Bible Verse of the Week:
I have called you by name… Isaiah 43:1
Important reminders:
- We are once again in need of disinfectant wipes for the classroom. Donations are much appreciated!
- Parents, please remember to be out of your cars and ready to retrieve your child during half day dismissals in addition to full day dismissal.
- Masking is optional for all students and staff members.
- Book It! Program-Thank you to all that participated in the Book It! program. Now that it is over for the school year, I encourage parents to look into your local library’s summer reading program to keep the love of reading going.
- ClassDojo-Behavior reporting started the second week of school. Please know that most of the behavior that is reported is very age appropriate, and we will work with each student to correct the behavior. If at any time we have a serious behavior issue that requires immediate attention or are needing extra parent support for a specific behavior, Mrs. Imel will notify you via email or phone call.
- Students are allowed to wear St. Malachy spirit wear and jeans or uniform bottoms on Fridays only, unless there is notification of otherwise.
- Blankets will be sent home for cleaning every week on your child’s last school day of the week. Please be sure to send them back upon your child’s return to school.
- Blankets must be small enough to fit into a gallon baggie as our cubbies are not big enough for large blankets. We ask that students do not bring in pillows or stuffed animals for rest time.
- Students wearing skirts or dresses are to have cartwheel shorts worn to cover their undergarments. *If your child chooses to wear leggings under their skirt, the leggings must be long enough to cover the ankles. Please refer to the school handbook for dress code guidelines.
- In the occasion that after school plans change or your child is absent, please call the front office at 317-852-2242 or email and .
- If you utilize extended day or are in the late line you can only TEXT(463)209-9650 no longer call the pickup line for it will not be answered. In the event you must speak to Mrs. Wheeler please contact her at (317) 852-2242 ext 7204
April Important Dates:
April 17: Easter Sunday
April 18: NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday
April 25-29: School Book Fair
April 19: NO SCHOOL-Easter Monday
April 26: Cans in Your Hands for a casual day. Students may bring in non-perishable food donations or monetary donations for the Brownsburg Cornerstone Food Pantry to be dressed in casual.
Upcoming Next Week:
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Letters, Numbers, & Writing |
We are continuing letter recognition and order through repetition. Each morning, we will use alphabet chart to recite. We are counting to 10 by repetition. Each morning, we will use our number chart to count. We will also be working on pencil control and building up hand muscles through sensory play. We will be continuing our World of Wonders Curriculum Unit 8: Nature. This week, we will be learning about the seasons and how weather changes and affects people. Our focus letter of the week will be letter reviewing letters A-E. We will also be learning more about adding and subtracting using manipulatives. |
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Science |
We will be learning about the different seasons. |
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Social Studies |
We will gain an understanding of weather and how it affects what we do. |
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Religion and Catholic Identity |
Clovers will be practicing how to make the sign of the cross. (This will be a work in progress throughout the year.) We will be learning from a special lesson of the God Made Me Catholic religion curriculum by Loyola Press. This week’s theme is “Birthdays” Students will grow in self-esteem and be grateful for the gift of life. |
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Social and Emotional Learning |
We will continue Slumberkins: Narwhal Uses Teamwork This is a lesson in Growth Mindset. Narwhal’s story explores a way of thinking that embraces challenges as opportunities to grow. Using a Growth Mindset by problem-solving, using flexible thinking, and knowing when to ask for help Narwhal pushes through difficulties making a big difference in the world around him. We will be working on lesson #3 Setting Goals. In this lesson, students will be able to identify a goal they would like to achieve, give an example of something they can be proud of while working towards a goal, and give an example of why it’s okay to make a mistake. |
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Art |
Students will be making a colors of the seasons finger painting |
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STEM (afternoons) |
Earth Day STEM: Students will learn about the concept of recycling by using recycled items to make new items and what it means to take care of the Earth. |
