Starting next week I would like to email the newsletter to all parents. If you want to receive a hard copy please let me know. There will also be a copy included on my website.

Information:

In the classroom I have a very special fish named Reef. Each weekend Reef will be sent home with a student. The child who takes home Reef is to write in the special journal of the adventures that happen over the weekend. The student is also to include a photograph or drawing of the child with Reef.

Reminder

Please do not send any food that contains nuts or food that is processed in a plant that has nuts. (This includes daily snacks and birthday teats.) I have students who are very allergic to nuts. This includes being allergic to nuts by touch. I have included some information about safe items that can be brought to the classroom. Please read over this carefully. Through your help the classroom will be safe for all students.

Suggested List of Safe Snacks for Children with Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies

Always provide the original package so ingredients can be checked, please.

Pretzels, popcorn, Doritos, Potato Chips and Cheese Curls (EXCEPT SNYDER PRODUCTS – THEY ALL CONTAIN PEANUT OIL)

Goldfish Crackers, Cheez-Its, Oreo Cookies, Teddy Grahams and Graham Crackers, Licorice, Lollipops, Gummi Snacks, Popsicles, Jello, Fruit, Yogurt, Air-Heads, Blo-Pops, Cow-Tails (vanilla only), Just Born brand candies, including marshmallow peeps, Lifesavers, Milkfuls, Pixie-Sticks, Ring pops, Runts, Skittles, Smarties, StarBurst, Sweet Tarts, Twizzlers, and Werther’s Originals.

I have included items that you would be surprised that may contain peanuts, peanut butter, peanut oil, or peanut flour.

Baked goods, Bulk items, chocolate, Farley’s Candy Corn, Jelly Belly jelly beans, M&M Candies, pre-mixed puddings, and Rice Krispie treats or Golden Grahams Treats

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Scholastic Book Orders

Remember to please return the orders by September 10^th.

Highlights

Please remember to send in the yellow form so that I may be able to order free items for the classroom. If you need another form please let me know.

Mass

There will be an all school Mass on September 10^th at 8:45. Please join us if you can.

Skills

Reading – This week’s story is “The Mixed-Up Chameleon.” It is about a chameleon living in the woods that wishes it could have many of the attributes of the different animals. Test will be on Friday, September 10^th.

Spelling – We are learning about the phonograms id, ide. Test will be on Friday, September 10^th.

Grammar – We are beginning to learn about endmarks for a sentence. This week we are learning about statement and question sentences. We are also reviewing what makes a complete sentence.

Math – We are reviewing addition facts. There will be a test Thursday, September 9th on these addition facts. Please review these facts with your child.

Social Studies – We are learning about maps.

Religion – We learning that we are disciples of Jesus. In chapter 2 the students will continue to learn about the work of Jesus and the beginning of the Church.

Gym – On gym days wear to school the following: SOLID red or black knee length shorts or long pants along with a SOLID red, black, or white t-shirt. Both shorts and t-shirts must be loose-fitting. NO DESIGNS or WRITING other than ST. BONAVENTURE LOGO-WEAR will be permitted. Girls with long hair, pull it back away from your face (ponytail, headband, etc.)

GIVE ME FIVE!

Every day your child comes to Phys. Ed. Class they have an opportunity to ear 5 point:

Dress Code
Proper shoes (tennis shoes must be worn)
Participation
Cooperation
Behavior

Your child can loose 1 point for each area that is not followed. Students will not be graded on how good they are at sports. Their grade reflects their willingness to be involved in class, their cooperation with others and the teacher, their behavior and sportsman like conduct.