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