Oct. 9th 2014

Dear Parent,
                     Tomorrow Fri. Oct 10th is our field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. Children should wear their uniform or P.E clothes depending on the weather. Remember the car seats.
                      This week is fire safety week. Mr. Brian Lesch was kind enough to give us a demonstration on fire safety, explaining about all the fire equipment a fire fighter uses in an emergency. He also let each child experience being a fire fighter by putting on his gear. the children were thrilled and asked many interesting questions. They also got to shoot out water so the children could experience how far the water can shoot.
                       Here's some important upcoming events: As part of our Kindergarten Religion program we often tell stories about the lives of our Saints. As you know November 1st if the FEAST OF ALL SAINTS. As a class project. I am asking the children to choose a Saint of their choice and dress accordingly. As November 1st is a Saturday we will be celebrating it on Friday November 7th at the first Friday Mass. A simple costume will do.
                       There are several books about saints, with pictures in our classroom.If you need some idea, come in and I will help you. Your child should be able to say a sentence or two about the saint he or she represents. This is 50% of their Religion grade.
                       We will also start a raffle as a Thanksgiving project. All proceeds go to the missions. Tickets are a quarter. Parents are welcome to participate. If any of you would like to donate prizes for the raffle, we would greatly appreciate it.
                       The next exciting event is our Math-A-Thon. Thurs. Oct. 16th is this event. Oh Yes! Kindergarten will be participating. It will be on the Math concepts we have covered so far.100% of what you bring in goes toward your family's assessment. not only is this educational, you are also helping yourself. It's a win win situation. I hope Kindergarten class will be the big winners!
                                                            Thank you and God Bless.
                                                             Manel

Hello Parent,
                    It is hard to believe that four weeks of school has gone by already. Your children have adjusted very well to their new daily routine. I am pleased to tell you that we are making good progress.

Here's a few reminders and information:
The skating party is rescheduled for  Wed. Sept. 24th at 6:00 p.m.
The race/ethnicity form went home today(Fri. 19th). Please be sure to fill it out and send it back to school as soon as possible.
Free dress for $1.00 on Fri. Sept.26th. The proceeds go towards the new window that will be installed between the day care room and the Library, so the older children will be able to do their homework with supervision.
When your child brings homework on Wednesdays please make sure the work is done neatly and correctly. children do neat work in class as they are shown, but somehow the homework is not done as well. Some of your children had to repeat the work during recess. :(
Please remember Fri. is share day. reminder your children to bring a board game on Fridays.
                                                            Thank you
                                                             Manel

Dear  Parent,
                      As we all know this upcoming weekend is very exciting! Please make sure you visit the school and enjoy the following.

                     1. Kindergarten bake sale April 13th. There will also be hot dogs or sale. All monies will go to purchase materials for the Kindergarten class. Mrs. Lesch and Mrs. Feigner will appreciate your help selling the bake goods and hot dogs.

                     2. The art exhibition will be in progress from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Your child's art will be on display. Come cheer them on.

                     3. An exhibition soccer game will be in progress starting at 11:00a.m.

                     4. Saturday April 12th is our annual track meet at Aquinas High School on Sterling Ave. This is a fun day for all. Although Kindergarten children don't participate, they can come see their school mates winning the races. This will encourage them to participate next year.

                                                                    Thank you and God Bless.
                         Have a blessed Easter and a restful break.
                                                Manel  McMillan

      

                                                                                                                  March 4 2014

Dear Parent,
                   This is to let you know that your child is bringing home a LENTEN box. This could be a family project for the period of the six weeks of Lent. Please have all of your family participate in giving alms during this season.
                  "thank you" to all of your dedication to the poor. You have been extremely generous to the less fortunate in keeping with our Holy Father, Pope Francis' message to eliminate global hunger. I understand the daily demands we all have to face as parents but we do have a responsibility to take care  of the less fortunate. In Matthew's gospel Jesus Said "WHATEVER YOU DO TO THE LEAST OF MY BROTHERS THAT YOU DO UNTO ME". Your reward will be great in heaven.
                    May God bless you and reward you.
                    Manel McMillan

                                                                                                    Feb. 24 2014

Dear Parent,
                    March 5th is Ash Wednesday. This is a very important day in our Catholic tradition as it is the first day of Lent. We are all going to Mass that day and will be receiving ashes as a symbol of our immortality. Every child is to bring a can of food on that day to take to church.this is to remind us that Lent is a time of alms giving.
                    On Fri. March 7th is our next spelling test. The spelling words are: SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT,NINE and TEN. Most of your children did an excellent job on the last spelling test. CONGRATULATIONS!

Dear Parent,
                     We are starting our spelling tests in about two weeks. Your child brought home five spelling words- one two three four and five. They are to study these words so they can write and spell them. Our first spelling test is on Fri. Feb. 21st. We will be continuing tests every two weeks with numbers (1-10) and colors. Please help your child learn these words.

                                           Thank you,
                                            Manel McMillan

    Jan. 14 2014

Dear Parent,

                     Just a quick reminder about our annual jog-a-thon on Thurs. Jan. 16th. So far I have just one persons sponsor sheet. Maybe you are planning to send it on Thurs. if so, it is quite alright. Remember every penny you bring in goes toward your assessment.

                     Our  Parent Ed Night is on Wed. Jan 29th at 6:30 p.m. The emphasis will be on Math and reading. Please make sure you attend this workshop as I ill be teaching you how to tech your child.

                      The Valentine Celebration will be on Wed. Feb. 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thank you to Mrs. Amy Feigner and Mrs. Tianna Lesch for organizing this event and all other events. They do a fantastic job! Thank you also to all parents who help them.

                                                                         Manel