Gelson’s Field Trip

Enjoy our photos of our field trip to Gelson’s Supermarket. (click on the slideshow to view larger photos)

Thank you to all our parent chaperones! We had a great time.

Week of March 28-April 1

Our theme this week is “Sensational Spring” with topics including: Birds, Nests, Eggs, Rabbits, Oval Shape, and Number Eleven.

Our fieldtrip to Gelson’s in Century City is on Tuesday, March 29 from 9:00-11:00.

Welcome Spring!

The week of March 21-25, we welcome the start of spring. Our theme is “Things that Crawl” with topics including caterpillars, butterflies, fireflies, and ants. We will also discuss Poison Prevention Week (website: http://www.poisonprevention.org/index.htm)

We are collecting donations for the Holy Childhood Association during this Lenten season. Please visit their new website and learn more about their mission. It has fun graphics and activities for kids: http://www.hcakids.org/

The earthquake in Japan- please send donations

Student Council has arranged a collection for the victims in Japan.  Students, staff, and anyone interested can vote on their favorite song by placing money in jars in the hallway.  This week pre-k will participate. Please send donations with your child and he/she will place the money in the jar of his/her choice.

We are not going into any details about the earthquake in Japan.  It is up to you how much or little your wish to share with your child.  In pre-k we will say that we are helping people who have nowhere to live. Read more about the Catholic Relief Service collecting the money from our school and their work on this website: www.la-archdiocese.org/org/ojp/Pages/2011-0311_Japan_Relief.aspx

Friday, March 25- Phoebe’s Birthday

Don’t bring lunch on Friday. Phoebe’s parents are providing lunch for the kids to celebrate Phoebe’s birthday. 🙂

 

Join us at St. Vincent de Paul’s Hike for the Homeless in Griffith Park on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Bring students from your school to Hike for the Homeless in what will be a memorable and fulfilling community service project.

April 2, 2011 | 8:15 AM | Griffith Park, Los Angeles

Parking and hike begins at the Merry-Go-Round Parking Lot

Registration : Adults $25 | Students $15 | Pets $5

To learn more or sign up visit www.hike4thehomeless.com

All proceeds benefit the Cardinal Manning Center for the Homeless in Skid Row.

Tuesday- Fieldtrip

Tomorrow, on March 15, all students need to be at school by 8:30.  We need to leave at 8:40 to be ready for the library visit.

It is time to review the uniform requirements :)

GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Pre-K through Grade 5

• Navy and white checked jumper with white sailor collar cotton blouse AND blue tie
• Navy pants, shorts or skorts worn with white tucked in polo shirt with logo (shorts are allowed in September, October, May and June)
• White socks above the ankle bone or white or navy tights
• Navy sweatshirt with school logo or uniform jacket.  The logo goes on the left side.
• All black leather (no canvas) low-top tennis shoes. Any exception requires a doctor’s note which should be renewed monthly.  New Balance or K Swiss are recommended.  No stripes or logos on shoes.

 

BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Pre-K-8:

• Grey polo shirts with logo, tucked in.
• Navy pants or shorts worn at the waist level with a belt.   (Shorts may be worn in September, October, May and June)
• Outer wear includes navy V-neck pullover, navy sweatshirt with logo or uniform jacket.  The logo goes on the left side.
• White or navy socks covering the ankle bone.

All black leather  (no canvas) low-top tennis shoes. Any exception requires a doctor’s note which should be renewed monthly.  New Balance or K Swiss are recommended.  No stripes or logos on shoes.

 

Science – How a flower grows!

The week beginning Monday, March 14

Topics this week include Lent, St. Patrick’s Day, Number 10, Letter T, and grasshoppers, lady bugs and pill bugs.

Lent: During lent there is a cross posted in the classroom.  On this cross the children put a sticker when they are extra thoughtful, caring, helpful etc.

Reading Calendar:  Every month a reading calendar is sent home in your child’s mailbox.  Please write the names of the books you read together at home and draw a picture of one of the favorite books on the paper attached (book report) and bring back to school at the end of the month.  Thanks!

Tuesday, March 15th– Field trip to Beverly Hills Public Library.  Unfortunately, the fire fighters have other activities going on and they will not be able to show us around this time.

Thursday, March 17th– St. Patrick’s Day!  Wear green clothes and/or accessories!

Friday, March 18th- NO SCHOOL FOR THE STUDENTS! (teacher in-service day)

We are looking for Secret Guests! Is anyone interested in visiting our class on March 25?  The kids were disappointed that no one showed up yesterday.

Lenten Reflection

God, help us during this season of Lent to:
Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from focusing on differences; feast on the unity of all life.
Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.
Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.
Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger; feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.
Fast from worry; feast on trust.
Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.
Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.
Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer.
Fast from hostility; feast on nonviolence.
Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.
Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth.
Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.
Fast from facts that depress; feast on truths that uplift.
Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.
Fast from suspicion; feast on truth.
Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.
Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.

 May our fasting and feasting during this season of Lent purify our hearts and minds that we may more worthily heed the voice of the One who beckons us, “Come and follow me.”

Fieldtrips in March 2011

Hello everyone,

We need drivers for our upcoming field trips.  Please let Aimee know if you are available to drive. Thanks!!

Next week on March 15 we will visit the Beverly Hills Library and Fire Station. We will leave school 8:40am and return before lunch.

On Tuesday, March 29 we will visit the grocery store “Gelson” in Century City. We will leave the school 9:10am and return around 11am.

Please look back to this post as times may change.

The cancelled field trip to Kids Space museum in Pasadena is rescheduled on April 6th.

Week of March 7-11

This week’s theme is “Garden Creatures,” with topics including: the Letter S, Spiders, and Snails.

Wednesday, March 9 is Ash Wednesday, and the beginning of the season of Lent.