Today at mass we were treated to meet Fr. Sullivan, Fr. Pete's friend. He said Mass and did a wonderful homily.
We completed the Weekly Assessment. Tomorrow we will start a new story.
In science students were read a story about clouds. Then students made the 3 basic kinds of clouds using cotton balls.
In math we worked on basic division. We also worked on story problems.
Tomorrow is crazy hat day.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
School Supplies
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Monday, January 28, 2013
Monday
Happy Catholic Schools Week!
Today we worked on decorating our door. Pictures are posted on this blog.
Students also made thank you cards for the priests, along with those who work in the Diocesan office downtown.
Tomorrow is crazy sock and shoe day. Mr. Coleo, Mr. Putz, and Mrs. Hepsen will be bringing treats for the students. There will be a hula hoop contest during lunch recess. What a great day it will be!
Language arts students who were absent last week we able to get caught up and work with Mrs. Black today. Students also worked in grammar using have and has for present tense and using had in past tense.
In math students worked in pairs to create multiplication pictures and write a number sentence that matched the pictures. I also posted some pictures of students working in pairs.
In science our rain gauge worked. It recorded over an inch of rain here at Blessed Pope John over the weekend. Finally, we get to record something other than sunshine.
Today we worked on decorating our door. Pictures are posted on this blog.
Students also made thank you cards for the priests, along with those who work in the Diocesan office downtown.
Tomorrow is crazy sock and shoe day. Mr. Coleo, Mr. Putz, and Mrs. Hepsen will be bringing treats for the students. There will be a hula hoop contest during lunch recess. What a great day it will be!
Language arts students who were absent last week we able to get caught up and work with Mrs. Black today. Students also worked in grammar using have and has for present tense and using had in past tense.
In math students worked in pairs to create multiplication pictures and write a number sentence that matched the pictures. I also posted some pictures of students working in pairs.
In science our rain gauge worked. It recorded over an inch of rain here at Blessed Pope John over the weekend. Finally, we get to record something other than sunshine.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Jump Rope for the Heart!
Dear Parents,
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART!!!
Save the Date!!!!!!
February 4- 7, 2013
During PE Classes
For you first 30 students to donate by envelope or online, you will receive a red American Heart Association wrist band!!!
To donate online, go to www.heart.org/jump. If you do not want your child to donate online, please send in the Jump Rope for Heart Collection envelope to the main office, not to our PE teachers or classroom teachers! Extra donation envelopes are available in office.
To Volunteer During Your Children’s PE Classes: go to
Help Your Child Save Lives and be a Heart Hero!
HOW: Support your child in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope For Heart program!
WHAT: A life-saving and educational community service program
WHY: Your child will help kids with special hearts, learn about how to be heart healthy and feel good!
We are excited to let you know that our school is once again supporting the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope For Heart event!As in years past, during your child’s PE class, your child will have the opportunity to jump rope, hula hoop, shoot baskets, and participate in other fun activities to raise money for the American Heart Association to help kids with special hearts by supporting research and education initiatives to save lives.
Please know all donations are optional!! All students will be participating whether they donate or not. Our PE department will earn free PE equipment based on the amount of money our school raises.
If you have any questions please let us know. Thank you very much.
Your Event Coordinators:
Tracy Ferrara, 3A and 7B Parent
Joan Sirven, R.N., School Nurse
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Thursday
We were left with a few students this afternoon. Quite a few left with appointments, plus there are still a number of students out with the flu. As a result I did not give homework tonight.
It is getting cold again. Please remember to have your child wear a sweater or jacket.
We did begin a new story today called, The Alvin Alley Kids". We are also working on consonant digraphs and antonyms. We are working with the story to construct the main ideas of the story and then to summarize it.
Tomorrow we will be making the posters for the 2nd grade school supplies drive that goes on next week.
It is getting cold again. Please remember to have your child wear a sweater or jacket.
We did begin a new story today called, The Alvin Alley Kids". We are also working on consonant digraphs and antonyms. We are working with the story to construct the main ideas of the story and then to summarize it.
Tomorrow we will be making the posters for the 2nd grade school supplies drive that goes on next week.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Tuesday
Today there were a number of students out sick. Students still had their spelling tests and other assessments. However, we still have some grammar and other concepts to review before I give the language Weekly Assessment. This will probably be given tomorrow. I hope to begin the new story tomorrow but it may have to wait until Thursday.
In math students we exploring visual discrimination skills by making different sets using different shapes, numbers and other factors.
In science students wrote in their weather journals and recorded the weather today.
We made bookmarks for Catholic Schools Week to hand out after the Masses on Sunday.
In math students we exploring visual discrimination skills by making different sets using different shapes, numbers and other factors.
In science students wrote in their weather journals and recorded the weather today.
We made bookmarks for Catholic Schools Week to hand out after the Masses on Sunday.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Thursday
Great news! The class collectively ran 16 miles on Tuesday during PE. This is exceptional considering there we 15 students present that day. Great job!
The is a contest to name the Pope John Lion. An entry form was sent home today. If you child wants to enter it must be turned in no later than Tuesday morning.
Also, it's Book Talk time! The information pages were sent home today. They are due on Thursday February 7th. Students may not repeat a project.
Today in religion we discussed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vocation to be a minister and to promote peace and fairness. We also talked about how we can spread the good news about Jesus.
In language we are working on digraphs and past tense. Students are finishing up there winter stories on the netbooks. Dibels assessments are just about complete.
In math students learned about arrays. They used snap cubes to create arrays and then they made them on graph paper and wrote an equation about the array.
in science students graphed the temperature and the weather. They also wrote in their weather journal.
The is a contest to name the Pope John Lion. An entry form was sent home today. If you child wants to enter it must be turned in no later than Tuesday morning.
Also, it's Book Talk time! The information pages were sent home today. They are due on Thursday February 7th. Students may not repeat a project.
Today in religion we discussed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his vocation to be a minister and to promote peace and fairness. We also talked about how we can spread the good news about Jesus.
In language we are working on digraphs and past tense. Students are finishing up there winter stories on the netbooks. Dibels assessments are just about complete.
In math students learned about arrays. They used snap cubes to create arrays and then they made them on graph paper and wrote an equation about the array.
in science students graphed the temperature and the weather. They also wrote in their weather journal.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
2nd Grade School Supplies Drive volunteers needed
Faith In Action
2nd Grade School Supplies Drive
January 28th through Feb 1st
Its time to get ready and gear up for the 2nd Grade School Supplies Drive taking place during Catholic Schools Week!!
Get ready for a fun filled week as the 2nd graders put together their Faith in Action project. They will be leading a school/parish and community wide drive to collect supplies for schools that are in need at this time. They will minister to Friendship as they meet the needs of fellow Catholic Schools that are running short on supplies necessary to finish up their year. At our school, we are very fortunate to be strongly supported by our school, community and our families. There are schools in our Diocese that struggle at this time to make ends meet. Last year, our second grade was able to tie in a copy paper drive for 2 schools that had completely run out! Our efforts were met with great enthusiasm and much appreciation. Our 2ndgrade truly became the hands and feet of God!
If you are interested in helping to facilitate or participate in this project, please contact Patti Jasinski at your MOST earliest convenience.
Action items include:
1 or 2 parent volunteers to oversee the project
Setting up a sign up genius for curbside supervision of collection
Scheduling a time w/teachers to make posters
Organizing a speaker (student) to speak at mass
Placing a blurb in Good News Friday
Speaking (student) at courtyard prayer on Friday Jan 25th (Mrs. Marshall?:))
Parent volunteers to deliver supplies to the schools on the morning of Monday Feb 3rd
Thank you so much for your support!
God Bless!
Faith in Action
2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Tuesday
Today the students observed the new playground equipment going in. Although it's not quite all in yet, it sure is exciting to see it sticking up.
In religion we talked about vocations. We discussed what a vocation is and that God calls us to our vocation.
We also talked about our special gifts and that God welcomed us into the His community when we were baptized.
In language arts we had the weekly assessment, along with a spelling test/dictation, and a CLOSE test. I will be taking a handwriting grade on spelling/dictation tests weekly. We also corrected Mountain Language and we completed Exercise Express. Students are getting a better understanding of commas and verbs.
In math students took the unit test for weighing in kilograms/grams and pounds/ounces.
Tomorrow we will begin multiplication.
In science we took the temperature and graphed it. Students were read a book about weather. Tomorrow students will receive their weather journal to write down what they are learning.
Friday is a buck-a-jeans day!
In religion we talked about vocations. We discussed what a vocation is and that God calls us to our vocation.
We also talked about our special gifts and that God welcomed us into the His community when we were baptized.
In language arts we had the weekly assessment, along with a spelling test/dictation, and a CLOSE test. I will be taking a handwriting grade on spelling/dictation tests weekly. We also corrected Mountain Language and we completed Exercise Express. Students are getting a better understanding of commas and verbs.
In math students took the unit test for weighing in kilograms/grams and pounds/ounces.
Tomorrow we will begin multiplication.
In science we took the temperature and graphed it. Students were read a book about weather. Tomorrow students will receive their weather journal to write down what they are learning.
Friday is a buck-a-jeans day!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Monday
What a chilly day it was!!! Students stayed inside for morning recess and played in the gym for lunch recess. They ate lunch in the classroom. They will probably do the same tomorrow.
In religion we continuing on our journey through the Sacrament of Penance.
In language we worked on present tense verbs and we reviewed commas in sentences when there is more than three things. Students read a floor plan and answered questions about it. They also worked on comprehension questions about the story. We are continuing Dibels testing this week.
There is a spelling test tomorrow.
In math we worked on ounces and pounds and completed some review questions.
In social studies we read, "Martin's Big Words". We began a discussion about dreams they have, just like Dr. King had a dream.
It's a great time to be working on a weather unit. The thermometer read 45 degrees this morning. We graphed the temperature and what the weather was like.
It is certainly blustery out there!! I am so glad everyone had on a sweater this morning!
In religion we continuing on our journey through the Sacrament of Penance.
In language we worked on present tense verbs and we reviewed commas in sentences when there is more than three things. Students read a floor plan and answered questions about it. They also worked on comprehension questions about the story. We are continuing Dibels testing this week.
There is a spelling test tomorrow.
In math we worked on ounces and pounds and completed some review questions.
In social studies we read, "Martin's Big Words". We began a discussion about dreams they have, just like Dr. King had a dream.
It's a great time to be working on a weather unit. The thermometer read 45 degrees this morning. We graphed the temperature and what the weather was like.
It is certainly blustery out there!! I am so glad everyone had on a sweater this morning!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Flu Prevention Information
Flu Prevention
There have some cases of the flu (influenza A) and the norovirus (a gastrointestinal virus with severe vomiting and diarrhea) in our school community. It is not too late for your child and family members to have a flu shot. A list of flu shot providers is available:www.stopthespreadaz.org. Please see this link for January 10, 2013 News Release by ADHS:
In the best interest of all it is extremely important to notify your child’s doctor and keep your child home when ill for their safety and the welfare and safety of others. Any child with a fever of 100.0 (or higher) or who is vomiting or having diarrhea should stay home until fever-free or not vomiting or having diarrhea for a minimum of 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicines. (Diocesan and School Policy)
Besides staying home when sick, frequent handwashing, coughing into one’s shoulder, and disinfecting frequently-touched surfaces are the best preventative measures against getting sick.
Jump for the Heart
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART!!!
Save the Date!!!!!!
February 4- 6, 2013
During PE Classes
Help Your Child Save Lives and be a Heart Hero!
We are excited to let you know that our school is once again supporting the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope For Heart event! As in years past, during your child’s PE class, your child will have the opportunity to jump rope, hula hoop, shoot baskets, and participate in other fun activities to raise money for the American Heart Association to help kids with special hearts by supporting research and education initiatives to save lives.
Please know all donations are optional!! www.heart/org/jump
All students will be participating whether they donate or not. Our PE department will earn free PE equipment based on the amount of money our school raises.
To Volunteer During Your Children’s PE Classes: go to
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thursday
In religion we reviewed the Ten Commandments. We also discussed why we are revisiting them in the discussions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
In language students are learning about what you can learn from an illustration and how they add to a story.
Students practiced spelling frequently misspelled words and irregular verbs. Synonyms and antonyms are being reviewed this week. Students also wrote a schedule about what they could do if they were snowed in and there was no power. This followed the story, "Katy and the Snowy Day".
In math students worked on a chapter on grams.
Students went to music and PE today.
Remember those sweaters for tomorrow.
In language students are learning about what you can learn from an illustration and how they add to a story.
Students practiced spelling frequently misspelled words and irregular verbs. Synonyms and antonyms are being reviewed this week. Students also wrote a schedule about what they could do if they were snowed in and there was no power. This followed the story, "Katy and the Snowy Day".
In math students worked on a chapter on grams.
Students went to music and PE today.
Remember those sweaters for tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wednesday
Today we reviewed the long u sound and we reviewed synonyms. In language we worked on using context clues to find the meaning of our vocabulary words. We talked a little bit about the Feast of the Epiphany.
Student reviewed what timelines.
We have begun mid-year Dibels assessments. Most are showing lots of improvement.
In math students took the chapter quiz on kilograms. They also worked on measuring in inches to create a house using a set of measurements.
In science we read about Willie Bentley. He was a scientist who studied and photographed snowflakes.
We looked at different kinds of snowflakes and why they are different. Then students made their own snowflakes. They really enjoyed that activity.
Don't forget student grades will be online at gradelink.com this afternoon.
It will be very cold Thursday and Friday, please remember to have your child wear a sweater or jacket.
Student reviewed what timelines.
We have begun mid-year Dibels assessments. Most are showing lots of improvement.
In math students took the chapter quiz on kilograms. They also worked on measuring in inches to create a house using a set of measurements.
In science we read about Willie Bentley. He was a scientist who studied and photographed snowflakes.
We looked at different kinds of snowflakes and why they are different. Then students made their own snowflakes. They really enjoyed that activity.
Don't forget student grades will be online at gradelink.com this afternoon.
It will be very cold Thursday and Friday, please remember to have your child wear a sweater or jacket.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tuesday
Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
Report cards will be available tomorrow online on Gradelink.com.
3rd Quarter Grading Changes
*Monthly Reading Logs not turned in will receive a zero (0).
*Students are expected to put capital letters and periods in sentences. Misplaced capital letters or no capital at the beginning of a sentence are counted wrong.
*IXL.com will be charted weekly and students will receive 10 points in math computation for completing 10 minutes a week on IXL.
*We are working away from invented spelling to traditional spelling. Students will be graded on basic spelling words in their daily writing and given a weekly spelling grade.
Today in religion students we told the story about the Prodigal Son and that God forgives you when you are sorry and He always welcomes you back.
In math we worked on weighing in kilograms and practiced weighing objects.
In science students played a game on solids, liquids and gases.
In language students worked on sequencing using the Gingerbread Man story.
Tomorrow we will begin a new story called, "Officer Buckle and Gloria".
Report cards will be available tomorrow online on Gradelink.com.
3rd Quarter Grading Changes
*Monthly Reading Logs not turned in will receive a zero (0).
*Students are expected to put capital letters and periods in sentences. Misplaced capital letters or no capital at the beginning of a sentence are counted wrong.
*IXL.com will be charted weekly and students will receive 10 points in math computation for completing 10 minutes a week on IXL.
*We are working away from invented spelling to traditional spelling. Students will be graded on basic spelling words in their daily writing and given a weekly spelling grade.
Today in religion students we told the story about the Prodigal Son and that God forgives you when you are sorry and He always welcomes you back.
In math we worked on weighing in kilograms and practiced weighing objects.
In science students played a game on solids, liquids and gases.
In language students worked on sequencing using the Gingerbread Man story.
Tomorrow we will begin a new story called, "Officer Buckle and Gloria".
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