Monday, Nov. 9 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Tomorrow and Wednesday are Parent-Child-Teacher Conferences.  If you and your child are not able to make your scheduled appointment, please call the office to let us know that we need to reschedule.

 

Check out the Halloween pictures on the Photos page!

 

 

Friday, Oct. 30 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

A big thank you to the parents who helped out with the Halloween Party!  If you still haven't sent in your $5, please send it in so that it can go towards the Christmas and Valentine's Parties.

 

The marking period ended today.  Students who were absent this week can make up any missed work next week.  If you have any concerns, send in an email or note to the teachers.

 

Everyone should have received a scheduled time for Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences in Monday's envelope.  Please let me know if you are unable to make your appointment so that we can reschedule.

 

 

Monday, Oct. 26 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Dear 7^th Grade Parents,

Just a quick reminder to please send in your $5.00 for our class parties by Wednesday, October 28th.   Our first party is on Friday.   We have heard from 9 families.  You may send in cash or check - please make the check out to either Susan Feudale or Leilani Murphy. 

Thank you,

Susan and Lani

 

 

Monday, Oct. 19 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Dear Seventh Grade Parents,

We will begin planning for our class parties …Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. In order to buy the refreshments for these parties, we are asking that each student bring in $5.00. The total amount of money collected will be divided in three, so that the volunteer parents have an equal amount of money for each party.

Since the Halloween party is coming up, please send in your $5.00 by Monday, October 26 to Lani Murphy c/o David or Susan Feudale c/o Gabbi.

If you have any questions please feel free to call or email.

Thanks for your support!!!

Lani Murphy lmurphy@smsmd.org

Susan Feudale sfeudale@smsmd.org

 

 Thursday, Oct. 15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Thanks, parents, for sending in baked goods today! 

 

Don't forget that tomorrow is a tag day half day.

 

St. Elizabeth just sent an email inviting our 7th and 8th grade students to a dance on October 23rd.  They ask that parents who drop off the students please sign them in.  Below are the two flyers they sent us.

 

 

Our Middle States visitors will be meeting with parents, students, and staff members from Sunday until Wednesday next week.  Because of this, we will have several volunteers helping out around the building.  Students are reminded to arrive on time, look nice, and be on their best behavior.  THANKS!   

 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 13 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Bake Sale is Thursday - Please send in baked goods.

 

Friday is a half day and will be a tag day.

 

Conference Forms went home with the Monday Envelope.  Please select a time preference and return the form ASAP.

 

 

Wednesday, Oct. 7 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 

Monday, Oct. 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Interim Reports go out today.  Please sign and return each interim.

 

Here is a copy of the Mary of Nazareth Halloween Dance Flyer.  Students are encouraged to wear appropriate costumes.  See the flyer for specific details.

 

 

 

Friday, Oct. 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Thank you to the Moak family for volunteering to check in our students for the Mary of Nazareth Halloween Dance.

 

I showed the students their social studies interim grades today.  On Monday, interim reports for grades below an 85% will be sent home with the newsletter.  If you have concerns about your child's progress in any subject, please contact the appropriate teacher.

 

We have three important events next week--school mass on Wednesday, picture day on Thursday, and the Fall Festival on Saturday.

 

 

 

Thursday, Sept. 24 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Mary of Nazareth School has invited our 7th and 8th graders to a Halloween Dance.  I will send home a flyer with the details.  For safety, Mary of Nazareth requires that we have 2 parent representatives who will bring class lists and check-in the students as they enter.  Please let me know if you would like to volunteer.

 

I've been reminding the class that Emergency Kits are due tomorrow.  The following items are to be included in a one-gallon ziploc bag:

-small flashlight w/ batteries

-small easy-open canned fruit

-plastic spoon

-napkins/wet-wipes

-small ziploc bag for trash

-granola bar or fruit bar

-ready-to-eat dry cereal

-sealed bag of Goldfish

 

At this point, the school year is in full swing.  Now is a good time for parents to check up on their children's graded work.  Make sure assingments are being written down, binders are organized, textbooks are covered, backpacks are organized, etc. 

 

 

 

Thursday, Sept. 17 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Tomorrow's half day (12:15 dismissal) will be a TAG DAY.  Please review the Handbook if you are unsure of what is or is not appropriate clothing for a tag day.

 

Hot lunch begins next week.  If you need a copy of the calendar, go to www.smsmd.org. 

 

Mrs. Arnsberger will allow 7th grade students to check out library books on Wednesdays after school.

 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 9 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Thank you, parents, for attending Back to School Night.  I realize that all questions can't be answered in one night, so feel free to email at any time. 

 

Last night, a parent asked a question about when service hours are done, and I responded that students complete service hours in 8th grade.  My response initially referred to service hours FOR St. Martin's.  If you would like more information on service hours as a requirement of high school graduation, please check with the individual school since requirements vary.  Listed below are two links that may be useful. 

 

For more information about Catholic High Schools - http://www.adw.org/education/edu_schools_high.asp

 

For information about public high school service hours - http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/ssl/

 

 

 

 

Friday, September 4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

It is wonderful seeing all the students again!  I'm looking forward to a fantastic year.

 

Reminders for next week:

 - No school Monday

 - Tuesday is Back to School Night for grades 6, 7, and 8

 - Friday is a school mass - Students should be in mass uniform, including the navy vest. 

 

Our social studies series has a website that includes an online edition of the textbooks we will be using.  Today I gave the students instructions for logging on to the site.

 

Students were reminded that they may not cross the carpool line to go to a parked car between 2:45 and 3:00.  Please help us to reinforce this rule.  If you need to park, please wait until after 3:00 to leave with your child. 

 

If you have any questions or need to let me know about something, please send me a note or email.  Unless we're having difficulty with our school server or internet service, I will respond to your email within 24 hours.   

 

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WELCOME RISING 7TH GRADE CLASS!  New parents and students should add their email addresses by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page.  This will make sure that you receive important information from me throughout the school year.

 

-mrs. m