Dear Parents/Guardians:

We will be starting our 2nd novel next week. All students need the following book on Monday, 2/12:

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg

ISBN: 978-0-689-71181-7

Tomorrow is Student Appreciation Day. Please bring in board games and card games to play during the designated time.

Tomorrow is a FREE dress down day. Friday is also a dress down Sports Day. Students may wear sports themed clothing, jerseys, etc. Friday’s dress down is $1.00.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

As we begin to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, let us consider those who need our thoughts and prayers. Today, there are children in residence at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with their parents hoping for a cure. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food, so they can focus on helping their child live, regardless of the duration or the cost of care (stjude.org).

As a school community, we are participating in the annual Math-a-Thon to help support St. Jude. It is not mandatory to complete the math work in order to donate. If you can, please send in a donation to help fund this wonderful hospital and their children. No amount is too small. Place cash or a check in an envelope with your child’s name and grade to bring into school. If you are writing a check, it should be made out to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. What a wonderful way to serve others as we celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Thank you!

Boys BB (Grades 3-4) are postponed until the week of February 5th. As soon as I know what day, I will repost that information.

Boys Basketball (Grades 5-6 and 7-8) will be taken on Thursday.

Also on Thursday:

Boys Volleyball

Cross Country and Track & Field

Just a reminder.,.

The 7th-8th grade girls basketball team picture will be taken tomorrow, not Thursday as previously scheduled. Please wear your team uniform under your gym uniform. Thank you.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

5th grade MAP Testing is tomorrow, 1/19 and will include Math, Reading, ELA, and Science. Students should prepare by doing the following:

Get a good night’s sleep.
Have a good breakfast.
Please be on time for school.
DO NOT LEAVE your Chromebook at home.
Make sure all Chromebooks are fully charged and ready for testing in the morning.
Bring Chromebook chargers to school.
Bring a snack and water.

The following is a list of dates for yearbook pictures…

8th Grade 2024 picture (with 2024 sweatshirts) – Tue., 1/23

Student Council – Mon., 1/22

National Junior Honor Society – Mon., 1/22

Art, Instrumental Music, Yoga Clubs – Wed., 1/23

Altar Servers – Tue., 1/30 (after Mass)

Boys Basketball – (7-8) – Thur., 1/24     (5-6) – Thur., 1/24    (3-4) – Wed., 1/23

Girls Basketball – (7-8) – Thur., 1/24     (5-6) – Thur., 1/24     (3-4) – Wed., 1/23

Girls Volleyball – Red, White, and JV Teams – Tue., 1/23

Boys Volleyball – Tue., 1/23

Cross Country – Tue., 1/23

Track & Field – Tue., 1/23

All team pictures are in uniform. I have scheduled the pictures on gym days so it is easier to either change or wear your team uniform under the gym uniform. There are no retakes of pictures. If you are not present on the day of your team picture, you will be noted as “not pictured”.

The following novel is required for 6th Grade Literature class, and students must have a copy by Monday, January 22nd.

Holes by Louis Sachar

ISBN: 9780440414803

The following novels are required for Literature class, and students must have a copy by Monday, January 22nd.

GRADE 7

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

ISBN: 9780142407332

GRADE 8

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

ISBN: 9780062073488 or ISBN: 9780062073471

Attached are the spelling lists for grades 1-8. I suggest that you study your grade level and the one above. Because of time constraints, we will go no more than 5 rounds with a grade before jumping to the next level of words. The rules are as follows:

1. Say the word
2. Spell the word
3. Say the word again
4. A student may request one “restart” per word.

1st & 2nd Grade Spelling List

3rd & 4th Grade Spelling Lists

5th & 6th Grade Spelling List

7th & 8th Grade Spelling List

IT’S YEARBOOK CRUNCHTIME!!

The 20223-2024 yearbook due date is April 29th.

I am asking all 8th grade parents and students to send me (via email) any photos you may have which can be included in the yearbook. This can include sports, activities, general candid shots, etc. You may also send photos of earlier years at SHS.  Please keep in mind that group pictures are preferred. Thank you!

Also, please make sure you have sent in your quote and baby picture via Google Classroom to Mrs. Gomez.

I would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of my students and parents. As always, you have gone above and beyond. Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated, and I am truly blessed.
I would also like to thank my class parents: Mrs. Naviello, Mrs. Freire LaFuente, Mrs. Montague, and Mrs. Taveras for the donuts and hot chocolate bar for our party… yummy! Also, a thank you goes out to Mrs. Gaetano who arranged the string bag gift for 5A and 5B. The kids loved them! Because of all of you, we had a great time…  again, many thanks!!.

I would like to wish you all a blessed Christmas and a peaceful and joyous New Year. Enjoy the break with family and friends, stay safe and be well.
Love, Ms. Klein

Dear Parents and Guardians:

Grades 5A and 5B are scheduled to visit the Santa Shoppe on Thursday, 12/14 and Friday, 12/15 (1:00-1:45 on both days). Mrs. Miles will be taking both classes to the shop as they have class together and that is why we have scheduled two days. If your child does not get to go on Thursday because we ran out of time, they will go on Friday. However, please note that any student who visits the shop on Thursday will not have an additional opportunity on Friday. Mrs. Miles will keep a list of the students who go in first on Thursday and who needs to go on Friday. Please have any money for the shop in an envelope with the student’s name on the front. Thank you.

There are some students who were absent on the day of the quiz, and some who did not do well. I spoke to those students today and let them know that they will take the quiz tomorrow, Thur., 11/30. All grades must be in and finalized by Friday, so this must be completed ASAP. The material is on Google Classroom. Please check in with your son/daughter to find out if they need to study for this quiz tonight.