Mater Dolorosa Catholic School Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges
25 Maple Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 532-2831
WELCOME BACK!
Grade 1 (Mrs. Peters)
cpeters@materdolorosaschool.org
12-4-23
Hi Parents-
It is going to be a busy month! Below are some events to be aware of:
12/5 - Picture Retake Day
12/6 - St. Nicholas Feast Day; bring in an extra shoe so St. Nicholas can leave a "treat".
12/8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception - School Mass at 10am.
12/8 - Progress Reports go home.
Basketball - Basketball season is upon us. If your child has signed up, please send in a note to let me know if your child is staying for practice and what day or days they will be attending practice. I will be unable to release anyone to unless I have a written note, an email, or a call has been made to the office. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Toys for Tots Drive - The MDS Student Council is collecting new, unwrapped toys until December 20th. Thanks in advance for your kindness and generosity!
Food Drive - Thank you to everyone that donated items for our Food Drive! First grade brought in the most iitems and won a donut and orange juice party TBD.
ACADEMICS
Religion - we will be discussing Advent and Christmas all month. Virtues in Practice will focus on generosity - giving without counting the cost. St. Nicholas is the saint we will focus on for the month.
Math - we are beginning subtraction, word problems with facts to 10, and subtraction math facts.
English - Spelling words: came, same, name, make, take, bake, cake, shake, four, your, five, part, ride
Grammar - Imperative sentences; review declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences.
Phonics - Long a, vowel sounds al, aw.
Social Studies - We are continuing our discussion on the following: use a map to identify the location of places; meet George Washington Carver; and transportation.
MISCELLANEOUS
Homework/Folder - Please remember to have your child complete his/her homework nightly and return in folder to class each day.
Outerwear - With the weather getting much colder, please make sure your child brings in a warmer coat, hat, gloves/mittens.
That's all for now! Have a wonderful evening!
Mrs. Peters