5A—Ms. Klein

Student Council – President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer – Friday, April 12th

Cross Country and Track – Tuesday, April 16th

8th Grade Hall of Fame – Monday, April 15th / Tuesday, April 16th / Wednesday, April 17th

Altar Servers – After school Mass on Thursday, April 18th

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We have officially run out of tissue boxes. If you would, please send in one box of tissues so that we can get through allergy season. 🙂  Thank you!

Ms. Klein

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Before the break, the 8th grade students were given information regarding the Knights of Columbus scholarship essay. Students attending a Catholic high school should complete this essay and turn it in to the Knights of Columbus no later than May 9th. There are three $1000 scholarships available. One for a boy and one for a girl. The third is the Sir Knight Tim Suter Catholic Living Award for either a boy or a girl.

Mrs. Canal and I would be happy to read any essay submission up until April 25th. After that they would have to submit without our review.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Just a gentle reminder that the permission slip and money for the class trip is due on Monday, March 25th.

All club pictures will be taken tomorrow at 9:00am in the gym. There are no retakes for students who are absent. Names will be included as “not pictured”.

Art, Instrumental Music, Yoga, and Chess.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

I have been asked by some of the students as to whether or not their parent can join us on the trip. At this time, we have all four of our class moms coming with us. We cannot determine if there are going to be additional tickets and/or seats on the bus until all of the permission slips and payment is received by Monday, March 25th. Once this deadline has been reached, Mrs. Vasil will have a final count and only then will we know if there is room for additional parents. I do know that some parents are choosing to purchase their own tickets and meet us at Liberty State Park on that day. Either way, all parents must have “Protecting God’s Children” in order to accompany us on any trip or event.

Grades 5A and 5B will visit the Book Fair on the following dates:

5A – Monday, March 4th

5B – Wednesday, March 6th

Tomorrow is a half day with dismissal at 12:00. It is also a $1.00 Tag Day.

Please make sure you receive the letter from your child today. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Thank you.

Holes quiz on Chapters 8-13 – Thursday, Feb. 29th

Today, all students who are missing work were given a list of assignments to complete by Friday. Whether your child is absent due to illness or vacation, he/she is still responsible for completing the work. When they come home today, please ask them if they were given a list. If your child is absent today, and he/she is missing any work, the list will be given tomorrow. Otherwise, check Google Classroom. Any work not completed by this Friday will result in a “0” entered into PowerSchool. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me as soon as possible.

This Sunday, February 25th our school is hosting an Open House for new students and their families. We are asking for some volunteers from the Honor Society to help out on that day conducting tours of the school. The Open House is from 1:00-3:00pm and all students should arrive no later than 12:45. Students coming to help must be dressed in their winter uniforms. Service hours will be given for time spent volunteering. We apologize for the last minute request and thank you in advance for attending the Open House.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

As we quickly come upon the end of the 2nd trimester (3/3/24), I am concerned with the amount of missing assignments on Google Classroom.  Unfortunately, if these assignments are not completed and submitted by February 28th, grades will be posted as zero. For those who have been out of school for up to a week or more due to illness or vacation, it is very important that the student touches base with his/her teacher and makes an attempt to complete the work. I have been reminding students about their missing work, but ultimately it is their responsibility. Parents, please check your child’s Google Classroom and PowerSchool accounts for any notes regarding missing work. Please email me if there are any questions or concerns.

Any cupcakes or cookies for Valentine’s Day will be distributed at lunch on Thursday, 2/15. Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, so no treats should be brought in to school until Thursday.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Nominations are being sent to the Envision program in Washington D.C. for this summer’s Junior National Young Leaders Conference. All NJHS members are nominated for this program. Parents, please keep this in mind that the conference is not mandatory, and it is an honor to be nominated. Please look into the program before suggesting to your child that he/she might attend. The cost may be prohibitive to some. However, there are scholarships available which previous students have taken advantage of. Please go to jrNYLC.com for the information. Again, this is an honor worthy of noting on your child’s list of accomplishments. A letter will be sent home this week. I have also attached a tentative agenda for the summer program

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If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Ms. Klein

Grades 5A and 5B – Test on the story, “At the Beach” – Friday (Tomorrow), 2/9

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.