Mrs. Sexton
Grade 7 Room 16 Homeroom
Week of May 5, 2024
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Responsorial Psalm: The Lord has revealed to the nations His saving power.
"I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you.
This I command you: love one another."
If you can imagine that you would never see someone "face-to-face" again, you would want to tell them everything in your heart before you go. This seems to be what is happening in the Gospel today. The passage is filled with life-long directions for the disciples (that's all of us as well!) from Jesus. He ends with the great command "Love one another." That is the main message. If we just love one another, everything else will fall into place.
GHappening this week:
Reminder: Summer uniform - students should be wearing white socks and primarily white sneakers. A change in the dismissal line requires a blue note. We have had several students go in the WALKER line with friends without presenting a note. Please understand if you receive an email about this as we are concerned about the safety of our students. We just want to verify that parents are aware of the decisions the children are making. (Students will be reminded of this important documentation on Monday this week.)
Change in weather - it is supposed to be cooler this week. That means windows will once again be open and pollen will again affect some students. Right now we are ok with tissues, but if you can spare a box, it would be most appreciated. (A few 'specials' teachers have asked us to share a box.) I ask the children to take a few in their pockets if needed for Mass or other classes if they know they need them. Thank you! We are fine with all other classroom supplies. Thank you for your generosity.
Monday, May 6
Gym uniforms today. Summer uniforms may be worn. Please note - when wearing sneakers, they must be tied properly to avoid injuries. Continued noncompliance (reminders given) with this request will result in consequences. (Orderliness form followed by a demerit for noncompliance)May 7
Tuesday, May 7
Grade 7 - Grammar test today on Verbals
Wednesday, May 8
May Procession 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 9
Feast of the Ascension - no school for students; Hoyday of Obligation
Friday, May 10
Professional Development Day - no school for students; enjoy the extended weekend!
Upcoming reminders
Summer Solutions orders can be placed. For Mrs. Keeley and Mrs. Forgione's classes, you should order the Grade 7 book. Mrs. Amoroso will give directives to her students as to their summer assignment for Honors Math.
May 7 - Grade 7: Test on Verbals.
May 8 - May Procession - this year a prayer service is planned. Details to follow.
May 9 - Feast of the Ascension of Jesus (Holyday of Obligation; no classes today)
May 10 - No classes today. Enjoy the long weekend!
May 24 - No classes today
May 27 - Memorial Day - no classes today
June 3 - 7 End of the Year Assessments. Details to follow.
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**When arriving late in the morning due to a doctor/dentist visit, please obtain a form from the professional Office. In this way, your child will be recorded with an excused lateness (which does not accumulate into a morning detention for unexcused lateness).
Remember to have Chromebooks turned OFF and fully charged for each day. The Chromebook should be inside the school bag from the time children leave home until they arrive in the classroom.
Google Classroom assignments - you must submit your work when you are finished. Several assignments appear to be finished, but if they are still in my ASSIGNED file, I do not know that you are finished. (reminders given in class as well)
Transportation - A reminder that students should be traveling in the same way each day unless a blue note is received in the morning. In case of a last minute change, please call the Office. I try to look at email right at dismissal also for any last minute changes as the children are packing to go home. Please note that students may only ride the bus to which they have been assigned. Even if a friend's bus is in the same school district as your child's bus, they are not permitted to ride that bus. Thank you for understanding.
Blue notes - Please provide a blue note if your child needs to be dismissed early or if your child will be going home by a different method than the usual. If your child is leaving for a morning appointment, please indicate if he/she will be returning for the afternoon session. Absence notes are also needed for documentation. While we appreciate that parents email in advance (sometimes days) of a change, it is necessary that we have the notes on the day of the change to best regulate dismissals. Thank you!
Regular Reminders.....
Your child's phone is turned off on school property. If you need to send a message, you need to call the Office and they will relay the message to your child. All children should know how they are going home before they leave the house each morning. Thank you!
If your child is absent, two things are required: 1) a call to the absentee line(Give a specific reason for absence; symptoms of illness should be included) AND 2) a blue note upon your child's return. The note is documenting your child's absence. The call is so that you do not receive a call from the Office if your child is not in school.
Chromebooks must be charged and turned off each evening. They need to be ready for class each day, fully charged.
School Calendar
Please refer to the School Calendar sent in Mrs. Veneziale's communication when planning any days on which your child might need to miss school. Any updates will be posted on the Monthly Calendar. All appointments should be made after school hours when possible. Instruction in Grade 7 continues to 2:50 each day; early dismissal is to be avoided. Thank you!
Homework - Students MUST copy their work in each class before they leave. A sheet will be provided each Monday for students. No excuses are accepted for work not being completed. Remember that after 4 demerits morning detention will be issued.
Teacher Contact - Please remember that I do not check email on a regular basis throughout the day - if there is a change in the way that your child needs to go home, please call the Office and they will relay the message. Thank you.
EARLY DISMISSALS - We have had many students leaving early for appointments. Please understand that our day continues until 2:50. While I certainly understand that there are some specialists that do not have later appointments, please try to schedule appointments later in the day. It is also a disruption to the Office area as we are trying to get students dismissed. Thank you for understanding. Students who come to school the next day can not use the excuse "I left early" for missed assignments.
Thank you for the sacrifices that you make and the generous support that you give to SPN. May God bless your families with peace and joy!
Enjoy the weekend, remember to pray and meet Jesus in the Eucharist!
Mrs. K. Sexton
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