School Pictures will be taken during the day of Tuesday, September 14th. Please be sure to wear your Chapel Uniform. Wednesday is also a Chapel Uniform day, so please do not forget.
Reading is one of life’s most useful skills. It is what we need to understand a menu, comprehend history and politics nations, implement directions to cook or construct, and decide the meaning of newspaper headlines. Reading is also an exciting, enriching, engaging activity while on vacation, when you are waiting for an appointment, or in the evenings as you crawl under the covers with a flashlight. You can find companionship, guidance, solace and delight in books. The written word can transport us all to another place and time.
Saint Patrick Catholic School recognizes the stages of children’s literacy and the value of togetherness time with family during summer. For this reason, our teachers have compiled a variety of book titles, web sites, and learning activities to help students keep reading and learning alive during the summer months. Under the “Parents” tab on our web site, families will find a variety of age-appropriate reading suggestions and activities that should prove to be fun for students and parents alike. The book lists provided for pre-kindergarten through first are suggested titles and are simply guides; other worthy book titles are identified at the American Library Association’s website, www.ala.org. For your convenience, this site lists Caldecott and Newberry Medal Winners and Honor Books.
While students are encouraged to read many books of their own choice during the summer, required reading for students in certain grades should only come from the provided list of books. Required reading is assigned for these grades so students can return to school ready to discuss their responses to the books in a “getting to know me,” enjoyable, way. Local public libraries (http://www.npl.lib.va.us/) have many of these titles available for loan.
The Saint Patrick Catholic School Middle School Summer Reading Program is designed to motivate our students to continue developing their love for reading throughout the summer months. Students can build their vocabulary, develop their reading skills, enjoy new stories and learn new information through summer reading. Students in grades 5 and 6 will read two books over the summer as part of this program and student in grades 7 and 8 will read three. The first book listed is required of the entire class; the second book is to be selected from a list of five books; the third book, for grades 7 and 8, is to be selected from an expanded list of choices. Reader’s response activities including questions/answer, plot diagrams and books talks are required for each of the three books.
To learn more about our “plunge” into Singapore Mathematics for grades k-5, you may also be interested in visiting the links below. More information about this approach to teaching mathematics will be provided throughout the year at parent nights.
http://www.singaporemath.com/Media_s/13.htm
www.ccsso.org/content/PDFs/2006CCSSOSIGinsburg.pdf
www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A9422-2001Oct17?language=printer
We hope you enjoy summer vacation and special times to read and play together.
Rising Kindergarten – Summer Suggestions 2010
Rising First Grade – Summer Reading 2010
Rising First Grade – Summer Educational Ideas 2010
Rising First Grade – Word Wall Words Summer 2010
Rising Second Grade – Summer Reading 2010
Rising Third Grade – Summer Reading 2010
Rising Fourth Grade – Summer Reading 2010
Rising Fourth Grade – Story Map 2010
Rising Fourth Grade – Bio Poem 2010
Summer Reading Flyer – for Lower School
Learning Links at Museums, Parks, and Other Locations – for all students
The password for the below galleries is the same one as before – a nickname for our mascot, plural form, all lowercase.
Email jmliggio@stpcs.org if this hint does not help and you need the password.
Million Pennies Celebration
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/Millionpenniescelebration1
Field Day 2010
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/FieldDay20102
Kindergarten Chalkboard Portraits
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/KindergartenChalkboardphotos1
Kindergarten Musical
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/KindergartenMusical
7th & 8th Grade Musical
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/7th8thGradeMusical
Schoolhouse Rock Cast & Crew Photo
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/SchoolhouseRockCastCrewPhotos3
Moving Up Ceremony
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/MovingUpCeremony2010
Alumni BBQ
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/AlumniBBQ1
Spring 2010 Favorites
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/0910Events/SpringFavorites
8th Grade Graduation Events Gallery
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/stpcs/8thGradeGraduation
Includes the following events:
Graduation 2010
Baccalaureate Mass*
Dedication of the Station of the Cross Legacy*
Servant Leadership Dinner*
Mentor/Mentee Portraits
*2010 Graduates will receive digital copies in the mail of the above starred events – Graduation Ceremony and Mentor/Mentee Portraits are not included on the DVD that will be mailed.
Contact Jeanne Marie Liggio at jmliggio@stpcs.org with any questions.
Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School chapel reflection podcast brought to you by Saint Patrick Catholic School in Norfolk, VA. This week, Principal Steve Hammond reflects on the miracle of the fishes and the loaves and Jesus’ message that we have all we need if we open up to the holy spirit. He encourages the students to continue to study the gospel over their summer vacation.
We have a new after school Study Session for Middle School students in the Media Center on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm through the end of the school year. A signed permission slip is required.
Where: Performing Arts Theater
Saint Patrick Catholic School will have a chapel service that will feature the liturgical reading for the upcoming Sunday, musical accompaniment, a reflection by Mr. Hammond, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Anderson or a guest speaker, and general intercessions offered by the children themselves. The Kindergarten through 8th Grade will attend. All students are expected to wear their full dress uniform in accordance with their grade level. All are welcome to attend. Seating is limited.
Faculty Mentors and their 8th Grade Mentees will celebrate the end of the year and the successful conclusion of the 8th Grade panel interviews during a special lunch in the Media Center.
A Picnic for all teams in the fall and spring: Soccer, Cross Country, Tennis, Volleyball, Track and Field Hockey. The first part is a Picnic with food brought by the families and then an Award Program with medals provided by the school. The school also will provide dessert and water for the families. From 6:00 – 7:15 pm.
We will celebrate our Pre-K students in this end of the year ceremony. Parents and family members of our Pre-K students are invited to attend.
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