Ms. Cifaretto (Ms. C) and Mrs. O'Brien KB 2024
TODAY, 4/17 IN YOUR CHILD'S FOLDER YOU WILL FIND THE LOVELY LADY POEM, THIS WILL BE PART OF OUR GRADUATION CEREMONY. PLEASE PRACTICE IT NIGHTLY WITH YOUR CHILD . THANK YOU FOR HELP AS WE GET CLOSER TO OUR BIG DAY!!!!!!!
WELCOME BACK KB!!!! WE LEARNED A TON ABOUT THE 2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE !
CHECK OUT OUR MINI -LESSON AND WRITNG ON THE ECLIPSE , WE ARE ECLIPSE EXPERTS IN KB!!
DONATIONS OF BABY WIPES, PAPERTOWELS AND HAND SANATIZER ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED AT THIS TIME OF THE YEAR!
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REMINDER : TOMORROW 3/25 IS OUR KINDERGARTEN EASTER HUNT!!!!PLEASE WEAR YOUR GYM UNIFORM , IT WILL BE A FUN AND FESTIVE EVENT FOR US ALL!
WE HAD A GREAT DAY AT OUR CEREAL CHALLENGE , THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND HELPING US WITH THIS TEACHING MOMENT . SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS ARE WONDERFULLY POWERFUL!
ENJOY THE VIDEO !!!
THIS WEEKS EVENTS:
On Monday, the 3rd Grade will begin selling chances for their Lenten Jelly Bean Raffle.
All proceeds will benefit Heifer International.
https://www.heifer.org/about-us/index.html
Guess the number of jelly beans and win two one-hour passes to YESTERcades, two bracelets to the SLG Carnival, and an Easter basket from Suzi's Sweet Shoppe!
Chances are $1.00 each, or 7 chances for $5.
3/12 PI DAY,
3/15, FRIDAY , WEAR A GREEN SHIRT WITH YOUR UNIFORM TO CELEBRATE ST. PATRICKS DAY .
GRADUATION IS SET FOR JUNE 1OTH AT 10:15 , THIS WILL BE OFFICIALLY OUR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!
CALLING ALL KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES!!!
IT IS TIME FOR OUR YEARLY CEREAL CHALLENGE! OUR YEARLY TIME TO COLLECT BOXES OF CEREAL FOR DONATION TO CREATE OUR AWESOME CEREAL MAZE! WE KNOW WE CAN MAKE A GREAT IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY AND BEAT OUR LAST YEARS RECORD TOO!
HELP show our Kindergarten Classes how "TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAMWORK" and please help us pay it forward! Donate a box or more of cereal (regular sized boxes work best ) and we will celebrate by showing the students HOW SMALL ACTS OF KINDNESS CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!!! CREATING THIS MAZE IS A TEAM EFFORT!
Please bring your cereal any time before Tuesday, March 26th................
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR HELPING TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF GENEROSITY AND KINDNESS!!!!!
TOMORROW IS SOUPER BOWL FRIDAY, WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM JERSEY FOR A DRESS DOWN DAY IN EXCHANGE FOR A CAN OF SOUP!!!
HAPPY FRI-YAY !!!!!
OUR AUTHOR VISIT TODAY WAS SO MUCH FUN ! THE CHILDREN LOVED MEETING SIOBHAN HOGAN AND READING AND ACTING WITH HER.
IF YOUR CHILD ORDERED A BOOK ,IT WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE CLASSROOM TOMORROW. PLEASE LOOK FOR IT IN YOUR CHILDS BACKPACK 2/7 SOME BOOKS STILL TO BE DELIVERED FRIDAY.
DONATIONS OF PAPERTOWELS , HAND SANITIZER AND WIPES ARE DEEPLY APPRECIATED AS OUR CLASS SUPPLY IS QUITE LOW!
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE , XO
DATES TO LOVE IN FEBRUARY:
MONDAY, JANUARY 29TH START OF OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK.
TUESDAY, JANUARY3OTH TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY!
WEDNESDAY, JAN31ST, SCHOOL WIDE MASS 9:00 SHARP, ALL WELCOME!
FEBRUARY 1ST OPEN HOUSE FOR EXISITING FAMILIES, 9:00-10:00.
FRIDAY , FEB 2ND, STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY, PTA ASSEMBLY -PLANETARIUM ASSEMBLY.........GROUNDHOG DAY , ICE CREAM TREAT AND DRESS DOWN DAY (GYM CLOTHES)............
"SOUPER" BOWL FRIDAY/DRESS DOWN DAY 2/9
ASH WEDNESDAY 2/14.
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL /DRESS LIKE YOUR 100 YEARS OLD /100 ITEM PROJECT DUE BY 2/14.
VALENTINES DAY 2/14 GOODIE BAGS AND CARDS (PLZ NO LABEL ON CARDS OR FOOD)
*PRESIDENTS DAY 2/19 NO SCHOOL !!!!
*HALF DAY 2/28*
LOTS TO LOVE IN THIS SHORT MONTH !!!
PLEASE SHOW A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW ADDITION TO THE KB TEAM, MRS. O'BRIAN .
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN OUT GROUNDHOG DAY PERMISSION SLIP BY FRIDAY, 1/26. ITS A FUN DAY FOR ALL !!!!!
Lets get our KB Team together to get our kids to love the characters and books in this months Scholastc Flyer
Its also helps us earn rewards for our classroom library. Please place your order for $25 and you will be able to recieve a FREE BOOK! (Scan QR code to order) you will find this code on the cornor of your bookclub order form.
Please place orders by 1/17.
Have a great WEEKEND everyone!!!!! Ms. C & Mrs Elmore
TOMORROW, 1/17 IS A HALF DAY , THERE IS NO CAFETERIA SERVICE .
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PACK A LUNCH, NO SNACK NEEDED.
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PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ALL TRANSPORTAION FORMS FOR NEXT YEAR, A.S.A.P. THEY ARE DUE BACK THIS WEEK !
THANK YOU ALL FOR THE BEAUTIFUL CARDS AND GENEROUS GIFTS , WISHING ALL OF YOUR FAMILIES HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND LOVE IN THE UPCOMING NEW YEAR! WARMLY, MS. C AND MRS. ELMORE
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER THIS WEEK 1/3-1/5
WELCOME BACK !! THE NEXT THREE DAYS ARE STOCKING STUFFER DRESS DOWN DAYS . IF YOUR CHILD IS PARTICIPATING INFORMATION IS ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE.
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PLEASE ENJOY A COPY OF THE THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE BY PRESSING ON OUR ATTACHED LINK . IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO BEGIN THE HOLIDAY SEASON !!!
OUR CLASS PARTY IS THIS WEDNESDAY, 12/20. ALL CHILDREN WILL BE GIVEN THIER PREFERENCE ON THEIR PERMISSION SLIPS. IT IS A HALF DAY . I WANT WISH YOU ALL A BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! WARMLY, MS. CIFARETTO AND MRS. ELMORE.
REMINDER : THIS UPCOMING WEEK .............OUR CHRISTMAS SHOW WILL BE ON: 12/14 DETAILS BELOW, POLAR EXPRESS DAY ........FRIDAY, 12/15 STUDENTS CAN WEAR THERE FAVORITE PAJAMAS AND KB CAN BRING A SMALL BLANKET ALONG WITH A FAVORTIE STUFFY TO SNUGGLE WITH WHILE WATCHING THE MOVIE
OUR WEATHER CONTINUES TO GET MORE WINTER LIKE BY THE DAY, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS APPROPRIATE OUTERWEAR AS THEY ARE OUTSIDE FOR RECESS DAILY . HATS , GLOVES AND SCARVES SOULD ALL BE LABELED.
OUR CHRISTMAS SHOW IS APPROACHING, IT IS ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH AT 7:00.
WE WILL BE DRESSED AS ELVES AND COSTUMES WILL BE PROVIDED. CHILDREN SHOULD ARRIVE BY 6:15 TO OUR KB CLASSROOM TO GET DRESSED IN COSTUME.
THE CHILDREN WILL COME BACK TO OUR KB CLASSROOM TO BE DISMISSED AFTER THE SHOW ENDS.
DRESS CODE FOR BOTH BOY AND GIRLS IS:
RED , GREEN OR WHITE PANTS OR SWEATPANTS
RED, GREEN OR WHITE LONG SLEEVE SHIRT OR TURTLENECK.
PLEASE NO HAIR BOWS OR PONYTAILS AS CHILDREN WILL BE WEARING HATS.
THE SHOW IS A WONDERFUL WAY TO GET IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT , LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL ON THE 14TH !
TO PRACTICE OUR SONGS ACCESS THE WEB PAGE FOR MRS. CALLICHIO , CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SEARCH KINDREGARTEN SONGS.
SECOND TRIMESTER SPECIALS BEGIN ON MONDAY, 12/4, PLEASE CHECK THE SPECIALS TAB FOR UPDATED SCHEDULE DAYS.
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JOIN IN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON FUN , WEAR YOU FAVORITE HAT OR HEADBAND TOMORROW, 12/1!!!!!! KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FUN, FESTIVE , FRIDAY DETAILS EVERY WEEK !!! NEXT WEEK SILLY CHRISTMAS SOCKS!
REMINDER FOR THIS WEEK , FRIDAY, 12/1 IS A HALF DAY. CAFETERIA CLOSED , NO SNACK NEEDED. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
GET READY TO SHOP!!!! CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE FLYERS ARE GOING OUT TODAY. PLEASE CHECK FOLDERS! SHOPPING HOURS FOR KB ARE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH, 11:00AM-11:30AM , GREAT PLACE TO HELP YOUR CHILD GET THEIR SHOPPING LIST DONE!!!!!
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TUESDAY , 11/21, IS OUR THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE, STARTING SHARPLY AT 10:15. PARENTS MAY SIT IN THE RESERVED , MARKED SEATING, BEHIND OUR KINDERGARTENERS. ADDITIONAL FAMILY SEATING AVAILABLE ON THE LEFT SIDE PEWS .
DRESS CODE FOR BOYS : LONG SLEEVE WHITE SHIRT , DARK PANTS OR SWEATPANTS.
DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS: LONG SLEEVE PLAIN WHITE BLOUSE AND SKIRT OR SCHOOL UNIFORM JUMPER OR SKORT.
IT IS A FULL DAY OF SCHOOL! LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL ON TUESDAY FOR THIS SPECIAL KINDERGARTEN TRADITION!!!!!!!!!
OUR ANNUAL BOOK FAIR VISIT WILL BE NEXT TUESDAY, 11/14 AT 11:05- 11:35. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO JOIN YOUR CHILD TO SELECT JUST RIGHT BOOKS TO ENJOY INDEPNDENTLY AND TOGETHER! IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE
BRING A RE-USABLE BAG FOR PURCHASES.
Thank you for participating in the Thanksgiving Food Project. Our KB class has been asked to shop for a family in need. Each child has been given items to bring in for our class basket. Please feel free to add any additional items that are deemed appropriate for the holiday. The family would truly appreciate any added personal touches. KB will be responsible for a family of four: 2 Adults and 2 Children. Your child will be given a slip of paper in their folder this week, DONATIONS DUE BY 11/15.
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR A 12 LB TURKEY TO BE DONATED ON 11/17 BY 9AM. IF YOU
CAN DONATE , PLEASE REACH OUT TO ME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !!!!
THANK YOU TO THE FLORES FAMILY FOR THEIR TURKEY DONATION!!!!!!
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WEDNESDAY 11/8 HALF DAY
NO SNACK NEEDED
CAFETERIA CLOSED
In honor of Veterans Day, Saint Leo the Great School will be collecting items
to send to our troops currently deployed overseas.
Each homeroom is asked to collect specific items, but any donations are greatly
appreciated.
Kindergarten classes: disinfecting wipes
Donations will be collected from November 1-8th.
Additionally, students will have the option to participate in a $5.00 Dress Down Day
on Thursday, November 9th to cover the cost of shipping the care packages.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!
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PLEASE CHECK YOUR CHILDS FOLDER FOR AN ASSIGNED
PART IN OUR THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE.
ALL PARTS ARE LABELED AND SHOULD BE PRACTICED NIGHTLY, IN ADDITION TO THE REBUS.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!
ATTIRE FOR THE PRAYER SERVICE:
BOYS: LONG SLEEVE WHITE SHIRT , DARK PANTS OR SWEATPANTS.
GIRLS: LONG SLEEVE PLAIN WHITE BLOUSE AND SKIRT
OR SCHOOL UNIFORM JUMPER OR SKORT.
PLEASE STUDY EVERYDAY THE REBUS HANDOUT THAT WAS PLACED IN STUDENTS FOLDER. IT IS FOR THE THANKSGIVING PRAYER SERVICE, MORE DETAILS
CAN BE FOUND ON OUR EVENTS TAB.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY SCHOOL IS CLOSED, PLEASE MAKE NOTE.
THURSDAY IS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR
A CONFERENCE SLOT IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDERS WERE SENT HOME TODAY , PLEASE TAKE TIME
TO LOOK WITH YOUR CHILD AND CHOOSE BOOKS THEY MIGHT LIKE TO PURCHASE.
DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS 10/26.
Thursday 10/5
Pictures were sent home today. Please check folders!!
Friday 10/6
Tomorow is Spirit Dress Down Day!!!
Wear your spirit wear or gym uniform.
WEDNESDAY, 10/04 IS A HALF DAY , CHILDREN WILL BE DISMISSED AT 12:30.
PLEASE NOTE YOUR CALENDERS AND BE MINDFUL OF YOUR CHILDS TRANSPORTATION.
9/25
SURPRISE BOX BEGINS MONDAY ! LOOK OUT FOR OUR BOX WITH A CLEAR DIRECTIONS
PAGE , PICK SOMETHING TO FIT IN THE BOX , SUPPLY THE 4 CLUES AND LET THE FUN
BEGIN!!!!!
OUR SCHOLASTIC BOOK ORDER CODE CAN BE FOUND ON OUR READING
TAB , BROWSE , ORDER AND LET THE READING BEGIN!!!!!
A message from the main office:
REMINDER: Please log in to the Parent Portal
and complete the two mandatory forms
(Media Release & Handbook Acknowledgement) as soon as possible!
9/12- Will be Picture Day!! Please remember to Pre-order your pictures. Uniform Dress Please.
Welcome , today we had a Fantastic First Day in K.B. !!!
We all read the story " The Kissing Hand " and brought home a special gift for you to share!
Tomorrow is a Full Day , dismissal is at 2:30. Please remember to pack snack (clear ziplock labled) and lunch.
Specials start tomorrow , please check our Specials tab, as our Gym Day is Thursday and children need to be in Gym Uniform and sneakers.
REMINDER
*Some helpful information found in the 2022-2023 Student and Parent
Handbook
SCHOOL HOURS
Kindergarten through 8th Grades 7:45 AM to 2:35
PM Half-days 7:45 AM to 12:30
Should the need arise to switch to Virtual Learning, please refer to the Virtual Learning Plan, located on the school website.
Kindergarten parents may walk their child to class only on the first day of school.
DRESS CODE
All students in grades K through 8 must be in full dress code upon entrance to school each day. The dress code is in effect from September through June. Uniforms may be purchased through Flynn & O’Hara at www.flynnohara.com.
Kindergarten:
Boys:
• Khaki pull-on elastic waist long pants or shorts
• Long- or short-sleeved navy polo shirt (no logos)
• White or navy crew socks
• Navy V-neck cardigan (optional)
• Maroon full-zip fleece with SLG logo
Girls:
• Khaki drop waist jumper or khaki 2 pleat skort, (Lands’ End or Kohl’s’ uniform skorts are allowed)
• Khaki pull-on long elastic waist pants (optional)
• Long- or short-sleeved dark navy golf shirt (no logos)
• White peter pan collar long or short-sleeve blouse may be worn with the jumper
• White or navy knee-hi or crew socks or tights
• Navy crewneck cardigan sweater (optional)
• Maroon full-zip fleece jacket with SLG logo
Boys & Girls Shoes:
Any safe, comfortable, and closed toe style, including sneakers is acceptable.
Grades K-8 Physical Education Uniform:
• Black, knee-length, mesh gym shorts with SLG logo (as seen at Flynn O’Hara)
*No Soffe shorts are allowed in place of mesh gym shorts.
• Maroon t-shirt with SLG logo (long or short sleeve)
• Solid black heavyweight sweatpants with SLG logo (as seen at Flynn O’Hara) (not tight or legging type pants)
• Solid colored crew socks in white or black
• Sneakers: white or black only (Grades 1-8)
• Maroon full-zip fleece jacket with SLG logo (Optional)
Students in grades K-5 may wear gym uniforms to school on their gym day unless directed to do otherwise.