Dress Rehersal

Dress Rehearsal

Monday, December 15^th

Right away Monday morning, Grades K-5 are having a dress rehearsal for our upcoming Christmas Program.  Please send your student to school in costume on that day.  Costume clothes will be left at school Monday night in preparation for our performance Tuesday afternoon.  Also, please have him/her bring uniform clothes to change in to after the rehearsal.  Thank you! 

Christmas Program

Please note the change in times for the Christmas Program on December 16th.  The new times for the program are 1:00 and 6:30.  The students should report to their individual classrooms dressed in their program costumes.  We will finish finial costume preparations when all students have arrived.  After the program, the first graders will need to be picked up at their classroom by a parent.  The kids have been working very hard learning their lines and songs for the show and are very excited to perform for family and friends.  We look forward to seeing you all at the performance on December 16th.

Brrr...Winter is here!

Thanks for sending all of the warm winter gear this week!  It was SO cold outside!  The class and I were hoping we could ease into the winter season a few degrees at a time, but I guess Mother Nature had other plans.  You know you are in Wisconsin when you are excited the high temperature is in the teens and there is no windchill.  The temperature did spark a lot of impromptu leaning and a lot of fun plotting daily temperatures.  Everyday was different and we learned the difference between actual temperature and feels like temperature.  We also used our prayer time to pray for those people out East who were experiencing much more severe winter weather and to thank God for just cold temperatures for us. We are now prepared for whatever the seasons throw at us. Have a great week!

Thank you Veteran's

We were able to deliver our handmade cards to some very well deserving veterans at the Veteran's Day ceremony and to some of our own family members too.  Thank you to all of the brave men and women who are serving and have served our great country.  We appreciate the sacrifices you and your family make for us each day.

Veteran's Day

Don't forget that the students will be walking down to Traxler Park on Tuesday, November 11th.  We will be attending the dedication of the two new memorials at the park and the Veteran's Day Ceremony.  The students will also be distributing their hand made thank you cards to the veterans in attendance. Please have the students wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather, as it is supposed to be very cold on Tuesday.

Conferences

It was great to see you all at conferences and get a chance to share all of the awesome things the students have been doing.  I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend and had safe and happy Halloween.

Halloween

This Wednesday, the first graders are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes for school.  We will parading with the Pre-K, Kindergarten, and second graders around 8:10.  Parents are invited to watch the parade on the sidewalk in front of school.  If it should rain on Wednesday morning, the parade will be in the gym.  After the parade, the students will go on a search for the Great Pumpkin and parade through the other classrooms. We will also trick or treat over at the rectory with Fr. Steve and the church staff.  Please send a change of casual clothes for after the parade festivities.  We don't want anyone ruining their costume or getting hurt during gym.  Remember no masks or weapons with Halloween costumes. Please contact me if you have any questions. We hope to see you all at the parade.

Parent Teacher Conferences

I am looking forward to seeing you all at conferences on October 29th and 30th.  Conferences will be 4-8 on Wednesday and 8-12 on Thursday.  Please let me know if you are unable to attend conferences on the scheduled days and we can reschedule something that will work for you.   I can't wait to share all of the great things the girls have been working on so far this year.  

Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention month!  On Thursday, the students participated in our school wide fire drill, visited with the firefighters, and toured the firetruck.  The firefighters reminded the students to have an adult check the batteries in their smoke detectors and to practice their home exit plans.  Later this month, the first graders will have a personal visit from a firefighter and learn more information about fire prevention.  

Steeple Chase

Don't forget to sign up for this year's Steeple Chase on October 4th.  Check this week's family envelope for details or call Mrs. Vodak in the school office.  The walk/run is a great family event and a wonderful way to get to know other Saint Mary families.  The students are invited to wear their Steeple Chase shirts and jeans to school on Monday, October 5th.  We will have a short assembly in the gym on Monday morning to announce the first place boy and girl from each grade.  I hope to see you all there.

Photo Page

Photos have been added!!!  It took me some time to figure it out (a lot of time), but I finally got it. Stop by and check out a few of our pictures from the last few weeks.

Settled In

We made it through our first day and everyone returned for day two with smiles on their faces.  I think that is a sign it is going to be a great year!  I am truly enjoying getting to know each of the students as we begin working together.  We have spent our time unpacking and organizing our supplies, meeting our specials teachers, and learning the ins and outs of first grade.  I am looking forward to getting to know all of you too, as we work together this year to help the students become the best first graders they can be.  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  Have a great rest of the week!

 

Back to School Picnic

Don't forget to come to the Back to School Picnic on Sunday, August 24 at 11:30.  Students and parents will have an opportunity to meet the teachers, see the classroom, unpack school supplies, and catch up with friends.  I look forward to seeing you all there.

Back to School

Welcome Back!  

School starts on Monday, August 25th.  I look forward to seeing everyone and hearing about your awesome summer.  See you soon!