The Announcements

Week of September 15

This week will be a full week of school.  The children will  have their first tests this week.  There will be a Spelling test on Wednesday and a Religion test on Friday.  Please start to review the spelling words tonight.  I will be sending home some Religion homework this week to help prepare for the test. 

There is a Home School Association meeting tonight at 7PM in the school cafeteria. 

Thank you to many for sending in the class dues so promptly.  Please send in the dues ($20) at your earliest convenience if you have not already done so.  

Week of September 8

Please check the announcement page every Monday night for important information and for a sneak peak at what the children will be doing that week.  The children will  have no homework tonight. Homework will begin tomorrow.  There is a separate tab for homework so please check that tab nightly.  

Tomorrow the children will be having art with Mrs. Arena.   Please have the art supplies (colored pencils, markers and a black sharpie) in by tomorrow.  They will be collected and put into the children's art folder.  

Back to school night is this Thursday, September 11.  I have lots of info to share with you!  Hope to see you there.                                          

At this time all school supplies should have been brought to school.  Please remember to send headphones in for your child if you have not already done so.   Please put the headphones in a plastic bag labeled with your child's name.  Thanks.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on this Friday, September 12 for a faculty meeting.

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Week of June 16 

I cannot believe that after today there are only 4 days left in the school year.   Tonight and tomorrow night will be the last two days of homework.  The children will start to bring home books that can stay home and  I am hoping to send home their work folders with the remainder of this quarter's work on Wednesday.  

Our class picnic will be on Wednesday, June 18.  A few reminders for Wednesday will  be sent home tomorrow.

School will  be closed on Thursday, June 19.  There will be early dismissal (11:30) on both Friday, June 20 and Monday, June 23.  Report cards will be released on Friday, June 20. 

I have a few items here in the classroom that I am hoping will be claimed before Friday.  They include a YS gym sweatshirt, a YS school cardigan sweater. a size M "French Toast" brand navy cardigan sweater, a Chargers pull over hoodie (No size, the tag is ripped out) and a size small plain black zippered hoodie from Old Navy.  If any of these items are yours please send me a note so that I can be sure they are sent home with your child.  

Our last day of school is Monday, June 23.  I will be in touch again once more before the school year ends.

Week of June 9 

Despite the rain, I do believe the children had a good day at the zoo!  This Friday, June 13,  the children will be dismissed at 11:30.  

There will be a Chapter 10 math test on Wednesday and a spelling test on Thursday.  The children's test folders will be sent home tomorrow.  

There is a Fathers' Day sale tomorrow, Tuesday, May 10.

Week of June 2

I cannot believe that June is here already!  There will be no tests this week.  Next week we will be having a Math test, a spelling test and possibly a religion test.  I will let you know more as this week goes on.  I will be sending home the children's work folders again this week (probably Thursday or Friday).

Please send in the May reading log if you have not already done so.  I will give out the June reading log tomorrow.

I am still missing zoo money and permission slips from a few children.  I will be sending home chaperone letters tomorrow.  If you are chosen to join us as a chaperone and to accompany us on the bus, please send back the confirmation slip the next day.  If for some reason your child will not be coming on the trip, please let me know.  Thanks.

There will be snacks sold at lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week.

Week of May 28

Happy Memorial Day.  I hope you enjoyed our little break.  This will be a very short week.  The children will have a Religion test on Thursday and a Spelling test on Friday.  We have begun work in our new math book.  We will be working in Chapter 10 first.  Since the work in the book is cumulative some of the homework may contain work we have not yet covered.  The children have been instructed to do their best.

Reminder:  Zoo trip money is due by June 1. 

Tomorrow is Ascension Thursday.  The children will not be going to mass here in school.

Week of May 20

The children are receiving new spelling words this week, but the test for these words will not be until next week.  The children will be receiving a new math book this week and we will be starting a new math chapter.  There will be a Chapter 19 religion test on Thursday.

Test folders have not been sent home in some time.  I will be sending them home on Thursday.  There will be a short Memorial Day weekend assignment that will be sent home on Thursday also.

The children are taking the MAP tests this week.  There is no preparation necessary for these tests.

Tomorrow, Wednesday there will be a snack sale.  All items are $1.00.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Thursday, May 22.  School will be closed Friday, Monday and Tuesday, May 23, 26 and 27.

Thank you all for the lovely gift I received from the class for Teacher Appreciation Day and also for the lovely flowers given to me on Communion Day.  I am very lucky to be supported and treated so well by all of you.  Thanks again.

Week of May 12

Congratulations to you and to your children on receiving their First Holy Communion.  The First Communion Mass was lovely and I am so proud of the children and the job they did.  God Bless Class 2-1.

Our class trip to the Atrium Theater will be on Thursday, May 15.  Thank you to all who volunteered.  Unfortunately, I was not able to take that many chaperones.  Chosen chaperones are being contacted today by note.  If you have been chosen please send your money in tomorrow.  If you have not been chosen you can be chosen for our next trip.

Our next trip will be to the Staten Island Zoo on Monday June 9.  Information about that trip is coming home today.

The children will be having a Chapter 6 Math test on Friday.  There will be no other tests this week.  

School will be closed on Monday, May 19 so that the teachers can attend a Religious conference.  

Have a great week!

Week of May 5

We are so excited to be receiving our First Holy Communion this week!  Preparations are well under way and the children are working very hard.  

Though much of our time this week will be spent practicing for Communion, we will still be doing classwork.  The children will be having a Chapter 18 religion test on Wednesday.  We will be learning our last letters of the cursive writing alphabet and we will be learning a new math skill.  

First Communion reminders will be sent home toward the end of the week.  See you on Saturday!

Week of April 28

Welcome back!  I hope you all enjoyed the Easter break.  This week the children will be having a Spelling test on Friday.  I would also like to give a Chapter 18 religion test on Thursday, but I'm not quite sure the children will be ready.  I will let you know.

There will be a "Baseball is Back" Dress Down day tomorrow.  Show your support for your favorite team.  Please send in your $3 if you are participating.  There is also a bake sale tomorrow.  All items will be sold for $1.  Second grade families are asked to donate cupcakes for the sale.  These can be sent in with your child tomorrow morning.  Thanks!

Week of April 14

 This is a very short week, but there are a few important announcements.  We will only be in school Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  Easter recess begins on Thursday and we will return to school on Monday, April 28.  There will be a short Easter assignment.  It will be sent home on Wednesday and will be due when we return.

Report cards are being released today.  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 and then again from 5:00 to 7:00.  No appointments necessary.  These conference are not mandatory, but I would be happy to meet with any of you that would like to come in to discuss your child's progress.

School spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  Grade 2 pictures are being taken tomorrow.  Please read Mr.Kiernan's announcements for information on sibling pictures.

Information about the class trip has been sent home today.  Chaperones will not be chosen until the trip gets closer.

Communion banners are now past due.  If you have not sent yours in please send it in now.  Thanks!

Have a blessed Easter and enjoy the break!

Weekend Announcements ... April 11

There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Monday, April 14.  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 and then again from 5:00 to 7:00.  No appointments necessary.  These conference are not mandatory, but I would be happy to meet with any of you that would like to come in to discuss your child's progress.

Plans are being made for a class trip for the Kindergarten, first and second grades to see the movie "The King of Kings" at the Atrium Theater Thursday, May 15.  More information to follow.

Communion Banners were due today. Please send in on Monday, April 14th, if you haven't done so.

Spring Pictures for second grade is on Tuesday, April 15th:

Week of April 7

The children will be having two tests this week.  The Chapter 17 religion test will be on Wednesday and the Spelling test will be on Thursday. 

Mr. Kiernan is still looking for second grade students to participate in the Holy Thursday night mass.  Please contact  him if your child would like to particpate.   

Communion banners are due by this Friday.  

A Few Special Announcements

Please don't forget about the Communion retreat on Sunday, April 6 from 12 to 2 in the school.  This is mandatory for all students receiving First Communion this year.  Please arrive by 11:45.  Thank you!

Last call for Scholastic Book orders.  I'd like to place the order this weekend.  You can use any leftover money in your child's e-wallet from the school's Scholastic Book sale toward your order.

Finally, Mr. Keirnan is looking for 2nd grade children to participate in the Holy Thursday mass.  Here's the info from Mr. Kiernan's weekly memo:

Holy Thursday Mass  April 17 at 7:30 PM

We are in need of 2nd and 7th grade students to partake in the Holy Thursday Mass.

"Washing of the Feet," presentation of the gifts, and presentation of the holy oils are three parts of the mass that we need the students to partake in.

Please let me know ASAP if your child can participate.

This is my favorite mass of the year; it is a beautiful mass.

God Bless,

Mr. Kiernan

Mrs. Maldarelli  

Week of March 31

This is the last week for me to gather grades to be counted towards the third quarter.   To maximize your child's grade it is important that any make up work given to your child when he or she was absent is completed and sent back to school by Thursday this week.  The children will having three tests this week.  Tomorrow will be a grammar test on nouns.  There will be a science test on Wednesday on animal adaptations in winter.  A review sheet will be coming home today and will be collected on Wednesday before the test.  There will be other pages coming home in the work folder tomorrow that can also be reviewed for the test.  On Friday there will be a Chapter 5 Math test.  A practice test will be sent home on Thursday.

March reading logs are due tomorrow.  The April reading log will be sent home tomorrow.

New Scholastic Book Club offers are being sent home today.  Orders are due by Friday, April 4.  Our class code is DYYVG.  I do not know if the books will be here before the Easter break.  If not the children will receive them when we return from the break.

Spring pictures will be taken here at St. Charles on April 15 and 16th.  Order forms are being sent home today.  Orders can be placed on line or sent back to school.  Please do not return them to school until our scheduled picture day, Tuesday, April 15.  The opportunity to take sibling pictures will be offered.  More information on this to come.

Lastly, if you have not sent in your Communion fee ($100) please do so as soon as possible.  Don't forget about the Communion retreat on Sunday, April 6 from 12 to 2.  

Have a great weekend!

Week of March 24

The children will have their spelling test tomorrow and a Chapter 16  religion test on Thursday.  This week we will be wrapping up our Science/ELA unit on animal adaptations and migration.  There will be a test on Friday.  I will send  home some sort of review sheet later in the week.
There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Friday, March 28.            Our bread of life food drive is underway.  Please send in food by April 11th.  Thank you.                                                          Please send in the Communion fee at your earliest convenience so that your child can receive his or her banner kit.  

Week of March 17

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
School will be closed on Friday, March 21 so that the teachers can attend an ADNY conference.   Please send in the Communion fee at your earliest convenience so that your child can receive his or her banner kit. March 12

The Communion fee of $100 is now due.  Please send it in at your earliest convenience.  Payments can be made in  cash or by check.  Communion banner kits are ready to be sent home once the fee has been paid.  Thank you!

Week of March 10

This week is a full week.  The children will be having their Spelling test on Wednesday.  There will be a St. Patrick's Day Dress Down on Thursday, March 13.  Please send in $3.00 if you wish to participate.  There is a donut sale on Friday.  Donuts will be sold for $3.00 each during the lunch periods.  Don;t forget to send in your "Luck of the Irish" raffle tickets asap.  They are due by Wednesday, March 12.

Week of March 3

The children will be attending a church service and getting ashes in school on Wednesday this week for Ash Wednesday.  

There will be a Chapter 15 Religion test on Friday.  We have been learning about Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln here in school.  There will be a Social Studies test about these two men on Thursday.

There will be no spelling test this week, however, the children will be getting new spelling words.  The test on these words will be next Tuesday.

Week of February 24

The children will be having Chapter 4 math test on Wednesday.  A practice test will be sent home for homework on Tuesday night.  There will be a Spelling test on Thursday. 

Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21

The Scholastic Book Fair is tomorrow.  Children can come with cash or an e-wallet to purchase books.  

There will be no tests this week.  Next week the children will have spelling and math tests.

Week of February 10

This week will be a very busy week!  Tomorrow is the children's First Reconciliation at 1 PM in church.  We hope that you will be able to join us.  The children will be dismissed from church after the Reconciliation service is over.

On Thursday, the children will be participating in a painting activity.  Please send in a smock for the children to wear.

On Friday we will celebrate both Valentines Day and 100th Day of school.  We will have a small party in the afternoon.  If you are sending in Valentines cards or gifts for the class, please do not include names on them and I will make sure they are given out at our party.  

Some children are finishing up their homework notebooks.  If you cannot find the same type of notebook with the dotted lines, one can be purchased in school for $3.00.  It is to your child's benefit to have one as we continue to learn cursive writing.

School will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 17th, 18th and 19th.  

Week of February 3

The children will be having a short religion test on Tuesday and a Spelling test on Thursday this week.  There may be a Science test this week on our snow science unit, but if there is, a study sheet will be sent home.  

Please be sure to review the Act of Contrition.  There are still a few children who do not have the prayer memorized and they will be expected to recite it on their own to the priest at Reconciliation next week.  

There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Friday, February 7 this week.  

Please send in January reading logs if you have not already done so.  So sorry I forgot to send home the February reading logs today.  I will send it  home tomorrow.  

Week of January 27

Happy Catholic Schools Week! 

This week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week.  We started the day with a bagel breakfast and wrote a paragraph about our school.  There will be other activities during the week for the children.  Thursday, January 30 is School spirit day.  Each child can wear blue & gold clothing to school.  If you do not wish to participate you must be in winter uniform.  There will be a pretzel sale on that day also.

Report cards will be released on Friday.  The children will be getting their work folders sent home twice this week.  I didn't realize  how much work was in the children's files!

Thanks to all who sent in classroom supplies.  They will be put to good use.  Those children who placed a book order with Scholastic books will be receiving their books tomorrow.  Just a reminder - the children need a notebook for Spanish class tomorrow.

Week of January 21

This week and next we will be finishing up the rest of the work that will be counted toward the second quarter report card grade.  If you have any make up work at home please complete it and send it in by the end of the week.  Thanks.

The children had their last art class today and will be starting Spanish class in its place next week.  Ms. Devine has asked each child to have a notebook.  Many children already have an extra notebook in their desk that can be used.  Please check to see if your child needs a new book.  

We are running our of classroom supplies.  We are in need of both tissues and paper towels.  I'd appreciate anyone who  could help replenish our school supply.  Thanks.

There are several sweaters (2 pullover YS and 1 YS cardigan) in our classroom, none of which have names.  If you think one might belong to your child please reach out.  Thanks.

Let's have a great week!

Week of January 13

The children will have several tests this week.  There will be a Religion test on Chapter 8 on Wednesday, a Chapter 3 Math test on Thursday and a Spelling test on Friday.

The children will have a half day with an 11:30 dismissal on Friday, January 17 for a faculty meeting.  School will be closed on Monday, January 20.  

A Scholastic Book Club offer was sent home today.   If you are interested in ordering books from it, please go on line to place your order.  There are additonal offers on line also.  Our class code is DYYVG.  I'd like to place the order over the weekend so that we will have the books by the month's end, therefore, the due date for all orders will be this Friday, January 20.  Thanks!

First Reconciliation

We have just received word that the First Reconciliation for the children in 2-1 will be held on February 11 at 1 PM in church.  More information to follow.

Week of January 6

Welcome back to school and Happy New Year!  I hope you all had a nice, relaxing Christmas recess.  Thank you so much for all of the lovely gifts you gave me for Christmas!

There will be no scheduled tests this week as we ease back into school.  Over the break I was able to catch up on marking tests and classwork and I will be sending home the children's work folders sometime this week.  

Week of December 15

This week we will be practicing for our Christmas show while trying to keep up with our classwork.  There will be no spelling words or planned tests this week.

There is a pretzel sale tomorrow at lunch.  Pretzels will be $3.00 each.  

The children will be performing in the Christmas show for some of the other grades tomorrow in school.  They are to come to school in their uniforms and costumes will be provided.  All children will be wearing some sort of robe over their uniform.  The show for the parents is Wednesday night, December 17 at 7 PM.  We ask that the children be dropped off at the red door by our classroom.  Doors to the school will open at 6:30 for the children.  Parents will enter through the Pre-K 3 Doors on Penn Avenue.  On the night of the show, the children should wear a white collared shirt and school shoes or another type of closed shoe.  No sneakers please.   

There will be an 11:30 dismissal on that day, Wednesday, December 17.  

Christmas Dress Down Day is on Thursday, December 19.  Please send in $3.00 to participate.  

Christmas recess will begin at dismissal on Friday, December 20.  We will return to school on Monday, January 6.  We will have a small Christmas celebration on Friday.  Arrangements are being made for a bagel breakfast and for a treat later in the afternoon.  There will be a short Christmas Recess assignment.

Best wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Christmas Card Contest

Mrs. Arena has assigned the children a mandatory art assignment -  to submit an entry for the CYO Christmas Card Art Contest.  Here are the details:  Children can draw anything that relates to Christmas.  Crayons, markers, colored pencils, or any other art medium can be used.  NO GLITTER or LIGHTS.  Entries should be on an 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper.  Do not fold.  On the back please include child's name, school, grade, and a parent phone number.  All pictures are due on Tuesday, December 17.

Week of December 9

This week the children will be having a spelling test on Tuesday and a chapter 5 religion test on Friday.  We will be learning some new subtraction strategies in math and will soon go back to learning more letters in cursive writing.  

The children are learning and practicing songs for our annual Christmas show.  The show for the one track is on   Wednesday,  December 18 at 7 PM.  Costumes will be provided.  Please note:  There is an 11:30 dismissal on that day.

Week of December 2

I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving.  Thanksgiving homework and November reading logs were collected today.  Please remember to bring them in tomorrow if they were not handed in today.  December reading logs were handed out today.  The children should be reading nightly.  There are no scheduled tests this week.  

Week of November 25

School will only be open on Monday and Tuesday this week.  The children will be having a spelling test on Tuesday.  We will be doing a Thanksgiving activity here in school tomorrow.  There will be a small Thanksgiving assignment that will be due when we return on Monday, December 2.  It will be handed out in class tomorrow.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Week of November 18

There was no homework for the children yesterday.   The children have brought home their test folders today.  In it you will find the remainder of the work that was counted toward the first quarter report card.  Report cards will be released tomorrow.  The children will be dismissed tomorrow at 11:30.  Parent conferences will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 and again from 6:00 to 8:00.  These conferences are not mandatory but I will be happy to meet with any parent who would like to come in to discuss his or her child's progress.  No appointment is necessary but please be aware that our conference time will have to be held to just a few minutes so that I can accommodate all who would like to meet.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

The children will be having a Chapter 4 Religion test on Friday.  Baptism projects are due on that day also.

There is a Dress Down Day on Thursday, November 21.  Please send in $3.00 if you wish your child to participate.

Christmas Fair shopping for the children will be during school on Thursday, November 21.  Please send a bag in to school for your child to carry home his or her purchases.   

Week of November 11

The children will have a spelling test on Thursday this week.   We are at the end of the marking period.  Last call for any make-up work your child has done.  Please be aware that I often grade and count classwork toward the report card grade so it would be to your child's advantage to complete this work.   Please have all make-up work in by Thursday.  Thanks.

I hope you are all still reading nightly.  Don't forget to record the amount of time spent reading nightly on the November reading log.

Week of November 4

The children will be having a Chapter 2 Math test on Wednesday and a Chapter 3 Religion test on Thursday this week.  

New this month... I have sent home a November reading log.   The children should be reading at least ten minutes or more every night.  Please record the amount of time spent reading each night on the sheet being sent home today.  The reading log will be collected at the end of the month.  

School will be open tomorrow, Election Day.  The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, November 8.  School will be closed in honor of Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11.

Happy St. Charles Day!

Week of October 28

This week the children will be having a spelling test on last week's words on Tuesday of this week.  There will be a social studies test on the three kinds of communities on Wednesday.  Next week there will be a chapter 3 religion test and a chapter 2 math test.  

On Wednesday, the children will be decorating pumpkins.  Thanks to our class mom, Mrs. McCartney for organizing this activity.  Please send the children to school with a smock or large shirt of some kind.  Thanks.

The children will be able to wear their Halloween costumes to school on Thursday, October 31 as long as the costumes comply with Mr. Kiernan's guidelines.  The children will have a Halloween packet to do in between our planned classwork on that day.  I have also planned a Halloween craft and a small party for Thursday afternoon.  I understand there was a sign-up sheet for party snacks and drinks.  Thank you to all who have signed up.  If you would like to send in items in additon to what we will be having at our party (candy, goodie bags, gifts, etc.) you may do so, but please understand that these items will be given to the children and they will not be allowed to open or eat these things in class.  I have purchased large Halloween Trick or Treat bags so that the children can take home these extra items.  If you are sending in goodie bags or gifts, I ask that they be sent in with no names so that distributing them is easy.  Thank you.  Please reach out if you have any questions. 

Happy Halloween!  

Week of October 21

School is closed for the children on Tuesday, October 22 so that the teachers can attend an Archdiocesan Teacher's Conference.

The children will be given new spelling words this week but the test for these words will be next Tuesday.  I will be sending home the children's test folders on Wednesday this week.  Please check them for recent tests and classwork.  This Thursday, October 24 will be our Fall Dress Down Day.  Please send in $3 per child to participate.  There will also be a bake sale on Thursday.  All items will be sold for $1.00.

Week of October 15

I hope you all enjoyed the long holiday weekend.  This week the children will be having 2 tests.  There will be a spelling test tomorrow and a Chapter 2 Religion test on Friday.

Just a reminder... Scholastic Book Club orders are due tomorrow. 

Additions to the announcements for the week of October 7th

First - it is with a grateful heart that I say thank you to all of you who made my birthday celebration so special.  What a great day it was in school today!  Thank you again for the flowers, cards, treats, and gifts.  

I'm sorry the homework and announcements did not get posted yesterday as planned.  Please read the announcements below for important information.  

I have sent home today the Scholastic Reading Club information and offers.  All books can be ordered on-line at the Scholastic website.  In addition to the books in the flyer sent home, there are many other books available on the site.  Just use the class code,  DYYVG, when ordering.  Books will be sent to school and given to your children when they arrive.  Orders are due on Wednesday, October 15 and then it should take 7-10 business days after that to receive the books.

The children were visited today by a representative from the New York Public Library.  Interested children were offered applications for library cards.  The librarian will be back again this week, so if you fill in the application and send it back to school tomorrow she can get your child his or her library card right away.

Have a great week and thanks again!  

Week of October 7

This will be a busy week for the children and parents alike.  The children will have a spelling test on Friday.  Here are several important dates to know:

• Tuesday, October 8 - Smencil sale

• Wednesday, October 9 - Mandatory meeting for parents of children receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion at 7PM in the Church.

• Friday, October 11 - 11:30 dismissal

• Monday, October 14 - School closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Week of September 30

I can't believe that this week we will be entering the month of October!  The children will be having their first chapter math test on Thursday this week.   We will be reviewing in class and a practice test will be sent home Wednesday night.  There will be no spelling test this week.  

The children will be attending a school mass on Tuesday afternoon this week.  

School pictures will be taken for class 2-1 on Thursday, October 3.  Orders for pictures can be placed on line or you can send your order into school on Thursday.  

Don't forget to send in Scholastic News payment ($7.00) and class dues ($20).  There are still 10 children who have not sent the scholastic news payment and 9 who have not sent in class dues.  Your attention to this matter is appreciated.  

Have a great week!  

Week of September 23

The children will be having two tests this week - a Chapter 1 Religion test on Thursday and a Spelling test on Friday.  I will be sending home the children's work folders on Thursday this week with classwork and tests the children have taken so far this school year.  The children will also be taking MAP tests this week in both Reading and Math.  MAP tests are adaptive tests that help us measure student growth and determine what our students are ready to learn.  Don't forget to send in any papers requested by the office, Scholastic News payment ($7.00) and class dues ($20).  

Week of September 16

The children are working hard and we are starting to get into a daily routine.  They will have their first spelling test of the year on Wednesday this week.  Here are a few other  things you should know:

• The papers Mr. Kiernan asked each student to print, sign and send in are now due.

• If your emergency contact form was sent home for you to check and sign, please send it back to school now. 

• Scholastic News Payment ($7.00) and Class Dues ($20) are due at your earliest convenience.  Cash only.  Thanks.

• Please remember to label all sweatshirts, jackets and other belongings.  

• The children should have all brought in headphones to be used with our computers.

Week of September 9

Welcome back!  I'm looking forward to an exciting school year and I hope you are too!  This is the first full week of school.  Please sign and send all papers from Mr. Kiernan into school as soon as possible.  There will be a Back to School Meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:00.  Hope to see you there.

2023 - 2024

Week of June 10

This week is a full week of school.  The children will have their last tests tomorrow.  

Our Zoo trip will be on Wednesday.  An information sheet will be sent home tomorrow.

Plans are being made for Friday's picnic day.  Children can wear gym clothes on both Wednesday and Friday.  

Week of June 3

This week the children will be having a Chapter 22 religion test.  There will be spelling words this week, starting tomorrow, but the test on these words will not be until next week.

There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Friday, June 7.

I will be choosing 6 chaperones to come on the bus with us to the zoo.  These chaperones will be notified tomorrow.

Friday, May 31

I am still not sure how many chaperones will be able to come on the bus with us to the zoo trip so I have not yet picked chaperones.  I hope to be able to do that on Monday.  Sorry for the delay.  Have a nice weekend.

Week of May 29

We have begun work in a new math book.  Chapter 10 is all about data.  There will be a spelling test on Friday this week.

The two permission slips and money for our zoo trip is due by this Friday, May 31.  Chaperones will be notified on Friday.  Any parent not chosen to chaperone and come on the bus with the class can meet us at the zoo.  

Thursday, May 23

School will be closed on Friday, May 24, Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28.  There is a homework assignment which will be due on Wednesday, May 29.  There will be a spelling test on Friday, May 31.

The two permission slips and the money for the Zoo ($8) should be sent in by next Friday, May 31.  Many parents have already volunteered to chaperone the zoo trip and, unfortunately, I will not be able to take them all on the bus.  I will notify those parents chosen to accompany us on the bus by Friday, May 31.  Those parents not chosen come on the bus are welcome to meet us at the zoo.  

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

Week of May 20

The children will have a Chapter 11 Math test on Wednesday this week.  A practice test will will be sent home tomorrow.  

There will be a dress down day on Thursday, May 23.

School will be closed on Friday, May 24 and Monday and Tuesday, May 27 and 28 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Week of May 14

The children will have a Chapter 19 religion test tomorrow, Wednesday and a spelling test on Thursday.  Next week we will be taking a Chapter 11 math test.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, May 17.

Please send in the money ($18) for Monday's class trip to the rooftop garden as soon as possible.  I will be picking a small number of chaperones for the trip.  If you are interested in being chosen please let me know.  Chaperones will be notified by Thursday.  Information about our Zoo trip will be coming home soon.  I will also be looking for chaperones for that trip.  Any parent that is not chosen to chaperone is welcome to meet us at the zoo.  

May 8

We will be doing a project in school tomorrow which requires painting.  Please have the children bring in a smock or large t-shirt to put over their uniform to protect it from the paint.  Thanks.

Class trip news:  In addition to our class trip to the rooftop garden, another class trip has been planned for the second grade.  We will be going to the Staten Island Zoo with grades 1-4.  More information  will be sent home next week.  Please return the permission slip for the upcoming trip as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Week of May 6

Congratulations on  your child's First Holy Communion.  I hope you all had a lovely day!

The children will not be having any tests this week.  There will be a spelling test and a Chapter 19 religion test next week.

The children have not been told yet, but they will be going on a class trip on Monday, May 20.  I will let the children know in school tomorrow and details and permission slip will be sent home then.

School will be closed for the children on Monday, May 13 so that the teachers can attend a regional teacher's conference. 

Week of April 29

The children will be having two tests this week - a religion test on Tuesday and a spelling test on Wednesday.  We will be in and out of church every day this week preparing for our First Holy Communion.  A note with some First Communion reminders will be sent home toward the end of the week.  Have a great week!

Week of April 22

There will be no tests this week.  Early next week the children will be having a spelling test and a Chapter 18 religion test.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Wednesday, April 24.  Report cards will be released on that day and Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 and 5:00 to 7:00.  These conferences are not mandatory and no appointments are necessary.  If you'd like to get together to discuss your child's progress come on in!

There will be no bus service on Monday, April 29 or Tuesday, April 30.

Thank you to all who sent in paper towels, wipes and/or tissues! 

Week of April 15

The children in the second grade will be taking their spring pictures tomorrow.  As per Mr. Kiernan's letter, all children in the class will be taking a spring picture whether or not pictures are being ordered.  Children can wear spring-like clothing to school tomorrow.  Sibling pictures will be taken on the day the oldest child in the family is scheduled to take his or her picture.  If that day is Wednesday, then your child may dress down both tomorrow and Wednesday. Please be sure to send in a note, if you have not already done so, to let us know if your child will be taking a sibling photo.  Thank you!

The spelling test on the words that were introduced last week will be on Wednesday.  There will be a Chapter 17 religion test on Thursday. The children have received a new math book.  We will be working on Chapter 11 - Geometry and Fraction Concepts.  Since we have skipped over some books you will notice some topics on the homework spiral review pages may not have been covered yet in class.  The children should still try their best to answer all questions.

Communion banners are due by Thursday, April 18.  Please send back the banner in the plastic bag with yourchild's name on it.  Thanks.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, April 19.

Our classroom supplies are running dangerously low.  We are in need of tissues, paper towels, hand wipes, and hand sanitizer.  Please help to replenish our supply by sending in one or more of these items.  Thank you so much!

Week of April 8

Welcome back from our Easter break.  I hope you all had a happy Easter.  This week we will be wrapping up a few odds and ends to finish up our third quarter.  Please send in any make up work that you may have at home.  Please send in your March book log.  There will be a Chapter 6 math test on Friday.  Spelling words will start to be introduced tomorrow, but there will be no test until next week.  

Week of March 25

There are only three days of school this week before our Easter break.  School will be closed from March 28 thru April 7.  School will resume on Monday, April 8.

There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  There will be a Chapter 16 religion test on Wednesday.  There will be a small Easter recess assignment.  Look for it in the test folder being sent home on Wednesday.

There is a cookie sale tomorrow.  See Mr. Kiernan's announcement for details.

Week of March 18

This week the children will have a spelling test on Friday.  No other tests are planned right now but if this changes I will let you know.

Week of March 11

There will be an early dismissal on Friday, March 15.  The children will be dismissed at 11:30.

This week the children will have a Chapter 15 religion test on Wednesday.  There will be no spelling words or spelling test his week.  The children have begun work in the new Chapter 6 math book.  Chapter 5 math books can be left at home.  I will try to have test folders sent home on Thursday this week.  Watch for a unit 3 reading test and the Chapter 5 math test.

There will be a St. Patrick's Day Dress Down Day on Thursday, March 14.  Please send in $3.00 to participate.

Scholastic Book club orders are due today.  There should be at least one more offer sent to us before the end of the school year.

Week of March 4

This week the children will be having a Math Chapter 5 test on Thursday and a spelling test on Friday.  There will be a Chapter 15 religion test next week.  We have started Unit 3 in our ELA program and the children have received a new My View workbook.  The 2.1 My View book can be left home.  March reading logs were given out today.  Please read nightly!

Scholastic Book orders due on March 11.

Thank you so much for your class gift to celebrate Catholic School Teacher's Day today.  It was so very sweet of you all!

A Few New Announcements - Tuesday 2/27

On Friday, March 1st we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America Day with a Crazy Sock Day.  You are invited to wear your crazy, silly, and/or unmatched socks to school.  You still need to wear your uniform and uniform shoes.

There will be a pretzel sale on Friday also.  Pretzels will be sold at lunch for $2.00 each.

A Scholastic Book Club offer was sent home today.  I understand from Scholastic that remaining eWallet funds from the Book Fair become a Scholastic eGift balance and can be used to shop online with Scholastic.  Orders for this book club offer will be due by March 11th.

Week of February 26

The children will have a full week of school.  There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  The children will be taking a Chapter 12 Religion test on Wednesday.  Then we will be ready to start our preparation for our First Holy Communion.  There will be a Chapter 5 math test next week.  

An instruction sheet from Mrs. Quinn on how to make the Communion banners is being sent home today.  

Have a great week!

Week of February 21

There are only three days of school this week and there is no bus service.  Our spelling test will be on Friday.  We will be having a Chapter 12 religion test soon to wrap up our study of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and then will begin our preparation for our First Holy Communion.  

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 22 is the Scholastic Book Fair.  

Week of February 12

By order of the Archdiocese of NY all Catholic Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 13 due to the forecasted snowstorm.

Our celebrations of Mardi Gras, 100th Day of School and Valentines Day will now be postponed until Thursday.   If any child was planning to bringing in Valentines cards or treats please do not send them in now until Thursday.  Wednesday, February 14 is Ash Wednesday.  The children will be receiving ashes here in school and our focus will be on the season of Lent.  As per Mr. Kiernan's request we will save the celebration of Valentines Day for a different day (now on Thursday).

The children were given their "Luck of the Irish" Raffle book today.  It should have gone home with the oldest child in the school.

As of now the children will not be having any tests this week.  If plans change I will let you know.  

Week of February 5

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, February 9 (Faculty Meeting)

The children will receive their First Reconciliation in church on Wednesday, February 7.  A note with a few reminders will be sent home tomorrow.  

The children have received and started working in the new Chapter 5 math book.  The Chapter 4 book can now be kept at home.  There will be a spelling test on Friday this week.  Report cards will be released on Wednesday, February 7.  There are no parent/teacher conferences this quarter, but please email me me if you have any concerns or would like to set up a meeting to discuss your child's progress.  Thank you.

Week of January 29

Happy Catholic School Week!  The children were treated to a bagel breakfast today and there are many other activities planned for this week.  Literacy character day is tomorrow and the blue and gold dress down day is on Thursday.  

There will be a Chapter 10 religion test on Wednesday and a Chapter 4 math test on Thursday this week.  There will be no spelling test.

Just a reminder that the children will receive their First Reconciliation here in school next Wednesday, February 7 at 1 pm in church.  Only 2 adults per child are allowed to attend.  Please check the letter that went home from Mr. Kiernan for more details.  Thank you. 

Week of January 22

The children had their religion test today and will have a spelling test on Friday.   Please continue to practice the Act of Contrition at home.  All children should have this prayer memorized by now.  This is the last call for any make up work that has not been handed in yet.

The children are bringing home a reminder from Ms. Quinn about the First Communion retreat.

Book club orders are due by February 7th.

This was the children's last week of art with Mrs. Arena.  Starting next Tuesday the children will be having Spanish in that time slot.  The children have been asked to have a notebook for Spanish.  

Week of January 16

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, January 19.  There will be no spelling words for homework nor will there be a spelling test this week.  There will be a Chapter 9 Religion test early next week.  There may be a quiz at the end of the week on what we have learned about Martin Luther King Jr.  

Next week is the last week of the marking period.   I will be asking some of the children to do some make-up work.  If your child has any make-up work to do please get that in to me by the end of the week.  Thanks.  Some day this week, depending on attendance, we will be taking the math part of the MAP test.

The children have been practicing the Act of Contrition here in school.  I have sent a copy home with them today so that they can practice it at home also.  This must be memorized before the children's first Reconciliation on February 7th.   

Scholastic Book Club offers were sent home today.  The due date for orders is February 7.

Week of January 8

This will be a full week of school.  There will be a chapter 8 religion test on Wednesday and a spelling test on Thursday.

Thursday will be our class trip.  The children are to come to school in complete uniform.  We will be leaving the school at around 9:30 and will be back to school around noon.  The children will be having popcorn and a snack at the movie theater and will be eating lunch when we return to school.  

Some children are running out of pages in their homework notebook.  You can purchase books on your own or from school ($3.00 each).  If you are purchasing notebooks outside of school please be sure they are the third grade notebooks with the small, dotted lines.  Thanks.

The children in our class seem to be having a problem with their water bottles.  There have been way too many spills in the classroom.  We average about 6 water spills per day!  Please do not send in water bottles that cannot be sealed tightly.  It really is not necessary for water bottles to remain on the children's desks all day, so the children will be limited to taking them out at snack, at lunch, and after lunch or gym if needed.  Thank you for your understanding.

With so many water spills our supply of paper towels has almost been depleted.  Our tissue supply is also very low.  Thank you to those who have already sent in a second box of tissues.  I am reaching out at this time to ask for more paper towel and tissue donations.  Thanks.

Week of January 2

Happy New Year!  I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and happy Christmas break.  

Christmas recess homework was collected today.  Please complete any missed assignments and return them to school as soon as possible.  

December book logs are now due.  The January book log was sent home today.  Unfortunately, the bus children were dismissed before I remembered to give it out, so those children will receive it tomorrow.

This week in school we will begin Chapter 4 in math with a new Math book.  We will also begin Unit 2 in our religion book.  There will be spelling words given this week, but the test on these words will not be until next week. 

Trip money and permission slips are due by this Thursday, January 4.  I need to give the theater our final count one week in advance.  If for some reason your child will not be attending the trip, please let me know.  Thanks.

I have many tests and assignments to send home to you.  I'll try to get the work folders out this week.

Week of December 18

It was so nice to see so many of you last week at our Christmas show.  I am so proud of our children.  They did so well in the show.  I hope you enjoyed their performance.

This week will be a full week of school.  There will be a spelling test on Wednesday and a chapter 3 math test on Thursday.  On Friday we will have a little Christmas celebration here in school.   Thank you in advance to all who are sending in items for the day.

Tomorrow is the Christmas dress down day.  Please send in $3.00 per child to participate.  Thanks.

Information is coming home today about our January class trip.  The permission slip and money for the trip is due by January 4th.  Chaperone requests are due by this Thursday.  Please read the letter for details.  Thanks!

There will be a Christmas recess assignment coming home on Friday.  School will resume on Tuesday, January 2.

Have a very Merry Christmas and an enjoyable Christmas break!  

Week of December 11

On Wednesday of this week the children will be perfoming in our annual Christmas show both during the school day and in the evening.  Costumes are being provided.  The children will come to school in uniform on Wednesday, but may wear their own clothes to school in the evening.  I would suggest they wear light weight, light colored clothing because they will be wearing costumes over their clothes.  Dress shoes please - no sneakers.  The children only will be let into the back doors of the building by our classroom at 6:30.  Entrance for the audience is through the Pre-K 3 doors.  The show will begin at 7:00.

There will be no tests to study for this week.  We will try to wrap up Chapter 3 in math by next week so that we can take our unit test before we break for Christmas.  There will also be a spelling test next week.  

We are in the process of planning a second grade class trip to be held in January.  We will be going to see the movie "Migration" at the Atrium Theaters.  More details, cost, and permission slip will be sent home soon.  

Hope to see you all on Wednesday night at the Christmas show!

Week of December 4

This week the children will have a Spelling test on Tuesday on the contractions and other words from last week.  There will be no other tests this week that the children will need to prepare for.

We are hard at work preparing for our Christmas Show.  The show is next Wednesday night, December 13 at 7:00 pm.  Costumes will be provided.  More info to follow.

November reading logs were due today.  Please send them in now if you have not already done so.  A new reading log for December came home today.  I hope the children are working at home on some Acts of Kindness for Christmas.

Last call for Scholastic Book Club orders. They are now due and the class order will be finalized this evening.

Tuesday, November 28

CYO Art Contest - This is a mandatory assignment from Mrs. Arena.

Contest info:  Theme:  "Family Holiday Traditions"

  Size:  8 1/2  X  11  (Do not fold)

  Children can use crayons, markers, paint etc.  No glitter or battery lights.

Be creative!  Due December 14.

Scholastic Book Club - The holiday book club offer has been sent home.  There is a quick turn around on ordering .  The last day of ordering from this offer is Monday, December 4th.

Week of November 27

The children will be having a chapter 5 religion test on Wednesday this week.  Our spelling test for the next set of words will be given next Tuesday, December 5.  November reading logs are to be sent back to school. on Monday, December 4th.  The December reading log will be given out at that time.

There is no school for the children on Friday, December 1st so the teachers can attend a regional conference.

Week of November 20

There are only two days of school this week.  School will be closed from Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26.  There will be no tests this week.  There will be a small assignment given over the Thanksgiving break.  The assignment will be due when we return on Monday, November 27.  Next week there will be a Chapter 5 religion test and a spelling test.  

Several children are still missing the assignment given by Father Pat to list 10 things they are thankful for.  Please complete the assignment as soon as possible.  Thank you.

School will be closed next Friday, December 1 for a teacher's conference.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving!

Week of November 13

The children will have a spelling test on Friday this week.  There will be no other tests.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on both Wednesday, November 15 and on Friday, November 17.

Report cards will be released on Wednesday, November 15.  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 and from 5:00 to 7:00.  These conferences are not mandatory, but I would be happy to meet with any or all of you to discuss your child's progress.  I am not assigning conference times so please come in when it is convenient for you.  Please understand that our conference time must be kept short (5 to 10 minutes) in order for me to accommodate all parents during the conference times.  Thank you.

Our Christmas Fair will be held on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17.  The children will shop at the fair in school on Thursday.  Please have them bring money and a shopping bag if you are allowing them to shop at the fair.  Thursday is also a holiday dress down day.  Please send in $3.00 per child if they would like to dress down.

Week of November 6

This week is a short but busy week.  There is an 11:30 dismissal on Thursday, November 9th and school will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans' Day.

Class pictures will be taken tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7.  Picture orders can be placed on-line or you can send your order into school.  

There will be no tests this week that the children need to study for.  I will be wrapping us several topics this week and preparing grades for report cards.  If there is any outstanding make up work that has not already submitted, please send it in by Wednesday.  Thank you.

Fall Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Wednesday, November 8.

Next week the first quarter report cards will be released and Parent/Teacher conferences will be held.  More info to follow.

Week of October 30

Tomorrow we will be celebrating Halloween here in school.  The children can come to school in costume, but they must be able to sit in their desks comfortably and use the bathroom by themselves.  No weapons, masks, make-up or inappropriate clothing please.  During the day we will be doing Halloween classwork and activities and making a craft.  We will have a small party tomorrow afternoon.  Thank you to those sending in treats and goodie bags.  There will be no homework tomorrow night.

The children will be having several tests this week.  There will be a Chapter 4 Religion test on Thursday and a Spelling test on Friday.  There will be a Chapter 2 Math test next Monday, November 6.  A practice test for that will be sent home on Thursday of this week.  

A new Scholastic Book offer was sent home today.  Orders are due by Wednesday, November 8.

I do hope the children are doing some sort of reading nightly. Silent reading, reading aloud and even being read to, can all benefit your child in some way.  October reading logs should be sent back to school on Wednesday, November 1st.  A new reading log for November will be sent home on Wednesday.

The date for our class picture is Tuesday, November 7. 

Work folders will be sent home on Wednesday or Thursday this week.  They are filled with many tests and classwork.  Please send in a note or email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Happy Halloween!

Week of October 23

There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  The children will be having a Social Studies test on the different types of communities on Friday.  A study sheet will be sent home on Wednesday to help review for the test.  

There will be a Home School sponsored Fall Dress Down Day on Thursday, October 26.  The cost is $3.00 per child if you wish to participate.  

We will be celebrating Halloween in school next Tuesday. The children will be allowed to wear their costumes to school, but they must be able to move around in them and be able dress and undress themselves to use the bathroom.  I'm sure Mr. Kiernan will be sending home some more about Halloween costumes as the day gets closer.  We will be celebrating Halloween throughout the day with different worksheets and activities. We will be having a small Halloween party in the afternoon on Tuesday   We will also be doing a Halloween craft.  Thank you all to who signed up to send in drinks or treats for the party.  The children can bring in candy or goodie bags to share with their classmates, but please be sure to check to see that there will enough for each child in the class.   There are 22 students in the class.  Please do not label goodie bags and treats individually.  These extra items will be distributed during the party and will be brought home in a treat bag that will be provided to each of the children   Thank you.

The first Scholastic Book order  has arrived.  If you ordered books for your child, he or she will receive them tomorrow in school.  A new book club offer will be sent home soon.

There is still a medium child fleece jacket missing from our classroom and there is a small child's jacket still unclaimed.  I will be sending it to the school's lost and found by the end of the week if it remains unclaimed.  Please label your child's uniform sweaters, sweatshirts and fleece jackets.  Thank you.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!  Have a great week!

Week of October 17

This week will be a full week of school.  The children will be having a Religion test tomorrow and a Spelling test on Friday.  There are no other tests planned for this week.  The children will be attending a school mass on Thursday afternoon.

For those of you who ordered Scholastic Books, the due date has passed, the order has been placed, and we should be receiving the books shortly.  A new book club offer will be sent home soon.  j

We seem to be having a little problem with sweaters and fleece jackets.  Would you be so kind as to check your child's belongings and see if he or she has the correct sweater or fleece.  There are children who are missing their things, some of which were labeled.  Please see going forward that your child's belongings are labeled so that we can avoid these mix ups.  Thanks.  

Week of October 10

There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  No other test are planned.  Our next religion test will most likely be next Tuesday.  

Last call for Scholastic Book Club orders.  The due date for placing the first order is tomorrow, October 11.

There will be a bake sale on Thursday, October 12.

Week of October 2

This week in school the children will be taking several tests.  These will include a Chapter 2 Religion test, a Chapter 1 Math test and a Spelling test.  The children will be given study sheets and ample time to study for the above tests.  

As part of the nightly homework it is important that the children spend a little time reading.  I am sending home an October book log so that the children can begin to record their nightly reading.  I ask that each night you write the date, the title of the book read and how long your child read for.  I would also ask that you initial what has been recorded.   Happy reading!

Week of September 26

This week the children will be taking the MAP tests.  These tests are on-line tests in both reading and math which attempt to measure student growth and achievement.  The children will be using their headphones so please be sure to send them in if you have not already done so.

There will be a spelling test on Thursday this week.  There are no other tests planned.

Week of September 18

This week will be a full week of school.  There will be no spelling test this week, but we will be finishing up Chapter 1 in our Religion book so there will be a Religion test on Friday.  

Please send in the forms requested by Mr. Kiernan and your class dues if you have not already done so. We will be starting work on our chromebooks this week, so please be sure your headphones are in.

School is closed on Monday, September 25 so that teachers can attend a Regional Religion Conference.

Week of September 11

The children will  have homework tonight.  They will no longer be writing their homework assignments down.  Please check the homework tab for the homework each night.  

Tomorrow the children will be having art with Mrs. Arena.   Please have the art supplies (colored pencils, markers and a black sharpie) in by tomorrow.  They will be collected and put into the children's art folder.  

Back to school night is this Wednesday, September 13.  Hope to see you there.                                                      

Please remember to send in headphones if you have not already done so.   

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on this Friday, September 15 for a faculty meeting.

Back to School - September 7

Your child will be coming home with a note for you today.  Please check his or her folder for this note.   Complete the requested information on page 2 and please have your child return the page to me as soon as possible.  Thanks!

Announcements 2022 - 2023

Week of June 12

This week is out last week of the school year.  There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Friday. June 16.  The children will have no homework this week.  Our class picnic will be on Thursday, June 15.  If you have not already paid the $5 for the picnic please send it in tomorrow.  Thanks.

The children will be treated to pizza on Wednesday afternoon by the De Paolo family.    The children should bring a light lunch to school on that day because the pizza will be served later in the afternoon and they are used to eating lunch at 11:00.  Thanks Carmelo and family for your generosity.

I will be in touch again with more end of the year information as the week goes on.  Let's enjoy our last week of the second grade!

End of the Year Picnic

Grade 2 will be having an end of the year picnic fun day on Thursday, June 15 .  Please send in $5.00 per child so that we (with the help of our class moms) can purchase the needed items to have a fun day.  Though we will be providing snacks and drinks throughout the day the children should still bring a lunch to school.  Hot lunch may be ordered if you choose.  Please do not send in any extra treats for the class on that day.   If you would like to send in end of the year treats or goodies, please send them in on the last day.  Thanks.

Week of June 5

This week we will be wrapping up work in many subject areas.  The only formal test I have planned is a science test on landforms on Friday, but there will be an informal Spelling and Religion test this week also.  The marks for the spelling and religion tests will not be counted toward the report card average in these subjects.  

I will be giving make up tests this week.  If your child is required to study for a make up test he or she will be informed of that tomorrow.  Please send in all make up work as soon as possible.  Thank you!

There is a Father's Day sale in school tomorrow, Tuesday, June 6.  

Next week will be our last week of school.  Some activities and treats for the children are being planned.  More details to follow.  Some children have been sharing stories of not attending school on some days this week and next.  If ypur child will not be in attendance would you mind letting me know so that I can plan accordingly and make sure that your child takes home what they should at the end of the year.  Thanks.

Have a great week!

Week of May 31

There will be a Spelling test on Friday of this week which will cover the words from last week as well as tonight's words.  

Those students who placed book club orders will be bringing the books home today.  Please do not begin reading the Flat Stanley book until you are directed to begin by Ms. Clausen.   

Next week we will have a full week of school.  Please hand in all make up work as soon as possible.  Some children will be taking make up tests next week.  Children who need to study will be notified.

Week of May 22

There is a bake sale tomorrow, Tuesday.  Our class has been given a time just before lunch to go to the sale, so please do not count on items from the bake sale for snack.

There will be a math test on Telling time on Thursday this week.  There will be a "I Wanna Iguana" vocabulary quiz this week also.  There will be no spelling test this week.  The test for the spelling words we will do this week will be next Friday, June 2.

Scholastic Book orders are due tomorrow, May 23.  Don't forget to order your Flat Stanley book if you need it.  

School will be closed on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday,  May 26, 29,and 30.  Enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend!

Tuesday, May 16

There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Friday, May 19.  Congratulations to our 7th grade students who will receive Confirmation on that day.  

There will be a spelling test on Thursday and a chapter 19 religion test on Friday this week.  

The children are receiving today their last Scholastic Book Club offer of the year.  Orders will be due on Tuesday, May 23.  This is a great opportunity to order grade level books for summer reading.  Ms. Clausen, the third grade ELA teacher, is requiring the children to read the original Flat Stanley book over the summer.  You will be required to purchase it on your own.  If you'd like you can  order it with this last book club order.  It is not offered in either of the flyers I am sending home, but it is available on the Scholastic site for $4.00.   It is item #116555.  Feel free to search the site for other books as well.  Our class code for ordering is DYYVG. Thanks.

Thursday, May 10

Wishing all of our St. Charles Moms  a Happy Mother's Day. 

School is closed on Monday, May 15.  

Week of May 9

Congratulations to our second grade for receiving their First Holy Communion.  I'm sure you'll agree they did a wonderful job at their Mass on Saturday.  God bless them all!

This week is a short week and there will be no tests   School is closed this Friday, May 12 and on Monday, May 15. 

Friday. May 5

A sheet with Communion reminders was sent home today.  Can't wait for tomorrow!

School is closed for the children on Monday, May 8.

There will be a Mother's Day sale on Tuesday, May 9. 

Week of May 1

Happy May!  With our First Communion fast approaching we are sure to have a busy week.  We will be heading over to church several times this week to practice.  A sheet will be sent home at the end of the week with some First Communion Day reminders.  The children who are reading something at Mass have brought home a copy of what they are reading so that they can practice at home.  This is not to be memorized.  The children will be reading from a copy at mass.  Any child not reading something at mass will be bringing up gifts at the offertory.

April book logs are now due.  Please send them in tomorrow.  The May book log is coming home today.   There will be a Chapter 6 math test on Tuesday this week.  There will also be a spelling  test and a  Chapter 18 Religion test this week.  School will be closed on Monday, May 8 for an Archdiocese Conference  Day.

Week of April 24

Our new lunch program has started.  if you are ordering for your child, please be sure to order 48 hours in advance.  Lunches do not include a drink.  

Spring picture day for the second grade is Thursday, April 27.  If your child is taking a sibling picture on Wednesday, he or she may dress in spring clothes on both days.

There will be an ELA vocabulary quiz and a spelling test on Friday.  There will also be a Social Studies test on Thursday.  A study sheet will be sent home on Wednesday.  There will be a math chapter test next week.  

Week of April 17

Welcome back!  I hope you all enjoyed your Easter Break!

There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Friday, April 21 for a faculty meeting.

There will be a spelling test on Friday this week.  There will also be a Chapter 17 religion test on Thursday.  There will also be a vocabulary quiz on the words from "Money Matters" sometime soon.  

Scholastic offers for the month of April are being sent home today.  Since it is so late in the month you will only have 5 days to order.   Orders will be due this Friday, April 21.  Our class code is DYYVG.

Communion banners are due by this Friday, April 21.  You may send them in when they are completed.  Thanks.

Week of April 3

School will be in session three days this week.  Our Easter recess begins on Thursday.

Report cards will be released on Tuesday, April 4 and parent conferences will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 and from 5:30 to 7:30.  No appointment necessary.  Please note:  I have a late afternoon appointment on Tuesday, but should be able to make it back to school for 5:30.  I ask your patience in advance if I am a few minutes late.  Thanks.

There are no scheduled tests this week.  There will be an Easter recess assignment given out on Wednesday and due back on Monday, April 17.  I have noticed that my old assignments and announcements still appear on these class pages.  Please be sure to look at the current assignments and not the old ones until I can figure out how to hide them.  Thanks.

Happy Easter to you all.  Enjoy the break!

Week of March 27

This week is the last week of the marking period.  There will be a spellng test on Friday and a Chapter 16 religion test on Wednesday.  The children have started presenting their biography book reports.  The rest of the children will present their reports on either Tuesday or Wednesday.  Please help them come to school prepared.  

There will be some make up work given this week.  If studying is required you will be notified before the test is given.

First Communion Banner kits will be given out to the children tomorrow.  There are instuctions inside of each kit.  Please save the bag and return your completed banner in it by April 21.  If there are any problems or questions please reach out to Ms. Quinn in the CCD office.

Parent/Teacher conferences are next Tuesday, April 4 from 12:30 to 2:30 and 5:30 to 7:30.  There is no need to make an appointment.  If you are interested in discussing your child's progress you may come in at any time during the scheduled hours.  

Week of March 20

Happy spring!  This will finally be a full week of school and we will be quite busy!  There will be a spelling test on Friday.  We will be starting a new reading text and a new math chapter this week.  We have begun our Social Studies unit on economics.  We will continue our work with landscapes in science and will also be learning about spring.  In religion we are now learning about the Mass in preparation for our First Holy Communion.  I hope the children are attending Mass on Sundays.

The children will each be presenting an oral report to the class next week on the famous person they read about.  In school each child is preparing for the reports by writing about the famous person he or she read about.  I will be sending home some more information this week so that the children can be prepared for their report on their assigned day.  

Week of March 14

The children will be dismissed this Friday, March 17th at 11:30.  

There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  There will be a Chapter 5 math test on Friday.  

Please continue to read your biography.  We will be preparing for our oral reports very soon.  Many of the children have finished reading their biography already.  I would like to move up the due date for having it read by to this Thursday, March 16.  If anyone sees this as a problem, please let me know and I can give you extra time.  Thanks.

Scholastic book club orders for March are due by tomorrow, Wednesday, March 15.  Thanks.

Week of March 6

Thank you all for the gifts you gave me for Teacher Appreciation Day.  It was very sweet and thoughtful of you!

11:30 dismissal on Friday, March 10 for a Regional Faculty Meeting.

School closed - Monday, March 13 for a Teacher Conference Day.

Biographies will be assigned in the next day or two and must be read and brought back to school by Monday, March 20.

Tomorrow will be a vocabulary quiz on the words from "A Chair for My Mother".  There will be a grammar test on pronouns on Wednesday, a religion test on Chapter 15 on Thursday and a spelling test on Friday.

Scholastic book club offers for the month of March were sent home today.  Orders are due by Wednesday, March 14.  Our class code is DYYVG.  

Thank you to Mr. Cirillo for visiting our classroom last Friday.  The children enjoyed learning about the job of a firefighter!

Week of February 27

The children will have spelling words this week and a spelling test on Friday.  There will  be a social studies quiz towards the end of the week on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.  We will also be talking about and preparing to read a biography.  Each child will be asked to read about a different person and prepare an oral report about that person.  I have many biographies in the classroom that the children can borrow, but if your child wants to read about a particular person or has a book at home that they would like to use, please send it in to school so that it can be approved.  Each child in the class will read about someone different and they will not be allowed to read about someone we have already learned about in class.  More info to follow.

The Communion retreat is this Wednesday, March 1 from 4 to 6 in the church.  If you have any other questions about the retreat please email Mrs. Kerry Quinn at stcharlesccd10306@gmail.com

Week of February 20

Wednesday, February 22 is Ash Wednesday.  The children will receive ashes in school.

There will be no spelling words or major tests this week.  

The Scholastic Book Fair is Thursday, February 23.  I do not have many details on this event.  Please see notices that were sent  home for more info.  

There will be no bus service on Thursday and Friday, February 23 and 24.

Week of February 13

Today in school we celebrated our 100th day of the second grade!  Tomorrow we will celebrate Valentines' Day. There is a red and pink dress down day ($3.00 to participate) and Valentine Cookies will be sold at lunch for $5.00 each.  If you are sending in treats or cards, please make sure there is enough for all students.  Thanks.

There will be several tests this week.  There will be a Religion test on Wednesday and a Chapter 4 math test on Thursday.  Our weekly spelling test will be on Friday and there will be a vocabluary quiz on the words from "Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday" sometime this week also.

School will be closed on Monday, February 20 for President's Day.

Week of February 6

The children will be receiving their First Reconciliation in church on Wednesday, February 8 at 1:00 PM.  Please arrive at church at around 12:45 if you are planning to attend.  Please be aware that there is a 12:00 mass.  

There will be a Spelling test on Friday.  No other tests are planned for this week.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 this Friday, February 10.  It is a faculty meeting day.  

Book club orders due by Friday, February 10.

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this work.   Please have all make-up work in by Thursday.  Thanks.

I hope you are all still reading nightly.  Don't forget to record the amount of time spent reading nightly on the November reading log.

Week of November 4

The children will be having a Chapter 2 Math test on Wednesday and a Chapter 3 Religion test on Thursday this week.  

New this month... I have sent home a November reading log.   The children should be reading at least ten minutes or more every night.  Please record the amount of time spent reading each night on the sheet being sent home today.  The reading log will be collected at the end of the month.  

School will be open tomorrow, Election Day.  The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, November 8.  School will be closed in honor of Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11.

Happy St. Charles Day!

Week of October 28

This week the children will be having a spelling test on last week's words on Tuesday of this week.  There will be a social studies test on the three kinds of communities on Wednesday.  Next week there will be a chapter 3 religion test and a chapter 2 math test.  

On Wednesday, the children will be decorating pumpkins.  Thanks to our class mom, Mrs. McCartney for organizing this activity.  Please send the children to school with a smock or large shirt of some kind.  Thanks.

The children will be able to wear their Halloween costumes to school on Thursday, October 31 as long as the costumes comply with Mr. Kiernan's guidelines.  The children will have a Halloween packet to do in between our planned classwork on that day.  I have also planned a Halloween craft and a small party for Thursday afternoon.  I understand there was a sign-up sheet for party snacks and drinks.  Thank you to all who have signed up.  If you would like to send in items in additon to what we will be having at our party (candy, goodie bags, gifts, etc.) you may do so, but please understand that these items will be given to the children and they will not be allowed to open or eat these things in class.  I have purchased large Halloween Trick or Treat bags so that the children can take home these extra items.  If you are sending in goodie bags or gifts, I ask that they be sent in with no names so that distributing them is easy.  Thank you.  Please reach out if you have any questions. 

Happy Halloween!  

Week of October 21

School is closed for the children on Tuesday, October 22 so that the teachers can attend an Archdiocesan Teacher's Conference.

The children will be given new spelling words this week but the test for these words will be next Tuesday.  I will be sending home the children's test folders on Wednesday this week.  Please check them for recent tests and classwork.  This Thursday, October 24 will be our Fall Dress Down Day.  Please send in $3 per child to participate.  There will also be a bake sale on Thursday.  All items will be sold for $1.00.

Week of October 15

I hope you all enjoyed the long holiday weekend.  This week the children will be having 2 tests.  There will be a spelling test tomorrow and a Chapter 2 Religion test on Friday.

Just a reminder... Scholastic Book Club orders are due tomorrow. 

Additions to the announcements for the week of October 7th

First - it is with a grateful heart that I say thank you to all of you who made my birthday celebration so special.  What a great day it was in school today!  Thank you again for the flowers, cards, treats, and gifts.  

I'm sorry the homework and announcements did not get posted yesterday as planned.  Please read the announcements below for important information.  

I have sent home today the Scholastic Reading Club information and offers.  All books can be ordered on-line at the Scholastic website.  In addition to the books in the flyer sent home, there are many other books available on the site.  Just use the class code,  DYYVG, when ordering.  Books will be sent to school and given to your children when they arrive.  Orders are due on Wednesday, October 15 and then it should take 7-10 business days after that to receive the books.

The children were visited today by a representative from the New York Public Library.  Interested children were offered applications for library cards.  The librarian will be back again this week, so if you fill in the application and send it back to school tomorrow she can get your child his or her library card right away.

Have a great week and thanks again!  

Week of October 7

This will be a busy week for the children and parents alike.  The children will have a spelling test on Friday.  Here are several important dates to know:

• Tuesday, October 8 - Smencil sale

• Wednesday, October 9 - Mandatory meeting for parents of children receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion at 7PM in the Church.

• Friday, October 11 - 11:30 dismissal

• Monday, October 14 - School closed in observance of Columbus Day.

Week of September 30

I can't believe that this week we will be entering the month of October!  The children will be having their first chapter math test on Thursday this week.   We will be reviewing in class and a practice test will be sent home Wednesday night.  There will be no spelling test this week.  

The children will be attending a school mass on Tuesday afternoon this week.  

School pictures will be taken for class 2-1 on Thursday, October 3.  Orders for pictures can be placed on line or you can send your order into school on Thursday.  

Don't forget to send in Scholastic News payment ($7.00) and class dues ($20).  There are still 10 children who have not sent the scholastic news payment and 9 who have not sent in class dues.  Your attention to this matter is appreciated.  

Have a great week!  

Week of September 23

The children will be having two tests this week - a Chapter 1 Religion test on Thursday and a Spelling test on Friday.  I will be sending home the children's work folders on Thursday this week with classwork and tests the children have taken so far this school year.  The children will also be taking MAP tests this week in both Reading and Math.  MAP tests are adaptive tests that help us measure student growth and determine what our students are ready to learn.  Don't forget to send in any papers requested by the office, Scholastic News payment ($7.00) and class dues ($20).  

Week of September 16

The children are working hard and we are starting to get into a daily routine.  They will have their first spelling test of the year on Wednesday this week.  Here are a few other  things you should know:

• The papers Mr. Kiernan asked each student to print, sign and send in are now due.

• If your emergency contact form was sent home for you to check and sign, please send it back to school now. 

• Scholastic News Payment ($7.00) and Class Dues ($20) are due at your earliest convenience.  Cash only.  Thanks.

• Please remember to label all sweatshirts, jackets and other belongings.  

• The children should have all brought in headphones to be used with our computers.

Week of September 9

Welcome back!  I'm looking forward to an exciting school year and I hope you are too!  This is the first full week of school.  Please sign and send all papers from Mr. Kiernan into school as soon as possible.  There will be a Back to School Meeting on Wednesday evening at 6:00.  Hope to see you there.

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Week of June 10

This week is a full week of school.  The children will have their last tests tomorrow.  

Our Zoo trip will be on Wednesday.  An information sheet will be sent home tomorrow.

Plans are being made for Friday's picnic day.  Children can wear gym clothes on both Wednesday and Friday.  

Week of June 3

This week the children will be having a Chapter 22 religion test.  There will be spelling words this week, starting tomorrow, but the test on these words will not be until next week.

There will be an 11:30 dismissal on Friday, June 7.

I will be choosing 6 chaperones to come on the bus with us to the zoo.  These chaperones will be notified tomorrow.

Friday, May 31

I am still not sure how many chaperones will be able to come on the bus with us to the zoo trip so I have not yet picked chaperones.  I hope to be able to do that on Monday.  Sorry for the delay.  Have a nice weekend.

Week of May 29

We have begun work in a new math book.  Chapter 10 is all about data.  There will be a spelling test on Friday this week.

The two permission slips and money for our zoo trip is due by this Friday, May 31.  Chaperones will be notified on Friday.  Any parent not chosen to chaperone and come on the bus with the class can meet us at the zoo.  

Thursday, May 23

School will be closed on Friday, May 24, Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28.  There is a homework assignment which will be due on Wednesday, May 29.  There will be a spelling test on Friday, May 31.

The two permission slips and the money for the Zoo ($8) should be sent in by next Friday, May 31.  Many parents have already volunteered to chaperone the zoo trip and, unfortunately, I will not be able to take them all on the bus.  I will notify those parents chosen to accompany us on the bus by Friday, May 31.  Those parents not chosen come on the bus are welcome to meet us at the zoo.  

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

Week of May 20

The children will have a Chapter 11 Math test on Wednesday this week.  A practice test will will be sent home tomorrow.  

There will be a dress down day on Thursday, May 23.

School will be closed on Friday, May 24 and Monday and Tuesday, May 27 and 28 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Week of May 14

The children will have a Chapter 19 religion test tomorrow, Wednesday and a spelling test on Thursday.  Next week we will be taking a Chapter 11 math test.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, May 17.

Please send in the money ($18) for Monday's class trip to the rooftop garden as soon as possible.  I will be picking a small number of chaperones for the trip.  If you are interested in being chosen please let me know.  Chaperones will be notified by Thursday.  Information about our Zoo trip will be coming home soon.  I will also be looking for chaperones for that trip.  Any parent that is not chosen to chaperone is welcome to meet us at the zoo.  

May 8

We will be doing a project in school tomorrow which requires painting.  Please have the children bring in a smock or large t-shirt to put over their uniform to protect it from the paint.  Thanks.

Class trip news:  In addition to our class trip to the rooftop garden, another class trip has been planned for the second grade.  We will be going to the Staten Island Zoo with grades 1-4.  More information  will be sent home next week.  Please return the permission slip for the upcoming trip as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Week of May 6

Congratulations on  your child's First Holy Communion.  I hope you all had a lovely day!

The children will not be having any tests this week.  There will be a spelling test and a Chapter 19 religion test next week.

The children have not been told yet, but they will be going on a class trip on Monday, May 20.  I will let the children know in school tomorrow and details and permission slip will be sent home then.

School will be closed for the children on Monday, May 13 so that the teachers can attend a regional teacher's conference. 

Week of April 29

The children will be having two tests this week - a religion test on Tuesday and a spelling test on Wednesday.  We will be in and out of church every day this week preparing for our First Holy Communion.  A note with some First Communion reminders will be sent home toward the end of the week.  Have a great week!

Week of April 22

There will be no tests this week.  Early next week the children will be having a spelling test and a Chapter 18 religion test.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Wednesday, April 24.  Report cards will be released on that day and Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 and 5:00 to 7:00.  These conferences are not mandatory and no appointments are necessary.  If you'd like to get together to discuss your child's progress come on in!

There will be no bus service on Monday, April 29 or Tuesday, April 30.

Thank you to all who sent in paper towels, wipes and/or tissues! 

Week of April 15

The children in the second grade will be taking their spring pictures tomorrow.  As per Mr. Kiernan's letter, all children in the class will be taking a spring picture whether or not pictures are being ordered.  Children can wear spring-like clothing to school tomorrow.  Sibling pictures will be taken on the day the oldest child in the family is scheduled to take his or her picture.  If that day is Wednesday, then your child may dress down both tomorrow and Wednesday. Please be sure to send in a note, if you have not already done so, to let us know if your child will be taking a sibling photo.  Thank you!

The spelling test on the words that were introduced last week will be on Wednesday.  There will be a Chapter 17 religion test on Thursday. The children have received a new math book.  We will be working on Chapter 11 - Geometry and Fraction Concepts.  Since we have skipped over some books you will notice some topics on the homework spiral review pages may not have been covered yet in class.  The children should still try their best to answer all questions.

Communion banners are due by Thursday, April 18.  Please send back the banner in the plastic bag with yourchild's name on it.  Thanks.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, April 19.

Our classroom supplies are running dangerously low.  We are in need of tissues, paper towels, hand wipes, and hand sanitizer.  Please help to replenish our supply by sending in one or more of these items.  Thank you so much!

Week of April 8

Welcome back from our Easter break.  I hope you all had a happy Easter.  This week we will be wrapping up a few odds and ends to finish up our third quarter.  Please send in any make up work that you may have at home.  Please send in your March book log.  There will be a Chapter 6 math test on Friday.  Spelling words will start to be introduced tomorrow, but there will be no test until next week.  

Week of March 25

There are only three days of school this week before our Easter break.  School will be closed from March 28 thru April 7.  School will resume on Monday, April 8.

There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  There will be a Chapter 16 religion test on Wednesday.  There will be a small Easter recess assignment.  Look for it in the test folder being sent home on Wednesday.

There is a cookie sale tomorrow.  See Mr. Kiernan's announcement for details.

Week of March 18

This week the children will have a spelling test on Friday.  No other tests are planned right now but if this changes I will let you know.

Week of March 11

There will be an early dismissal on Friday, March 15.  The children will be dismissed at 11:30.

This week the children will have a Chapter 15 religion test on Wednesday.  There will be no spelling words or spelling test his week.  The children have begun work in the new Chapter 6 math book.  Chapter 5 math books can be left at home.  I will try to have test folders sent home on Thursday this week.  Watch for a unit 3 reading test and the Chapter 5 math test.

There will be a St. Patrick's Day Dress Down Day on Thursday, March 14.  Please send in $3.00 to participate.

Scholastic Book club orders are due today.  There should be at least one more offer sent to us before the end of the school year.

Week of March 4

This week the children will be having a Math Chapter 5 test on Thursday and a spelling test on Friday.  There will be a Chapter 15 religion test next week.  We have started Unit 3 in our ELA program and the children have received a new My View workbook.  The 2.1 My View book can be left home.  March reading logs were given out today.  Please read nightly!

Scholastic Book orders due on March 11.

Thank you so much for your class gift to celebrate Catholic School Teacher's Day today.  It was so very sweet of you all!

A Few New Announcements - Tuesday 2/27

On Friday, March 1st we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday and Read Across America Day with a Crazy Sock Day.  You are invited to wear your crazy, silly, and/or unmatched socks to school.  You still need to wear your uniform and uniform shoes.

There will be a pretzel sale on Friday also.  Pretzels will be sold at lunch for $2.00 each.

A Scholastic Book Club offer was sent home today.  I understand from Scholastic that remaining eWallet funds from the Book Fair become a Scholastic eGift balance and can be used to shop online with Scholastic.  Orders for this book club offer will be due by March 11th.

Week of February 26

The children will have a full week of school.  There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  The children will be taking a Chapter 12 Religion test on Wednesday.  Then we will be ready to start our preparation for our First Holy Communion.  There will be a Chapter 5 math test next week.  

An instruction sheet from Mrs. Quinn on how to make the Communion banners is being sent home today.  

Have a great week!

Week of February 21

There are only three days of school this week and there is no bus service.  Our spelling test will be on Friday.  We will be having a Chapter 12 religion test soon to wrap up our study of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and then will begin our preparation for our First Holy Communion.  

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 22 is the Scholastic Book Fair.  

Week of February 12

By order of the Archdiocese of NY all Catholic Schools will be closed Tuesday, February 13 due to the forecasted snowstorm.

Our celebrations of Mardi Gras, 100th Day of School and Valentines Day will now be postponed until Thursday.   If any child was planning to bringing in Valentines cards or treats please do not send them in now until Thursday.  Wednesday, February 14 is Ash Wednesday.  The children will be receiving ashes here in school and our focus will be on the season of Lent.  As per Mr. Kiernan's request we will save the celebration of Valentines Day for a different day (now on Thursday).

The children were given their "Luck of the Irish" Raffle book today.  It should have gone home with the oldest child in the school.

As of now the children will not be having any tests this week.  If plans change I will let you know.  

Week of February 5

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, February 9 (Faculty Meeting)

The children will receive their First Reconciliation in church on Wednesday, February 7.  A note with a few reminders will be sent home tomorrow.  

The children have received and started working in the new Chapter 5 math book.  The Chapter 4 book can now be kept at home.  There will be a spelling test on Friday this week.  Report cards will be released on Wednesday, February 7.  There are no parent/teacher conferences this quarter, but please email me me if you have any concerns or would like to set up a meeting to discuss your child's progress.  Thank you.

Week of January 29

Happy Catholic School Week!  The children were treated to a bagel breakfast today and there are many other activities planned for this week.  Literacy character day is tomorrow and the blue and gold dress down day is on Thursday.  

There will be a Chapter 10 religion test on Wednesday and a Chapter 4 math test on Thursday this week.  There will be no spelling test.

Just a reminder that the children will receive their First Reconciliation here in school next Wednesday, February 7 at 1 pm in church.  Only 2 adults per child are allowed to attend.  Please check the letter that went home from Mr. Kiernan for more details.  Thank you. 

Week of January 22

The children had their religion test today and will have a spelling test on Friday.   Please continue to practice the Act of Contrition at home.  All children should have this prayer memorized by now.  This is the last call for any make up work that has not been handed in yet.

The children are bringing home a reminder from Ms. Quinn about the First Communion retreat.

Book club orders are due by February 7th.

This was the children's last week of art with Mrs. Arena.  Starting next Tuesday the children will be having Spanish in that time slot.  The children have been asked to have a notebook for Spanish.  

Week of January 16

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on Friday, January 19.  There will be no spelling words for homework nor will there be a spelling test this week.  There will be a Chapter 9 Religion test early next week.  There may be a quiz at the end of the week on what we have learned about Martin Luther King Jr.  

Next week is the last week of the marking period.   I will be asking some of the children to do some make-up work.  If your child has any make-up work to do please get that in to me by the end of the week.  Thanks.  Some day this week, depending on attendance, we will be taking the math part of the MAP test.

The children have been practicing the Act of Contrition here in school.  I have sent a copy home with them today so that they can practice it at home also.  This must be memorized before the children's first Reconciliation on February 7th.   

Scholastic Book Club offers were sent home today.  The due date for orders is February 7.

Week of January 8

This will be a full week of school.  There will be a chapter 8 religion test on Wednesday and a spelling test on Thursday.

Thursday will be our class trip.  The children are to come to school in complete uniform.  We will be leaving the school at around 9:30 and will be back to school around noon.  The children will be having popcorn and a snack at the movie theater and will be eating lunch when we return to school.  

Some children are running out of pages in their homework notebook.  You can purchase books on your own or from school ($3.00 each).  If you are purchasing notebooks outside of school please be sure they are the third grade notebooks with the small, dotted lines.  Thanks.

The children in our class seem to be having a problem with their water bottles.  There have been way too many spills in the classroom.  We average about 6 water spills per day!  Please do not send in water bottles that cannot be sealed tightly.  It really is not necessary for water bottles to remain on the children's desks all day, so the children will be limited to taking them out at snack, at lunch, and after lunch or gym if needed.  Thank you for your understanding.

With so many water spills our supply of paper towels has almost been depleted.  Our tissue supply is also very low.  Thank you to those who have already sent in a second box of tissues.  I am reaching out at this time to ask for more paper towel and tissue donations.  Thanks.

Week of January 2

Happy New Year!  I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and happy Christmas break.  

Christmas recess homework was collected today.  Please complete any missed assignments and return them to school as soon as possible.  

December book logs are now due.  The January book log was sent home today.  Unfortunately, the bus children were dismissed before I remembered to give it out, so those children will receive it tomorrow.

This week in school we will begin Chapter 4 in math with a new Math book.  We will also begin Unit 2 in our religion book.  There will be spelling words given this week, but the test on these words will not be until next week. 

Trip money and permission slips are due by this Thursday, January 4.  I need to give the theater our final count one week in advance.  If for some reason your child will not be attending the trip, please let me know.  Thanks.

I have many tests and assignments to send home to you.  I'll try to get the work folders out this week.

Week of December 18

It was so nice to see so many of you last week at our Christmas show.  I am so proud of our children.  They did so well in the show.  I hope you enjoyed their performance.

This week will be a full week of school.  There will be a spelling test on Wednesday and a chapter 3 math test on Thursday.  On Friday we will have a little Christmas celebration here in school.   Thank you in advance to all who are sending in items for the day.

Tomorrow is the Christmas dress down day.  Please send in $3.00 per child to participate.  Thanks.

Information is coming home today about our January class trip.  The permission slip and money for the trip is due by January 4th.  Chaperone requests are due by this Thursday.  Please read the letter for details.  Thanks!

There will be a Christmas recess assignment coming home on Friday.  School will resume on Tuesday, January 2.

Have a very Merry Christmas and an enjoyable Christmas break!  

Week of December 11

On Wednesday of this week the children will be perfoming in our annual Christmas show both during the school day and in the evening.  Costumes are being provided.  The children will come to school in uniform on Wednesday, but may wear their own clothes to school in the evening.  I would suggest they wear light weight, light colored clothing because they will be wearing costumes over their clothes.  Dress shoes please - no sneakers.  The children only will be let into the back doors of the building by our classroom at 6:30.  Entrance for the audience is through the Pre-K 3 doors.  The show will begin at 7:00.

There will be no tests to study for this week.  We will try to wrap up Chapter 3 in math by next week so that we can take our unit test before we break for Christmas.  There will also be a spelling test next week.  

We are in the process of planning a second grade class trip to be held in January.  We will be going to see the movie "Migration" at the Atrium Theaters.  More details, cost, and permission slip will be sent home soon.  

Hope to see you all on Wednesday night at the Christmas show!

Week of December 4

This week the children will have a Spelling test on Tuesday on the contractions and other words from last week.  There will be no other tests this week that the children will need to prepare for.

We are hard at work preparing for our Christmas Show.  The show is next Wednesday night, December 13 at 7:00 pm.  Costumes will be provided.  More info to follow.

November reading logs were due today.  Please send them in now if you have not already done so.  A new reading log for December came home today.  I hope the children are working at home on some Acts of Kindness for Christmas.

Last call for Scholastic Book Club orders. They are now due and the class order will be finalized this evening.

Tuesday, November 28

CYO Art Contest - This is a mandatory assignment from Mrs. Arena.

Contest info:  Theme:  "Family Holiday Traditions"

  Size:  8 1/2  X  11  (Do not fold)

  Children can use crayons, markers, paint etc.  No glitter or battery lights.

Be creative!  Due December 14.

Scholastic Book Club - The holiday book club offer has been sent home.  There is a quick turn around on ordering .  The last day of ordering from this offer is Monday, December 4th.

Week of November 27

The children will be having a chapter 5 religion test on Wednesday this week.  Our spelling test for the next set of words will be given next Tuesday, December 5.  November reading logs are to be sent back to school. on Monday, December 4th.  The December reading log will be given out at that time.

There is no school for the children on Friday, December 1st so the teachers can attend a regional conference.

Week of November 20

There are only two days of school this week.  School will be closed from Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26.  There will be no tests this week.  There will be a small assignment given over the Thanksgiving break.  The assignment will be due when we return on Monday, November 27.  Next week there will be a Chapter 5 religion test and a spelling test.  

Several children are still missing the assignment given by Father Pat to list 10 things they are thankful for.  Please complete the assignment as soon as possible.  Thank you.

School will be closed next Friday, December 1 for a teacher's conference.

Have a very happy Thanksgiving!

Week of November 13

The children will have a spelling test on Friday this week.  There will be no other tests.

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on both Wednesday, November 15 and on Friday, November 17.

Report cards will be released on Wednesday, November 15.  Parent/Teacher conferences will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 and from 5:00 to 7:00.  These conferences are not mandatory, but I would be happy to meet with any or all of you to discuss your child's progress.  I am not assigning conference times so please come in when it is convenient for you.  Please understand that our conference time must be kept short (5 to 10 minutes) in order for me to accommodate all parents during the conference times.  Thank you.

Our Christmas Fair will be held on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17.  The children will shop at the fair in school on Thursday.  Please have them bring money and a shopping bag if you are allowing them to shop at the fair.  Thursday is also a holiday dress down day.  Please send in $3.00 per child if they would like to dress down.

Week of November 6

This week is a short but busy week.  There is an 11:30 dismissal on Thursday, November 9th and school will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans' Day.

Class pictures will be taken tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7.  Picture orders can be placed on-line or you can send your order into school.  

There will be no tests this week that the children need to study for.  I will be wrapping us several topics this week and preparing grades for report cards.  If there is any outstanding make up work that has not already submitted, please send it in by Wednesday.  Thank you.

Fall Scholastic Book Club orders are due on Wednesday, November 8.

Next week the first quarter report cards will be released and Parent/Teacher conferences will be held.  More info to follow.

Week of October 30

Tomorrow we will be celebrating Halloween here in school.  The children can come to school in costume, but they must be able to sit in their desks comfortably and use the bathroom by themselves.  No weapons, masks, make-up or inappropriate clothing please.  During the day we will be doing Halloween classwork and activities and making a craft.  We will have a small party tomorrow afternoon.  Thank you to those sending in treats and goodie bags.  There will be no homework tomorrow night.

The children will be having several tests this week.  There will be a Chapter 4 Religion test on Thursday and a Spelling test on Friday.  There will be a Chapter 2 Math test next Monday, November 6.  A practice test for that will be sent home on Thursday of this week.  

A new Scholastic Book offer was sent home today.  Orders are due by Wednesday, November 8.

I do hope the children are doing some sort of reading nightly. Silent reading, reading aloud and even being read to, can all benefit your child in some way.  October reading logs should be sent back to school on Wednesday, November 1st.  A new reading log for November will be sent home on Wednesday.

The date for our class picture is Tuesday, November 7. 

Work folders will be sent home on Wednesday or Thursday this week.  They are filled with many tests and classwork.  Please send in a note or email me if you have any questions or concerns.  Happy Halloween!

Week of October 23

There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  The children will be having a Social Studies test on the different types of communities on Friday.  A study sheet will be sent home on Wednesday to help review for the test.  

There will be a Home School sponsored Fall Dress Down Day on Thursday, October 26.  The cost is $3.00 per child if you wish to participate.  

We will be celebrating Halloween in school next Tuesday. The children will be allowed to wear their costumes to school, but they must be able to move around in them and be able dress and undress themselves to use the bathroom.  I'm sure Mr. Kiernan will be sending home some more about Halloween costumes as the day gets closer.  We will be celebrating Halloween throughout the day with different worksheets and activities. We will be having a small Halloween party in the afternoon on Tuesday   We will also be doing a Halloween craft.  Thank you all to who signed up to send in drinks or treats for the party.  The children can bring in candy or goodie bags to share with their classmates, but please be sure to check to see that there will enough for each child in the class.   There are 22 students in the class.  Please do not label goodie bags and treats individually.  These extra items will be distributed during the party and will be brought home in a treat bag that will be provided to each of the children   Thank you.

The first Scholastic Book order  has arrived.  If you ordered books for your child, he or she will receive them tomorrow in school.  A new book club offer will be sent home soon.

There is still a medium child fleece jacket missing from our classroom and there is a small child's jacket still unclaimed.  I will be sending it to the school's lost and found by the end of the week if it remains unclaimed.  Please label your child's uniform sweaters, sweatshirts and fleece jackets.  Thank you.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks!  Have a great week!

Week of October 17

This week will be a full week of school.  The children will be having a Religion test tomorrow and a Spelling test on Friday.  There are no other tests planned for this week.  The children will be attending a school mass on Thursday afternoon.

For those of you who ordered Scholastic Books, the due date has passed, the order has been placed, and we should be receiving the books shortly.  A new book club offer will be sent home soon.  j

We seem to be having a little problem with sweaters and fleece jackets.  Would you be so kind as to check your child's belongings and see if he or she has the correct sweater or fleece.  There are children who are missing their things, some of which were labeled.  Please see going forward that your child's belongings are labeled so that we can avoid these mix ups.  Thanks.  

Week of October 10

There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week.  No other test are planned.  Our next religion test will most likely be next Tuesday.  

Last call for Scholastic Book Club orders.  The due date for placing the first order is tomorrow, October 11.

There will be a bake sale on Thursday, October 12.

Week of October 2

This week in school the children will be taking several tests.  These will include a Chapter 2 Religion test, a Chapter 1 Math test and a Spelling test.  The children will be given study sheets and ample time to study for the above tests.  

As part of the nightly homework it is important that the children spend a little time reading.  I am sending home an October book log so that the children can begin to record their nightly reading.  I ask that each night you write the date, the title of the book read and how long your child read for.  I would also ask that you initial what has been recorded.   Happy reading!

Week of September 26

This week the children will be taking the MAP tests.  These tests are on-line tests in both reading and math which attempt to measure student growth and achievement.  The children will be using their headphones so please be sure to send them in if you have not already done so.

There will be a spelling test on Thursday this week.  There are no other tests planned.

Week of September 18

This week will be a full week of school.  There will be no spelling test this week, but we will be finishing up Chapter 1 in our Religion book so there will be a Religion test on Friday.  

Please send in the forms requested by Mr. Kiernan and your class dues if you have not already done so. We will be starting work on our chromebooks this week, so please be sure your headphones are in.

School is closed on Monday, September 25 so that teachers can attend a Regional Religion Conference.

Week of September 11

The children will  have homework tonight.  They will no longer be writing their homework assignments down.  Please check the homework tab for the homework each night.  

Tomorrow the children will be having art with Mrs. Arena.   Please have the art supplies (colored pencils, markers and a black sharpie) in by tomorrow.  They will be collected and put into the children's art folder.  

Back to school night is this Wednesday, September 13.  Hope to see you there.                                                      

Please remember to send in headphones if you have not already done so.   

The children will be dismissed at 11:30 on this Friday, September 15 for a faculty meeting.

Back to School - September 7

Your child will be coming home with a note for you today.  Please check his or her folder for this note.   Complete the requested information on page 2 and please have your child return the page to me as soon as possible.  Thanks!