Newsletter


 * LIBRARY NEWS** – It’s hard to believe that we’re saying “happy May” already! This year has gone by so quickly. We’re still reading away in the library. The children all enjoyed the story of “The Lorax” for Earth Day. We learned what can happen if we don’t take care of Planet Earth. The Kindergarten children finished “Junie B. Dumb Bunny.” We thought it was really funny and we were very surprised at the end! Next, we are going to read “Junie B. Jones Graduation Girl.” The 1st Grade children are excited as some of them have moved up to chapter books. All that reading practice has really paid off. The 2nd Grade has started “Attaboy, Sam.” Sam is making his mom a special gift for her birthday. Ask us about it. The 3rd Grade is finishing up “Matilda,” and is getting ready to watch the movie. The 4th Grade is reading “Fudgeamania.” Jimmy Fargo is very surprised to find out that Peter is sharing a vacation house with the cootie queen, Sheila Tubman. The 5th Grade is finishing “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and will soon be comparing the book with the movie. The 6th Grade is reading “Holes.” Stanley Yelnats is learning to adjust to Camp Green Lake. Of course, this isn’t Girl Scout camp! The last week for taking books out of the library is the week of May 16th. All library books need to be returned before Memorial Day. Enjoy the warm weather and don’t forget to keep reading.


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 22**):


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 22)** –


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 24):** John Tracey. Jack has blossomed into quite the little chatterbox. He was always very quiet and shy, but lately he has sprung into action. Jack is our funny boy. He likes to make his friends laugh. Jack graces the classroom with his presence. As a matter of fact, we call him “Happy Jack.”


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 24) –** We are enjoying spring. We have been outside a lot playing and blowing bubbles. Last week we planted seeds and are waiting for them to sprout. We are working on our letter and number books. For Earth Day, we have started recycling in our classroom. We have some pretty exciting things lined up for the coming weeks. Check the hallway. Things are growing and creeping and crawling!


 * KINDERGARTEN** **STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Sean Hetherington. Sean is very, very quiet but he is one of the hardest workers in our class. He is nice, kind and helpful. Keep it up, Sean!


 * KINDERGARTEN NEWS** – We have less than 30 school days until Kindergarten Graduation! We are so busy. We are reading and writing sentences. We are counting money and telling time. We are learning to say we are sorry and about Mary, the mother of God. We hope all the special moms have a great Mother’s Day, especially our moms! We love you!


 * FIRST GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Dontai Thompson. Dontai is very friendly and a pleasure to have in class. He always knows how to bring a smile to your face. Dontai loves to share his stories with his classmates and teachers.


 * FIRST GRADE NEWS** – Spring showers bring May flowers! The First Grade had a great time on their school trip seeing “Seussical.” We thank all of the chaperones who attended this trip with us. In Math, we just finished learning about Geometry. We ended our lesson by building prisms out of toothpicks and gumdrops. The First Graders loved this activity. We are now beginning how to count money. We have turned our classroom into a school store to help the students learn how to count money. In Religion, we just finished our chapter on the sacraments. We are looking forward to celebrating the month of Mary, which is the whole month of May. In Language, we have been learning about describing words. We are becoming more aware of our classmates feelings by describing them.


 * SECOND GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Christian Fleitas. Christian came to St. Anne within the last two months. It was a very hard transition for him, a whole new school, building, class, and neighborhood. Now he is doing well. He loves to talk to his new friends and learn new things at his new school. Congrats!


 * SECOND GRADE NEWS** – School is coming to an end very soon. We can’t believe it is May. We are working very hard to get into learning cursive, multiplication, and division this month. In writing we have done many awesome pieces. They will be coming home soon. In Religion, we are learning about prayer. In ILA, we are finishing up another theme and starting “Neighborhood News.” In this theme we will read stories to learn about narrative elements, contractions, multiple meaning words, main ideas, and details. In Math, we are learning about measurement then multiplication and division. Another trip is in the works!


 * THIRD GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**:


 * THIRD GRADE NEWS** –


 * FOURTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Ella Mae Gallagher. Ella Mae is always prepared to learn. She pays attention during instruction and is not afraid to ask for help. She words at acquiring a skill until she perfects it. She has a can do attitude. Ella Mae likes to read and always has a book to read for pleasure when she has completed her work. She is a pleasure to have in class.


 * FOURTH GRADE NEWS** – As we approach the end of the school year, our work becomes harder. We are taking what we have learned and applying it to new information. It is important that we pay attention in class and ask questions when we don’t understand what is happening. In Religion, we are reading about the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Works of Mercy - Spiritual and Corporal. We have a prayer chain that stretches up, down, and across the 2nd floor. We are looking forward to May, as this is the month of Mary and the May Procession. In Social Studies, we will begin reading about the Civil War and into the 20th Century. We are growing green bean plants, tomatoes, and strawberries. Wish you could all come to my back yard in August to sample the goods. Science is amazing! We read a story called “Blue Willow” in ILA. It was about a young girl living during the 1940’s. I remember my nanny telling me about the Great Depression and all the hardships people had to endure. I told my students to interview any family members who lived during that time. It will be interesting to see if there are any reporters in my room. In Math, multiplication tables are still important. Without this knowledge, math becomes all the more difficult. Please make sure your child knows the tables. This is a good mental exercise. Have a great month of May.


 * FIFTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Alycia Hoffman. Alycia is a very hard working student. She is always willing to offer help when needed. She shows a lot of effort in class work as well as on projects. She is a good friend to everyone in class and she is a pleasure to have in class.


 * FIFTH GRADE NEWS** – We have started a new theme in Reading this month, “School Rules.” We are reading many stories that teach us things about living in a community. We are still on our journey in Latin America in Social Studies. We are now exploring the lands of Mexico and Central America. We are still learning about living things and their habitats in Science. We enjoyed our trip to the zoo and are currently working on creating our own habitats out of recycled items in honor of Earth Day. In Religion, we are learning how to live a life as Jesus wanted and how to be good Christians. We will be researching Saints and learning about their lives and how they served God here on earth. We are very excited as the end of the year approaches!


 * SIXTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Andrew Rivera. Andrew is always on task. He is a hard worker and always participates in class, especially in Math. You can often find Andrew reading a book. Andrew is a good friend to his classmates and is always willing to give a helping hand.


 * SIXTH GRADE NEWS** – Even though it feels like the third trimester just began, it is soon going to be time for exams. The Sixth Grade is working hard throughout the last trimester, especially knowing that the end is near. In Religion, the Sixth Grade is finishing up the last chapters before exams, which include chapters on the Church, Jesus, and Mary. The Sixth Grade will be working on their Mary project for the month of May. In Social Studies, the Sixth Grade is exploring Asia, especially by looking at the cultures of China, Japan, and the Koreas. The Sixth Grade is working on their journal/scrapbooks projects. The Sixth Grade has had to “travel” to landmarks of their country and explore what they would see. In Science, the Sixth Grade is examining cells and looking at the difference among animal and plant cells. The Sixth Grade will continue to study the parts of the body. The Sixth Grade cannot escape from fractions. The Sixth Grade is now multiplying and dividing fractions. In ILA, the Sixth Grade did an excellent job on their character sketches of “Maniac Magee.” The Sixth Grade is now reading “Tuck Everlasting” and can’t wait to find out if Winnie decides to drink from the spring of everlasting life.


 * SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Alycia is a hard working student that shows a lot of dedication to her studies. One of Alycia’s strongest qualities is her desire not to give up. She always has a smile on her face and can bring a smile to others as well. I wish I had more students with Alycia’s positive attitude.


 * SEVENTH GRADE NEWS** – We are currently reading “The Outsiders.” We are discussing different social groups and understanding. In Social Studies, we are beginning to learn about the move westward. We are also going to be looking at the different regions of the United States. We also were able to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Seventh Grade had a great time and looking forward to their next visit. In Math, we have just finished with rations and proportions, and will move onto statistics. In Science, we continue to study the systems of the body and then will move on to fighting diseases. In Religion, we continue to study the Ten Commandments.


 * EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Christopher Mulholland. Chris has made great strides during the year. He has shown great improvement. He takes his work very seriously, always wanting to be better. He also has his own website which focuses on cruise ships and their tragic sinking. Chris has become somewhat of an expert on this topic. So we salute you, Chris Mulholland, as the Student of the Month.


 * EIGHTH GRADE NEWS** – We are currently reading “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” We are looking at the different troubles that the main character Tom gets himself into. In Social Studies, we are learning about World War II and the rise of fascism in Europe. We will follow up with the rise of communism throughout Eastern Europe. In Math, we have just finished up with percents and will now move onto statistics, such as graphs and probabilities. In Science, we are done with the solar system and now move to the weather and climate. In Religion, we continue to study the Sacraments. We are preparing for all of the end of the year happenings. First up is the May Procession, which will be held on Tuesday, May 4th. More information will follow. The next big event will be the 8th Grade trip to Baltimore. That should be a fun and exciting day. Once finals are done, then it is graduation. May is jam packed full of events for the 8th Grade.


 * LIBRARY NEWS** – It’s hard to believe that we’re saying “happy May” already! This year has gone by so quickly. We’re still reading away in the library. The children all enjoyed the story of “The Lorax” for Earth Day. We learned what can happen if we don’t take care of Planet Earth. The Kindergarten children finished “Junie B. Dumb Bunny.” We thought it was really funny and we were very surprised at the end! Next, we are going to read “Junie B. Jones Graduation Girl.” The 1st Grade children are excited as some of them have moved up to chapter books. All that reading practice has really paid off. The 2nd Grade has started “Attaboy, Sam.” Sam is making his mom a special gift for her birthday. Ask us about it. The 3rd Grade is finishing up “Matilda,” and is getting ready to watch the movie. The 4th Grade is reading “Fudgeamania.” Jimmy Fargo is very surprised to find out that Peter is sharing a vacation house with the cootie queen, Sheila Tubman. The 5th Grade is finishing “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” and will soon be comparing the book with the movie. The 6th Grade is reading “Holes.” Stanley Yelnats is learning to adjust to Camp Green Lake. Of course, this isn’t Girl Scout camp! The last week for taking books out of the library is the week of May 16th. All library books need to be returned before Memorial Day. Enjoy the warm weather and don’t forget to keep reading.


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 22**):


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 22)** –


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 24):** John Tracey. Jack has blossomed into quite the little chatterbox. He was always very quiet and shy, but lately he has sprung into action. Jack is our funny boy. He likes to make his friends laugh. Jack graces the classroom with his presence. As a matter of fact, we call him “Happy Jack.”


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 24) –** We are enjoying spring. We have been outside a lot playing and blowing bubbles. Last week we planted seeds and are waiting for them to sprout. We are working on our letter and number books. For Earth Day, we have started recycling in our classroom. We have some pretty exciting things lined up for the coming weeks. Check the hallway. Things are growing and creeping and crawling!


 * KINDERGARTEN** **STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Sean Hetherington. Sean is very, very quiet but he is one of the hardest workers in our class. He is nice, kind and helpful. Keep it up, Sean!


 * KINDERGARTEN NEWS** – We have less than 30 school days until Kindergarten Graduation! We are so busy. We are reading and writing sentences. We are counting money and telling time. We are learning to say we are sorry and about Mary, the mother of God. We hope all the special moms have a great Mother’s Day, especially our moms! We love you!


 * FIRST GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Dontai Thompson. Dontai is very friendly and a pleasure to have in class. He always knows how to bring a smile to your face. Dontai loves to share his stories with his classmates and teachers.


 * FIRST GRADE NEWS** – Spring showers bring May flowers! The First Grade had a great time on their school trip seeing “Seussical.” We thank all of the chaperones who attended this trip with us. In Math, we just finished learning about Geometry. We ended our lesson by building prisms out of toothpicks and gumdrops. The First Graders loved this activity. We are now beginning how to count money. We have turned our classroom into a school store to help the students learn how to count money. In Religion, we just finished our chapter on the sacraments. We are looking forward to celebrating the month of Mary, which is the whole month of May. In Language, we have been learning about describing words. We are becoming more aware of our classmates feelings by describing them.


 * SECOND GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Christian Fleitas. Christian came to St. Anne within the last two months. It was a very hard transition for him, a whole new school, building, class, and neighborhood. Now he is doing well. He loves to talk to his new friends and learn new things at his new school. Congrats!


 * SECOND GRADE NEWS** – School is coming to an end very soon. We can’t believe it is May. We are working very hard to get into learning cursive, multiplication, and division this month. In writing we have done many awesome pieces. They will be coming home soon. In Religion, we are learning about prayer. In ILA, we are finishing up another theme and starting “Neighborhood News.” In this theme we will read stories to learn about narrative elements, contractions, multiple meaning words, main ideas, and details. In Math, we are learning about measurement then multiplication and division. Another trip is in the works!


 * THIRD GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**:


 * THIRD GRADE NEWS** –


 * FOURTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Ella Mae Gallagher. Ella Mae is always prepared to learn. She pays attention during instruction and is not afraid to ask for help. She words at acquiring a skill until she perfects it. She has a can do attitude. Ella Mae likes to read and always has a book to read for pleasure when she has completed her work. She is a pleasure to have in class.


 * FOURTH GRADE NEWS** – As we approach the end of the school year, our work becomes harder. We are taking what we have learned and applying it to new information. It is important that we pay attention in class and ask questions when we don’t understand what is happening. In Religion, we are reading about the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, and Works of Mercy - Spiritual and Corporal. We have a prayer chain that stretches up, down, and across the 2nd floor. We are looking forward to May, as this is the month of Mary and the May Procession. In Social Studies, we will begin reading about the Civil War and into the 20th Century. We are growing green bean plants, tomatoes, and strawberries. Wish you could all come to my back yard in August to sample the goods. Science is amazing! We read a story called “Blue Willow” in ILA. It was about a young girl living during the 1940’s. I remember my nanny telling me about the Great Depression and all the hardships people had to endure. I told my students to interview any family members who lived during that time. It will be interesting to see if there are any reporters in my room. In Math, multiplication tables are still important. Without this knowledge, math becomes all the more difficult. Please make sure your child knows the tables. This is a good mental exercise. Have a great month of May.


 * FIFTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Alycia Hoffman. Alycia is a very hard working student. She is always willing to offer help when needed. She shows a lot of effort in class work as well as on projects. She is a good friend to everyone in class and she is a pleasure to have in class.


 * FIFTH GRADE NEWS** – We have started a new theme in Reading this month, “School Rules.” We are reading many stories that teach us things about living in a community. We are still on our journey in Latin America in Social Studies. We are now exploring the lands of Mexico and Central America. We are still learning about living things and their habitats in Science. We enjoyed our trip to the zoo and are currently working on creating our own habitats out of recycled items in honor of Earth Day. In Religion, we are learning how to live a life as Jesus wanted and how to be good Christians. We will be researching Saints and learning about their lives and how they served God here on earth. We are very excited as the end of the year approaches!


 * SIXTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Andrew Rivera. Andrew is always on task. He is a hard worker and always participates in class, especially in Math. You can often find Andrew reading a book. Andrew is a good friend to his classmates and is always willing to give a helping hand.


 * SIXTH GRADE NEWS** – Even though it feels like the third trimester just began, it is soon going to be time for exams. The Sixth Grade is working hard throughout the last trimester, especially knowing that the end is near. In Religion, the Sixth Grade is finishing up the last chapters before exams, which include chapters on the Church, Jesus, and Mary. The Sixth Grade will be working on their Mary project for the month of May. In Social Studies, the Sixth Grade is exploring Asia, especially by looking at the cultures of China, Japan, and the Koreas. The Sixth Grade is working on their journal/scrapbooks projects. The Sixth Grade has had to “travel” to landmarks of their country and explore what they would see. In Science, the Sixth Grade is examining cells and looking at the difference among animal and plant cells. The Sixth Grade will continue to study the parts of the body. The Sixth Grade cannot escape from fractions. The Sixth Grade is now multiplying and dividing fractions. In ILA, the Sixth Grade did an excellent job on their character sketches of “Maniac Magee.” The Sixth Grade is now reading “Tuck Everlasting” and can’t wait to find out if Winnie decides to drink from the spring of everlasting life.


 * SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Alycia is a hard working student that shows a lot of dedication to her studies. One of Alycia’s strongest qualities is her desire not to give up. She always has a smile on her face and can bring a smile to others as well. I wish I had more students with Alycia’s positive attitude.


 * SEVENTH GRADE NEWS** – We are currently reading “The Outsiders.” We are discussing different social groups and understanding. In Social Studies, we are beginning to learn about the move westward. We are also going to be looking at the different regions of the United States. We also were able to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Seventh Grade had a great time and looking forward to their next visit. In Math, we have just finished with rations and proportions, and will move onto statistics. In Science, we continue to study the systems of the body and then will move on to fighting diseases. In Religion, we continue to study the Ten Commandments.


 * EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Christopher Mulholland. Chris has made great strides during the year. He has shown great improvement. He takes his work very seriously, always wanting to be better. He also has his own website which focuses on cruise ships and their tragic sinking. Chris has become somewhat of an expert on this topic. So we salute you, Chris Mulholland, as the Student of the Month.


 * EIGHTH GRADE NEWS** – We are currently reading “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” We are looking at the different troubles that the main character Tom gets himself into. In Social Studies, we are learning about World War II and the rise of fascism in Europe. We will follow up with the rise of communism throughout Eastern Europe. In Math, we have just finished up with percents and will now move onto statistics, such as graphs and probabilities. In Science, we are done with the solar system and now move to the weather and climate. In Religion, we continue to study the Sacraments. We are preparing for all of the end of the year happenings. First up is the May Procession, which will be held on Tuesday, May 4th. More information will follow. The next big event will be the 8th Grade trip to Baltimore. That should be a fun and exciting day. Once finals are done, then it is graduation. May is jam packed full of events for the 8th Grade.

**A WORD ABOUT RE-REGISTRATION** – Re-registration continues. Please return your family’s re-registration form with your tuition deposit of $100 per student. The registration fee of $125 per family will be paid by St. Anne Alumni for all families who register or re-register on or before April 15th. FYI: There is a $500 late fee for re-registering after April 15th, and you will then be responsible for paying the $125 registration fee. For your convenience, the school office will be open until 6 PM on Tuesday, April 13th to take re-registrations and new registrations.
 * AGES** – Children entering Pre-Kindergarten must be three years of age by September 1, 2010. Children entering Kindergarten must be five years of age by September 1, 2010. Children entering First Grade must be six years of age before September 1, 2010.
 * ANNUAL HOME & SCHOOL AUCTION** – The Annual Home & School Auction will be held on Saturday, May 1st.
 * LIBRARY NEWS** – Happy and blessed Easter to everyone! April showers bring May flowers. During those April showers, don’t forget the best rainy day activity is to read a good book! We are reading lots of great books in the library. Pre-k is enjoying a variety of Easter stories, including “The Easterville Miracle!” Ask us what happened when no one remembered why we celebrate Easter. The Kindergarten and First Grade are reading “Junie B., 1st Grade, Dumb Bunny.” Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her house. Who will be the grand prize winner? The Second Grade have finished “All About Sam” and are starting the next book, “Attaboy Sam.” We can’t wait to read the further adventures of Sam Krupkick. The Third Grade is getting closer to the conclusion of “Matilda.” We are so lucky that Mr. Archer is nothing like Miss Trunchbull! The Fourth Grade has caught “Fudge-A-Mania.” Don’t get too close or you might catch it too. The Fifth Grade has almost completed “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” We are going to use our notes to complete the best story summary ever. The Sixth Grade has started “Holes.” We will see what is in store for Stanley Yelnats at Camp Green Lake. Please keep an eye on the website for weekly updates on all of our stories and for our trivia questions.
 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 22):** Matthew Hopkins. Matthew has worked very hard to earn his spot on the list of Saint Anne Stars. He has been using good manners, listening to his teacher and is always lending a helping hand. He has been thinking of great words for our beginning sounds chart and raises his hand without calling out. Matthew has the best attendance record of the class and has never been late. We are so proud of you. You are a star.
 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 22)** – Spring buzz has sent in. We have a lot of fun things coming up. Pre-K will be flying kites, planting flowers, and even having an Easter Egg Hunt. Although we are very busy, we have stopped to learn of the “real reason for the season.” And the children have learned that Jesus is the reason. We have decorated our hall with beautiful art work such as a large painted cross surrounded by sticker art of Jesus rising from the tomb, along with chicks that represent new life, and little lambs of God that represent the children. They are doing a wonderful job learning about their faith.
 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 24):** Mason Maude. Mason is a terrific little kid. He is very outgoing. He also tells a great story. Mason comes to school with a smile and ends his day with a smile. Mason is a pleasure to be around. He is the sunshine on a cloudy day!
 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 24)** – Welcome Spring! The students in Room 24 are having a great time. We have learned about a clean heart. Our bears are coming out of hibernation. We are singing and dancing and painting and being creative with shaving cream. Noah’s Ark will be a big part of our April agenda. We will be painting Noah’s Ark and sending out our doves that we made. Our chicks have hatched and how cute are they! Saint Patrick’s Day was very exciting. The leprechauns kept coming and messing up our room. We never caught them but we found the pot of gold! We are still counting, learning our shapes, colors and alphabet. We will continue to grow and sprout like the spring flowers. It is a pleasure to be with your children and watch them grow!
 * KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Karli Farrell. Karli is a very quiet but smart girl. She works hard and is always ready to jump in and help out. She is a wonderful classmate.
 * KINDERGARTEN NEWS** – Kindergarten is so happy spring is here! We have learned all about Jesus’ Way of the Cross and are waiting for Jesus to rise from the dead. We collected nickels for a classroom Rice Bowl to give to feed the hungry. We filled over 10 Rice Bowls! In Math, we worked on subtraction and started to learn about money. In Science, we enjoyed the birth of the chicks and learned about spring weather. In ILA, we are working hard on our reading and writing skills. We are on theme 8, “Animal Adventures.” We are working on short o word families. May God bless all of you during the Easter season.
 * FIRST GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Brandon Postlethwait. Brandon has come a long way since September. He has been showing great effort in his studies as well as becoming a better friend to his classmates. Brandon has a great imagination and shows this through his creativity.
 * FIRST GRADE NEWS** – The First Grade would like to wish everyone a happy Easter. We are looking forward to our class trip which is on April 7th. In Math, we are beginning geometry. We are learning about different shapes and how many sides and corners each shape has. In Language, we have been talking about how holidays and months receive a capital letter because they are important. In Religion, we are talking about the season of Lent. The First Grade has been going to Stations of the Cross on Friday afternoons.
 * SECOND GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Bailey Quartana. Bailey is very friendly and a pleasure to have in class. She is always paying attention and participating. Bailey loves to share her many stories. She always knows how to bring a smile and a laugh to her classmates and teacher.
 * SECOND GRADE NEWS** – Spring is here and we are so excited! We have started our spring with the hatching of chicks that lived right next door to us. We were very lucky to see the beginning of new life and play with the new chicks. We wrote couplets about the chicks that are now displayed in the halls. We also will be writing similes and friendly letters this month. In math, we are working on place value to 999. We will be learning about Holy Week and the Station s of the Cross. We will be learning about prayer. In ILA, we will be learning about adjectives and reading fun and adventurous fantasies. Our trip to see “Seussical” the play will be next week. We know that it will be a hoot. Enjoy the warmer weather and always remember: “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” - Dr. Seuss.
 * THIRD GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Richard Leader. Richard has really worked hard this year. He loves to participate in class and enjoys reading aloud. He was a star addition in our classroom play, “The Crowded House.” He is a wonderful student to have in my classroom.
 * THIRD GRADE NEWS** – This month in Religion, we have been learning about Eucharist and Lent. We have used the Smart Board to learn how to make the different types of graphs and have just finished the chapter. In Science, we are working on sound and learned that sound travels best through a solid. In Social Studies, we are learning about inventors and have watched two films on Alexander G. Bell and Thomas Edison. In ILA, we have just finished our fourth unit. We read “The Crowded House” and learned the lesson: be grateful for what you have because things could always be worse. In Grammar, we have finished adjectives and have started on verbs. I hope that everyone has a happy and joyful Easter.
 * FOURTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Brittany Gassman. Brittany is a consistently excellent student who could be selected Student of the Month every month. She is kind to her fellow students. She excels at whatever she attempts. When her work is completed, she always has a book available to read. Brittany is always prepared for school. She pays attention when learning and is always involved in the lesson. She does her best and is always respectful to me and her fellow students.
 * FOURTH GRADE NEWS** – Fourth Grade is buzzing along and we cant believe how fast this school year has gone. We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and experiences the gift of peace at Easter with the risen Lord. In Science, we will plant green bean plants and watch them grow. I hope they produce plenty of beans for you. In Math, we are examining standard units of measure, capacity, and weight. In Religion, we are learning about the season of Lent. Two of our girls presented a petition to Mr. Archer. I guess they are really into learning about colonial Philadelphia and our part in the Revolutionary War. In ILA, we read about the jobs of firemen and firewomen. Happy spring! Don’t forget to do your homework. We all have a responsibility to continue to do our best.
 * FIFTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: James Alvin. Jimmy is one of our brightest students in the Fifth Grade. He works very hard to keep his grades high and sets a good example for others. He is very good at encouraging others to do their best and is not afraid to help out another student when they need it. He is a good friend to all in class and we are lucky to have him.
 * FIFTH GRADE NEWS** – Fifth Grade is extremely excited that spring is here! We are currently learning about living things and how we classify them into the five kingdoms. We will be moving on to learning about animals and their habitats. We are going on a field trip to the zoo and will be participating in a scavenger hunt about endangered animals and their habitats. We have finally finished learning all about fractions in Math and we are moving into geometry. We are learning all about angles and polygons. In Social Studies, our minds have traveled to the wonderful world of Latin America. We are learning all about their climate and the types of vegetation they have. We are currently learning about their culture and the everyday life of a Latin American. Throughout Lent, we have learned about the Stations of the Cross. We made dioramas depicting the steps in which Jesus went through at His time of death. In keeping with the theme of Lent and learning to keep a clean heart, we have talked about making good moral decisions. We are learning about the cardinal virtues and how our conscience works. Even though spring has sprung, we are staying focused and on task with all our school work.
 * SIXTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Sesley Cruz. Sesley is new to Saint Anne School this year and is an excellent addition to Sixth Grade. Sesley is a very bright young girl. Sesley may be very quiet and shy, but not when she is playing softball. Sesley is a dedicated softball pitcher but still makes sure to complete all her homework.
 * SIXTH GRADE NEWS** – The Sixth Grade would like to wish everyone a happy Easter! The third trimester is here and we are in the home stretch of Sixth Grade. With the third trimester here, the Sixth Grade knows that they need to continue to work hard. In Religion, the Sixth Grade is exploring Scripture stories, such as the anointing of King David. In Social Studies, the Sixth Grade has begun their travel of Asia and has begun by looking at the physical geography of East Asia. In Math, the Sixth Grade is adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers, and will soon be multiplying and dividing fractions. In Science, the Sixth Grade is learning about the systems of the human body. Lastly, in ILA, the Sixth Grade has finished reading “Maniac Magee” and have written a character sketch in the ME book on “Maniac Magee.” The Sixth Grade will be reading “Tuck Everlasting” next.
 * SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Andrew Hoffman. Andrew is a hard working student. He always is giving one hundred percent. Andrew gets along with all of his fellow students. He is always willing to lend a hand.
 * SEVENTH GRADE NEWS** – I would like to thank everyone who sent me letters and emails while I was in the hospital. It really helped knowing that I had the prayers of this wonderful school behind me. The Seventh Grade is finishing “Freak the Mighty,” and is going to start reading “The Outsiders.” They have also been discovering what troubles our early administrations faced. In Math, we continue to study percents. We will be moving onto consumer math for a while before moving onto ratios and proportions, before finishing up with some algebra. In Science, we still are studying the systems of the body. We are now studying the respiratory system before moving on to the nervous system. In Religion, we continue to study morality and how religion shapes our moral lives.
 * EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Marisa Nawdynski. Marisa is this month’s Student of the Month. She has come a long way since the beginning of the school year. She is always putting forth her best effort and is succeeding because of it. For all of her hard work, we salute Marisa as the Eighth Grade Student of the Month.

**EIGHTH GRADE NEWS** – Welcome to the third trimester. We begin our last trimester here at Saint Anne’s with a bang. We have now finished with geometry in Math and will move back into algebra. Our first topic will be percents, followed by some statistics, before winding up with polynomials. In Science, we continue to study the solar system before we move onto the weather. In Religion, we have begun studying the Church and what it is made up of. The Eighth Grade is finishing “The Black Duck.” They will be reading “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.” In Social Studies, they will be learning about World War II and the rise and fall of the Nazi party.

**MARCH NEWSLETTER**


 * TUITION** - This is the time of year when keeping your tuition up to date is extremely important. Being behind in tuition will have an effect on your child participating in many school events such as graduations and class trips and could delay re-registration for your family. If you are experiencing difficulties, please call the rectory as soon as possible.


 * ALUMNI NEWS** – St. Anne Alumni Association would like to congratulate Eileen Spross of Eileen’s Hair Salon for winning a $500 tuition voucher for selling the most lottery tickets – 454 tickets! She is giving the voucher to her nephew, Liam O’Neil. Liam will also receive a $50 gift card for Game Stop!

In 1st Grade we finished “Junie B. Aloha-Ha-Ha.” Junie B.’s Hawaii vacation did not start off as fun as she hoped! But it got much better in the end. The next book we are starting is “Junie B., Dumb Bunny.” In 2nd Grade we are still learning “All about Sam.” Sam and his family have moved into a new house, but the Terrible Two’s have moved in with them! The 3rd Grade is still working on “Matilda.” Not only is Matilda a terrific reader, she is an amazing mathematician! The 4th Grade has finished “Superfudge” and has started reading “Fudgeamania.” Fudge is getting married. Ask us about the lucky bride. The 5th Grade is nearing the end of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” It is really getting exciting now. We have been learning a lot about using the library for research with our State Projects. The 6th Grade is ready to start their new book “Holes.” We are looking forward to it. I wish everyone a happy Read Across America Week and a happy and blessed Saint Patrick Day and Saint Joseph Day.
 * LIBRARY NEWS** – Our favorite time of the year is here! Starting Sunday, February 28th we will be celebrating “Read Across America” and the birthday of Dr. Seuss! You can be sure there will be lots of celebrating and surprises in the library this week! Check out our web page to see all the fun stuff that will be happening. The Pre-K students are enjoying all the different Dr. Seuss books. So far, we read “Horton Hatches the Egg,” and we watched a movie version of “The Cat in the Hat.” We don’t know which one we liked better. In Kindergarten we are finishing up “Junie B. Jones and the Mushy, Gushy Valentine.” Somebody did not send Junie B. a Valentine. We’re trying to guess who.


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 22):** Evan Seklecki. Evan is eager to read and write. He is excellent at copying the morning message and can even spell some words on his own. He is always on his best behavior during school Masses and knows all of his prayers. He always shows respect to his teachers and classmates. Evan is also very talented as we saw with his Michael Jackson solo at the school talent show. He is surely a Saint Anne shining star.


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS** – It was too cold to go outside so we brought some winter fun inside. We filled our sand table with snow and built ourselves a snowman. It took 2 days for all of our snow to melt indoors! We had lots of fun but now we are ready for spring and starting the countdown. We had our first experience with Ash Wednesday and did a great job in church. We are preparing to enter Lent with a clean heart by doing good deeds for others. As we begin to learn about Jesus’ sacrifice for us, the children were eager to bring in their books, rosary, and other religious items to share with the class.


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 24):** Gabriella Tolassi. Gabby is a wonderful little student. She has made friends with all of her classmates. Gabby participates in all that goes on in the classroom. She always has a smile to share and is always ready to lend a helping hand. Good going, Gabby!


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS** – The students in Room 24 are shining brighter than ever before. They are growing by leaps and bounds. In Religion, we are learning about the season of Lent. We started by getting our ashes. We continue to work on our ABCs and 123’s. We are learning about recycling so that when we grow up we will have a clean earth. Also, we are learning in front of and behind and who is first and who is second. There is never a dull moment in Room 24.


 * KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Noah Coet-Szumskyj. You will never find a more enthusiastic, student than Noah. He tries 150% every day! He wants to be the best at everything and works for it. Noah is kind to classmates and is always willing to help! Keep it up, Noah!


 * KINDERGARTEN NEWS** – Kindergarten was busy in the month of February. We started with Science and a study of the groundhog and ended in gym with our very own Olympic games! In the middle, we celebrated our 100th day of school, pushed back by our many snow days. In Social Studies, we learned about Presidents and African America inventors. In Religion, we learned about making choices and the season of Lent. We are collecting nickels to give to the poor. In Math, we started addition and grouping in sets of 10. In ILA, we are continuing to move forward with our reading and writing. We now get a reading envelope with our homework book. We just can’t wait for Spring!


 * FIRST GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Joseph Hoffman. Joey has come along way since September. Joey is a happy boy that has been striving to do his best. His homework and class work are always complete.


 * FIRST GRADE NEWS** – The First Grade has recently celebrated the 100th day of school. They had tons of fun participating in different math and reading activities that lead them to counting to 100 in different ways. In Math, we are learning about bar graphs and tally charts. In Language we are learning about the special words that receive a capital letter such as our street names, days of the week, and our cities. In Religion we have been talking a lot about Lent and how we can grow as First Graders.


 * SECOND GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Cassidy Condart. Cassidy is very thoughtful and engaged in lessons. She is very friendly. Cassidy is always willing to be a helper!


 * SECOND GRADE NEWS** – The Second Graders have been working so hard to prepare for Penance in the month of February. We would like to thank everyone for keeping us in your prayers during this spiritual time. In Math, we are working on telling time. In ILA, we are starting new books. We cannot wait to see all the new information we can learn. There will be a trip in the month of April. Please check the Wednesday Folder for information. Have a wonderful March!


 * THIRD GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Emily Alicea. Emily is a wonderful student. Emily has worked very hard this year. Emily has become a wiz a multiplication and division facts. Emily is working hard. Emily is a pleasure to have in the classroom.


 * THIRD GRADE NEWS** – This month in Religion, we have been learning about the Liturgical year, and the Seven Sacraments. In Math, we are finishing up on the multiplication and division facts and just begun graphing. We have used the Smart Board to learn how to make the different types of graphs. In Science, it has been all about light and electricity. Do you know how to keep yourself safe around electricity? In Social Studies, we are learning about how the United States began. We learn about different explorers who discovered the new world. In ILA, we have been reading myths and legends. They help to explain how things in nature came to be. In Grammar, we have been learning about adjectives and we wrote a friendly letter about Catholic Schools Week.


 * FOURTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Kaitlynne Brown. Kaitlynn asks interesting questions and is always eager to participate in activities. She is an excellent reader and is also fantastic at math! Kaitlynne is always prepared for class. She always has a smile ready for her classmates.


 * FOURTH GRADE NEWS** – Fourth Grade finally finished with single divisors and multiple dividends. We are now heading into order of operations. Do you remember “Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally?” Fourth Grade is mastering the art of this challenging concept. We will begin to examine conversion of standard/metric units. We are preparing for the season of Lent. What will you do to open your heart to God? We listened to our hearts, tried to calculate our pulses, and understand the reactions of our senses. I wonder if we will produce any future doctors? On a sad note, our weather station was removed from the fire escape over the weekend of February 20th. It is sad to think that someone could be so mean as to destroy this object and prevent a group of 4th Graders from observing the results of weather. We are continuing our study of colonial Pennsylvania. We made some pamphlets for a Social Studies art project about Philadelphia or Pennsylvania. Check them out on the walls of the second floor. We are reading fables in reading, finding adjectives in sentences, and using prefixes in spelling. March will bring Terra Nova testing. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a good breakfast. Thanks for sending your child to Saint Anne School. God bless you and your family.


 * FIFTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Leslie Yip. Leslie is one of our brightest students in St. Anne School. She puts forth 150 % effort with everything she does. She is a very creative student and uses it to her advantage whenever possible. She is always willing to help out another student and is a good friend to the whole class. It is a pleasure to have Leslie in our class.


 * FIFTH GRADE NEWS -** Fifth Grade is consumed with tons of Lenten activities as we prepare for the season of Easter. We have all chosen to give up one thing as a sacrifice, as well as doing an act of service each week. We are tracking our progress in the classroom as a reminder for all to keep on track. We have also begun a math/religion project. We are learning how to run our own businesses, keeping track of money, making out bank slips, charging interest on credit, and much more. All the money that is raised will be donated to Operation Rice Bowl. Last year, the Fifth Grade was able to raise $100. We are hoping to match that this year. We are finished looking at energy and will be moving on to Life Science. We will be learning about all living things and how they change and reproduce. In Social Studies, we are currently learning all about Canada. We are learning the differences between their government and the United States government. In ILA, we have begun a new theme, “Express Yourself.” We are learning all the ways a person can express who they are to the world, whether it’s through music, writing, or acting. We are preparing everyday for our Terra Nova testing and we are very confident that we will do a great job!


 * SIXTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Kelsey Broadbent. Kelsey is continually improving in Sixth Grade. Kelsey is always on task and ready to go. Kelsey is always willing to give a helping hand. She is a very energetic student and is always cheerful. Kelsey is a member of the JV girls’ basketball team. Keep up the good work, Kelsey!


 * SIXTH GRADE NEWS** – February has really proven itself to be the shortest month, especially when there is snow, but the Sixth grade has been very busy. As we entered into Lent, the Sixth Grade had thought of things, such as TV and chocolate, that they could sacrifice, and ways that they could improve themselves. In addition to Lent, the Sixth Grade has been learning about the Liturgy of the Church. In Math, the Sixth Grade has entered into the world of fractions. They have begun simplifying fractions, ordering fractions, and turning mixed numbers into improper fractions or vice versa. In Social Studies, the Sixth Grade will be finishing up their travels in Africa as they examine the cultures. In Science, the Sixth Grade just finished their inventor/invention project. Each student had to pick a different inventor/invention project. Each student had to pick a different inventor that invented an invention associated with light, color, or sound. The Sixth Grade will be moving on to the study of the body and cells. Lastly, in ILA, the Sixth Grade is reading “Maniac Magee” and following him on his adventures, learning new vocabulary words, and studying main and helping verbs.


 * SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Erin Rondon. Erin is an excellent student. She is very responsible and reliable, and is always willing to help a fellow student. Erin always strives to do her best and is a daily help with the morning rush.


 * SEVENTH GRADE NEWS** – The Seventh Grade is learning about the first struggles that our new government had to face. They are discovering the precedence that President Washington and his first cabinet set for the nation. We are reading “Freak the Mighty” and learning about two students who find themselves on the outside of society. In Math, we continue to working in geometry. We have started our study of the units of measurement. When we finish with geometry, we will make a return to algebra. In Science, we are still studying the systems of the body. We have just started the circulatory system. The Seventh Grade has their Science project to finish up in the coming weeks. In Religion, we have just begun our second unit, which will deal with morality.


 * EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: David Schwab. David is an outstanding student. He tries his best at all things and is successful in all that he sets out to do. Being a member of the Stewardship Council has also helped make David a better leader and he has taken this role very seriously.

**FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER**


 * EIGHTH GRADE NEWS** – We continue our study of geometry. We have begun our studies of perimeter and area. When we finish with area and perimeter, we will then move on to three-dimensional geometry. In Science, we continue studying the universe. We will start with the earth, sun, and the moon before we move onto the rest of the solar system. The Eighth Grade has their Science projects to finish up in the coming weeks. In Religion, we have just begun our second unit, which will deal with church history. The Eighth Grade is learning about World War I, and the effect it had on history. We discovered the difficulty that is caused by trench warfare and a system of alliances. We are reading “Black Duck,” which is a story about an Eighth Grader during the time of prohibition. The two main characters stumble onto a crime and they are going to solve the unanswered question on their own.


 * REGISTRATION & RE-REGISTRATION** – Re-registration forms will be sent out in the next few days. The tuition rates for next school year will be included in the re-registration packet. Remember, you must re-register your child by sending back the re-registration forms, the SMART Form, the re-registration fee, and the tuition deposit by April 15th. There will be a late fee of $500 charged to those families who re-register after that date. REMEMBER – SAINT ANNE ALUMNI WILL BE PAYING THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR THOSE FAMILIES WHO REGISTER ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15TH!!!


 * 8TH GRADE INFORMATION** – 8th Grade Parents, please notify Mrs. Yost of any scholarships that your 8th Grader has or will receive so that they may be announced now and at graduation. We are in the process of scheduling an 8th Grade Parent Meeting in mid February. This meeting will give you all of the information you need for graduation, graduation fees, graduation trip, and scholarships. Please keep checking the Wednesday Folder for the date and more information.


 * CONGRATULATIONS** – Congratulations to James Bellicini, 8th Grade, who received an academic scholarship to Roman Catholic High School. Great job, James! We are very proud of you!


 * CHILDREN’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND PHILADELPHIA** - Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia application became available and was sent home in November. The best way to get and complete the application is to visit their website, [|www.csfphiladelphia.org], and submit it online. We also have paper applications in the office. Remember that no matter how you apply, you must complete the essay question on the application. The deadline for this application is March 1st.


 * BLOCS APPLICATIONS**- The BLOCS EITC scholarship application can be downloaded from the BLOCS website: [|www.blocs.org]. The due date to apply is April 15th. If you need a paper application, please call the office.


 * SIR ROD NIGHT** – Do you remember to 70’s??? Are you a Rod Stewart fan??? Well, if you answered yes to either of those questions, you don’t want to miss Home & School’s Sir Rod night on February 20th. Tickets are $35 in advance, or $40 at the door. It will be held from 7 PM until 11 PM at the Social Hall. These tickets are expected to go fast, so don’t wait too long to get yours.


 * NIGHT AT THE RACES** – This exciting night will be held on Saturday, February 27th, in the Social Hall. Festivities begin at 6 PM; the first race starts at 7 PM. Admission is $10 per person, which includes roast beef, hot dogs, salads, draft beer, and soda! Horses can be purchased for $10. Winning horses pay $50. To purchase horses or for more information, please call Saint Anne School at 215-634-4231, Saint Anne Rectory at 215-739-2432, or Jeannie Post at 215-880-3585. Parents, please feel free to send in your $10 and the name of your horse with your child. You must be 21 years of age to attend.

On February 21st, The Shampoo Bar, at Edgemont and Somerset Streets, will be donating //all of the proceeds// back to Saint Anne School from noon until 4 PM if you mention St. Anne School. Adult haircuts are $20 and $8 for kids.
 * FUNDRAISERS** – Cassizzi’s Pizzeria/Ristorante at Clearfield and Belgrade will donate back to our school 20% of your bill during Catholic Schools Week and for a few weeks after. Just take the menu that was sent home on January 27th and mention St. Anne School. If you need a menu, please call the school office.


 * LIBRARY NEWS** – Happy Catholic Schools Week and Happy Valentine’s Day! There are a lot of great books going out of the library every week. I really appreciate the books that have been donated by our families! I have been working hard to get them all processed and put out on the shelves so that all of the children can enjoy them. The children seem to be excited about our new trivia game. Questions can be found on our website weekly on the library page. All answers can be handed in at the library each week. Keep an eye on the webpage for our weekly book updates for each grade. Happy Reading!


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 22):** Ariel Austin. Ariel has been working her hardest to perfect her printing skills and learn her letter sounds. She has awesome answers to questions and is always eager to participate in activities. One of her best qualities is sharing. She is always thinking of others by bringing in an extra cheese stick or on occasion with help from her mom, bakes muffins for the entire class. She is a Saint Anne Shining Star.


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 22)** –


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH (ROOM 24):** Colin Yost. Colin is a very bright and polite little boy. He has adjusted quite well to Pre-K. He knows the Pre-K day from start to finish. As a matter of fact, I call him my daily planner. Job well done!


 * PRE-KINDERGARTEN NEWS (ROOM 24)** – What a wonderful group of Pre-K students you are! Every day we learn something new. We can name our ABC’s. We can choose our 1, 2, 3’s. We are now working on “in front of,” “behind,” and “next to.” We will be learning about a famous ground hog, George Washington, Abe Lincoln, and of course, about Ash Wednesday. Your children will be making lots of Valentine decorations and arts and crafts. Please keep us in your prayers, and remember, we are your future!


 * KINDERGARTEN STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Natalie Conway. Natalie is super sweet and very shy, but not when it comes to her school work. Natalie always participates in class. She is one of our best readers and is also a whiz at math! Natalie works hard and is helpful to others. Congratulations, Natalie. Keep up the good work!


 * KINDERGARTEN NEWS** – The Kindergarten has been working hard in January! We have survived our mid-year testing and are glad that is over! Our parents will come to school during Catholic Schools Week to hear about all we have accomplished! In Religion, we learned that Jesus is our teacher and He taught us how to pray. Did you know that prayer is talking to and LISTENING to God? We also learned the Bible story of Jesus and the children. In math, we worked on numbers through 30 and have started on graphing. In ILA, we worked on short vowel I and word families for short i. We finished theme 5 and are now working on theme 6 – Animal Families. In Science, we learned how some animals migrate to survive the winter. In Social Studies, we learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream. We also wrote down our dreams for a better world. We can’t wait to see if the Ground Hog sees his shadow. We hope everyone has a great time during Catholic Schools Week! Please continue to keep Ms. El in your prayers. She is recovering at home and we wish her a speedy return!


 * FIRST GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Dylan Goodwin. Dylan has shown great effort. He is a hard worker and is interested in learning new things. Dylan tries to do his best at all times and is very respectful to his classmates and teacher! I am thankful that I have Dylan in my class!


 * FIRST GRADE NEWS** – The First Grade is very excited for Catholic Schools Week. They are ready to show how much they love St. Anne’s. In Math, we continue to work on addition and subtraction facts. Parents, I am asking you to review the math websites that I sent home with your child. By doing this, it will build your child’s knowledge of adding and subtracting. In Religion, we will identify what it means to be a member of the Church. In Language, we will be building our knowledge in plural and singular nouns, as well as knowing when we should use a capital letter.


 * SECOND GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Sunny McGrath. Sunny is awesome. She is extremely polite. Sunny is always prepared for school. She pays attention when learning and is always involved in the lesson. She is exceptionally helpful to me as well as her peers. Sunny is a ray of sunshine in the Second Grade classroom.


 * SECOND GRADE NEWS** – The Second Grade is preparing for the Sacrament of Penance. Please check your child’s folder for new information each week. Penance is almost a month away. Study the prayers and form each night. We thank you for your donations of baked goods for our service project. Our motto in Second Grade is to teach others how you would like to be treated. We will also have the Second Grade Annual Pancake Day to prepare us for the season of Lent. We are working on planning a trip for the upcoming month so keep checking the folders for information. In ILA, we are moving right along and finishing up a very exciting theme. We have learned all about seeds, plants, and trees. We have done experiments to find out a root’s purpose. We have planted Morning Glories and are checking progress of the growth in our plant journal. We will continue to do these fun things while learning throughout the month of February. In Math, we are working on money and time. Please make sure your child is prepared for school with pencils, crayons, scissors, and glue. Also, just a reminder – when money is sent in, please make sure it is in an envelope or Ziploc bag with your child’s name and what it is for. Enjoy February!


 * THIRD GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Nicholas Brown. Nick is a wonderful student. Nick has worked very hard this year. Nick is very motivated and participates often in class. Nick is very helpful and does a wonderful job keeping our floors clean. He always strives to do his best. Nick always has a smile on his face. Nick is a pleasure to have in the classroom.


 * THIRD GRADE NEWS** – This month in Religion, we have been learning about St. Paul and the other saints. We learn how they help us be very good Christians. In Math, we have been studying the multiplication and division facts. We have used the Smart Board to review our facts. In Science, we learn what friction is and about simple machines. Did you know a ramp is an inclined plane? In Social Studies, we are learning about why people settle in different places. We learned about Harriet Tubman and how she helped with the Underground Railroad. In ILA, we have finished our third unit. We have also finished our 2nd book in the Wayside School series. In grammar, we have been learning about pronouns. We even sung a song to remember our subject pronouns.


 * FOURTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: James Conway. James is a very good student. He participates in class and is not afraid to give his opinion. James always gives his best efforts and is a pleasure to have in class.


 * FOURTH GRADE NEWS** – We hope everyone had a good start to the year. It is hard to believe that February is here. We hope February is kind to all of us. Catholic Schools Week is here once again. Come celebrate with us at the 10:30 AM Mass on January 31st. Stop in and see our documents of freedom. We will also have some of our experiments on hand for you to see. We will also have a few chemical changes for you to experiment with. Thank you for sending your child to Saint Anne School.


 * FIFTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Michael McGrath. Mike has shown tremendous effort in all areas. He is one of our top students in the class. He is extremely helpful around the classroom. I never have to ask him to do his part. When he sees something that needs to be done, he just gets up and gets the job done. Our classroom runs very smoothly due to Mike’s helpfulness. I am very lucky to have Mike as a student.


 * FIFTH GRADE NEWS** – Fifth Grade is on the verge of being finished with fractions. We are learning how to divide fractions, and then we will move on to decimals. In Science, we are learning all about force and motion. We have learned how gravity on earth affects motion. In the coming weeks we will be looking at the types of energy. In Social Studies, we are learning all about our states and capitals. In ILA, we have been learning about pronouns and sentence structure. Our new theme in reading is Nature. We have been reading and learning many new things about the nature around us. In Religion, we have finished learning about the Holy Trinity and we are moving on to the Liturgy. We will be learning how we celebrate the Mass and how we celebrate the Sacraments. It’s been very busy so far this year in the Fifth Grade. We are very excited about the upcoming activities for Catholic Schools Week and we hope to show everyone that just because we are small in numbers, we are big in spirit!


 * SIXTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Vincenzo DiMascia. Vinny is a well mannered young man. You can always find Vinny helping the teacher or a fellow classmate. Vinny is a very happy kid and always has a smile on his face. In class, Vinny is always ready to participate and he always tries his best. Vinny is a shining star of the Sixth Grade.


 * SIXTH GRADE NEWS** – The Sixth Grade returned ready to work and learn after their relaxing Christmas break. The Sixth Grade have been busy working on their current events for the second trimester, their Africa project for Social Studies, and writing in their ME book. In Religion, the Sixth Grade is learning about all the parts of the Church. They have begun their journey into the world of fractions in Math. So far, the Sixth Grade have looked at equivalent fractions, simplest forms of fractions, and comparing fractions, but this is only the beginning. Through researching and completing their Africa project, each student has learned interesting facts about a specific country of Africa. In Social Studies, the Sixth Grade has learned about the first people of Africa and are traveling through time to look at the progression of Africa. In Science, the Sixth Grade has learned about objects in motion and Newton’s three laws of motion. The Sixth Grade summed up reading //Number the Stars// by writing newspaper articles in the ME book about a reunion of the main characters. The Sixth Grade is now reading //Maniac Magee.//


 * SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Sara Brown. Sara is an excellent student. She is always prepared for class and participates in all classroom discussions. She is always willing to help a fellow student. I can count on her whenever I need a task completed. Sara is a pleasure to have in the classroom.


 * SEVENTH GRADE NEWS** – In Math, we continue to work in geometry. We will be starting area and perimeter in the coming days. In Science, we are still studying the systems of the body. We have just started the skeletal and muscular systems and will move on to the digestive system in the very near future. In Religion, we have begun studying the Book of Revelation before we move on to the second book for the rest of the year. In Social Studies, we are learning about the Constitution. We are discovering how the government of the United States works. We know it is important for us to know our rights and responsibilities as citizens. We are also finishing up the story of George and Lennie from “Of Mice and Men.” We are writing comparing and contrasting essays on the two main characters.


 * EIGHTH GRADE STUDENT OF THE MONTH**: Melanie Smith. Melanie is another in a long line of excellent students in the 8th Grade. She has shown that hard work truly does pay off. Melanie has participated in all sorts of activities so far this year, including The Stewardship Council and CYO. Melanie is a dedicated student who works to the best of her abilities and tries her best in everything that she does.


 * EIGHTH GRADE NEWS** – We continue our study of geometry. We have had success with what we have started with the various constructions and angles. We will begin studying polygons and angles of polygons. In the coming weeks we will begin perimeter and area. In Science, we have just begun studying the universe. We will start with the earth, sun, and the moon before we move onto the rest of the solar system. The Eight Grade will have a science project coming in the next few weeks. In Religion, we will be finishing our first book and moving on to our second book. In Social Studies, we are learning about imperialism and the effect it had on the global society. We are reading “Animal Farm,” by George Orwell. We are having lively debates on the role of individuality versus the community. We are continually using the relationships in the book to explore the relationships we have in our everyday lives.