Dear First Grade Families, 

I hope all of my first grade families had a wonderful long weekend. I had a wonderful time meeting all of my parents on Back to School Night. The cookie dough fundraiser is almost over. Get your orders in while you can. Tomorrow is picture day. Please "dress to impress" or simply wear your formal unform so you that you look your best.

This is our third full week of school. We will continue with homework this week and add in a fewe assessments. Students will receive a phonics page inside of the home folder. They need to complete side 2 and return it in the folder the following day. They will also complete a math page in the homework and practice book. Simply look at the heading Monday's lesson is 1.7. Have them complete the homework, tear out the page and return it the next day in the home folder. Work will be checked and sent home usually on the same day.  Students will copy their homework every day in a daily planner, It's also on the website in case they make a mistake or I make a change.

Upcoming Tests:

9/24 - Spelling - Test Lesson 1 - The words are in the planner, in the home folder, and available above under spelling words.

9/25 - Math - Topic 1 - You will see review pages in the home folder. They are not mandatory but encouraged. I do not check them.

9/29 - Phonics - Assessment 1 - letters, n, o, t, p

Coming Events:

9/27 - Ariella Hopkins Memorial Pancake Breakfast

10/1 - Used Uniform Sale, Immaculate HS visits grade 7 & 8 @ 12:45 in the cafeteria

10/2 - Buddy Ceremony @ 12:15PM

Your student should bring a healthy NUT FREE snack each day, a reusable water bottle (disposable and squirt type bottles are not permitted this year.), and lunch as well, on full days.  Please be sure to include all utensils, napkins, etc. your child will need.  Beverages other than water may only be consumed in the cafeteria .

Please inform the office (email or phone call) of any changes in dismissal or absences from school.

Please feel free to email with any general questions.

(Mburns-wilmott@stbartseb.com)

Regards,

Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott

September 14, 2026

Dear First Grade Families, 

I hope all of my first grade families had a wonderful weekend. I am looking forward to meeting the parents/guardians of my students on Thursday, 9/17. Don't forget to stop by the cafeteria to by you child a Smencil (scented pencil). It means so much to them. Please send in a pair of headphones (to remain at school) for technology. We have tech on Thursdays.

This is our second full week of school. We will continue with homework this week. Students will receive a phonics page inside of the home folder. They need to complete side 2 and return it in the folder the following day. They will also complete a math page in the homework and practice book. Simply look at the heading Monday's lesson is 1.4. Have them complete the homework, tear out the page and return it the next day in the home folder. Work will be checked and sent home usually on the same day.  Students will copy their homework every day in a daily planner, It's also on the website in case they make a mistake or I make a change.

Coming Events:

9/17 - Back to School Night (parents only) Grades 1-8 

9/18 - School Closed - teacher spirituality day

Your student should bring a healthy NUT FREE snack each day, a reusable water bottle (disposable and squirt type bottles are not permitted this year.), and lunch as well, on full days.  Please be sure to include all utensils, napkins, etc. your child will need.  Beverages other than water may only be consumed in the cafeteria .

Please inform the office (email or phone call) of any changes in dismissal or absences from school.

Please feel free to email with any general questions.

(Mburns-wilmott@stbartseb.com)

Regards,

Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott

September 8, 2026

Dear First Grade Families, 

I hope all of my first grade families had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I enjoyed meeting all of my new first graders last week. 

This is our first full week of school. We will begin homework this week. Students will receive a phonics page inside of the home folder. They need to complete side 2 and return it in the folder the following day. They will also complete a math page in the homework and practice book. Simply look at the heading Monday's lesson is 1.1. Have them complete the homework, tear out the page and return it the next day in the home folder. Work will be checked and sent home usually on the same day.  Students will copy their homework every day in a daily planner, It's also on the website in case they make a mistake or I make a change.

Coming Events:

9/17 - Back to School Night (parents only) Grades 1-8 

9/18 - School Closed - teacher spirituality day

Your student should bring a healthy NUT FREE snack each day, a reusable water bottle (disposable and squirt type bottles are not permitted this year.), and lunch as well, on full days.  Please be sure to include all utensils, napkins, etc. your child will need.  Beverages other than water may only be consumed in the cafeteria .

Please inform the office (email or phone call) of any changes in dismissal or absences from school.

Please feel free to email with any general questions.

(Mburns-wilmott@stbartseb.com)

Regards,

Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott

September 2, 2026

Dear First Grade 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,
Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott