Weekly Newsletter, December 20, 2019

Dear 2A Families,

We have had a wonderful week preparing for Christmas break!  The students did a terrific job on their Holidays Around the World reports and presentations.  We enjoyed the opportunity to learn about many different cultures and holiday traditions.  All reports with grades were sent home this week (some are coming home today).  If you have any questions, please let me know.  Report cards for Trimester 1 are coming home on Friday in your child’s folder.  Please review the report card, sign the envelope for Trimester 1 and return the envelope to school.  You may keep the report card for your record.  I will also be sending home a list of prayers that students need to work on over break and throughout the next few months.  These are important prayers for the students to learn as they prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion.  I am including important dates and reminders below.

We will be watching a movie tomorrow morning before the Sing-a-long.  It is Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  The movie is rated PG.  If you prefer that your child does not see the movie, please let me know.  Thank you.

Homework and Spelling

There is a Hot Cocoa reading challenge coming home with the students to complete over break.  We will celebrate with a special hot cocoa & movie party the week we return.  Students who complete the challenge and turn it in by the due date will receive a little packet of “snowman soup.”  I know I have a stack of books ready to go and I just hope I have enough time to get through them.  Happy reading!

Homework for the first week back from break will be provided on Monday, January 6th.  There will also be a spelling list that comes home.  Continue practicing sight words, consonant digraphs, short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u), and long vowel phonograms (a-e, i-e, o-e, ee).  Math flashcards are also a helpful tool to bring along in the car on the way to your many adventures over break!

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Friday, 12/20-11:00 am Sing-A-Long.  Students may wear red, white, and green.  Classes dismiss at Noon for Christmas break.

Christmas Break is 12/21-1/5.  School resumes January 6, 2020.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Monday, 1/6/20-Parent Meeting with Father Olson in the gym.  See the note coming home today in your child’s backpack/folder.  One parent needs to attend this meeting.  Students do not come to the meeting.

Friday, 1/17/20-Martin Luther King Jr. Assembly and Noon Dismissal (Teacher Accreditation Day)

Monday, 1/20/20-Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, No School

Friday, 1/24/20-First Reconciliation Rehearsal-6:30-7:30 pm, Location TBD.

Saturday, 1/25/20-First Reconciliation-10:00 am, Location TBD.

*Reconciliation and Communion meetings and events apply to students who are baptized Catholic.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Blessings,

Mrs. Nicole Martin

2nd Grade Teacher

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Melissa Morrier-Turk

My name is Melissa Morrier-Turk, I am a graduate of SMM (class of 1986) and have been a member of the parish community much of my life. I have a B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources from Central Washington University and have spent my 23 years working in this field, traveling all over the USA and Canada as an HR Director, as well as a corporate trainer. My husband Mike and I have two kids, our son is in college and our daughter is a Junior at AMHS. In my off time I enjoy running, cycling, hiking, anything outdoorsy really. I have absolutely loved working with and getting to know so many of the families here at SMM and am looking forward to getting to know you all better as part of your school community!

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