St. Joan of Arc School

We have much to do this week. It is helpful that we have a full five day week. On Monday, we will receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. No gym class Monday. Tuesday is Music class. Please help the children remember their recorders. Wednesday we begin hearing Native American Indian reports and it is the last […]

Hope your long weekend was delightful! We begin the week with Tuesday Music class. Don’t forget to remind your child to bring their recorder to school. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and we go to mass and receive ashes at 10:00. Thursday is Hot Lunch as usual. Don’t forget to send a snack. Friday ends the […]

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! We will celebrate on Thursday, February 11. (No school on 2/12 or Monday, 2/15) Please help your child have their valentines ready with just their signature. We do not individually address each valentine to a particular student. They will pass out their valentines on 2/11. We have a new student, so 30 […]

This week will be a full 5 days. I am pleased we can move through the material at a more normal pace. Arts Alive will be rescheduled for this week. The children always enjoy the art presentations. This coming Sunday, please come to the 11:30 Mass. It is the special kick off service for Catholic […]

Hope you enjoyed your day off to honor Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. We jump right in for a busy week tomorrow. Tuesday, we have a Mad Science assembly. Wednesday, report cards come home. Friday we have Arts Alive and a Benediction service to celebrate life.
Reading: The Fireballs will read The Bat Boy and His […]

This week is the last week of the second quarter. There is much to be done in each subject as we prepare for report cards next week (Wednesday, 1/20). Your children did a beautiful job last week in my absence and I am eager to hear their stories and compliment their efforts.
This Wednesday we will […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I have remembered you and your children in my prayers over the break. Wasn’t it a wonderful time off? My husband and I left for Ft Drum, New York on New Year’s Day. We will return January 8th. The sub is Ms. Meghan Doyle who is really great. She will keep things […]

We are going to have a very exciting week. Monday we participate in Kris Kringle shopping. Please send the wish list and money with your child. Tuesday we will have a rehearsal of the entire music program. Wednesday we will have the last Junior Achievement presentation. Thursday is the yummy Christmas Buffet. Friday we will […]

The children are eager to play in the snow. Please watch the weather news and help them be dressed properly for wet, snowy weather. Especially during the next two weeks, it is important for us all to get outside and run off excess energy.
Be sure to check out Ms. Brown’s blog for current Science class […]

Thank you to all who shared both insights and encouragement at conference time. These conversations are always so helpful to me as I try to understand your child’s needs and strengths. Happy New Year! This, of course, refers to Advent. Sunday was the first Sunday in Advent and the beginning of our church calendar. Ask […]