Fourth Grade News Week of January 24th, 2011 I am very pleased with the results of both the English and math tests from last week. The students are working hard and progressing at a good pace. This week we begin our unit on measurement. I always enjoy teaching this because it allows for a lot […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, I hope all enjoyed this nice warm January weekend! We had a great time in Goleta at the Coronado preserve. Click this “link” to Ellwood grove — your children would enjoy visiting again. There have been several questions in regards to sight words. I feel we need to be able to spell the 18 […]
Dear Third Grade Parents and Families, We’ve reached the half-way point in the second trimester. Can you believe it? This Tuesday, you will find your child’s Trimester 2 Progress Report in his/her Work Folder. This Report is reflective of all work completed since November 29th, 2010. As I often tell my students, there are no […]
Dear Second Grade Families, Thank you to all our primary center volunteers. You were terrific! I heard this on T.V….”Parents who love to read with their kids will have kids who love to read.” Continue the great job you are doing at home with reading. Not only are you giving your child the gift of […]
Dear Families, I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. The fifth grade class is going to be very busy this week. I will not be here Thursday, January 20 through Tuesday January 25. We are blessed to have Mrs. Sabatino as our sub. I expect everything to go well. Below is an overview of the […]
Dear Parents, January 18, 2011 Thank you to those who were able to help in Primary Centers. The children (and me too!) enjoy seeing you in our classroom and truly appreciate the help. I hope that everyone enjoyed the three-day weekend! Let’s hope the weather stays just as nice for our field trip on Thursday. […]
Dear Third Grade Parents and Families, As if the excitement of beginning multiplication and division wasn’t enough, we’ve finally reached the end of our cursive studies! Yes, we have learned each and every letter in both lower and upper cases and are now ready to complete all assignments in our best cursive. Of course, we […]
Dear Kindergarten Families, I hope everyone enjoyed this nice warm three-day weekend! This weather is perfect for our field trip on Thursday. We will visit the monarch’s winter home in the eucalyptus trees in the Coronado Preserve. You will hear all about it and may want to make this a family outing. I will send […]
Dear Third Grade Parents and Families, At last, we have arrived! Multiplication and division are here! Last week we focused on multiplication concepts; or, what it means to multiply two numbers. Students should now understand that multiplication is a short cut through addition and that “__ x __” simply means “___ groups of ___.” Now […]
Dear Second Grade Families, Sacrament time is soon approaching. The Sacrament of Reconciliation for your Sacred Heart School child will be celebrated during the school day. I will be meeting with our priests soon to set the date. Information and the dates (for both sacraments) will be sent home soon. Included will be a recommended […]