Fifth grade is in the process of finishing their persuasive essays discussing how racism affected players of Negro League baseball. This essay is the culmination of reading, research, and discussion for Unit 1. Next week, beginning Tuesday, October 1st, fifth grade will begin Unit 2 of English Language Arts. Below is a short summary of […]
Fourth grade’s first English Language Arts unit ends with the students writing an informative essay answering the unit’s essential question, “How do stories reveal what we have in common?” Next week, Unit 2 will be introduced in fourth grade. This unit invites students to explore geography as it relates to seasons and weather. Students will […]
Dear Families, The fifth grade class will continue with testing this week. The students are doing a wonderful job with testing. This Friday is a full day. Please have your child review their Science and Social Studies notes nightly. This week students need to complete 3 Acc math assignments. Below is an overview of our […]
Dear Third Grade Families, This week we will continue ITBS testing . The plan is to complete the ITBS test on Monday and continue with the CogAT for the remainder of the week. As always, please remember to arrive at school on time after enjoying a healthy breakfast. Results will be shared with parents during […]
Dear Second Grade Families, Thank you to all the parents who came to help out in our Primary Centers on Friday. We are excited about going on our first second grade field trip! Our first grade friends will be joining us on this field trip. We look forward to some apple picking. We are entering […]
Dear Kindergarten Parents and Families, All kinder students enjoyed their first Primary Centers experience on Friday! My sincere thanks to those who came to help and others who helped with preparation at home. We are fortunate to have so many parents/grandparents able to help make this year a great one. If your schedule permits, the […]
Dear Parents, September 23, 2013 A BIG “Thank You!” to the parents that volunteered in our classroom on Friday for Primary Centers! The students had a wonderful time! Our reading strategy this week is evaluation and our comprehension skill that will help with evaluating a story is cause and […]
For those unable to attend last week’s meeting, our continuing effort to work with The Common Core State Standards was the main topic. Our faculty strongly believes the effort to work with these rigorous standards will show throughout the students’ lives. We see the short term challenges these standards create, but recognize the long-term benefits […]
Please encourage your student(s) to eat the foods you select for snacks and lunches and to bring home anything uneaten. Our trash containers hold many uneaten sandwiches & other entrees, unopened yogurt & fruit containers, and more. Please continue to discourage trading and sharing food and remind your student(s) that what is normal and healthy […]
The PTC Room Parents VP met earlier this month with those volunteering to be room parents. Many were in attendance, but there are still classes needing more family members to join the room parent corps. If you would like to volunteer or have any questions, please contact ptcroomparentsvp@sacredheartschoolventura.org. An important change this year: room parents […]