Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

This Wednesday we will be making "gingerbread houses" from graham crackers, frosting and candy. I would greatly appreciate your donation of any small fun decorative candy, or a can of white butter cream frosting. Thank you so much!

Our Holiday Concert is this Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there! Please have your child dress in jeans and a red shirt that day.
Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring in cookies to share!

Please remember your child must have her/his timeline turned in by December 16. Thanks!

Winter break will be from Monday, December 20, through Friday, December 31. We will be back in school Monday, January 3.

Friday, December 17, will be a half day and there will be no after-school classes or lunch served. Report cards will be sent home with the children that day.

In order to reinforce your child's emerging reading skills he/she must read as much as possible at home as well as school. Reading logs must be completed and turned in each Friday. This is a required assignment.

There will be no spelling words this week!

Have a wonderful holiday!

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Can you believe it is December already! How time flies!

On Wednesday, December 15, we will be making "gingerbread houses" from graham crackers, frosting and candy. I would greatly appreciate your donation of any small fun decorative candy, or a can of white butter cream frosting. Thank you so much!

The children in first grade will be singing in their own Holiday Concert and would love to have you be there! It will be on Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. Please have your child wear jeans with a red shirt that day.
Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share!

Please remember to have your child complete his/her timeline by December 16.

Winter break will be from Monday, December 20, through Friday, December 31. We will be back in school Monday, January 3.

Friday, December 17, will be a half day and there will be no after school classes or lunch served.
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 us to meet.

This week's spelling words:
tap
tape
rip
ripe
not
note
ate
as
said
happy
because

Have a great week!

Hi! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thank you so much for sending in corn for our Thanksgiving Feast. We appreciate it very much and everyone enjoyed the feast!

This Wednesday, December 1, will be Dress Down for a Dollar day.

This Friday is our Pancake Breakfast with the Principal.

The children in first grade will be singing in their own Holiday concert and would love to have you be there! It will be on Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. (This is separate from the Holiday concert on December 15. The first graders do not participate in that concert.) Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share.

Last week I sent a note about your child making a timeline of his/her life events. I neglected to mention the due date; this is not due until December 16. If you have any questions please contact me. Have fun doing this project!

Winter break will be from Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31. We will be back in school Monday, January 3.

Report cards will be sent home Friday, December 17. If you would like to schedule a conference please let me know and I will gladly arrange a time for our meeting.

This week's spelling words:
day
away
say
said
any
many
climb
climbed
my
try
build

Hi everyone!

Tuesday, November 23, our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. The first grade classes are supposed to contribute corn for this meal. If you haven't done so already it would be greatly appreciated if your student brought in a can of corn for tomorrow's feast. Thanks.

Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 24. We will be back in school Monday, November 29.

The children in first grade will be singing in their own Holiday Concert and would love to have you be there! It will be on Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. (this is separate from the Holiday Concert on December 15. The first graders do not participate in that concert)
Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share!

Reminder: Please send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character.

There are no spelling words this week.

Next week's spelling words (for December 3):
day
away
say
said
any
many
climb
climbed
my
try
build

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Hi! I hope you had a good weekend!

Our class has earned a good character pajama party! The kids have been working toward this party by demonstrating good character at school. This Friday, November 19, they may wear their pajamas. They will still have PE that day so please be sure that your child wears pajamas and shoes that are appropriate for outdoor activities.

On November 23 our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. The first grade classes are supposed to contribute corn for this meal. It would be greatly appreciated if each student brought in a can of corn that week. Thanks!

Thanksgiving vacation begins Wednesday, November 24. We will be back in school Monday, November 29.

Please be sure to turn in the reading log every Friday.

This week's (review) spelling words:
like
nice
ice
time
ride
my
cry
by
come
some
family


Have a great week!

Hi! I hope everyone had a good weekend!

This Thursday, November 11, is Veterans Day. There will be no school that day.

On November 23 (the day before Thanksgiving vacation) our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. The first grade classes are supposed to contribute corn for this meal. It would be greatly appreciated if each student brought in a can of corn that week. Thanks!

Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 24. We will back in school Monday, November 29.

Please remember to send in a note when you feel your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character!

This week's spelling words:
red
green
blue
yellow
brown
black
for
from
very
they
Thanksgiving

Have a great week!

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

We had a great time at the Harvest Fest. I really enjoyed the evening and seeing so many of you there! Thank you so much for your generous candy donations!

This Wednesday, November 3, will be dress down for a dollar day.

November 11 is Veterans Day. There will be no school that Thursday.

On November 23 (the day before Thanksgiving vacation) our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. Each grade will bring in an assigned food for the meal. I will let you know what we are supposed to contribute as soon as possible.

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. The kids really like having them read to the class!

Spelling words:
like
nice
ice
time
ride
my
cry
by
try
why
ice cream

Have a great week!

Hi everyone! It's hard to believe it's the last week of October!

The Harvest Festival will be this Friday, October 29. There will be many games, food and fun! Hope to see you there!

It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Pops for our booth. Any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

Picture retakes will be tomorrow, October 26.

Several children are not able to check out books from the library because they have not returned a signed permission slip. If you think your child did not turn in a permission slip please signand return the form attached to this week's newsletter as soon as possible. Thanks!

In order to encourage good character at home a well as school, please send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a notworthy act of good character. The note will be shared with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.

Please read with your child everyday. After reading please complete the reading log sent home with this week's newsletter. Please have your child turn in the reading log each Friday.

This week's spelling words:
we
she
me
he
tree
free
feed
see
sheep
here
thankful

Have a great week!

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

It was great seeing grandparents visit our classroom last Wednesday! I know the kids had a terrific time!

October 25th through the 28th is Say No to Drugs week.

Picture retakes will be October 26.

The Harvest Fest will be Friday, October 29. It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Pops for our booth. Any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

In order to encourage good character at home as well as school, please send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The note will be shared with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.

This week's spelling words:
made
came
gave
ate
late
say
day
may
play
make
today

Have a great week!

40th Day Fun!!

Mmm...Applesauce!

Hi! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Grandparents are invited to our school on Grandparent's Day, this Wednesday, October 13. They will meet in the cafeteria for refreshments then visit the classrooms. We look forward to their visit!

Report card day for the first quarter will also be that Wednesday. Remember that there will be no lunch served and no after school classes.

Harvest Break will be this Thursday and Friday. There will be no school those days.

Picture retakes will be October 26.

The Harvest Fest will be Friday, October 29. It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Roll Pops for our booth. And any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

Due to the short week we will not have a spelling test this week.

Have a great week!

Busy, busy, busy!

Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

This Thursday, October 7, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. it is the 40th day of school and funding is based on student attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day.

Thursday will be a fun day as well. It will be pajama day and we will be making applesauce! (Please be sure your child wears, or brings, shoes to wear outside!)

This Wednesday, October 6, is Dress Down for a dollar day!

Grandparents are invited to our school on Grandparent's Day, Wednesday, October 13. They will meet in the cafeteria for refreshments then visit the classrooms.

Report card day for the first quarter will also be Wednesday, October 13. So that you can make necessary arrangements please note that lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school classes.

Harvest Break will be October 12 and 13. There will no no school on those days.

This week's spelling words:
fun
sun
us
bus
up
cup
but
cut
you
your
favorite

Have a great week!

Busy, busy, busy!

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonder fall weekend!

I would like to thank those of you that came in for parent teacher conferences last week. I really appreciate this time. If you were unable to come in at your scheduled time and you would like to come in on another day please send me a note and I will be happy to arrange a time for us to meet.

Thursday, October 7, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. It is the 40th day of school and funding is based on student attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child at school. It will be a fun day as well. We will be making applesauce that day!

Grandparent's Day will be Wednesday, October 13. Grandparents will meet in the cafeteria for refreshments then visit the classrooms. Report card day will for the first quarter will also be that Wednesday. So that you can make necessary arrangements please note that lunch will not be served and there will be no After School classes.

Harvest Break will be Thursday and Friday, October 12 and 13. There will be no school that day.

This week's spelling words:

one

two

three

four

five

six

seven

ten

like

my

October

Have a great week!

Newsletter Highlights September 20

Hi! I hope you had a great weekend!

If you have not done so already, please sign and return the permission slip allowing your child to check out books from the school library and use the internet.

Please be sure your child is in dress code and be sure he/she comes to school with his/her shirt already tucked in. Thanks.

This Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 is La Paloma night at Skate Country. This is so much fun for everyone!

FYI - I'm sure realize that the public library is a great resource for books, tapes and videos. But did you know that you can check out these items online? You can reserve a book anytime. You just go to www.library.pima.gov, search the catalog for the book or item you want, click on the title, click on the reserve link, and enter your library card number and PIN. You can select any branch as the location to pick up your books and they will be ready in a few days!

This week's spelling words:
hop
top
mop
hot
pot
got
on
box
this
that

Have a great week!

Hi! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Newsletter Highlights:

Please remember to check your child's folder daily.

If you have not done so already please sign and return the permission slip allowing your chld to check out books from the library and use the internet. If you need another please let me know and I will be glad to get one for you.

As you know La Paloma Academy has a dress code that requires shirts be tucked in. It would help the children if they could come to school with their shirts already tucked in. They are trying hard to comply and anything to help them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
sit
hit
big
dig
in
pin
it
will
I
the

Please have your child read these words and practice spelling them each day.

Have a great week!

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

September 7 Newsletter Highlights:

Please remember to check your child's folder each day. Also, remember that every Monday the newsletter and Link are in the folder.

It was great seeing all of you that were able to make it to Open House!

For those of you that weren't able to make it to Open House and sign up for conferences, I have scheduled a conference time for us to meet. Our conference will be scheduled some time the week of September 20 and I attached a note to Tuesday's newsletter indicating the time of our meeting. If you are unable to make it at that time just contact me so that we can reschedule. Thanks!

The Entertainment Book sale ends September 8. If you do not wish to purchase the book please return it immediately. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please sign and return the permission slip allowing your child to check out books and use the internet. It is attached to Tuesday's newsletter.

This week's spelling words:
bed
led
met
get
pen
ten
yes
then
to
said

Have a great week!

Hi! I hope you all had a great weekend!

Please remember to check your child's homework folder daily. They have homework everyday except Friday. The folders remain at school on Friday to be returned on Monday with the newsletter, school information and finished work.

Open House is this Wednesday at 6:00. I look forward to seeing you!

This Wednesday will also be Dress Down for a Dollar day. Students do not have to follow dress code and may wear appropriate school attire of choice if they bring in $1.00. This is a fundraiser for the classroom.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open this week and the children may buy books Tuesday through Thursday. It will also be open the evening of Open House.

Labor Day is Monday, September 6. There will be no school that day.

This year the children have PE on Tuesday and Friday. They have Art on Tuesday. And they have Library/Computers on Friday.

This week's spelling words:
at
bat
cat
an
man
ran
and
am

Have a great week!

*******August 23 Newsletter Highlights*******


It has been a great first full week of school and I look forward to a great year!

Please remember to check your child's folder daily. Homework will be brought to and from school in this folder. There will be no homework on Friday's and the folders will remain at school. The folder will be sent home on Mondays with completed work, the newsletter, and other school information or requests.

Open house will be Wednesday, September 1, at 6:00.

The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open that evening. The book fair will be open that week and the children may buy books Tuesday through Thursday as well.

This Friday we will have our first spelling test. Please have your child read and practice the words each day.

This week's spelling words:
a
I
no
not
pot
my
like
the

August 16 Newsletter Highlights

The first two days of school have been wonderful. I hope your child thought so as well. If you hear of any problems or have any concerns please let me know immediately. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for bringing in school supplies. It is greatly appreciated.

It has been brought to my attention that there is no pencil box on the supply list. While the children don't absolutely need one they might want a small pencil box. Whether you get this for your child is up to you.

Please check your child's folder every day. On Mondays I will be sending home the newsletter and other school information or requests.

I have attached a snack calendar to the newsletter. On your child's appointed day he/she should bring in a simple, nutritious, store bought snack to share with the class. She/he should bring enough for 28 children. Thank you.

If you have not done so already, please complete and return the Parent Questionnaire as soon as possible. Thanks!

I am looking forward to a great week. Hope you have a great week as well!

Welcome!

First grade is so exciting! I just love first grade and I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

Your child will make tremendous growth both academically and socially this year. To help your child do well in school assist him/her with each homework assignment and be sure that she/he returns it the next day. Enjoy reading with your child. And, if there is any questions or concerns please contact me as soon as possible.

Have a great week! (Well, a great Thursday and Friday)

Newsletter Highlights May 24

I can hardly believe it is the last week of school! I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that it has been wonderful having your children in my class. They are very special people and you should be so proud of them. I will miss having them in my class next year but I look forward to seeing them as "big" second graders!

We will be going to The Home Depot tomorrow, Tuesday, May 25. Please be sure your child brings a sack lunch to eat at Reid Park.

It is not too late to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. The children love to share the notes and we encourage good character all year! Thanks!

Friday is the last day of school. Report cards will go home that day. It will be a half day with no lunch served and no after-school classes.

We will also be having our good character celebration on Friday. The children may wear pajamas to school, or they may dress down.

There will be no homework or spelling words this week.

Newsletter Highlights May 17

Please continue to have your child read and complete the reading log by Monday, May 24.

We will be going to The Home Depot and Reid park Tuesday, May 25. We will be able to take the bus. Thanks to those of you that offered to drive. If you would still like to come along as a chaperone please let me know!

Please be sure to sign the permission slip and return it as soon as possible.

Spelling words:
talk
walk
beanstalk
climb
climbed
plant
sprout
root
stem
leaf
vegetable

Have a great week!

Newsletter Highlights May 3

Please continue to have your child read and complete the reading log form.

The Buy One, Get One Free Scholastic Book Fair is this week. The books will be available for sale Tuesday after school through Thursday.

This Wednesday, May 5, is Dress Down for a Dollar Day. Friday is Pancake Breakfast with the Principal. Come enjoy pancakes with our principal and good friends!

Field Day is Wednesday, May 12. This a day packed with fun, outdoor games and water!

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
beach
home
store
school
park
outside
house
yard
place
around
germination

Newsletter Highlights April 19

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Reading Challenge form each week.

This week is the Penny War! Our class will be participating in this school wide fund raising event to benefit our community. Please send in your spare pennies for this girls vs. boys contest.

We will also have a Walk-a-thon and Jump for Heart on Wednesday.

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
play
played
help
helped
rest
rested
want
too
write
enough
enormous

Have a wonderful week!

Newsletter Highlights April 12

Hello! I hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Reading Challenge form each week. This is a required assignment until the end of the year. It is very important that your child continues to read.

Next week is Penny War week. Our class will be participating in this school wide fund raising event to benefit a worthy charity. Please send in your spare pennies for this girls vs. boys contest.

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character.

Spelling words:
chin
shoe
the
they
when
what
that
with
away
busy
building

Newsletter Highlights April 5

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Reading Challenge form each week. Although the Bookman's Reading Challenge contest is over, this will still be a required assignment until the end of the school year. It is very important that your child continues to read.

This Wednesday, April 7, is Dress Down for a Dollar Day.

The PTO meeting is this Thursday, April 8, at 6:30. You can make a difference!

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
clay
star
free
train
grow
could
would
other
said
says
because

Have a great week!

Newsletter Highlights March 22

Hi Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. This is an important and required assignment!

Please be aware that Easter Break is quickly approaching! There will be no school Thursday, April 1, through Monday April 5. We will be back in school Tuesday April 6.

Also, please send in a note when your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
mom
dad
sister
baby
family
people
brother
other
said
says
cousin

Newsletter Highlights March 15


I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring Break!


Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. This is a required assignment!


Tuesday night, March 16, is La Paloma Night at Skate Country. Join the fun!


La Paloma Academy dress code requires that all shirts are tucked in. It is much easier for the children to keep their shirts tucked in if they have them already tucked in before coming to school. Please be sure your child's shirt is tucked in before coming to school. Thank you for your cooperation. :)


Also, please send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year. Thanks!


This week's spelling words:
do
does
did
done
be
been
are
could
would
should
interesting

Have a great week!

Newsletter Highlights March 8

Spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, March 9. If you child will be getting a picture taken she/he may wear any appropriate attire you wish for his/her picture.

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. This is a required assignment! If you need books please let me know and I will help you obtain books for your child to read.

This Thursday, March 11, is report card day. It will be a half day and there will be no lunch served and no after school classes. If you would like to schedule a conference please let me know.

Friday and Monday, March 12th and 15th, is Spring Break and there will be no school on those days.

Have a great week!


This week's spelling words (test will not be until Friday, March 19)
do
does
did
done
be
been
are
would
could
should
interesting

Newsletter Highlights February 22

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week.

This Wednesday, February 24, is Grandparent's Day! This will be a fun day and the children really like to spend time with grandparents. We are looking forward to our visit!

Thursday and Friday, February 25th and 26th, is Rodeo Days vacation and there will be no school.

There are no spelling words due to the short week.

Have a great week!

Newsletter Highlights February 15

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week.

This week is Love of Reading week. We will have many reading activities. Among these activities will be pajama day on Tuesday; and on Friday the children may dress as a character from a favorite book.

Please remember that if your child wishes to wear a sweater or sweatshirt in the classroom it must be a solid red, white or navy blue. Thanks for your cooperation.

Wednesday, February 24, will be Grandparents Day! This is a fun day and the children really like to spend time with grandparents!

Thursday and Friday, February 25 and 26, are Rodeo Days vacation and there will be no school those days.

Newsletter Highlights February 8

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. (This is a required assignment, even beyond the Reading challenge end date) Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Our field trip to the Fox Theater is this Thursday. We will see the live musical performance of Nate the Great in the morning and will eat lunch at Reid Park; please be sure that your child brings his/her lunch that day. We will need to leave no later than 9:00 that morning. Please be sure that your child arrives to school on time.

Please remember that your child must have a note from you stating that she/he has permission to go to the Snack Shack after school.

Also, please remember that if your child wishes to wear a sweater or sweatshirt in class it must be a solid red, white, or navy blue. Thanks.

So that grandparents may plan accordingly, Wednesday, February 24 will be Grandparents Day! This is a fun day and the children really like to spend time with their grandparents.

Thursday and Friday, February 25 and 26, are Rodeo Days and there will be no school those days.

This week's spelling words:
class
clay
sled
slip
star
step
slow
story
when
where
fantastic

January 25 Newsletter Highlights

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. (This is a required assignment, even beyond the Reading Challenge end date) Also, please use the books sent home each week, and/or any book from the public library or your home that your child would find interesting. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

* This Wednesday, January 2, will be our 100th day of school! This is a very important day as school funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day. That Wednesday will be a free dress down day. We will have some special 100th Day of School activities, and a free lunch!

Next Wednesday, February 3, will be Dress Down Day for a Dollar.

The February snack calendar is attached to Monday's newsletter.

This week's spelling words:

hope

tape

ripe

cute

friend

friends

is

are

January 19 Newsletter Highlights

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well!

Wednesday, January 27, will be our 100th day of school! This is a very important day for our school as funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day. That Wednesday will be a free dress down day, and we will have some special 100th day activities!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. (This is required the entire second semester) Thank you for your support and cooperation.

FYI - I'm sure you realize that the Pima County Public Library is a great source for books, tapes, cd's, dvd's and videos. But did you know that you may check out these items online? You can reserve a book anytime. You just search the online catalog for the book or item you want, click on the title, click on the reserve link, and enter your library card number and PIN. You can select any branch as the location to pick up your book and it will be ready for pick-up within days!

Below are this week's spelling words:
is
are
was
were
has
had
have
come
sea
leaf
please

January 4 Newsletter Highlights

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Happy New Year!

You should have received your child's report card the day before the winter break. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference just let me know.

This Wednesday is Dress Down for a Dollar day.

Monday, January 18, is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no school that day.

On Monday I will begin to send home a reading log to be completed each week. Your child must be the one to complete it. He or she may read any story or book of interest to him/her. With your assistance, if necessary, your child must read stories; then she or he must complete the reading log by writing the title of each story, the author, what the story was about, and if she/he liked it. If your child reads a chapter book, he/she may write about one chapter for each entry. So, three chapters would complete one reading log sheet. These will be sent home on Monday and should be turned in by the next Monday.

This week's spelling words:
tap
tape
rip
ripe
not
note
ate
as
rain
snow
because

Have a great week!