December 11 Newsletter Highlights
On Tuesday, December 15, the children will be performing holiday songs at 2:00, in the school cafeteria. Please have your child dress in jeans and a red or holiday shirt. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you very much for sending candies and goodies to decorate our "gingerbread" houses. The children had a great time with this activity.
Winter break will be from Thursday, December 17, through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.
There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Also, report cards will be sent home that day.
If you would like to schedule a conference please let me know and I will gladly arrange a time for our meeting.
On Wednesday, December 16, your child may wear pajamas or any school appropriate attire (free dress down).
There will be no spelling words or homework this week.
Have a great week!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Newsletter Highlights December 7
Wow - December already!
On Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00 we will have our holiday program. This will be only first grade permorming holiday songs in the school cafeteria. We hope you can be there!
This Wednesday we will be making mini "gingerbread" houses. I would like the children to have a variety of candies to decorate them. If you haven't done so already, and if you can, I would greatly appreciate it if you could please send in something to decorate them. We will need canned white frosting (buttercream works best), small candies, decorator icings, and/or anything you think would look good on a very small "gingerbread" house. Thank you so much.
Winter break will be from Thursday, December 17 through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.
There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Report cards will be sent home that day.
Also, our class has earned another good character party! We decided to have it on Wednesday, December 16. On this day the children may wear pajamas or any appropriate-for-school attire (free dress down). If you would like to send in a yummy treat that would be nice too!
Have a wonderful week!
This week's spelling words:
no
so
rode
nose
stone
hope
those
never
of
saw
beautiful
Wow - December already!
On Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00 we will have our holiday program. This will be only first grade permorming holiday songs in the school cafeteria. We hope you can be there!
This Wednesday we will be making mini "gingerbread" houses. I would like the children to have a variety of candies to decorate them. If you haven't done so already, and if you can, I would greatly appreciate it if you could please send in something to decorate them. We will need canned white frosting (buttercream works best), small candies, decorator icings, and/or anything you think would look good on a very small "gingerbread" house. Thank you so much.
Winter break will be from Thursday, December 17 through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.
There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Report cards will be sent home that day.
Also, our class has earned another good character party! We decided to have it on Wednesday, December 16. On this day the children may wear pajamas or any appropriate-for-school attire (free dress down). If you would like to send in a yummy treat that would be nice too!
Have a wonderful week!
This week's spelling words:
no
so
rode
nose
stone
hope
those
never
of
saw
beautiful
Saturday, November 28, 2009
November 30 Newsletter Highlights
Thank you very much for your contributions of corn to our Thanksgiving Feast. Everyone had a wonderful time and it would not have happened without your cooperation and generosity!
On Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00 we will have our holiday program. This will be only first grade classes performing holiday songs in the school cafeteria. We hope you can be there!
Reminder: Please sign the permission slip to the Theatreworks USA production at the Fox Theatre and return it with $8.00 now! This show is sold out and we must pay for our seats to keep our reservation!
Next week we will be making mini "gingerbread" houses. I would like the children to have a variety of candies to decorate them with. If you could please send in something to decorate them I would greatly appreciate it. We will need canned white frosting (buttercream works best), small candies, decorator icing, and/or anything you think would look good on a very small "gingerbread" house. Thank you so much!
Winter bread will be from Thursday, December 17, through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.
There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Report cards will also be sent home that day.
This week's spelling words:
red
green
blue
yellow
brown
black
for
from
you
have
December
Thank you very much for your contributions of corn to our Thanksgiving Feast. Everyone had a wonderful time and it would not have happened without your cooperation and generosity!
On Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00 we will have our holiday program. This will be only first grade classes performing holiday songs in the school cafeteria. We hope you can be there!
Reminder: Please sign the permission slip to the Theatreworks USA production at the Fox Theatre and return it with $8.00 now! This show is sold out and we must pay for our seats to keep our reservation!
Next week we will be making mini "gingerbread" houses. I would like the children to have a variety of candies to decorate them with. If you could please send in something to decorate them I would greatly appreciate it. We will need canned white frosting (buttercream works best), small candies, decorator icing, and/or anything you think would look good on a very small "gingerbread" house. Thank you so much!
Winter bread will be from Thursday, December 17, through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.
There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Report cards will also be sent home that day.
This week's spelling words:
red
green
blue
yellow
brown
black
for
from
you
have
December
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Newsletter Highlights
Our all-school Thanksgiving Feast for students (and staff) will be on Tuesday, November 24. First grade is being asked to provide the corn (for over 700 students). We would greatly appreciate it if you could bring corn ready to serve (warm) in a disposable or labeled container that morning. Thank you so much!
Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 25. We will be back in school Monday, November 30.
December 1st will be here before we know it! Please sign and return the permission slip to the Fox Theater and return it with $8.00 as soon as possible! These seats are sold out and we will lose them if we do not pay for them on time.
Please read and practice this week's spelling words with your child each day. The test will be this Friday.
Spelling words for this week:
made
gave
tree
see
like
nice
my
try
why
the
Thanksgiving
Our all-school Thanksgiving Feast for students (and staff) will be on Tuesday, November 24. First grade is being asked to provide the corn (for over 700 students). We would greatly appreciate it if you could bring corn ready to serve (warm) in a disposable or labeled container that morning. Thank you so much!
Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 25. We will be back in school Monday, November 30.
December 1st will be here before we know it! Please sign and return the permission slip to the Fox Theater and return it with $8.00 as soon as possible! These seats are sold out and we will lose them if we do not pay for them on time.
Please read and practice this week's spelling words with your child each day. The test will be this Friday.
Spelling words for this week:
made
gave
tree
see
like
nice
my
try
why
the
Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Newsletter Highlights November 2
This Wednesday, November 4, is Dress Down for a Dollar Day. Children may dress in any appropriate attire if they bring in $1.00.
Next Wednesday is Veterans Day and there will be no school that day.
The children really like the treats that they can buy at the student Snack Shack. However, due to money being lost, money misspent, and general confusion, children may only go to the Snack Shack with parent permission. If you would like your child to be able to go to this student store please send a very short note indicating that he/she has money and may go to the store that day. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please remember to send a note describing a stiuation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character.
Reminder: Please sign the permisson slip to the Theatreworks USA production at the Fox Theatre (sent last week) and return it with $8.00 by December 1. Thanks.
This week's spelling words:
we
she
me
he
tree
feed
see
a
sheep
here
thankful
This Wednesday, November 4, is Dress Down for a Dollar Day. Children may dress in any appropriate attire if they bring in $1.00.
Next Wednesday is Veterans Day and there will be no school that day.
The children really like the treats that they can buy at the student Snack Shack. However, due to money being lost, money misspent, and general confusion, children may only go to the Snack Shack with parent permission. If you would like your child to be able to go to this student store please send a very short note indicating that he/she has money and may go to the store that day. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please remember to send a note describing a stiuation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character.
Reminder: Please sign the permisson slip to the Theatreworks USA production at the Fox Theatre (sent last week) and return it with $8.00 by December 1. Thanks.
This week's spelling words:
we
she
me
he
tree
feed
see
a
sheep
here
thankful
Saturday, October 24, 2009
October 26 Newsletter Highlights
The La Paloma Academy Harvest Fest is this Friday, October 26, at the Lakeside campus. There will be fun for all! Hope to see you there!
Any donation of candy for the Harvest Fest will be greatly appreciated.
As you know, with the cooler weather children are coming to school with sweaters and jackets. Any sweater or light jacket worn inside must be solid red, white or navy. Thanks for your cooperation.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. (They really do love this!)
If you could send in a bottle of hand sanitizer I would really appreciate it. The children are very conscientious in their use of it, but it does run out quickly. Thanks so much.
Reminder - the tickets for the February 11 Theatreworks presentation of Nate the Great will cost $8.00. This must be paid by December 1. Permission slips are attached to this week's newsletter.
Please read and practice this week's spelling words with your child each day. The test will be Friday.
Spelling words:
made
came
gave
late
say
day
may
make
ate
play
holiday (bonus word)
The La Paloma Academy Harvest Fest is this Friday, October 26, at the Lakeside campus. There will be fun for all! Hope to see you there!
Any donation of candy for the Harvest Fest will be greatly appreciated.
As you know, with the cooler weather children are coming to school with sweaters and jackets. Any sweater or light jacket worn inside must be solid red, white or navy. Thanks for your cooperation.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. (They really do love this!)
If you could send in a bottle of hand sanitizer I would really appreciate it. The children are very conscientious in their use of it, but it does run out quickly. Thanks so much.
Reminder - the tickets for the February 11 Theatreworks presentation of Nate the Great will cost $8.00. This must be paid by December 1. Permission slips are attached to this week's newsletter.
Please read and practice this week's spelling words with your child each day. The test will be Friday.
Spelling words:
made
came
gave
late
say
day
may
make
ate
play
holiday (bonus word)
Saturday, October 17, 2009
October 19 Newsletter Highlights:
This year the La Paloma Academy Harvest Fest will be at the Lakeside campus on Friday, October 30. There will be lots and lots of games, food and fun. I hope to see you there!
Any donation of candy for the Harvest Fest will be greatly appreciated.
Reminder - The tickets for the February 11 Theatreworks presentation of Nate the Great will cost $8.00. This must be paid by December 1. Permission slips will be sent home next week.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The children really like to share these notes with their classmates!
This week we will read Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon, and Five Black Bats, by Shel Silverstein.
This week's spelling words:
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
ten
like
my
Have a great week!
This year the La Paloma Academy Harvest Fest will be at the Lakeside campus on Friday, October 30. There will be lots and lots of games, food and fun. I hope to see you there!
Any donation of candy for the Harvest Fest will be greatly appreciated.
Reminder - The tickets for the February 11 Theatreworks presentation of Nate the Great will cost $8.00. This must be paid by December 1. Permission slips will be sent home next week.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The children really like to share these notes with their classmates!
This week we will read Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon, and Five Black Bats, by Shel Silverstein.
This week's spelling words:
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
ten
like
my
Have a great week!
Friday, October 2, 2009
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
Report card day for the first quarter is Friday, October 9. This will be an early dismissal day (11:30). Lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school classes.
Harvest Break will be Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13. There will be no school on those days.
Thursday, October 8, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. It is the 40th day of school and funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day. A special lunch will be served!
Also, because our class has been on their best behavior since the first day of school, they have earned their first character party! We thought that Thursday afternoon would be a great time to have it. The children may wear pajamas and bring slippers and a small stuffed toy. They will participate in free choice of classroom center activities and watch a movie. They would like to snack on a variety of goodies (chips, cookies, veggies and ranch dressing, etc.). If you would like to send in a store-bought treat for this occasion please feel free to do so.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. They love this!
Please have your child read and practice his/her spelling words.
Spelling words:
fun
sun
us
bus
up
cup
but
cut
are
my
Report card day for the first quarter is Friday, October 9. This will be an early dismissal day (11:30). Lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school classes.
Harvest Break will be Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13. There will be no school on those days.
Thursday, October 8, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. It is the 40th day of school and funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day. A special lunch will be served!
Also, because our class has been on their best behavior since the first day of school, they have earned their first character party! We thought that Thursday afternoon would be a great time to have it. The children may wear pajamas and bring slippers and a small stuffed toy. They will participate in free choice of classroom center activities and watch a movie. They would like to snack on a variety of goodies (chips, cookies, veggies and ranch dressing, etc.). If you would like to send in a store-bought treat for this occasion please feel free to do so.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. They love this!
Please have your child read and practice his/her spelling words.
Spelling words:
fun
sun
us
bus
up
cup
but
cut
are
my
Sunday, September 20, 2009
September 21 Newsletter Highlights
Friday, October 2, is our Pancake Breakfast with the Principal. For 50 cents per pancake come and enjoy breakfast with the principal between 7:45 and 8:15!
Report card day for the first quarter is Friday, October 9. So that you can make necessary arrangements please note that this will be an early dismissal day (11:30). Lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school program activities.
Please complete the request for conference time form sent home with Monday's newsletter.
Harvest Break will be October 12 and 13. There will be no school those days.
Please have your child read and practice this week's spelling words:
sit
hit
big
dig
in
pin
it
will
I
the
Have a great week!
Friday, October 2, is our Pancake Breakfast with the Principal. For 50 cents per pancake come and enjoy breakfast with the principal between 7:45 and 8:15!
Report card day for the first quarter is Friday, October 9. So that you can make necessary arrangements please note that this will be an early dismissal day (11:30). Lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school program activities.
Please complete the request for conference time form sent home with Monday's newsletter.
Harvest Break will be October 12 and 13. There will be no school those days.
Please have your child read and practice this week's spelling words:
sit
hit
big
dig
in
pin
it
will
I
the
Have a great week!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
September 14 Newsletter Highlights
Hi everyone! I hope you had a great weekend!
The Entertainment Book sale ended last week. If you still have an unsold book please send it in this week. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The children are very proud of these notes an really enjoy having them read to their friends.
This week we will read and compare Sitting In My Box, by Dee Lillegard and The Napping House, by Audrey Wood. In social studies we will continue our focus on maps.
Please have your child read and practice this week's spelling words each day. The test will be on Friday.
Spelling words for September 18:
bed
led
met
get
pen
ten
yes
then
to
said
Have a wonderful week!
Hi everyone! I hope you had a great weekend!
The Entertainment Book sale ended last week. If you still have an unsold book please send it in this week. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The children are very proud of these notes an really enjoy having them read to their friends.
This week we will read and compare Sitting In My Box, by Dee Lillegard and The Napping House, by Audrey Wood. In social studies we will continue our focus on maps.
Please have your child read and practice this week's spelling words each day. The test will be on Friday.
Spelling words for September 18:
bed
led
met
get
pen
ten
yes
then
to
said
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
September 8 Newsletter
Hi everyone! I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!
The children are working together quite well and doing a great job in class!
General info:
If you have not done so already, please be sure to send in your unsold Entertainment Books or check as soon as possible. The sale ends September 9. Thanks for your cooperation.
As you know, La Paloma Academy is a CHARACTER COUNTS! school. We teach and encourage behavior that reflects six character pillars: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. In order to encourage the children at home as well as at school I would like you to send a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of character. I would like your child to share the note with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.
Upcoming in class:
This week we will read Sophie and Jack, by Judy Taylor. We will also begin our unit on maps and will enjoy Hansel and Gretel, by James Marshal. (These characters surely could have used a map :) )
This week's spelling words:
map
tap
cat
top
stop
pop
end
so
the
of
Hi everyone! I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!
The children are working together quite well and doing a great job in class!
General info:
If you have not done so already, please be sure to send in your unsold Entertainment Books or check as soon as possible. The sale ends September 9. Thanks for your cooperation.
As you know, La Paloma Academy is a CHARACTER COUNTS! school. We teach and encourage behavior that reflects six character pillars: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. In order to encourage the children at home as well as at school I would like you to send a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of character. I would like your child to share the note with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.
Upcoming in class:
This week we will read Sophie and Jack, by Judy Taylor. We will also begin our unit on maps and will enjoy Hansel and Gretel, by James Marshal. (These characters surely could have used a map :) )
This week's spelling words:
map
tap
cat
top
stop
pop
end
so
the
of
Saturday, August 29, 2009
August 31st Newsletter
What a wonderful evening Open House was! It was great to see so many families there!
If you have not already done so, please be sure to send in your unsold Entertainment Book or check as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!
This Wednesday, September 2, is this year's first Dress Down Day for a Dollar. For $1 your child does not have to wear dress code attire. He/she may wear anything appropriate for school.
Monday, September 7, is Labor Day and there will be no school.
The La Paloma dress code requires that shirts are tucked in at all times. Please be sure that your comes to school with his/her shirt already tucked in. Thanks for your cooperation.
Please read with your child everyday.
This Friday we will have our first spelling test. Please have your child read and practice these words each day.
Spelling words:
a
I
an
and
at
am
in
it
on
my
What a wonderful evening Open House was! It was great to see so many families there!
If you have not already done so, please be sure to send in your unsold Entertainment Book or check as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!
This Wednesday, September 2, is this year's first Dress Down Day for a Dollar. For $1 your child does not have to wear dress code attire. He/she may wear anything appropriate for school.
Monday, September 7, is Labor Day and there will be no school.
The La Paloma dress code requires that shirts are tucked in at all times. Please be sure that your comes to school with his/her shirt already tucked in. Thanks for your cooperation.
Please read with your child everyday.
This Friday we will have our first spelling test. Please have your child read and practice these words each day.
Spelling words:
a
I
an
and
at
am
in
it
on
my
Friday, August 21, 2009
Hello Everyone!
Our first week (or so) of school has been busy and exciting! Coming back to school, seeing old friends and meeting new ones is such a wonderful experience.
The children have been spending much of their time reviewing academic concepts and learning the procedures and rules of their new classroom. They are doing a great job!
Wednesday, August 26, is our Open House at 6:00. Your child would love for you to see his/her classroom. I hope you can make it and I look forward to seeing you!
Karen Witt
Our first week (or so) of school has been busy and exciting! Coming back to school, seeing old friends and meeting new ones is such a wonderful experience.
The children have been spending much of their time reviewing academic concepts and learning the procedures and rules of their new classroom. They are doing a great job!
Wednesday, August 26, is our Open House at 6:00. Your child would love for you to see his/her classroom. I hope you can make it and I look forward to seeing you!
Karen Witt
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