Updates for the Week of January 17th

I hope everyone had a fun and relaxing long weekend! To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we will draw and write about ways we each can make the world a better place.

We will be taking a virtual field trip on Jan. 28th, which is also a half day. The children will watch a play from the smart board in our classroom. There is a $5.00 fee due on Wednesday. The information is below in the important Dates section.

Yellow Snow Folders containing work packets will be coming home this week. There is an information sheet included.

This week in ELA we will practice writing uppercase letters, continue to “tap out” sounds in words and make rhyming words by changing the beginning letter. We will learn the new sight words, “you” and “what” and read literature selections that will help answer our Essential Question: “How do animals use their different body parts?”. In MATH we will begin our chapter on addition. In RELIGION we will discuss the Church as God’s family and as a place to celebrate the Mass.


Important Dates

Fri., Jan, 28th 11:55 Dismissal
Virtual Field Trip - The Snowy Day and Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats

This filmed theatrical play presents exciting performances from an all-Philadelphia cast and a set made using a little cardboard and a lot of creativity. It also features original music from the popular local band ILL DOOTS.

Please send the $5:00 in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and Virtual Trip by this Wed., Jan. 19th.


Sun., Jan 30th Catholic Schools Week begins with Mass at 11:00am

Mon., Jan. 31st Freddy’s Fundraiser - 4:00pm - 8:00pm at the Broomall location

Tues., Feb. 1st Celebrate The Students “Souper Bowl” Day - dress in spirit wear or
favorite team jersey

Wed., Feb. 2nd Celebrate Our Nation - dress in red, white and blue

Fri., Feb 4th Celebrate The Staff - pizza lunch provided to students, dress in spirit wear




Updates for the Week of January 10, 2022 

It was so nice to see everyone on Zoom last week and a special thank you to all the parents for their help and patience throughout it all!!!  We are looking forward to being back in person this week!!!

This week in ELA we will learn how to “tap out” sounds in words, work to read our new Sight Words “with” and “my”, practice using those words in sentences and read literature selections that will help answer our Essential Question; What do animals do when the weather changes?  In MATH we will continue to work on Composing/Decomposing numbers to 10 and in RELIGION we will learn that Jesus loves and takes good care of us in our new Chapter; “Shepherds Are Good”.

Important Dates

Fri, Jan 14th                    NO SCHOOL

Mon, Jan 15th                 NO SCHOOL

Sun, Jan 30th                  Catholic Schools Week begins    (more Info to come) 

Other Information

MASKS--- please remember to put TWO extra masks in your child’s school bag each day.  The children request to change their masks frequently during the day!!!

Please remember to send in a drink each day for snack time.    If your child receives a hot lunch they will get a water bottle but will still need a drink at snack time.

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!

Updates for the Week of December 20

It was so nice to see everyone at our Christmas Show.  The children did a wonderful job and we hope it started your holiday season off to a great start!!

This week will be a hectic but fun filled one in Kindergarten!!  We will continue to prepare our hearts for Jesus’ birthday, enjoy a Holiday treat from Home and School and make lots of Christmas crafts (which just might end up under your tree)!!

Important Dates

Weds, Dec 22             Polar Express Day

• Home and School will provide hot chocolate and cookies 
• The children may dress down, if you purchased the Christmas t-shirt they may wear it today

Thurs, Dec 23             11:30 Dismissal

• The children may dress down in Christmas casual today

Friday, Dec 24             Christmas Break begins

Monday, Jan 3             Classes Resume

NO Homework this week!!!  Merry Christmas!!

Other Information

MASKS--- please remember to put TWO extra masks in your child’s school bag each day.  The children request to change their masks frequently during the day!!!

Please remember to send in a drink each day for snack time.    If your child receives a hot lunch they will get a water bottle but will still need a drink at snack time.

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!

Kindergarten Christmas Show

Friday, December 17th      10:00 AM                     St Bernadette Church

Parents and family members are invited to come enjoy our version of the Christmas Story.  Please be seated in the church by 10:00.  All guests must wear a mask.  

The children will come to school at our regular 8:00AM time and will be brought to the church at 10:00. The children should be dressed in “Christmas casual” clothing.  Please let us know in advance if you plan to take your child home with you after the show so we may plan accordingly.

Upcoming Events

December 13            Report Cards available on Option C

December 22            Polar Express Day

December 23            Jingle Ball

                                  11:55 Dismissal

Updates for the Week of December 6

It was so nice having the chance to speak with everyone at our conferences.  Report cards will be available online on Monday, December 13th.

This week we will review our High Frequency Words “see”, “ to”, “we”, and “ a”,   learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters v and w and answer our Essential Question “ What can we create with shapes?”.   In Math we will practice identifying numbers to 100.   In Religion we will continue our activities for Advent in our Chapter “Preparing Is Good”. 

HOMEWORK packets will come home on Monday please complete and return to school on Friday, December 10.

High Frequency Words

I, like, the, and, see, a, to, we, 

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, December 17      10:00AM        Kindergarten Christmas Show

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Dec 8                        No School     Holy Day

Other Information

MASKS--- please remember to put TWO extra masks in your child’s school bag each day.  The children request to change their masks frequently during the day!!!

Please remember to send in a drink each day for snack time.    If your child receives a hot lunch they will get a water bottle but will still need a drink at snack time.

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Hyde

Updates for the Week of November 22nd

This week we will do lots of fun Thanksgiving activities and begin practicing for our Christmas Show.  For our show the children will be reciting a poem in small groups.  On Friday you received the portion of the poem your child will need to practice. 

There will be NO homework this week.  HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, December 17      10:00AM        Kindergarten Christmas Show

Upcoming Events

Monday Nov 22              Dress Down for Alzheimer’s, $1.00, Wear Purple

Wednesday Nov 24        Picture Retake Day - must email teacher if having picture retaken

                                       11:55 Dismissal

Thursday Nov 25            Happy Thanksgiving

Friday   Nov 26               NO SCHOOL

Friday    Dec 3                Conferences - NO SCHOOL

Other Information

MASKS--- please remember to put TWO extra masks in your child’s school bag each day.  The children request to change their masks frequently during the day!!!

Please remember to send in a drink each day for snack.    If your child receives a hot lunch they will get a water bottle but will still need a drink at snack time.

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Updates for the Week of November 

Last week the children did such a wonderful remaining quiet during our Lockdown Drill!  Mrs. Montie gave each of them a lollipop.  We put it in their backpacks as they were dismissed.  Prior to the drill we explained that it was to practice staying safe in school.

This week we will learn to read the High Frequency Word “a”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters p and j and answer our Essential Question “Why do different animals move in different ways?”.   In Math we will finish our chapter on numbers to 10.  In Religion we will have our lesson on Safe Touch. 

HOMEWORK packets will come home on Monday please complete and return to school on FRIDAY!!

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, December 17      10:00AM        Kindergarten Christmas Show

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Nov 24        Picture Retake Day - must email teacher if having picture retaken

                                       11:55 Dismissal

Thursday Nov 25            Happy Thanksgiving

Friday   Nov 26               NO SCHOOL

Other Information

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!

Updates for the Week of November 8

Kindergarten got right back into our routine after the long weekend!  We were busy practicing our sight words and letter formation, counting and comparing numbers to 10 and learning about ordinal numbers. We also practiced stretching words to listen for the sounds.  We are growing learners!

This week we will learn to read the High Frequency Word “we”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters e and r and answer our Essential Question “How do animals communicate? How do people communicate?”.   In Math we will finish our chapter on numbers to 10.  In Religion we will learn about St Nicholas and St Theresa, our designated saints for a school wide project on the lives of saints.

HOMEWORK packets will come home on Monday please complete and return to school on FRIDAY!!

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, December 17      10:00AM        Kindergarten Christmas Show

Upcoming Events

Wednesday Nov 24        Picture Retake Day - must email teacher if having picture retaken

                                       11:55 Dismissal

Thursday Nov 25            Happy Thanksgiving

Friday   Nov 26               NO SCHOOL

Other Information

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Hyde


Updates for the Week of November 1

 Thank you for joining us for our Halloween performance and parade!  The children did a wonderful job reciting the chants and they looked adorable in their costumes!  We truly appreciated all the wonderful treats and goodies that made our party so festive!  A special thank you to our homeroom parents for their help!

Due to the short week and Halloween festivities we will continue our lesson topics from last week. We will practice identifying the High Frequency Word “see”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters s and d and answer our Essential Question “How do we use our senses to help us learn about the world?”.   In Math we will continue with our chapter on numbers to 10.  This week in Religion we will discuss how quiet helps us grow closer to God.

HOMEWORK packets will come home on Tuesday please complete and return to school on FRIDAY!!

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, December 17      10:00AM        Kindergarten Christmas Show

Upcoming Events

Monday Nov 1                 No School - All Saints Day

Tuesday Nov 2                Classes Resume

                                        Homework Packet - due Friday

Wednesday Nov 24        11:55 Dismissal

Thursday Nov 25            Happy Thanksgiving

Friday   Nov 26               NO SCHOOL

Other Information

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!

Updates for the Week of October 25

The children have been practicing Halloween chants and we are so excited for the performance and parade on Wednesday!

This week in ELA we will introduce the High Frequency Word “see”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters s and d and answer our Essential Question “How do we use our senses to help us learn about the world?”.   In Math we will continue with our chapter on numbers to 10.  This week in Religion we will discuss how quiet helps us grow closer to God..

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Oct 27         Halloween Celebration - performance starts at 8:45 on the Bond Avenue steps, please refer to post on Class Dojo for further details

Thursday, Oct 28             Harvest Happenings - students will “trot for treats,” the fee for the event is $5 and must be in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and placed in their folder

Friday Oct 29                   No School - Pastor’s Holiday

Monday Nov 1                 No School - All Saints Day

Tuesday Nov 2                Classes Resume

Other Information

Please send in a reusable shopping bag with your child’s name on it.  This will be used to send materials home in the event we should need to quarantine.  Thank you!

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!

Updates for the Week of October 18

Last week the children listened to the story “Where is My Mummy?” and made a mummy craft.  They are on display in our classroom!

This week in ELA we will review our High Frequency Words “I, like, the, and”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters a and g, and continue to work with verbs as action words in the past tense. We will also read literature selections that will answer our Essential Question “How do tools help us do things with our hands?”.   In Math we will continue with our chapter on numbers to 10.  This week in Religion we will discuss the beauty of God’s world.

Upcoming Events

Friday, Oct. 22                 Go Red for ALS Day - students pay $1 to wear red 

Wednesday, Oct 27         Halloween Celebration - please refer to information posted on Class Dojo last week                                    

Thursday, Oct 28             Harvest Happenings - students will “trot for treats,” please keep an eye out for information on the Weekly Update from Mrs Montie

Friday Oct 29                   No School - Pastor’s Holiday

Monday Nov 1                 No School - All Saints Day

Tuesday Nov 2                Classes Resume

Other Information

Thank you for sending in clorox wipes!

Please send a water bottle, filled with water, for your child each day. 

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!

Updates for the Week of October 11, 2021

Last week the children learned about fire safety. The Upper Darby Fire Company observed our school wide fire drill and gave us a thumbs up for exiting the building quickly, quietly and safely.

This week in ELA we will identify our High Frequency Word “and”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters c and o, and learn that verbs are action words. We will also read literature selections that will answer our Essential Question “What kinds of work do people do?”. In Math we will begin our chapter on numbers to 10. This week’s topic in Religion will be The Rosary.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Oct 12 School Picture Day - students wear school uniform

Wednesday, Oct 27 Halloween Costume Showing - parents are invited if weather permits
                                                                                - will be held in the morning, time TBA

Thursday, Oct 28 Harvest Happenings - students will “trot for treats”
                                                              - more info to come

Friday, Oct 29 No School - Pastor’s Holiday

Monday, Nov 1 No School - All Saints Day

Tuesday, Nov 2 Classes Resume



Other Information

We are in need of surface disinfecting wipes. Any donations would be greatly appreciated!

Please send a water bottle, filled with water, for your child each day.

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.

Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Hyde





Updates for the Week of Oct 4, 2021

Important Information

Monday, October 4

• Dress Down Day for all students.  The children may wear play clothes to school!!!
• Library Books must be returned today
• Book Fair- if you would like your child to purchase books please send $$ in an envelope  in your child’s folder.  (Please indicate the amount your child may spend.)

This week in ELA we will identify our High Frequency Word “the”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters i and u and discuss proper nouns used for naming “things”. We will also read several literature selections that will answer our Essential Question “Why do people have to take care of their pets?”.   In Math we will compare numbers 0 to 5, practice counting “one more” in sequence and complete a Chapter Review.  In Religion this week’s topic will be Stories Are Good.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Oct 12              School Picture Day, students wear school uniform

                                        Information packets will come home in your child’s folder

Other Information

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.  

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Hyde





Updates for the Week of Sept. 27th

Kindergarten had a great week!!! We were busy discussing how special our families are, practiced reading our first High Frequency Word “I” and welcomed Fall by making some beautiful mosaic apples to decorate the classroom!

This week in ELA we will identify the High Frequency Word “like”, learn the proper formation and sounds for the letters n and m and discuss nouns that name places. We will also read literature selections that will answer our Essential Questions “Why do we need rules at school?”. In Math we will continue our lessons on counting and comparing numbers from 1 - 5 and identify groups that are greater than, less than and equal to each other. This week's Religion topic is Names Are Good.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Oct 12 - School Picture Day - students wear school uniform, packets will come home in your child’s folder

Other Information

As a reminder, anything being sent to school such as money, forms, notes, etc. must be placed in the students folders only, please do not leave them loose in school bags.


Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Hyde



Update for the Week of September 20th

We had a wonderful time sharing and learning about each other during Show-N-Tell last week! 

This week we will formally begin our Fundations lessons.  We introduced to the letter “t” last week.  This week we will learn the letter sound for and formation of the letters “b” and “f.” In our Journeys Literature Series we will explore the Essential Question: What is the same about all families?,  practice rhyming words, and learn our first High Frequency Word, “I.”  In Math we will practice counting, comparing and writing numbers 0 to 5. We will begin our Religion lessons with the theme, Welcomes Are Good. Each Monday we will have a lesson in social-emotional learning.  The topic this week is how to show we are paying attention. 

KIndergarten Uniform

The kindergarten uniform consists of blue shorts, pants, skort, and a white/light blue/dark blue golf shirt with OR without the St Bernadette logo.  The only sweaters allowed to be worn in the classroom are the blue school sweater WITH the St Bernadette logo or you may order the ¼ zip St Bernadette pullover sweatshirt.  The children may wear sneakers every day in kindergarten or a standard school show with rubber soles.  

The children must wear the official school Gym uniform on gym days.  You may order the uniform on the school website or contact Sports Specialities for more information.  I know the uniforms are slowly being delivered to school so if you are waiting for your order your child may wear their regular school uniform on gym day with sneakers.

Reminders

Please label all school sweaters/sweatshirts as they all look exactly alike and get mixed up very easily.

Please send in a filled water bottle each day.

Upcoming Events

Picture Day - Tuesday, October 12th - uniforms are required, forms will be sent home

Update for the Week of September 13th

We had a great week in Kindergarten!!!  The children were busy learning our classroom routine and schedule, working on Math and Phonics skills, meeting our Specials teachers and having as much time out in the fresh air as possible.

This week we will get to know each other better with a special “All About Me” Show and Tell, work with numbers 0 to 5 and begin some FUNdations phonics activities.  

All About Me Show and Tell

You received a note last week with the day/date of your child’s Show and Tell.  On that day please send in 2 small items that will help us get to know your child.  The items could be a favorite book, a family picture or something describing a hobby.  

KIndergarten Uniform

The kindergarten uniform consists of blue shorts, pants, skort, and a white/light blue/dark blue golf shirt with OR without the St Bernadette logo.  The only sweaters allowed to be worn in the classroom are the blue school sweater WITH the St Bernadette logo or you may order the ¼ zip St Bernadette pullover sweatshirt.  The children may wear sneakers every day in kindergarten or a standard school show with rubber soles.  

The children must wear the official school Gym uniform on gym days.  You may order the uniform on the school website or contact Sports Specialities for more information.  I know the uniforms are slowly being delivered to school so if you are waiting for your order your child may wear their regular school uniform on gym day with sneakers.

Please remember to label all school sweaters/sweatshirts as they all look exactly alike and get mixed up very easily.

Reminders

Thursday, Sept 16th is Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Day

Please send in $1 donation, in an envelope marked with your child’s name, and your child may wear yellow/gold play clothes

Welcome to Kindergarten!

Information for the Week of August 31st


Back to School Night - Monday, August 31st at 6:30 PM in O'Brien Hall
   I look forward to meeting kindergarten parents!


Open House/Preview Day - Tuesday, August 31st
                                                    Session 1 - 9:00 AM
                                                    Session 2 - 10:00 AM
   I look forward to meeting kindergarten students and parents!



First Day of Kindergarten -  Wednesday, September 1st     
                                          8:00 - 11:30 - Dismiss from Harper Ave. doors into the parking lot  


Second Day - Thursday, September 2nd
                                          8:00 - 1:00 - snack and packed lunch must be provided
                                                             - regular dismissal procedures in place


Labor Day Holiday -  No School from Friday, September 3rd to Monday the 6th
                               

Classes Resume - Tuesday, September 7th
                                           8:00 - 2:53 - regular full day schedule

SBS Teachers make every effort to check email as their schedule allows, but may not be able to respond until after the school day. I can be reached at Mhyde@stbl.org or by message on ClassDojo.

During the school day you may call the school office at 610-789-7676 ext. 202 and leave a message. I will be sure to return your call as soon as possible. 

If your child will be absent, please call the school before 8:30 a.m. at 610-789-7676 ext. 202 and leave a message or email Mrs. Booth in the school office at Mbooth@stbl.org with your child’s name, grade and reason for absence. Please refer to the school Absence Policy for further information.

Upon returning to school please send a note with the date(s) and reason for your child's absence.