Dear Parents,
Welcome to our last month of school. My how time flies when you're having fun! this has been a busy year of school. Lots of things happened in Second Grade. First Penance and First Holy Communion were the big events of the year. Lots of new academic concepts were learned and we will continue to learn. On Monday, May 11, 2009,we will start working on our Times Tables.
Please work with your child at home and most importantly work on the Times Tables during the summer. I was talking with Mrs. Marasti regarding Times Tables and she told me that the students who worked on Times Tables during the Summer knew them going into 3rd Grade. These students were not having any trouble with Times Tables because they already knew them.
On Tuesday, May 12, 2009 we will be going to Cherish. We will entertain the Seniors who go there for lunch. On Wednesday, May 13, 2009 we will go on our Field Trip. We should return to OLM School in time for lunch. So if your child wants to have hot lunch he/she can sign up for it. In the afternoon I plan on having an ice cream treat.
We were scheduled to go to Day Out on May 26, 2009. Mrs. Mills volunteered to take her class on that day. So if you have it marked on your calendar to drive to Day Out you can make other plans. Thank you Mrs. Mills for volunteering to go to Day Out.

Dear Parents,
I hope everyone had a very Happy Easter. My Easter was very nice and my break was a very restful one. I hope you and your child have been working on your banner. Banners are due on Wednesday, April 22. If some of you are having problems with them let me know and so we can work something out. If for some reason they are not ready on Wednesday, please bring them in on Thursday. They need to be hung at St. Patrick's Church Friday morning.
I'm sending a note home on Monday regarding the rehearsal at St. Patrick's. At the bottom of the permission slip are places for you to sign up to volunteer. If you or a family member would like to volunteer please let me know. Your child has been preparing for this very important day and it is always good to see parents and family members involved in this celebration.
If you have any questions regarding First Communion do not hesitate to ask.

Dear Parents,
First of all thank you for attending the Follies this past weekend. The teachers had a lot of fun dancing on stage. I hope you enjoyed the show. First Communion is just around the corner. I know the children are getting excited. I'm sending home a note with Banner information. Hopefully you and your child can work on the Banner over Easter vacation. I borrowed a few Banners from last years students so that you can take a look at them and get some ideas as to what they look like when completed. They are in the classroom, come on by and take a look.
Thank you for all that you do for the school. Have a Happy Easter.

Dear Parents,
Quarter 3 of this school year has finished and now it is Quarter 4. Can you believe it! We have been working hard in the classroom for First Holy Communion. We have been going over the different parts of the Mass, the clothing that the Priest wears. Next we will be talking about the altar and the many different vessels the Priest uses to prepare the bread and wine for communion.
On Tuesday, March 10 we will go to Cherish to entertain the people who eat lunch there. Tuesday is also the day the Daughters of St. Paul have their Book Fair in the library.
The Spring Program is March 11 at 7:00 p.m. The Crab Feed is Friday, March 13 at St. Pat's Parish Hall.
During the week of March 16 through March 20 the Library will have a Book Fair.
Conference Week is March 17 through March 20. Dismissal will be at 12:30 for those 4 days.
The Second Graders will be in charge of the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 20. Please try to attend. Everyone in the class will have a job. Some will be reading, some will be holding up a card with one of the stations on it.
On March 24th the Second Graders will be going to Day Out. Some of you volunteered to drive way back in August. I will be contacting you to find out if you are available on March 24.

Dear Parents,
I hope everyone enjoyed their week off. I know I did. After having a week off we will be in school for three and a half days this week. Half day of school on Thursday, February 26th, 12:30 dismissal. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 27th. Enjoy your long weekend.
On March 10th the Second Graders will be going to Cherish and on March 24th we will be going to Day Out. Way back in August or September some of you signed up to drive. I will be contacting you to find out if you are still available to drive. On March 20th the Second Graders will be leading the Stations of the Cross at morning prayer. Please try to attend.
All school mass for Ash Wednesday, February 25th at 8:15 a.m is the beginning of Lent. Lent is about prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Prayer can be a spontaneous expression of thanksgiving to God for what we have or formal prayers such as Stations of the Cross. Fasting, can be denying ourselves of something such as candy, soda or T.V., or we can "fast" from bad habits like saying unkind things about others. Almsgiving, does not mean we have to open our wallets ,instead, a kind word, a compliment or a smile can be a rich expression of alms. Remind your child that Lent is an important part of the Catholic faith.

Dear Parents,
International Night was fun. It was good to see so many of you there. Your child liked learning about Morocco. I talked to several parents that night and they enjoyed learning about Morocco too. My daughter Marsha had a good time and she enjoyed sharing her experiences about Morocco with you.
Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is almost here! A couple of students have asked about valentine exchange. In order to make the exchange work smoothly and easily, I would like you to have your child sign his or her name on each valentine, but do not write a name on the envelope. In this way, your child can pass out their valentines quickly, without fuss over which one belongs to whom. Candy attached to a valentine is fine, but please note that many children do send candy, and too much candy can cause an upset stomach.
The Valentine Party will be in the afternoon. I have mentioned to the room mom that I would like something simple. Not to many sweet things.
I want to take this opportunity to thank all the parents who drove students back from St. Patrick's Church to the school after our Catholic School's Week mass. The Mass was wonderful. I know your child enjoyed watching one of their classmates being baptized. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to help out.
Remember that there is no school next week, February 16 thru February 20.

Dear Parents, Happy Catholic Schools Week!
Lots of activities this week. On Monday students write appreciation letter to parents. Basketball games after school. Game starts at 4:00 p.m. McSwain vs OLM. Try to attend. Show your support and have a snack while you cheer for OLM.
Tuesday, students perform service around the school. Song practice. After school Livingston comes to OLM for a basketball game. Game time 4:00 p.m. Go to the game and have a snack.
Wednesday is Cherish Luncheon. All students need to bring their lunch today.
NO HOT LUNCH TODAY. Weaver comes to OLM for a basketball game. Another game another snack and more fun cheering for OLM.
Thursday is BUDDY DAY/SPIRIT DAY/ Everyone wears Blue and White for Free Dress . Everyone needs to bring their lunch today. No hot lunch today. We are paired up with Mrs. Elam's 5th Grade class. Please remember to not spend too much for your child's buddy. Try to spend only $2.00 or so for a gift. We don't want any feelings hurt.
Friday - Mass at St. Patrick's Church. Your child needs to be dropped off before 8:00 a.m. Mass starts at 8:15 a.m. Please remind your child to be respectful when they enter the church.
At 1:30 p.m. the teachers play volleyball against the 8th graders. This is always a fun time.
On Saturday don't forget the OLM Auction.
Busy week at school.