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Archive for February 2008

Lent and Easter Activities in the classroom 
March-April: Book It! Months- a reading program sponsored by Pizza Hut
Monday, March 17- St. Patrick’s Day
Social Studies Fair, March 19- the preschoolers will participate with the rest of the school
3/21-3/28 Easter Break- School resumes 3/31
Friday, April 4- School Uniform-NOT A SPIRIT DAY!
 
 

Read About the BOOK IT! Program, March 3-April 25

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 29, 2008

Please click here and read: http://www.bookitprogram.com/beginners/2008/reproducibles/parentletter_calendar.pdf
Cut outs will be sent home on Monday, March 3. Print the title of the book you are reading at home on the line, decorate if you wish. Bring the cut out back to school and post them on the wall.

Tips for Reading Aloud

Before:

Preview the book and practice reading it.
Introduce the title, [...]

February 29

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 28, 2008

A reminder! School is closed tomorrow, Friday (2/29/08)

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 18, 2008

 A  GOOD  SHEPHERD  STUDENT  IS   
A FAITH-FILLED CATHOLIC WHO:

Practices Catholic values at home, at school and in the community
Develops a personal relationship with God through prayer
Expresses knowledge of church teachings by living the Gospel and attending Church regularly
Models charity and integrity

  
AN ACTIVE LEARNER WHO:

Employs a variety of strategies to solve problems and make decisions
Uses effective [...]

Spirit Day on Tuesday!

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 18, 2008

On Tuesday, February 19 we are celebrating the School Wide Learning Expectations and students are allowed to wear their spirit/buddy shirt! Good Shepeherd School is getting ready for the WASC team that will be visiting our school next week. Talk to your child about the SLE’s- we are talking about them in class:)
Spirit Friday dress code [...]

Good Shepherd school’s playground was updated summer 2007

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 16, 2008

Dates to Remember

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 16, 2008

2/18- No School:  President’s Day
2/26-2/28: WASC Visit
2/29-  No School
March-April: Book It! Months- a reading program by Pizza Hut
3/21-3/28 Easter Break- School resumes 3/31

Fundraiser: Chocolate Sale

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 16, 2008

Tuesday, February 19 is the last day to bring in the chocolate orders. The highest selling class recieves a pizza lunch and the teacher a special gift. There are other prizes too.
Thank you for particiapating in our fundraiser. Our school needs any extra money to pay for its expenses.

Valentine’s Day Card Exchange

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 2, 2008

On Valentine’s Day we will have a card exchange. A list will be sent home with the students names to help you prepare at home. All cards need to be prepared at home. To participate in this activity students need to bring cards to all their friends. Treats are welcome:). Any treats will be saved [...]

Field Trip to LA BREA TARPITS

Posted by: Petra Hellstrom on: February 2, 2008

On Tuesday the preschoolers are going on a fieldtrip to LA BREA tarpits.
We will leave the school around 9:15 and return after lunch has been eaten, around 12 noon.
Remember to sign the permission slip.
Thank you to all parents voluteering to drive and make this event possible for the studnets.
http://www.tarpits.org/education/guide/guidesm.pdf

http://www.tarpits.org/info/hours.html