6A—Mrs. Vasil

The Science Fair is upon us!!!

Everyone should have chosen a Topic at this point and started their research.

Science fair will be the week of April 22nd

All work is done at home except the Display board, which will be done the week before.

Components of your Science Fair:

Research paper ( you must have works cited otherwise it will be counted as a ZERO) Wiki or Wikipedia is not allowed
Do not copy and paste
Minium pages : 3
font size 12
spacing no more than 1.5

Model: you may have help with a parent if there is building required
Pictures MUST be taken and presented with part of your fair display showing you and your group working on the model together ( can be a slide or actual mini album)

You must have an experiment that was conducted showing data collection (again pictures must be taken during the process)

Science Fair journal: it should be a small notebook with logs of the process from start to finish

Display Board: all components will be given at a later date and will be done in school ( you should have construction paper , glue sticks and any decoration you want available) We will provide the boards

2 weeks before you will be working with Mrs. Canal and Ms. Klein on the research and parts of the board information

For reference: Go on google classroom to find information and guidelines for each phase of the Science Fair (you do not have to print or hand those in. They serve as a reference

I would like to extend a big Thank You to The Bordamonte’s for their thoughtfulness . Yesterday the food for the children was greatly appreciated as well as today, for the Faculty and Staff. Your generosity touched all of us 🙂

Also a big thank you to Mrs. Tramontozzi, the homemade treat was delightful and the gift for the entire faculty was really touching.

Thank you to all the families that thought of us while we celebrated Catholic Schools Week.

Tomorrow is a free dress down
In the afternoon, we will have some treats and watch a movie. Feel free to bring in board games too 🙂

5-8th grade make up dates for the 2 missed sessions will be next Thursday and Wednesday, February 7th.

We are planning to enter their work in an Art contest that Ms. Ferrara gave forms to the children about. Further information will be posted

February fees are due.

Please keep in mind, the fee goes towards the purchase of Art materials, from paint, canvases, clay, etc. There were several students who did not submit for January. Ms.Klein and I are having a difficult time when this happens, since we need to purchase enough material for each student.

Moving forward, if the fee is not paid by the 2nd session of each month, they will not be able to attend until it is submitted.

Again, either Venmo @Angela-Vasil or cash with the child’s name on the envelope.

Thank you

Parents and students,

This year our Science Fair will be on April 23, 2024

I have included all the sheets on google classroom.

Each week Mr. Puzio and I will inform the students which sheets are due. They do not have to be printed out, they may right the information in their Science Notebooks.

You either can work alone or with a partner. The biggest group will only be 4, no more.
Follow each step with your partner/s and submit what is due for each week on GC. I will not be accepting anything handed in
This week and next week:
Select a Topic
Develop a question
Reflect
And Start “Research the topic” (this is not due this week)
A final report will be assigned for this as well, I will go over that later
YOU MUST RUN THE TOPIC BY ME THAT YOU HAVE NARROWED DOWN TO… I HAVE TO APPROVE IT FIRST

This year I am requiring all groups to have a mini photo album of the process. Pictures should be them working on the model, experiment, etc. It can either be as a slide presentation or a physical photo album.

When we get closer to the date, the Display boards will be worked on in School, not at home… No exceptions.

Everything else will be done at home: model, experiment and research.

Map testing will be conducted tomorrow for 6th grade.
Please make sure your child is on time since we will start promptly after mirning assembly

8th grade test on the Skeletal system is postponed until January 19th

6th Grade Chapter 10 lesson 2 test is postponed until January 19th (study your workbook pages , quick checks and the ph scale diagram in your textbook.

7th Grade : All reviews are due tomorrow

Due to predictions of icy weather Art club will be canceled today
We will figure out the 2 make up days soon

Due to weather predictions, Ms. Klein, Mrs. Durocher and myself have decided to cancel today’s session.
If you cannot pick up at dismissal your child will be sent to aftercare but not charged.
My apologies on this last minute change
Makeup class will be announced at a later date
Thank you for your patience

There will not be a meeting today.
My apologies on the last minute notice.

Our next meetimg will be on Jan 22nd, after school

As noted in December, Art club days have slightly changed:

Tuesdays will be for 5-8th grades now

Wednesdays will be 3-4th

Schedule:
Art club starts next week

5-8th: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, and 1/30

3-4th: 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 and 1/31

All fees are due this week. Either you can Venmo @ Angela-Vasil or send in cash in an envelope with your child’s name

Please send in fees this week so Ms. Klein and I can purchase enough materials

I wanted to thank each and every family that were so generous with all the beautiful gifts, gift cards and treats. It was greatly appreciated.
Also a big shout out to 6a and the class parents:
Ms. Mays, Mrs. Uykan, Mrs. Corte and Mrs. Lores for the beautiful canvas bag and the most generous gift. Also, for the Wendy’s lunch. Honestly you all are the best!
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

Tomorrow is ugly sweater day…

Student council Christmas party after school:
If you like bring in a $10 gift for our Kris Kringle
Refreshments too

6th grade: our Christmas party is on Thursday.. you may bring in a $10 gift for our Kris Kringle

I am very proud and happy to announce that our Candy guess fundraiser was a Big Success. We raised $247!!!!! This will allow us to make over 25 craft bags for the Ronald McDonald House.. If anyone would like to donate funds or crafts please feel free to send it in after our holiday break!
Thanks to all the officers and representatives that took the time each morning in making this a big success… Especially, our Treasurer, Elyse Cantillo and our Secretary, Isabella Lindo.

A special thank you to Miss Patty, who increased our sales by encouraging everyone that walked in the office to contribute!!

Today starts our door decorating contest judging… Winners will be announced Thursday Morning!

Don’t Forget about our Ugly Sweater contest on Wednesday!

Lastly, our Christmas party for Student Council will be after school on Wednesday. Please bring a $10 gift for our Kris Kringle grab bag. If you would like to bring in refreshments or a snack for the group, please do so. I am providing pizza for everyone !!!!
Pick up is at 3:45 in the back parking lot.

Thank you again for all that you do to support our School Community

Monday honor cards and Map scores will be distributed. My apologies that they were not handed out today.

Parents tomorrow, December 8th at 9am, we will have mass and our Student Council Induction ceremony.
Each member will receive their student council pin.
We invite you to attend and celebrate this accomplishment

We will be going to the Santa Shop on Dec 14th at 9am until 9:45
Make sure you bring in your money, in an envelope.

There will be a Student Council meeting today after school in Mrs. Vasil’s until 3:30
If you cannot make it , you must inform me otherwise it will be marked as unexcused.
More than 3 unexcused absences will remove you from council.

I wanted to take the time to thank 6a class parents… Ms. Mays, Mrs. Ukyan, Mrs. Castro and Mrs. Morocho.. they were generous to treat the children with a hearty breakfast from Stacks..
I am grateful to their dedication to making sure the children have wonderful celebrations ..
Thank you to the parents they sent in extra goodies as well…it was definitely a great addition to our breakfast
Have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving

Reminder:

Student Council meeting from 2:50 to 3:30 in Mrs. Vasil’s room

Pick up will be in the back parking lot. If you plan on coming late for pick up, they will be sent to After Care

Each Student Council member MUST attend. Attendance will be recorded. 3 unexcused absences, unless you are sick, you will be removed from Student Council

Reminder:

No Art Club this week..
It will resume next week but there is one change:

Tuesdays: 5-8th

Wed: 3-4th

There will be NO Art Club in December

It will resume the week of Jan 8th. All fees will be due the week of Jan 1st.

Parents:
I would like to first take this opportunity to commend ALL of the candidates that ran for office. Their speeches and confident answers to all faculty questions were beyond my expectations as well as the faculty and am very proud of each and every one.

The Results:

Officers:

President: Jasmine Rodriguez
Vice President: Sydney Khin
Treasurer: Elyse Cantillo
Secretary: Isabello Lindo

Class Representatives

5A: Diego Jimenez Aponte
Isabella Montague

5B: Miah Castillo
Valentina DePrima

6th: Riley Mays
Rebecca Perez
Michael Sammartino

7th: Vincent Valetin
Madelyn Tenney
Noel Atunes

8a: Leah Lemanowicz
Domenick Infantes

8b: Aseel Atrach
Raleigh Bucaro

This year parents I am implementing an Ambassador role/position. These students will be assisting in meetings, fundraisers, events and community service projects that Student Council will be participating and running. Their role is to attend all of the meetings as well and will have an active role in all decisions and ideas.

Since the candidates were ALL strong in their speeches and ideas, I choose the remainder of the running candidates:

Ambassadors:
Grace Saoud
Rylie Daughtry
Paige Howard

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Our first meeting will be on Monday, November 20th :

All OFFICERS, AMBASSADORS, CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Location: Mrs. Vasil’s room
Time: After school until 3:30 (You must be picked up in the back parking lot by 3:30 or you will be sent to aftercare) (if you are walking I will need a note verifying)

Reminder:
Any recommendation request must be given by 11/10 .
You must fill out my form , not a resume. The form can be found on google classroom or in class.
I am still receiving request without my required forms. I will not submit any recommendation without what I have been asking since September

Parents the 6th grade class moms are providing pizza tomorrow during lunch. Your child does not need to bring any lunch , just a drink…
Thank you to the Class Moms 🙂

6th grade : Thursday November 2 , 2023
Chapter 9 : Sections 1-3
Study all workbook pages for those sections that we went over in class
Study quick checks that we went over in class

I have posted this previously and spoke to the students numerous times….

Please do not have a school send me a request UNTIL all required information is submitted to me. This form , either can be printed out or your child may ask for one.

I WILL NOT do any recommendation unless I receive the required information.

Please also make note the last day I will accept any request is on November 8th, no exceptions

My apologies if this sounds harsh, but this weekend I have been bombarded with a multitude of school links, requests, etc ., and to date only have 4 students that have completed their forms for a recommendation.

thank you in advance for cooperation and support

Next week schedule:

Since Halloween falls on Tuesday, there will not be Art club for 5-6th ..they may come on Monday, Oct 30, Wed. Nov 1st or Thursday Nov 2nd

Fees for November are due: $25 by this Friday.

thank you again

November Art club fee is due next week…Please make sure you get this in on a timely manner so we can purchase supplies accordingly.

Most announcements will be under Student Activities category on the website, so make sure you check there too for dates of classes, especially during the Holiday months.
The week of Thanksgiving, no classes will be in session..But the children still have 4 sessions for the month.

You can Venmo @Angela-Vasil or send in cash with your child’s name on it and grade.

Thanks again for making this program so successful by sending your child 🙂

7th Grade Science:
Chapter 4 test ( open note card ) The students have been copying notes on flashcards that they can use for test

8th Grade Science:
Chapter 18 test (open note card) The students have been copying notes on flashcards that they can use for test

October Art club fee is due this week..
Both Ms. Klein and I purchased supplies so we need a full count on who will be attending.

Moving forward.. all fees are due the week before the end of each month. It is difficult to gauge how many children will be attending and purchasing the correct amount of materials.

We have around 70 children that attend so we really need the fees to be on time

Thank you so much for all of your cooperation and understanding…

Both Ms. Klein and I are working on a Spring Art show with all of their pieces 🙂