Dear Parents,
Just a REMINDER about the meeting on Monday, November 17, 2008 at St. Patrick's Church at 7:00 p.m. At this meeting Fr. Pat will be talking to parents of children who will be going through their First Penance.
ANOTHER REMINDER: December 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's church your child will have his/her First Penance. This celebration will begin at 7:00 p.m. It will probably last approximately one hour. Family members are invited, siblings ,Grandparents , aunts and uncles included. This is a special time in your child's life. After the celebration a special treat would be nice.
It was really good to see all of you at the conferences. I hope I answered all of your questions.
Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dear Parents,
Mark your calendar. On Monday, November 17, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church there will be a meeting for parents of children who will be receiving their First Penance. Fr. Pat will be conducting the meeting. Fr. Pat always does a wonderful job making parents feel very special. This is an important part of your child's faith. Please try to attend the meeting.
We have been talking in class about making the right choices. We are currently going over the Ten Commandments.
Mark your calendar once again. The Second graders are in the Christmas program. We have been practicing the songs that we will be singing on December 10, 2008 at St. Patrick's Church at 7:00 p.m. We have been going over the songs for only one week and the children sound pretty good.
I will send a note home to remind you about these important dates.
Thank you.
Mark your calendar. On Monday, November 17, 2008, 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church there will be a meeting for parents of children who will be receiving their First Penance. Fr. Pat will be conducting the meeting. Fr. Pat always does a wonderful job making parents feel very special. This is an important part of your child's faith. Please try to attend the meeting.
We have been talking in class about making the right choices. We are currently going over the Ten Commandments.
Mark your calendar once again. The Second graders are in the Christmas program. We have been practicing the songs that we will be singing on December 10, 2008 at St. Patrick's Church at 7:00 p.m. We have been going over the songs for only one week and the children sound pretty good.
I will send a note home to remind you about these important dates.
Thank you.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Dear Parents,
I was talking to Mrs. Blackburn the other day and she gave me some important dates to pass on to you. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Your child will be celebrating his/her First Penance at St.Patrick's Church at 7:00 p.m. First Communion is on Saturday, April 25, 2009. On that following Monday, April 27, 2009 we will be celebrating your child's First Communion Mass at OLM School. First Communion is an important part in your child's life that it is always nice to celebrate this event with their school family. I will send Reminder Notes as the dates get closer.
The children got through the ITBS testing with no tears. They also learned to dance to YMCA. We took breaks in between tests and did some dancing. I think they enjoyed dancing to YM CA. Thank you for taking the time in answering the Family Tree questions. If you have any questions regarding second grade please contact me.
I was talking to Mrs. Blackburn the other day and she gave me some important dates to pass on to you. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Your child will be celebrating his/her First Penance at St.Patrick's Church at 7:00 p.m. First Communion is on Saturday, April 25, 2009. On that following Monday, April 27, 2009 we will be celebrating your child's First Communion Mass at OLM School. First Communion is an important part in your child's life that it is always nice to celebrate this event with their school family. I will send Reminder Notes as the dates get closer.
The children got through the ITBS testing with no tears. They also learned to dance to YMCA. We took breaks in between tests and did some dancing. I think they enjoyed dancing to YM CA. Thank you for taking the time in answering the Family Tree questions. If you have any questions regarding second grade please contact me.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Dear Parents,
On September 29, 2008 through October 3, 2008 your child will be taking the ITBS Test. I know some of the children all involved in extra curricular activities that keep them out in the evening. Please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest. Especially during ITBS testing week. Some of the tests last 15 to 20 minutes at a time. So that means your child has to seat at his/her desk for 20 minutes. We stretch and excercise after each test just to keep the blood circulating. As Mrs. Blackburn stated in her Newsletter please make sure that your child is at school everyday and on time. Please stress to your child that this is not at test to see how smart your child is but an evaluation to help the teachers determine the strengths of the students and a way for the teachers to evaluate the curriculum for the school.
I read an article on Reading Aloud to your child. I thought it was interesting so I want to pass it on to you. Reading aloud to your child makes for a wonderful parent-child sharing time, and will help your child to love books and to become a better reader. The article had some tips:
1. sit with your child in a comfortable place, 2. talk about the book and the illustrations, 3. encourage your child to ask questions and make comments before and after the story is read, 4. talk about the characters in the story, 5. predict story events, 6. point to words some of the time when reading, 7. enjoy the story together. All of these things need not be accomplished each time a story is read. These are some tips to help create a meaningful read-aloud memory. Do not treat the read-aloud experience as a teaching situation but as a casual, comfortable parent-child time together. HAPPY READING!
On September 29, 2008 through October 3, 2008 your child will be taking the ITBS Test. I know some of the children all involved in extra curricular activities that keep them out in the evening. Please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest. Especially during ITBS testing week. Some of the tests last 15 to 20 minutes at a time. So that means your child has to seat at his/her desk for 20 minutes. We stretch and excercise after each test just to keep the blood circulating. As Mrs. Blackburn stated in her Newsletter please make sure that your child is at school everyday and on time. Please stress to your child that this is not at test to see how smart your child is but an evaluation to help the teachers determine the strengths of the students and a way for the teachers to evaluate the curriculum for the school.
I read an article on Reading Aloud to your child. I thought it was interesting so I want to pass it on to you. Reading aloud to your child makes for a wonderful parent-child sharing time, and will help your child to love books and to become a better reader. The article had some tips:
1. sit with your child in a comfortable place, 2. talk about the book and the illustrations, 3. encourage your child to ask questions and make comments before and after the story is read, 4. talk about the characters in the story, 5. predict story events, 6. point to words some of the time when reading, 7. enjoy the story together. All of these things need not be accomplished each time a story is read. These are some tips to help create a meaningful read-aloud memory. Do not treat the read-aloud experience as a teaching situation but as a casual, comfortable parent-child time together. HAPPY READING!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Dear Parents,
It was so good to see so many of you at Open House on Sunday. I know your child enjoyed you coming into his/her classroom. I hope you enjoyed yourself.
During Social Studies your childd has been studying about ancestors, familes and traditions. to illlusrate the importance of families we will create a visual of your unique "Family Tree". In the next few days your child will be home some papers titled, Getting to Know You, Baptism and a Family Tree information paper. The Getting to Know You paper have questions that Grandparents should answer. If your child has been Baptized fill in the Baptism information. Lastly the Family Tree paper, please fill in the information regarding your family. Once all the papers are returned they will be put into a book and returned to you. Your child has been busy in the classroom answering questions regarding families and traditions. This is a wonderful keepsake of Second Grade. I will send a note home when the "Family Tree" papers go home.
International Night is January 26, 2009. The country I have chosen for this year is Morocco. We will learn as much as we can about Morocco. The people, animals, houses, location , music and of course the food.
If you have any questions regarding the Family Tree project or International Night please feel
free to contact me
It was so good to see so many of you at Open House on Sunday. I know your child enjoyed you coming into his/her classroom. I hope you enjoyed yourself.
During Social Studies your childd has been studying about ancestors, familes and traditions. to illlusrate the importance of families we will create a visual of your unique "Family Tree". In the next few days your child will be home some papers titled, Getting to Know You, Baptism and a Family Tree information paper. The Getting to Know You paper have questions that Grandparents should answer. If your child has been Baptized fill in the Baptism information. Lastly the Family Tree paper, please fill in the information regarding your family. Once all the papers are returned they will be put into a book and returned to you. Your child has been busy in the classroom answering questions regarding families and traditions. This is a wonderful keepsake of Second Grade. I will send a note home when the "Family Tree" papers go home.
International Night is January 26, 2009. The country I have chosen for this year is Morocco. We will learn as much as we can about Morocco. The people, animals, houses, location , music and of course the food.
If you have any questions regarding the Family Tree project or International Night please feel
free to contact me
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Dear Parents,
We are beginning our third week of school. The children are adjusting to the Grade 2 routine and using the Daily Planner. We start going to the library on Monday, August 25 to check out books. Computer classes also start the week of August 25. The children seem to be doing okay with the homework assignments. Everything has been returned. Please check your child's work. This will give you an opportunity to know what they are working on in the classsroom.
I do not post assignments on the Blog. If your child is absent from school all the work for that day will be on their desk. The work can be taken home when your child returns to school or a sibling, friend or parent can pick it up and take it home on the day the child is absent. Open House is on September 7 , starting at 12:00 p.m. Please contact me if there are any questions regarding Second Grade.
We are beginning our third week of school. The children are adjusting to the Grade 2 routine and using the Daily Planner. We start going to the library on Monday, August 25 to check out books. Computer classes also start the week of August 25. The children seem to be doing okay with the homework assignments. Everything has been returned. Please check your child's work. This will give you an opportunity to know what they are working on in the classsroom.
I do not post assignments on the Blog. If your child is absent from school all the work for that day will be on their desk. The work can be taken home when your child returns to school or a sibling, friend or parent can pick it up and take it home on the day the child is absent. Open House is on September 7 , starting at 12:00 p.m. Please contact me if there are any questions regarding Second Grade.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Welcome to Second Grade
Dear Parents,
First of all I want to welcome you to an exciting year in Second Grade. Second Grade is a special year. Your child will be celebrating First Penance and First Holy Communion. Along with celebrating the Sacraments of Penance and communion your child will be learning many new and exciting academic concepts.
Our Lady of Mercy School has been a part of my life for 29 years. I became a part of the O.L.M. School family when my daughter, Marsha entered preschool in 1979. I was a Mom helper in kindergarten with my sons, Mark in 1983 and Ryan in 1984. In 1985 I became a teacher aide in kindergarten and worked with Mrs. Tresidder for 13 years. I began teaching Second Grade in 2000 and have enjoyed every year.
The classroom environment I plan to maintain is positive and pleasant in which your child will be treated with fairness and respect. I expect your child to behave appropriately and to be self-disciplined, honest and to accept responsibility for his/her own behavior and to treat others with respect.
Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible for academic growth and I will work hard to be consistent in that capacity. Your child will receive a wonderful Catholic and academic education at Our Lady of Mercy School as my children did. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding Second Grade. I plan on making your child's year in Second Grade productive and enjoyable. I look forward to a wonderful year.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Carroll
First of all I want to welcome you to an exciting year in Second Grade. Second Grade is a special year. Your child will be celebrating First Penance and First Holy Communion. Along with celebrating the Sacraments of Penance and communion your child will be learning many new and exciting academic concepts.
Our Lady of Mercy School has been a part of my life for 29 years. I became a part of the O.L.M. School family when my daughter, Marsha entered preschool in 1979. I was a Mom helper in kindergarten with my sons, Mark in 1983 and Ryan in 1984. In 1985 I became a teacher aide in kindergarten and worked with Mrs. Tresidder for 13 years. I began teaching Second Grade in 2000 and have enjoyed every year.
The classroom environment I plan to maintain is positive and pleasant in which your child will be treated with fairness and respect. I expect your child to behave appropriately and to be self-disciplined, honest and to accept responsibility for his/her own behavior and to treat others with respect.
Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible for academic growth and I will work hard to be consistent in that capacity. Your child will receive a wonderful Catholic and academic education at Our Lady of Mercy School as my children did. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding Second Grade. I plan on making your child's year in Second Grade productive and enjoyable. I look forward to a wonderful year.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Carroll
Monday, March 10, 2008
Dear Parents,
Today, March 10, 2008 each student was assigned a year during the decade of the 70's. Each student needs to write a one page report on smething that happened or interest them during that year. We talked about it today in class. Some suggestions are: politics, world events, music fads(clothes, toys, etc.), movies, television shows, popular cars, sports, inventions. I suggested to the students that they need to choose one thing and hand write a one page report. I also suggested that they can use the internet, Encyclopedias, public library or interview someone who remembers what they were doing during the 70's. The report is due on March 18, 2008. The students know that parents can help. I also suggested that if they found a picture on what their report is on they may attach it to the report. If there are any questions please ask me. Thank you.
Today, March 10, 2008 each student was assigned a year during the decade of the 70's. Each student needs to write a one page report on smething that happened or interest them during that year. We talked about it today in class. Some suggestions are: politics, world events, music fads(clothes, toys, etc.), movies, television shows, popular cars, sports, inventions. I suggested to the students that they need to choose one thing and hand write a one page report. I also suggested that they can use the internet, Encyclopedias, public library or interview someone who remembers what they were doing during the 70's. The report is due on March 18, 2008. The students know that parents can help. I also suggested that if they found a picture on what their report is on they may attach it to the report. If there are any questions please ask me. Thank you.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Parents, This Thursday, February 28,2008 is half a day of school. On Friday, February 29, 2008 there is no school. Teachers will be attending the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. Have a wonderful weekend.
On Wednesday February 27, 2008 the Second Graders will be participating in the Penance Services here at school. We have been talking about the preparations for Penance.
First Communion is approacing fast. It will be on Saturday April 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church.
On Wednesday February 27, 2008 the Second Graders will be participating in the Penance Services here at school. We have been talking about the preparations for Penance.
First Communion is approacing fast. It will be on Saturday April 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Dear Parents, Happy New Year! I saw some of you at the Family Fifties Night. Everyone looked like they were having a good time. I sure did! Your children are well on their way learning cursive. A little slow right now, but they're getting the hang of it. Next week is Catholic Schools Week. Lots of activities are planned. Tuesday, January 29 is Buddy Day. Remember to only spend $2.00 on a gift for your child's buddy. Blue and White free dress for Buddy Day.
Cherish lunch at the school on Wednesday, January 30. Senior citizens and residents from different retirement homes have been invited. Thursday, January 31, Decades Day. Friday, February 1, Mass at St. Patrick's 8:15. If you can drive students back to school I would greatly appreciate it. Friday afternoon is the big volleyball game between the 8th Grade vs Teachers.
Family posters are due on Friday, January 25. If they can not be turned in on Friday then Monday would be good. I talked to your children about the family poster on Wednesday, January 23.
The decade that Second Grade is learning and will be learning about is the 1970s. Any bit of information regarding the 70's would be nice. How did you feel during the 70's? What were you doing during this decade? Whatever you can come up with would be appreciated.
Thank you for all that you do for the school.
Cherish lunch at the school on Wednesday, January 30. Senior citizens and residents from different retirement homes have been invited. Thursday, January 31, Decades Day. Friday, February 1, Mass at St. Patrick's 8:15. If you can drive students back to school I would greatly appreciate it. Friday afternoon is the big volleyball game between the 8th Grade vs Teachers.
Family posters are due on Friday, January 25. If they can not be turned in on Friday then Monday would be good. I talked to your children about the family poster on Wednesday, January 23.
The decade that Second Grade is learning and will be learning about is the 1970s. Any bit of information regarding the 70's would be nice. How did you feel during the 70's? What were you doing during this decade? Whatever you can come up with would be appreciated.
Thank you for all that you do for the school.
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