Welcome to First Grade!

Welcome To First Grade!

Dear Parents,

The first grade class is sponsoring our Mass this Wednesday, May 9 at 8:30am.  First graders will be doing all of the readings, intercessions and bringing up the gifts.  We will also be crowning Mother Mary so please send your student to school with one fresh flower.  Please join us!

K-3 Games Club - Come join myself and Mrs. Wall for some fun after school playing games!

This club is open to Kindergarten through third grade students.  We will be focusing on developing math concepts, critical thinking skills, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and HAVING FUN!

When:  Thursdays 3:15 - 4:00

Where:  2nd grade classroom

Permission slip and more information can be found on School One.

 If it has been recommended that your student attends Summer School or you would like them to participate in the many enrichment classes offered, please check out the Summer School website.  http://www.saintlawrence.org/slem/summer_school/ 

 Tuesday is First Grade's library day.  Please remind your student to bring back their library books every Tuesday so they can check out more. 

Every month we have a school wide assembly and recognize a "student of the month" from each class.  The criteria for each month is as follows:

SEPTEMBER: A student at Saint Lawrence SUCCEEDS as a responsible citizen: By taking ownership of his or her own actions.

OCTOBER: A student at St. Lawrence ACHIEVES as a life-long learner: By using critical and creative thinking

NOVEMBER: A student at St. Lawrence BELIEVES as a child of God: By applying Church teaching in response to social justice issues

DECEMBER: A student at St. Lawrence SUCCEEDS as a responsible citizen: By displaying respect for himself or herself, others and the environment

JANUARY:    A student at St. Lawrence ACHIEVES as a life-long learner: By demonstrating effective communication skills

FEBRUARY: A student at St. Lawrence BELIEVES as a child of God: By exemplifying personal spirituality through prayer and participation in the Mass

MARCH:  A student at St. Lawrence SUCCEEDS as a responsible citizen: By working and playing cooperatively with others

APRIL: A student at St. Lawrence ACHIEVES as a life-long learner: By applying technology as a learning tool

MAY: A student at St. Lawrence BELIEVES as a child of God: By exhibiting Gospel values

HomIn our class, students are assigned homework Monday through Thursday.  Each day they are required to complete the assignment on their Homework Calendar.  If you would like know what the homework is on a given day, you should ask to see your child’s calendar and be able to see exactly what is required.  Students will take their homework home on Monday and return it on Friday.

I am assigning my students work that should take approximately 20 minutes daily.  Daily reading is a vital part of your child’s growth towards literacy.  Reading to your child is as important as having him/her read independently.  Making reading an enjoyable experience is also one way to make students lifelong learners.

We have high expectations for all of our students at Saint Lawrence Elementary and Middle School and we need parents to help their children understand the importance of study skills.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  Thank you for your support.

Thank you for your continued support.  If you have any questions please email me at tgorham@saintlawrence.org.

Mrs. Gorham