Tuesday, December 20, 2016

There is no written homework tonight or over the break. Continue to work on flashcards and spelling lists. A trip to the library to take out a book could be a fun excursion.

Tomorrow is pajama day. Wear gym shoes or street shoes. No house slippers.  If you don't wish your child to wear pj's they may still dress down.

Remember there are no hot lunches tomorrow. Send a lunch with your child. Early dismissal at 1:50.

Monday, December 19, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 5-6: Independent Practice and Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study previous spelling word lists


Wednesday is a dress down day. Children may wear their pajamas if they wish but no house slippers.  They can wear street shoes or gym shoes. If you do not wish to have your child wear pj's they can still come dressed down.

There are NO HOT LUNCHES this Wednesday. Please send a lunch to school with your child.

Remember there is an early dismissal on Wednesday at 1:50. There is no extended day.

Have a nice warm evening!!!

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Homework :Math: Work on flashcards pay particular attention to the doubles facts.
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test

Have a nice evening. Stay warm!!!

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 5-5: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday
                    Handout: Elf on the Shelf Activity

Thanks to all who supported Turtles Day.

Don't forget tonight is Winter Wonderland for those who signed up.

Just as a thought.... Please remember our furry little friends during this cold winter. No cat should ever be allowed outside, and please remember to wipe your dog's feet if they are walking in the salt as the salt burns the pads. Also, please tap on your trunk or honk before you start your car. Cat's have been know to curl up against a warm engine (as well as other furry creatures)  The damage caused to them by an engine starting up can be devastating.

Have a great evening. Stay warm.

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 5-4 Problem Solving; Work on flashcards.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test

The Nativity Projects are beautiful!!!  I hope everyone enjoyed doing it. What a wonderful way to honor the true meaning of Christmas.

Please work on flashcards nightly.  The children are not as quick with their facts as they should be.

It's too cold to cook.  Why not stop at Turtles for a meal and support BCA at the same time.

Have a nice evening. Stay warm!!!!!

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards. Pay attention to doubles
                    Religion: Work on project
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test



Tomorrow is pizza day. If you did not order in the beginning of the year, please send a lunch with your child.

Have a great evening!!!

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 5-2: Problem Solving; work on flashcards paying attention to doubles facts
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test.
                    Religion: Work on project  (Due on Dec. 13th)



Tomorrow is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please remember to attend mass.

Have a great evening!!!

Tuesday, December 6, 2016


Homework Math:  Work on flashcards paying particular attention to doubles. facts.
                   Spelling: Study for Friday's test.

We had a great time at the Drury Lane. Everyone was well behaved. We were complimented on how well behaved the children were.

Congratulations to Ms. Smith and Mrs. Karpinski on the birth of their grandsons. Santa will have two more stockings to fill this year.

Have a nice evening!!!
          

Monday, December 5, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 5-1  Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday


Remember to send your child with a lunch tomorrow. We will have lunch upon our arrival back to school.

Santa's Workshop is this week.

Have a great evening!!!

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Homework:  Math: Play the game on the inside of the booklet for Topic 5 (You do not need to return
                                this. Keep it home to play at another time.  Learn the Doubles Rap. (THIS needs
                                to be returned.

Field trip money is due tomorrow.

Please return report card envelopes by tomorrow.

I'd like to do a project with the kids this month.  Any food allergies that haven't been reported to the office?   Please let me know.

Happy December 1st.!!!

Have a great evening!!!!

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Homework: Math: Handout; work with flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.

Field trip money is due on Friday.

If you have not ordered your child's McDonald's lunch for December 16th please make sure you turn it in tomorrow. Those orders have to be placed in advance and if your order is not in on time your child may not get a lunch.  I don't want any child to be left out.

                                                     Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards.
                    Spelling: Study for test on Thursday


Field trip money is due on Friday.

If you have not already turned in your report card envelope, please do so by Friday.

Have a nice evening!!!

Monday, November 28, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 4-10: Independent Practice, Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study for test on Thursday

Remember to turn in field trip money if you have not already done so. Please put money and permission slip in an envelope marked with your child's name on it.

This week's spelling test will be given on Thursday instead of Friday due to the fact that we have the Santa Show in the morning and a visit from our farmers in the afternoon.

Thanks to all who attended conferences. It was nice to see some of you again and nice to meet those who I had never met before.

Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Friday, November 18, 2016

I made a mistake on a previous blog entry. Early dismissal on Tuesday is 10:30 not 10:15. My mistake.

The book fair continues next week.

Check the Friday folders for important letters.  The Christmas lunch forms are due by Dec. 1st, but please turn it in as soon as you can.

Have a great weekend. Don't forget to attend mass.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Homework: Math: handout; work of flashcards
                    Spelling Study for tomorrow's test

If anyone is ordering from the Scholastic list I sent home, it is due tomorrow.

Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Homework: Math; Topic 4-9: Independent Practice and Problem Solving; work on flashcards. We
                               need to know our facts.

                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test


I will be enclosing in this week's Friday folder a letter about a Santa Show for PreK  through second grade. The letter is asking for  $8.00.  The first graders  will not be charged this fee as it will come out of basket money. I do, however, want you to sign the form giving your permission for them to have their picture taken with Santa. These pictures are for your use only.

Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Homework: Math: handout; work on flashcards, counting and recognizing numbers to 100, days of
                               the week and months of the year.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test.



When practicing the days of the week and the months of the year, besides being able to recite them, the children also need to know what month we are in and what day of the week it is. You can help by asking them these two things in the morning before they come to school.

Thanks to all who attended Trivia Night. Mrs. Farnan won the bid on our basket and she was very pleased. Thanks to all who donated towards it and a special thanks to Mrs. Vittori and the moms who put it together.

Have a nice evening!!!

Monday, November 14, 2016

Homework: Math: Problem Solving 4-8
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday


Have a nice evening!!!

Friday, November 11, 2016

Don't forget Trivia Night tomorrow night.  I hope everyone has a great time.

Remember when you attend mass to take your child with you. Some of the children still have a very difficult time staying still while sitting, standing,and kneeling.  I asked the class how many go to church with their parents or grandparents and very few raised their hands. This is part of our Catholic faith to attend mass and your child should be a participant in the mass each week. This is how they will learn church etiquette also.  Thanks for your cooperation.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 4-7 Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test
                    Reading: Read story "What Can You Get                              With A Nickel?"


Thanks to all who supported our night at Hawkeyes.

Remember to stress neatness in printing, coloring, and writing numbers. We are starting to get careless about our work. The children know exactly what is expected of them.

Tomorrow is Veterans' Day. Remember to thank a vet for everything he/she has given to this country. We will celebrate the day with a mass at 8:30 in the church. All are invited to attend.

Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Homework: Math: handout
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test.



Remember tonight is BCA time at Hawkeyes.  Enjoy a good meal while supporting our school.

Friday is red, white, and blue day.  Don't forget to bring in your dollar.

We need to practice our printing and coloring. The work is getting careless and I will have children redo any work that  I feel is not their best work.

Continue to work on flashcards at home. This should be done nightly.

Have a good evening!!!!

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Homework:  Family Life: p. 45
                     Math: Topic 4-6: Problem Solving
                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday

Tomorrow is BCA Day at Hawkeyes. Please support our school while taking a break from cooking. Let someone else do the work for you.

Friday is Red White and Blue Day. Don't forget to bring your dollar.

Mass will be celebrated on Friday in honor of all Veterans who have so bravely served our country. Join us at 8:30 to give thanks to God for all the brave men and women who keep our country safe.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday, November 7, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 4-5: Independent Practice and Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday



Remember to dress down tomorrow in Chicago Cubs gear or Cub colors.

Wednesday is BCA day at Hawkeyes

Mass is Friday to honor all Veterans past and present.

Have a great evening!!!

Friday, November 4, 2016

Don't forget to set your clocks back before you go to bed Saturday night as we get back to Central Standard Time

Tuesday will be a dress down day to celebrate the WORLD CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS. {I love saying that.)  Wear your Cubs gear or come dressed in Cubs colors.

Don't forget to attend mass. Enjoy the weekend the weather is supposed to be great.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Homework:  Math: handout
                      Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test



Remember there is gym tomorrow.

Congratulations to Henry O'Toole who earned this month's Character Club award.

Have a great evening, and congratulations to the.......................................................

WORLD CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS!!!!!!!

GO, CUBS, GO!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, November 2, 2016



Homework: Math: Topic 4-4: Problem Solving Page.  Work on flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test
                     Family Life: p.43


Remember there is gym both tomorrow and Friday due to the schedule change.

Have a great evening and don't forget to cheer for my cubbies!!! 

                        GO, CUBS, GO !

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 4-3: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday.



Today is All Saints Day.  It is a holy day of obligation. Check your local parish for mass times this evening if you haven't had a chance to attend mass.

Thanks to Mrs. Vittori for arranging for yesterday's Halloween snack. The witch and cat containers were cute. The children loved them!

Also thanks to those who sent in KitKat bars. I was only kidding, but they were a nice treat.

Have a nice evening, and Go, Cubs, Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, October 31, 2016

  

Homework:  Trick or Treat SAFELY.  (Bring me back a KitKat bar.  Ha!Ha!)




Happy Halloween To All!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, October 28, 2016

The first grade would like to express our sympathy to Mrs. Farnan on the death of her stepbrother. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.

Thank you to Mrs. Christensen for her quick lunch activity with the first grade.  They loved drawing faces and eating the grapes.

The first grade basket for Trivia Night is finished.  It's great!!! A great big thank you to Mrs. Vittori and the moms who put it together. Another thank you to all who donated. We wouldn't have a basket without you.

Remember the Halloween Parade on Monday at 9:00 weather permitting. Refer to last week's parent letter for Halloween info.

Have a great weekend. Don't forget to attend mass.


Go, Cubs, Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 4-2: Independent Practice and Problem Solving
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.


Our Halloween Parade will take place around the school at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, weather permitting.


Have a great evening!!!

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 4-1: Independent Practice
                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday




Have a great evening. Try to stay dry. 

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Homework: Math: Handout; work on flashcards. Practice days of the week, months of the year
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday


The children may dress down in red tomorrow to celebrate Red Ribbon Week.  Red Ribbon Week is celebrated to call attention to the dangers of drug use. Please speak to your children about the importance of only taking things that are meant for them and given to them by their doctors, parents, or adults designated by their parents.  Each year children are killed or severely injured by taking medicines that are not meant for them. We have talked about this in class, a reminder at home is helpful, also.

Have a great evening!  GO, CUBS, GO!!!!!!!!!!!   (Can't help it. I'm a die hard fan)

Monday, October 24, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 4: Be sure to play the game, also. You do not need to return the page.
                                Keep at home to use again.
                     Spelling: Study for the test on Friday. Review the question words from last week.




Have a nice evening. And...................WHAT ABOUT MY CUBBIES?!?!?

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards facts to 10
                    Spelling: Study for test
                    Social Studies: Farm letters due on Monday.

Have a great evening!!!!!

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards. Practice days of the week, months of the year.
                    Family Life: Page 38, #'s 1,2,3 at the top
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday
                    Social Studies: Work on farm letter

Thanks to "Nana" (Mary Esposito) for the treats. The kids love you!!!


Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Homework: Math: Lesson 3-5: Independent Practice
                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday
                    Social Studies: Work on farm letter.
                    Reading: Read story: The Patch It Up Shop


We have been talking about punctuation and capitalization. The children know that only special names and words at the beginning of sentences are to be capitalized.  Our spelling words so far have not fit in either category.  Starting this test any word that is capitalized and should not be will have a point taken off. This is all part of spelling. Also any child who misspells his/her name will lose five points for spelling.

Have a nice evening. Enjoy the great weather for as long as it lasts!!!

Monday, October 17, 2016

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards: Addition and Subtraction facts to 10
                    Spelling: Study for test
                     Social Studies: Work on letter to our farm friend (. See note) Due Oct.24th.
                                               No late letters accepted.



Farm family letters are to be in your child's  own handwriting. Please make sure the printing is neatly done and the lines on the paper are used correctly. You may help with the spelling.

Have a great evening!!!

Thursday, October 13, 2016


Homework: Math: Problem Solving 3-4; Work on flashcards facts to 10.
                     Spelling: Study for test tomorrow
                     Language Arts: Handout: Synomyms


Please return progress reports if you have not already done so.

Today is BCA/ Wings and Rings day at BCA. BCA will get a percentage of all purchases until 11:00 P.M.  Enjoy good food and help support BCA at the same time. Remember to bring in your receipts.

Have a great evening!!!!

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Homework: Math: Handout
                    Spelling: Study for test


Tomorrow is BCA/Buffalo Wings and Rings Night until 11:00 P.M. Enjoy a good meal and help support BCA.

Have a great evening and............................Go, Cubs, Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 3-3: Problem Solving page
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday
                    Social Studies: Timelines due.  No late timelines accepted.

Dominic, Sophia B., and Fernando read petitions in church today at mass. Great job!!!

Anthony, Peyton, and Ethan brought up the gifts and they got there safely. No one tripped or dropped anything. An even better job!!!

There is still time to donate to the first grade basket if you would like to do so.

Have a great evening!!!

Friday, October 7, 2016

Today is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Let us honor Mary by praying the rosary especially during the month of October.

The blessing of the animals will take place in the parking lot after the 8:30 mass tomorrow. This should start at 9:00. Remember to make sure your animal is restrained.

Picture retake day is Tuesday, October 11th. If you are retaking pictures, do not forget to return the pictures that were taken at the beginning of the year.
 

There is no school on Monday. Have a great long weekend. Don't forget to attend mass.

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 3-2: Problem Solving page
                    Family Life: p.33
                    Social Studies: Work on timelines. Due Wed. Oct. 12th.
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test

Have a great evening!!!

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Homework: Math: Topic 3-1: Problem Solving page
                    Social Studies: Work on timeline. Due Wed. Oct 12th
                    Spelling: Study for test.

There was a question about the timeline and what can be used . You may use poster board, chart paper, whatever works for you.  Remember: this is your child's work and they need to able to explain it to the class. And........neatness counts !!!

Congratulations to Alyssa Coss on earning the Character Club Award for Trustworthiness.

Have a nice evening!!!

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Homework: Math: Play the game and do the home activity in pamphlet Topic 3. You do not need
                               to return the pamphlet.
                     Social Studies: Work on timeline. Due Wednesday, Oct. 12th.
                      Spelling: Study for test on Friday.


Today is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis showed respect for all of God's creation. Let's imitate him by doing the same.

Have a great evening!!!

Monday, October 3, 2016

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards, facts to 10
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday
                    Soc. Studies: Start work on timeline: due Wednesday, Oct.12th.


Some children have not brought in book socks to cover their books. Check with your child if they need any.

Have a nice evening!!!

Friday, September 30, 2016

We were very chatty this week. Remind your child how important it is to listen carefully and not disturb others.

Have a nice weekend and don't forget to attend mass.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Homework: Math: Lesson 2-11: Problem Solving page
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test


Tomorrow is Tech T-Shirt Day.

Have a nice evening!!!

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

 


 Homework: Math: Lesson 2-10: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                         Spelling: Study for test on Friday


Our room mom, Mrs. Vittori, may have contacted you regarding our class basket for Trivia Night. If you have not already been contacted you will be shortly. Please help out if you can. I apprecieate the time and effort that will go into this.


Have a nice evening!!!