10/19/26

Dear First Grade Families,

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend and had some time to relax! Here are a few friendly reminders and updates for the week:

• Phonics test: Thursday, October  22 — Please practice the phonics homework with your child. Don't forget the coding section and sight words. The test will cover the letters f, r, g, and h.

• Spelling test: Friday, October  23 — The words will be in the student planner, home folder, and they are also posted under spelling words. Be sure to remind them that sentences begin with an uppercase/capital letter and end with a punctuation mark.

• Please have your child finish Side 2 of the phonics page in the home folder and return it the next day. For math, your child will complete one page from the Homework & Practice book—please tear out that homework page and send it back with your child the following day. The math workbook can stay at home. 

Helpful reminders

• Please send a healthy NUT-FREE snack, a reusable water bottle (no disposable or squirt bottles), and lunch with any needed utensils on full days.

• Other beverages are allowed only in the cafeteria.

If your child will be absent or there’s a dismissal change, please notify the office by phone or email so we can keep everyone safe.

10/19 - Formal uniform required

10/22 - Installation of Bishop Saporito

10/26 - PreK/K Pumpkin Patch Event

10/27-28 - Book Fair - Click here for the eWallet link.

10/29 -2nd Grade Class Trip

10/30- Halloween celebrations, early dismissal, HSA Halloween Party (6-8PM)

11/2 - All School Mass for All Saints/All Souls (K-8 to attend)

11/3 - Picture Retake Day & Graduation Photos

11/4-20 - MAP Testing

11/6 - End of First Marking Period

11/12 & 11/13 - Parent conferences - early dismissal

11/20 - Early dismissal - basket raffle

11/25 - Early dismissal - Thanksgiving 

Ms. Musso 🐝

October 12 , 2026

Dear First Grade Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend!

Reminders & updates for the week

• Math test: Thursday, October 15 — A review packet will be sent home on Wednesday. Please practice the pages with your child; I do not collect them as homework.

• Phonics test: Friday, October 16 — Please practice the phonics homework (including the coding section and sight words). The test will cover the letters s (ssss), s (z), d, and blends.

• Phonics page: Please have your child finish Side 2 of the phonics sheet in the home folder and return it the next day.

• Math homework: Your child will complete one page from the Homework & Practice book — please tear out that page and send it back the next day. The math workbook can stay at home.

Helpful reminders

• Send a healthy NUT-FREE snack, a reusable water bottle (no disposable or squirt bottles), and lunch with any needed utensils on full days.

• Other beverages are allowed only in the cafeteria.

• If your child will be absent or there’s a dismissal change, please notify the office by phone or email so we can keep everyone safe.

Important dates

• 10/12 — No School (Columbus Day)

• 10/15 — PreK Family Fun Night (NJHS & PreK families)

• 10/22 — Installation of Bishop Saporito

• 10/26 — PreK/K Pumpkin Patch Event

• 10/27–10/28 — Book Fair

• 10/29 — 2nd Grade Class Trip

• 10/30 — Halloween celebrations, early dismissal; HSA Halloween Party (6–8 PM)

• 11/2 — All School Mass for All Saints/All Souls (K–8 attend)

• 11/3 — Picture Retake Day & Graduation Photos

• 11/4–11/20 — MAP Testing

• 11/6 — End of First Marking Period

• 11/12 & 11/13 — Parent Conferences (early dismissal)

• 11/20 — Early dismissal — Basket Raffle

• 11/25 — Early dismissal — Thanksgiving

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Thank you for your support — looking forward to a great week!

Ms. Musso🐝

October 5,2026

Dear First Grade Families,

I hope you had a lovely, relaxing weekend! Here are a few friendly reminders and updates for the week:

• Homework & spelling: I sent the spelling list home on Friday and it’s also posted on my website. 

  • Spelling test: Friday, October 9.

• Phonics test: Tuesday, October 6. Please practice the phonics homework with your child (don’t forget the coding section). The test will cover short/long a and i, l and  z

  • Please have your child finish Side 2 of the phonics page in the home folder and return it the next day.

• Math homework: Your child should complete one page from the Homework & Practice book. Please tear out that homework page and send it back the following day. The math workbook may stay at home.

• Test folders & signatures: Test folders will come home on Monday, October 5. Please sign the sheet inside and add any notes in the comments box. Keep the tests in the folder so I can review them again at school.

Thank you so much for all you do! If you have any questions, please let me know.

Ms. Musso🐝

September 29, 2026

Hello First Grade Families,

A few important updates about the Buddy Ceremony:

Students must wear their formal uniform on Friday, October 2.

The ceremony start time has changed due to a funeral on Friday morning. The Buddy Ceremony will now begin at 12:30 PM.

Please do not attempt to enter the church before 12:15 PM, as the funeral will still be in progress.

Thank you very much. If you have any questions, please let me know. Have a great day!

Ms. Musso 🐝

September 28, 2026

Hello First Grade Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and had some time to relax! Here are a few friendly reminders and updates for the week:

• This week’s homework and the new spelling list are posted on the St. Bart’s website. I’ll also send a printed spelling list home with the children.

• Phonics test: Tuesday, September 29 — please practice the phonics homework with your child. The test will cover letters n, p, t and short & long o.

• Please have your child finish Side 2 of the phonics page in the home folder and return it the next day. For math, your child will complete one page from the Homework & Practice book—please tear out that homework page and send it back with your child the following day. The math workbook can stay at home. 

Test folders and signatures

• Test folders will come home next week. Please sign the sheet inside and add any notes in the comments box. Keep the tests in the folder so I can review them again at school.

Buddy Ceremony — Friday, October 2

• We’re excited for our Buddy Ceremony on Friday, October 2 at 12:15 PM in the church. The 1st and 8th graders love meeting their buddies — it’s such a sweet tradition! If you’d like to attend, please message or email me and I’ll add your name to the list.

Helpful reminders

• Please send a healthy NUT-FREE snack, a reusable water bottle (no disposable or squirt bottles), and lunch with any needed utensils on full days.

• Other beverages are allowed only in the cafeteria.

• If your child will be absent or there’s a dismissal change, please notify the office by phone or email so we can keep everyone safe.

Important dates

• 9/29 — Phonics Test (n, p, t, short/long o)

• 10/2 — Buddy Ceremony @ 12:15 PM

Thank you so much! If you have any questions or need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m looking forward to a wonderful week!

Ms. Musso🐝

September 23, 2026

Hi First Grade Families!

Just a few reminders for today:

Today’s Homework

ELA: Phonics Sheet – “Z”

Spelling: Study for the spelling test tomorrow, 9/24

Math: Lesson 1.9

I also sent a link on ClassDojo for the Room Parent Contact Information Consent Form.

By completing the form, you are giving me permission to share your phone number and email address with our room parents. This will allow them to contact you with classroom updates, upcoming events, and other important information throughout the school year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tCt4pGCBlpHsZSJh1coGo9M17vnyPbN9iCTiBTb5RfM/edit

Thank you so much!

Ms. Musso 🐝 

Good Morning First Grade Families,

I hope you had a great weekend. I’m looking forward to meeting you at Back to School Night on Thursday, 9/17.

Quick reminders for this week:

• Back to School Night (parents only) — Thursday, 9/17. Please stop by the cafeteria if you’d like to buy a Smencil (the kids love them).

• School closed — Friday, 9/18 for a teacher spirituality day.

Homework 

• Phonics: There’s a page in the home folder. Please have your child do side 2 and return it the next day.

• Math: Monday’s lesson is 1.4 — have them complete the page, tear it out, and return it the next day. Work is usually checked and sent home the same day.

• Please make sure your child’s homework planner comes to school each day so students can write their homework. There is no homework on Fridays.

• Homework is also posted on the class website if you need it.

Supplies- Snacks- Specials

• Please send a pair of headphones to stay at school for tech (we have tech on Wednesdays).

• Wednesdays are gym days — please make sure your child is wearing the correct gym uniform.

• Send a healthy NUT-FREE snack and a reusable water bottle (no disposable or squirt bottles). On full days, please include lunch and any utensils/napkins your child needs. Drinks other than water are only allowed in the cafeteria.

Thank you so much — see you Thursday! If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always happy to help.

Ms. Musso 🐝

Thursday -9/3- Second Day of First Grade. 1/2 day.  11:30 dismissal. 

September 2, 2026

Dear First Gade Families,

Welcome to First Grade!🐝

It was a pleasure meeting all of my 1st grade angels today. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year together. Just a reminder to log onto the Class Dojo app and say hello. If you never logged on check your phone for the link. If you have any trouble a QR code will go home tomorrow.

Thank you and enjoy your afternoon.

Regards,

Ms. Musso

Thursday -9/3- Second Day of First Grade. 1/2 day.  11:30 dismissal.