       
Krewe of Angels Newsletter
February 13-17, 2012
Dear Parents and Students,
My favorite holiday of the year is here--St. Valentine's Day! It's something about Love, Cupid angels, chocolate and flowers that brings out the best in people! I wish all of you my heartfelt love and God's love in each of your homes at this time! Thanks to all of the students who brought in Valentines or treats to share with the class.
It’s hard to believe it but we are almost at the 4th and final 9 weeks
of the year. The 3rd 9 weeks grading period ends on Friday, March 2nd. This is also the end of the 3rd 9 weeks for Accelerated Reader (A.R.). Report cards will be available online on Friday, March 9th.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• Important: First Reconciliation (as a family, attend one of the service dates): Mon., Feb. 13th at 3 p.m. or Wed., Feb. 15th at 6 p.m.
• Our St. Valentine’s celebration will be Tuesday, February 14th. Students may send 24 cards or small treats to share with their classmates on this day. Please send one Valentine (or any) gift bag about 10 x 12 inches for your child to put his/her treats in.
• Our Star Student this week is Cameron Robertson. Happy Birthday! Join us for our School Mass on Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 8:00 a.m.
• This Friday, Feb. 17th is HGS Spirit Day.
• Mardi Gras Holidays: February 20-24
• First Reconciliation (as a family, attend one of the service dates): Saturday, Feb. 26th at 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 28th at 3 p.m., and Wednesday, March 2nd at 6 p.m.
• The next Home & School Meeting is on Tuesday, March 6th
• Reminder: The school library is open every day at 7:10 a.m. for A.R. testing and to check out books. The 3rd quarter of A.R. ends on Friday, March 2nd.
TESTS:
*Thursday, Feb. 16th- Spelling Test on Week 20 words
*Friday, Feb. 17th- Reading Test on Nutik, the Wolf Pup
English Test on Contractions
Handwriting Daily Grade
*Tuesday, Feb. 28th- Chapter 7 Math Test on Geometry
*Thursday, March 1st- Unit 3 Social Studies Test
Unit 4—Week 20: Nutik, the Wolf Pup
Phonics Skill: variant vowel: au (sauce), aw (raw)
Comprehension Skill: making inferences
Vocabulary words:
noble—showing qualities of high moral character, such as courage,
generosity, or honor
promised—said that one would definitely do something
gleamed—glowed or shined
wiggled—moved from side to side with short, quick motions
beloved—dearly loved
glanced—looked at quickly
Spelling words:
pause fawn door
draw hawk remember
launch raw order
law crawl
fault shoe
jaw flew
SKILLS (continued):
English: Contractions
Math: Chapter 7: Geometry
Social Studies: Unit 3: Working Together
Religion: Chapter 12: We Celebrate the Sacrament of Forgiveness
Handwriting: lowercase cursive letters- x, v, and z
HOMEWORK: **Remember to read 15 minutes for AR every night.**
Monday, Feb. 13th:
Reading: study vocabulary
Spelling: study Week 20 words; try www.SpellingCity.com
English: Grammar WB pg. 96; study guide
Math: review study guide
Handwriting: practice lowercase cursive “x”
Social Studies: review Unit 3 study guide- test Thursday, March 1st
Tuesday, Feb. 14th: (LOVE your family on Valentine's Day!)
Reading: read story & study vocabulary words
Spelling: study Week 20 words
English: Grammar WB pg. 97; review study guide
Handwriting: practice lowercase cursive “v”
Wednesday, Feb. 15th:
Reading: discuss story (“Nutik, the Wolf Pup”); study vocabulary
Spelling: study Week 20 words- Test Tomorrow!
English: Grammar WB pg. 99; review study guide
Math: WB pg. 90
Handwriting: practice lowercase cursive “z”
Thursday, Feb. 16th:
Reading: review story and study vocabulary- Test Tomorrow!
English: Grammar WB pg. 100; review study guide- Test Tomorrow!
Math: Student Book pgs. 287-288
Handwriting: practice lowercase cursive “x, v, and z” for grade tomorrow
Have a blessed week!
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Jenny
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