Homework: Math: Finish Topic 5-7; Work on flashcards

Remember early dismissal on Friday.

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards, both addition and subtraction facts to 20.

Some parents have been asking about a gift exchange with the faith partners. There is no formal gift exchange. If you wish to send a gift for them you may, but you are under no obligation to do so. I'm hoping to get together with them tomorrow or Thursday.

Remember there is no aftercare on Friday as it is an early dismissal day. Dismissal is at 10:30. Please be on time.

Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 5-5: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test

Tomorrow is the Santa show. The children can dress in Christmas wear.

Have a nice evening!!!

Friday is the Santa Show. First graders may dress in Christmassy clothes for their pictures with Santa.

Thanks to all who attended the music recital last night. The children did a great job and their hard work really showed. A big thanks to our music teacher, Mrs. Bell, who put in a tremendous amount of effort and hard work to make it a success.

Have a great evening!!!

There is no homework tonight due to the music program.

Please make sure all Religion books are covered.

Children will meet in church at 5:15. All children are expected to attend. Please be on time. Children are expected to stay to the end.

Remember to send your child with a lunch tomorrow. There are no hot lunches for the first and second grades. If you took part in the BCA night at Turtles and bring in your receipt, your child may dress down tomorrow. If not, please wear school uniforms.

There is no aftercare this Friday, December 15th and next Friday December 22nd.  Next Friday is an early 10:30 dismissal. Please pick your child up on time.

Have a great evening!!!

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


Religion books should be covered by now. Please return books tomorrow covered or not.

Once again I am asking you to please return all monies due in envelopes with the purpose and your child's name clearly marked. We have been collecting for several things at one time and it is making our jobs difficult trying to sort it all out. If you are paying by check, please make out separate checks for each item. Thank you for your cooperation.

Have a nice evening!!! Stay warm.

Holiday lunch orders are due Monday. Please turn in your order sheet if you have not done so already.

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

Homework: Math: Topic 5-3:Problem Solving page

                      Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test
                      Religion: Cover book

Your child is bringing home their Religion book. This needs to be covered. Please use either contact paper or paper covers. Do not use book socks as this will ruin the book. Books need to be covered by Monday.

Field trip money and permission slips are due tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a holy day of obligation.

Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: Handout: Practice5-1; work with flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test



Tomorrow is the last chance to shop at Santa's workshop.

Field trip money and permission slips are due on Friday, December 8th.

Homework: Math: Topic 5-2: Independent Practice, and Problem Solving pages
                    Spelling: Study previously learned words for test

Please return field trip permission slips and money for the Christmas Carol by Friday, Dec. 8th.

Have a  nice evening!!!!

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards, both addition and subtraction; work on days of the week
                                and months of the year.
                    Spelling: Study previously learned words for a review test on Friday



School uniforms are to be worn for tomorrow's field trip. We should be back in time for our regular lunch period.

Christmas Carol permission slips and money are due by this Friday, December 8th.

This Friday, December 8th is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It is a holy day of obligation.

Have a nice evening!!!
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Homework:  Math: Handout: Work on flashcards.
                      Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test


Our farmers will be coming to visit us tomorrow afternoon. Please remind your children to be on their best behavior tomorrow.

Don't forget to send in your permission slip for the field trip on December 5th. There is no charge for the first grade.

Field trip permission slips and money for the Christmas Carol are due next Friday, December 8th,.

                                                      Have a great evening!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 5-1: Independent     Practice, and Problem Solving pages. Work with
                                flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test.



Flashcards should be worked on nightly. This is a way to not only reinforce facts, but to pick up speed.  The goal is to be able to complete 20 problems in 1 minute.

Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: handout; work on flashcards
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: Play the game for Topic 5. (Keep at home for future play). Work on
                               flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test


I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Now the Christmas countdown begins.

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

                                                      Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: work on flashcards.

Don't forget conferences tomorrow.

Have a nice evening!!!!

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards and practice days of the week and months of the year. (Many
                               of the children still cannot tell what day of the week it is)
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test
                      Religion: Family Life p.53



Remember to send your child with a bag lunch clearly marked with your child's name and grade. Lunch will be eaten at the theater.

Tech TShirts may be worn tomorrow.

Have a  nice evening!!!!

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test

Tech TShirts may be worn on Friday for the field trip

Santa Show money is due on Tuesday, November 21st.

Homework: Math: Turkey handout. (Please color light enough so I can make out the answer.)
                                Work with flashcards paying attention to the doubles.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test



Santa Show money due by Nov. 20th.

Tech T-shirts may be worn on the field trip. Don't forget to send a bag lunch with your child's name clearly marked.

Have a nice evening!!!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 4-9: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages. Work with  
                               flashcards paying particular attention to doubles facts.
                     Spelling: Study words for Friday's test




Our field trip is this Friday and it is also Tech T-shirt day. The children may wear their t-shirts on the trip. Remember to send a bag lunch with your child's name on it. Please leave the lunch boxes at home. Lunch should be one that they can eat on their laps. No lunchable pizza's, please.

Don't forget, Santa Show money is due by Nov. 20th
.

Have a great evening!!!

Tomorrow is Trivia Night.

Happy Veterans' Day to all who have served.

Enjoy the weekend. Don't forget to attend mass.

Homework: Math: Topic 4-8 Problem Solving page  Work on flashcards.
                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test

Santa Show money is due by November 20th.

Don't forget to sign up for a conference time if you haven't already done so.

Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 4-7 Independent Practice and Problem      Solving pages. Work on flashcards
                                paying particular attention to the doubles facts.
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Some of the children are starting to bring in little gifts for some of their friends. It started out with drawing pictures which I didn't really object to, but now it is graduating to snacks and little gifts. This is well intentioned, I'm sure, but I'm going to have to ask that this not be done during class as I don't want any child's feelings hurt that they didn't receive anything and I don't want it turning into a popularity contest. Thank you for  your understanding.

Today is BCA day at Hawkeye's . Enjoy a great meal and support BCA at the same time. Bring in your receipt for a dress down day next Wednesday.

Have a great evening!!!

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards paying particular attention to doubles facts.
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test
                    Religion: Family Life p. 48


If you haven't already signed up for a time for conferences, please do so. Most slots are taken so check the list.

Have a great evening!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 4-6 Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages
                    Spelling: Study last week's words for Friday's test


Have a nice evening!!!

This week's spelling test has been postponed until next Friday, which gives the cherubs an extra week to study these words. I'm sure their spelling test grades will be spectacular.

Don't forget to turn your clocks BACK one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

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

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



When working with the flashcards please pay particular attention to the doubles facts.

Today is All Souls Day. Please keep all deceased members of the BCA family in your prayers.

Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 4-4: Problem Solving page; work with flashcards pay attention to the
                               doubles facts.
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test



Today is All Saints' Day. It is a holy day of obligation. If you did not have a chance to attend mass today, many of the local churches have evening services tonight.

Tomorrow is All Souls' Day. Please keep in your prayers all the deceased members of BCA families and friends. Please remember in a particular way, Ms. Ellen Malone, Miss Janie Daniels, Miss Eva Balas, Mrs. Louise Schuck, Mrs. Wendy Shviraga, and Miss Orchowski, who helped make BCA what it is today. May they all rest in peace.

Have a great evening!!!!

Homework:  Go out and trick or treat safely. Use your best manners and have fun!!!!

Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 4-3: Problem Solving page
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test



Remember to leave costume accessories home tomorrow so they don't get lost.


If you are bringing treats (and you are not obligated to do so) please remember: one for each of the 28 children, individually wrapped and peanut free.

Have a nice evening!!!

Check Mrs. Koster's BCA Updates for the Spirit Week schedule.

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

Homework: Math: Topic 4-2: Independent Practice and Problem Solving Pages. Work on flashcards
                                                 paying particular attention to the doubles.

                     Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.




Field trip money is due tomorrow.


Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 4-1: Problem Solving page
                     Spelling: Study for Friday's test
                     Religion: Family Life p.43


Thanks to all who participated in BCA day at O'Malley's.

Don't forget Fall Family Fun Night, tonight.

Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: work with flashcards, practice days of the week, months of the year, work on

                               number recognition 1-`100 .

                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday

When going over the days of the week and months of the year, have your child tell you what day or month of the year it is presently, ask questions such as what day was it yesterday, what day will it be tomorrow, what month was it last month, what month will it be  next month, questions like that. The children can name the months and days but they don't always know the day and month it is presently.

Tomorrow is the last day for basket donations.  Thanks to all who have donated, and an extra thanks to our room mom, Alma Tellez for all her hard work in pulling this together.

Today is BCA day at O'Malley's. Enjoy a good meal and support BCA at the same time. Bring in your receipt for a dress down day tomorrow.

Tomorrow night is Fall Family Fun Night.

 Have a good evening!!!!  

Homework: Math: Play the game for Topic 4 (Keep at home), Work with addition/subtraction
                               flashcards. Practice days of the week,  months of the year.
                     Spelling: Study words for Friday's test



We will still take donations for our Trivia Night basket.  Thanks to those who have participated.

Our condolences to Ms. Dori Valenta on the loss of her mother. Please keep the family in your prayers.

October is Disabilities Awareness Month and Respect for life month.  Please remember the importance of respecting people with disabilities and that all life is precious as it is a gift from God.

Don't forget tomorrow is BCA day at O'Malley's. Enjoy a great meal and support BCA at the same time.

Have a nice evening. Stay dry!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 3 Reteach: Inside of pamphlet
                    Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test.

Have a nice evening!!!!

Homework: Math: topic 3-5: Independent Practice page
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


Have a nice evening!!!         I still have hope..... Go, Cubs, Go..........

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards, days of the week, months of the year, number recognition  to
                                100
                     Spelling: Study for test on Friday


Too much talking and fooling around. We need to work on listening skills, not interrupting and following directions.

Thanks to everyone who has donated gift cards or money towards the classroom Trivia Night basket. There is still time if you wish to participate. Your donations are appreciated.

If you have not already turned in your progress report please do so by Friday.

Have a great evening!!!!

Anything worth having is worth waiting for, Go, Cubs, Go!!!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 3-4 Problem Solving
                    Religion: Family Life p.38
                    Spelling: Study for test on Friday

If you have not returned your progress reports, please do so ASAP.


Have a great evening!!! We're down but not out. Go, Cubs, Go!!!

We are in need of volunteers at lunchtime. If you can help out we would appreciate it. You can use this time towards service hours.

We are still looking for gift card donations for our class basket for Trivia Night.  Please help if you can. Thanks to everyone who has given so far.

Today is the 100th anniversary of Mary's final appearance at Fatima. It is just as important today (maybe even more so) as it was then to remember to say the rosary and offer it for peace.

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

GO, CUBS, GO,!!!!!!!  WHOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Homework:  Math: Topic 3-2: Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages. Work on flashcards
                      Spelling: Study for tomorrow's test

Have a nice evening!!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 3-1: Problem Solving page; work with flashcards and number recognition
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test


The children who received readings for next Tuesday's mass should be working on these nightly. Do not memorize, but learn to read the words.

Have a nice evening!!!

Homework: Math: Play the game for Topic 3 (keep at home for future game playing) Work on\
                                flashcards.
                     Spelling:Study for Friday's test.


Thanks to all who helped with the Soup-er Challenge.

We are still in need for donations for Trivia Night.  Please help if you can.

With all of the natural disasters that have occurred these past few weeks, many animals have been left homeless. Chicago has taken in many of these animals. Animal Care and Control has an over abundance of cats and kittens in need of foster homes or adoption. If you are thinking of adopting an animal, please check them out. As an owner of several shelter pets, I can tell you that not only are you saving them, but they pay back in ways that are immeasurable.

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

Tomorrow is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Offer up a rosary to Our Lady for world peace and an end to gun violence.

October is Respect for Life month and People with Disabilities Awareness month.

We are in need of gift card donations for the first grade basket for Trivia Night. So far only two people have donated. We would like our basket to be a success. Please give if you can. The proceeds benefit the children and are used to cut the costs of field trips, purchase items for the classrooms, etc.

We need to work on listening skills and being kind to one another. Please remind your child how important these traits are.

Remember no school on Monday. Enjoy the nice long weekend and don't forget to attend mass.


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

Homework: Math: Work on flashcards, days of the week, months of the year and number
                                recognition 1-100
                     Spelling Study for tomorrow's test


Scholastic book orders are due tomorrow.

Don't forget today is BCA day at Wings and Rings. Bring in your receipt for a dress down day tomorrow.  Enjoy some great wings (or burgers if you're not a chicken person) and support BCA at the same time.  The onion rings are great!

Tomorrow is Pizza Day. If you did not order, please send your child with a lunch. There is no hot lunch tomorrow.

Tomorrow is the last day for the Soup-er challenge. The first grade turnout has been very low. To my knowledge only one first grader has participated so far.  Your donation of even one canned good will help. There are many hungry people who need our help. Please give if you can.

Saturday is the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Please take some time to say the rosary and offer it up for world peace and an end to violence.

There is no school on Monday. Enjoy the long weekend and don't forget to attend mass.

Homework: Math: Work with flashcards both addition and subtraction facts to 10
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test

Please remember the Soup-er  Challenge. This goes on until Friday. So far there has been a very low response from first grade.

Scholastic orders are due on Friday.

Please remember in your prayers the victims and their families of the Las Vegas shooting, the victims of the hurricanes in Texas, Florida , Puerto Rico and anyone else who was affected by these storms.

Today is the feast of St. Francis of Assissi  who is the patron saint of animals.

Have a great evening!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 2-11 Independent Practice and Problem Solving pages; work on flashcards
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test
                     Family Life: p.33

If you are ordering from Scholastic orders are due on Friday.

The first pizza day is this coming Friday. If you did not order, be sure to send your child with a lunch as there are no hot lunches on this day.

Don't forget the Soup-er Challenge.



Have a nice evening!!!!

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


Today is the feast of The Guardian Angels. Please say an extra prayer to your guardian angel tonight. Don't forget....adults have guardian angels, too.

This month is the month of the Holy Rosary. The feast day being celebrated on October 7th.


The month of October is National Pizza month. (just a bit of trivia, here.)

Have a nice evening. All you closet Cub fans fly your W flag proudly. Go, Cubs, Go!!!

Homework: Math: Work with addition and subtraction flashcards facts to 10.
                    Spelling: Study for test



Please keep the people of Puerto Rico in your prayers. I spoke to a friend of mine who has family there. It really is bad and getting more desperate each day. This is a good time to remember how lucky we are over here.

Have a great evening, and GO, CUBS, GO!!!!!!!!

Homework: Math: Topic 2-8: Problem Solving page
                    Spelling: Study for Friday's test
                    Religion: Family Life p. 28


Have a great evening!!!  Maybe tonight will be the night Mrs. G. and I can hoist our W flag. Go, Cubs, Go!!!!!!!