March 2008 Homework Calendar

March 2008 Homework Calendar
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	Write your name at the top of this page.	Read and pray every day.				1 Spend time with Jesus praying
2 4th Sunday of Lent Tell Jesus why you love Him.	3 Count as high as you can by 2’s,5’s, 10’s etc.	4 Write your full name 3 times as neatly as you can.	5 Write the sight words. Use your favorite colors.	6 Review tally marks from one to ten.	7 Write two sentences using sight words. Draw a picture.	8 Practice counting money using pennies, nickels, dimes
9 5th Sunday of Lent Pray for world peace.	10 Write as many words as you can that rhyme with cat.	11 Count as high as you can. Do something nice for someone else.	12 From a newspaper or magazine cut out the letters that spell your name. Glue them to a paper.	13 Write two sentences about a place you would like to visit. Draw.	14 Practice running, skipping, hopping, jumping. Review the sight words.	15 Play a board game with an adult.
16 Passion (Palm) Sunday Read about Jesus’ Passion.	17 St. Patrick’s Day List 10 things that are green.	18 Practice bouncing and catching a ball.	19 Read about St. Joseph. Ask him to pray for us.	20 Holy Thursday Read about the Last Super.	21 Good Friday Read about the crucifixion of Jesus.	22 Holy Saturday Help prepare for an Easter celebration.
23 Happy Easter! Celebrate the feast of the resurrection.	24 Spring has begun! What are some signs of spring?	25 Look around. List 10 things that are rectangular.	26 Review tying shoelaces. Say your full name, address, phone number.	27 Make AABB and ABC patterns with coins, cereal, toys,etc.	28 Make a card for someone who is sick, sad, hurt, or lonely.	29 Go for a walk. List things that God created. Write & draw.
30 Divine Mercy Sunday Second Sunday of Easter	31 Read a Bible story. What would it be like if you were there? Write/draw.	Return this calendar by Tuesday, April 1st.

Kindergarten Newsletter 02/25/08

Friday, February 29^th, is “Leap Day”. Why are leap years needed? Leap years are needed so that the calendar is in alignment with the earth's motion around the sun.

Lent: Pray, Fast, Give Alms

During this Lenten season (as always) we are challenged to give of our very selves to those in need.

We have a collection jar at the door for donations to the American Cancer Society.

We will gather as a school family in the auditorium each Friday in Lent to pray and meditate on the Stations of the Cross.

The kindergartners are asked to bring a lunch for the St. Vincent de Paul Society each Friday in Lent.

This Week

The letter of the week is Ii.

The sight word is to.

In math we will continue to work with dimes, pennies, nickels.

We will discuss God’s gifts of the earth as we learn about plants.

March Begins Saturday
This means that the February homework calendar is due Monday, March 3^rd. You will find the March homework calendar in this folder.

Thursday, February 28^th, is a minimum day.
There is no school Friday, February 29^th, as staff go to the L.A. Congress.

God bless you and have a great week!

Kindergarten Newsletter 02/19/08

Welcome Back!
I hope you enjoyed the three-day weekend. We still have one more at the end of this month (02/29 – 03/02).

Heartfelt Thanks
Thanks to all who help us in the classroom and at home. God bless you!

Mrs. Pedrozo and I send you our sincere thanks for the thoughtful and generous Valentine cards and gifts.

This Week
The letter of the week is Ee.
The sight word is was.
In math we will work with pennies, nickels, and dimes.

St. Vincent DePaul Lunches
Thank you for performing this corporal work of mercy during this Lenten season. We continue to provide these lunches this Friday, 02/22.

The Roaring 20’s!
We are taking a look at the 1920’s, the decade during which Our Lady of Mercy School was first build. We will learn a few interesting facts of that time. Did you know that Mickey Mouse was created in 1928 and the electric pop-up toaster was developed during the 1920’s? I need a toaster or two for Wednesday, February 20, as we explore this wonderful time in history.

Funding Factory
OLM School continues to accept:
1. Campbell soup labels and box tops for school equipment.
2. Ink cartridges for computer equipment.

Stations of the Cross
Please join us this Friday, 02/22, for the Stations of the Cross!

God bless you!
Have a great week and a holy Lent!

Kindergarten Newsletter 02/12/08

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the three-day weekend.

Thursday, February 14^th, is Valentine’s Day. Students and staff are allowed to wear free dress. All are encouraged to wear red or pink. Students will share a Valentine snack and are allowed to distribute Valentine cards. As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter, there are 18 students in our class. If your child intends to distribute valentines, I advise all students to print their names in the “from” space and leave the “to” space blank to facilitate the distribution of cards.
Thank you Mrs. Abbate for organizing the Valentine snacks.

Topics and Themes
Valentine's Day
The letter of the week is Aa.
The word of the week is it.
We will learn a little about heart health.
We will read about George Washington.

Help Wanted
A big “Thank You!” goes to Mrs. Abbate for finding information on the history of Merced. We are in need of information on OLM School at the time it was built (1927). Let me know if you have any information or are willing to do a little research on the history of our school in the 1920’s.

Dates to Remember
Thursday (2/14) is Valentine’s Day. It is a red or pink free dress day.
Friday (2/15) the OLM School family joins together for the Stations of the Cross.
Monday (2/18) is Presidents Day. There is no school.
Friday (2/29) there is no school as staff members attend the L.A. Catechetical Congress.

Send a Spoon
If you send yogurt, pudding, etc. in your child’s snack or lunch please include a spoon. Your child can keep it in his or her lunch kit.

Lenten Act of Kindness
Kindergartners are asked to bring lunches for the St. Vincent de Paul Society each Friday morning in Lent. It is a small yet meaningful act of kindness.

Please pray for peace and healing.

God bless you and have a great week!

Kindergarten Newsletter 02/04/08

Thanks to all the parents who sat with us at Mass last Friday.
Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Pellicano for providing a VIA bus for the students to return to school.
Thanks to Mrs. Abbate, who organized the preparation of the class project for the auction.
Thanks to all who generously share their time, talents, and treasures.

God Bless You!
Blessings, Congratulations and Best Wishes the children who were baptized during Mass last Friday as Catholic Schools Week came to a close.

Ash Wednesday/Lent
Lent begins this week! Our School family will gather in the auditorium for Mass and distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday, February 6^tht, at 8:15am. Please join us. We will also gather each Friday morning in Lent to meditate on the Stations of the Cross.

Themes and Topics
The letter of the week is Yy.
The sight word is not.
This week we will:
*work with equal shares and measuring
*learn about Lent

Please return the Family Envelopes.

Progress Reports
Progress reports go home on Friday, February 8^th. Please read, sign, and return your child’s progress report by Tuesday, February 12^th.

Kindergartners Earn a Free Dress Day!
My class has earned a free dress this Friday, February 8^th, for bringing in the most boxtops and Campbell Soup Labels in December. Please continue to send in boxtops and soup labels.

Holidays
There is no school on Monday, February 11^th, in honor of Lincoln’s birthday.
There is no school Monday, February 18^th, in honor of Presidents’ Day.
There is no school Friday, February 29^th, due to the religious education congress in Anaheim.

Valentine’s Day
Thursday, February 14th, is Valentine’s Day. It is a free dress day. Students are encouraged to wear red, white, or pink. Please review the handbook or check with me regarding appropriate attire. Students are allowed to share Valentines with their classmates. There are 18 students in our class.

I suggest that your child write his or her name in the “from” space and leave the ”to” space blank. This will facilitate the distribution of the cards.

God bless you and have a happy, healthy, and holy Lent.