January 20, 2025

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. It is going to be a cold week! Students can wear gym uniforms all week due to the cold temperatures.

It is the mid-point of the trimester. Mid-term grades will be sent home electronically on 1/22. Be sure to check powerschool regularly.

Friday, 1/24, Student Council is sponsoring a donut sale and out-of-uniform day. Donuts are $2 and cost for out-of-uniform is $2. 

GENERAL REMINDERS: 

• Students need to be dressed in full winter uniform, including shoes and socks. There should be NO LOGOS on the socks. Spirit-wear is only permitted on gym days (Mondays and Wednesdays.) Skirts should not be rolled. Make-up and perfume are not permitted. 

• Students should write down HW daily and check assignment planners at home.

• Please check Powerschool regularly to keep track of grades and/or missing assignments. Students should speak to teachers about missing work.

ELA CLASS:

Students should refer to their HW planners for daily HW assignments.

This week we are working on vocabulary unit 8. Our next vocab test will be Friday, 2/7. Our poetry recitation will take place on Wednesday, 1/22. Everyone has their REACH book now and are deciding on a project for their T2 REACH project. Students should see me for more information. The projects are due 2/14. 

MATH CLASS INFORMATION: 

Students are expected to be prepared for math class with a math copybook and a math binder, as well as a fully stocked pencil case.

6 Math: drill due 1/21 

7 Math: drill due 1/21 

8 Algebra: drill due 1/21

Important Dates:

• Monday, 1/20: MLK Day; no school

• Wednesday, 1/22: Poetry Recitation

• Friday, 1/24: donuts and out-of-uniform for $2 each

• Sunday, 1/26: Catholic Schools Week begins! 10:00 Family Mass in the church

• Friday, 1/31: MS at ES; early dismissal 11:45

• Friday, 2/14: REACH project due

• Monday, 2/17: Presidents Day; no school

Many blessings for a happy and healthy 2025! Have a great week, everyone!

Mrs. Doran