym together for the big unveiling! This year's BIG fundraiser is a 50/50 raffle! Winner must keep the winnings! The raffle closes on May 1st at 3 PM. Raffle tickets are $20 each. Raffles can be purchased through Venmo @SKS-8th_grade-raffle (include your name and number) or the good old-fashioned way by cash or check. Flyers are attached for more information. Please feel free to pass along to family and friends!! The pot is growing!!! 

Homework

Monday

Reading: wkst

Math: workbook pages 56 and 57

Practice words and read

Tuesday

Reading: wkst

Math: workbook pages 58 and 59

Practice words and read

Wednesday

Reading: wkst

Math:  pages 60 and 62

Practice words and read

Thursday

Reading: study for tests tomorrow

Practice words for test and read

Math: page 61, test tomorrow

A Peek at Our Week

Religion

We will focus on Holy Week and attend a live Stations of the Cross presentation by the fifth graders.

Reading

Story: "Observing the Sky"

Target Skill: Describing characters, settings and major events using key details

Phonics Skill: R controlled vowel: -ar

Grammar: pronouns

Sight Words: four, great, city, boy

Spelling Words: car, star, far, chart, smart, part, yard, hard

Math

We will complete our chapter on Graphing and have a test on Friday.

Week of March 16, 2026

 Please Note

-The 3rd Trimester begins this week.  The year is flying by.  Report cards will be sent home later in the week.  Please sign the envelope and send the envelope back to school.  You should keep the actual report. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you!

- FYI…First Grade does not participate in Terra Nova testing

-Don’t forget to bring your Leprechaun trap this Tuesday, March 17th!

-We have our monthly school mass on Tuesday, March 17th, so the children should be in their regular school uniforms.  All are welcome to attend!

Homework

Monday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words and read.

Math:  p 156 and 175 (not 157!)

Tuesday

The leprechaun says no homework tonight.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Wednesday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words and read

Math: wkst to review for test

Thursday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words for test

Math: 55

A Peek at Our Week

Religion

We will begin Chapter 11: The Holy Spirit Helps the Church Grow

Reading

Story: "Past, Present and Future"

Target Skill: Main Idea and Details, Using text graphics and captions

Phonics Skill: Long i (igh, ind, -y)

Grammar: noun and verb agreement, possessive nouns

High Frequency Words: again, round, they, country

Spelling Words: right, night, light, find, kind, mind, shy, fly

Math

We will practice adding and subtracting double-digit numbers without regrouping.  We will review addition and subtraction strategies to 20 for our math test.

Week of March 9, 2026

 Please Note

-Test folders will come home on Monday.  Please review, sign, and return.  If you have any questions, please email me; do not write on the tests.  Thank you!

-I will be travelling for a wedding this week and will not be in school Wednesday through Monday.  The children will be in good hands with Miss Fitzpatrick and Mrs. DePetris.  They are both excited to spend a few days in First Grade, and I have left plans so learning will continue as usual.  Please remember to update Pickup Patrol daily and to contact the office with any questions.  Thank you!

-I hope the Leprechaun traps are going well. Google has some great examples of traps. Students are asked to bring the traps in on Monday, 3/17. Please do not send them in beforehand because the classroom has limited space. If you have any questions, please let me know. 

Homework

Monday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words and read.

Math:  p 96

Tuesday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words and read.

Math: p 98

Wednesday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words and read

Math: p 99

Thursday

Reading: complete worksheet

Practice words for test

Math: p 100

A Peek at Our Week

Religion

We will finish Chapter 10 - Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit.

Reading

Story: "Past, Present and Future"

Target Skill: Main Idea and Details, Using text graphics and captions

Phonics Skill: Long e (ee, ea)

Grammar: noun and verb agreement

Sight Words: all, people, where, draw

Spelling Words: street, greet, fleet, feed, seed, cheat, meat, seat

Math

We will practice equations with three addends and use addition and subtraction strategies to solve word problems.

Week of March 2, 2026

 

Please Note

-We've been practicing our facts in first grade, as you can see above! Please be sure to be practicing addition and subtraction facts to 20 at home as well- flashcards, Xtra Math app, IXL, printed worksheet pages, oral quizzing in the car - whatever works for you at home!

- Leprechaun trap information was sent home last week. Google has some great examples of traps. Students are asked to bring the traps in on Tuesday, 3/17. Please do not send them in beforehand because we have limited space in the classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know. Happy building!

Homework

Monday

Reading - worksheet

Math - page 91

Practice words and read.

Tuesday

Reading - worksheet

Math -pages 92 and 93

Practice words and read.

Wednesday

Reading - worksheet

Math - quiz review worksheet

Practice words for and read.

Thursday

Reading - worksheet

Math - page 95

Practice words for the test and read.

A Peek at Our Week

Religion

We will begin Chapter 10:  Jesus sends the Holy Spirit

Reading

Story: "Past, Present and Future"

Target Skill: Main Idea and Details,

Phonics Skill: Long o (oa, ow, old)

Grammar: possessive nouns

H.F.W.: found, your, know, always

Spelling Words: bow, low, glow, goat, moat, float, cold, hold

Math

We will continue extending addition and subtraction facts up to 20. We will have a quiz on Thursday on mixed +/- facts and word problems.

Week of February 26, 2026

 Please Note

-Thank you for your help in completing the asynchronous work.  Hopefully, that will be the last snow day this year! 🤞

-Leprechaun trap information will be sent home later this week. Google has some great examples of traps. Students are asked to bring the traps in on Tuesday, 3/17. Please do not send them in beforehand because we have limited space in the classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know. Happy building! ☘

Homework

Tuesday

Reading - worksheet

Math - page 87

Practice words and read.

Wednesday

Reading - worksheet

Math -page 88

Practice words and read.

Thursday

Reading - worksheet

Math - page 89

Practice words for test and read.

A Peek at Our Week

Religion

We will focus on the Stations of the Cross as we continue to learn about Lent.

Reading

Story: "Stories Teach Many Lessons"

Target Skill: Describe characters, settings, and major events using key details

Phonics Skill: Long a (ai and ay)

Grammar: compound sentences and conjunctions

Sight Words: brown, work, live, year

Spelling Words: stay, gray, spray, pail, wail, mail, grain, rain

Math

We will focus on extending addition facts up to 20. We will review how to use a number line and continue practicing to memorize our math facts.