Grade 1 | Mrs. Seminario
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Lent 2023
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The hundredth day of school is on Thursday. There will be lots of fun activities planned for the day. One of the activities requires the scholars to dress up as centenarians for the day.
Be creative with accessories(glasses, wigs, hats, scarfs),hair and outfits. Can't wait to see your centenarian creativity!
February Highlights:
January 30th - Catholic School Week commences with 9am mass. Design a Why I love SGS! brochure or banner
January 31st - Crazy Hat/Sock Day. Board games in the afternoon.
February 1st - School colors dress down(red and white or any SGS logo)
Essential Workers Appreciation Cards
February 2nd - Dress Down sports or cartoon character appreciation.
Gratitude letters.
February 3rd - Dress down anything. Religious theme movie in pm.
February 9th 100th day of school. Dress down; dress as a centenarian.
February 10th Full day of classes
February 11th Valentine's Day Dance K-5
February 14th - Valentine Day dress down red
February 17th - RC distribution electronically. NOON dismissal. Aftercare provided.
February 20-21 - Presidents' Days School closed.
February 22nd - Ash Wednesday
January 30 - February 3
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MAP testing will commence tomorrow. There is no way to study for the test. A reminder that MAP gathers information for the educator to create learning plans and personalizing instruction for all students. MAP data informs the educator what each student knows and what they are ready to learn next. In doing so, it allows for student's growth in relation to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards as well as college and career readiness goals.
Students should be well rested and have a hearty breakfast. The students will be tested in pairs starting tomorrow until all the students have been tested.Questions and concerns, please email me.
Thanks!
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Welcome Back Scholars!
Feast of the Epiphany January 6th
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Happy and Blessed New Year!!
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Nativity Pageant 2022
Cast:Narrator: Principal Naccari
Shepherds: Taylor Bonilla, Luke Winiarski
Angels: Catalina Saporito, Olisa Lelcaj
Innkeepers Peter Hartnett, Kamanie Senior
Mary Bridget Geelan
Joseph John Federoff
Three Kings:
Gaspar Mason Bujaj
Melchoir Avery Melendez
Balthazar Aaron Francisco Flores
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December Highlights
November 27th Advent commences
December 6th FIeld Trip to Wave Hill
December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception School Mass
Full day of classes
December 9th Christmas Boutique
December 16th Noon dismissal Annual SGS Tree Lighting No aftercare.
December 21st Dress up Christmas attire, recital
December 22nd Half day Christmas recess commences. Free dress down
Christmas colors
Christmas recess December 23 - January 2, 2023.
Pizza Wednesdays; 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21
January Highlights
January 1st Solemnity of Mary No classes
January 2nd school closed
January 3rd school resumes
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November Highlights
November 1st - All Saints Day 9am Mass
November 2nd - School closed Faculty PD np classes
November 4th - Full day of classes
November 8th - full day of classes
November 11th - Veterans Day School close No classes
November18th - report card distribution NOON dismissal
Parent-Teacher Conference 1-6pm
November 23rd - full day of classes. Dress down $1
November 24th - Happy Thanksgiving many blessings
November 25th - School closed No classes
November 28th - Classes resume
***Pizza Wednesdays are the 9th, 16th and 23rd.
At the Farm
Aaron's budding plant
Celebrating Hispanic/ Italian Heritage Month 10/26
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Sports Night 10/21/22
Supporting our Eighth Grade Buddies at Car Wash
October Highlights
October 7 - Faculty meeting noon dismissal
MAP assessments end
October 10 - Columbus/Indigenous Day No school
October 11 - Winter uniform commences
October 12 - Class pictures uniform
October 13 - End of fundraiser
October 17 - Faculty PD No school for scholars.
October 20 - Archdiocesan Staff Spirituality Day
No school for scholars
October 21 - CYO Sports' Night
October 22 - 8th Grade Car Wash in schoolyard
Come out and support your buddies!
October 24 - Individual Pictures
October 26 Hispanic/Italian Canapes
October 27 - Scholars individual pictures
October 28 - Field trip to Green Meadows Farm
Trunk or Treat in the evening
October 31 - Halloween Dress Down
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Dear Parents,
1st and 8th Grade Buddies
A long standing tradition has returned to St. Gabriel’s, 1st and 8th Grade buddies!A brief overview:
The 8th and 1st grade are paired. Depending on the size class, there may be two buddies per 1st grade student. 1st and 8th grade Buddies have several activities during the school year together, starting with the Welcome Party on Friday, September 30th, 2022. It will be held in the school yard, in the afternoon during school hours. Both Mr. Mc Carthy(the 8th grade teacher) and myself will be supervising. Individual snacks will be provided. All Covid precautions have been taken for a fun-filled afternoon.Please provide your child with a beach towel or small mat
to be used for some of the games. Your child will return home with the towel or mat.It is important to know if there are any allergies such as latex or food allergies. It is important to know if your child has trepidations about face painting, balloons, clowns or anything else that may require awareness.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Seminario
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May we never forget......
September Highlights
September 7 1st day of school. Noon dismissal
September 8 classes start full day
September 15 Mass of the Holy Spirit 9am
September 22 Back to School Night (in person) 6:30pm
September 29 Feast of St. Gabriel dress down
September 30 Buddy Party
vDear Parents and First Grade Class of 2022-2023,
Please allow me to welcome you to the First Grade. Hope you are
enjoying a safe and spectacular summer!Please find enclosed the Summer Reading Assignment. The scholars are to read We Are Growing by Laurie Keller during the summer. Please bring the book to class during the first week of classes. As of July 5th, the scholars will be able to log in to EPIC!. It is a fantastic platform providing an immense library for reading sources. It will be used in the classroom during the school year. Link and login instructions attached: https://kids.getepic.com/students
First Grade’s list of academic supplies includes:
- 1 Duck book which may be purchased at the school office: $1.50.
- It is the scholars’ homework book and important study notes book.
- 2 marble composition books that will be used as an ELA journal and a Math journal.
- crayons and/or colored pencils
- glue stick
- two-pocket folder for paper communication
- 2 sharpened pencils for everyday use and an eraser (NO sharpeners)
- soft pencil case with zipper
- inexpensive headphones(may be found in Dollar stores)
Our communal supply list includes:
- 2 disinfecting wipes Lysol preferred(no Clorox)
- 2 tissue boxes
- 2 rolls of paper towels
- 2 packs of baby wipes
I am looking forward to an exciting and successful academic year.
Your creative ideas are most welcomed to expand the scholars’ horizons.See you in September!
Mrs. Seminariooseminario@saintgabrielschoolbronx.org
Whooooohoooo! School is out!!!!
1st Place Rosettes:
Citizenship Award:
Class 2021-2022
Español Awards:
Lili Assante, Evan Bencosme
Art Awards:
Lili Assante, Evan Bencosme, Leyla Llaverias
Most Improved: Adriana Martinez
SecondHonors:
Ethan Achaibar, Ben Cornwell, Jonah Ignacio
First Honors:
Brendan Adamson, Lili Assante, Evan Bencosme, Hudson Cruz,
Aaron Dedndreaj, Emily Delgado, Randy Henriquez, Leyla Llaverias
Sebastian Marcus, Brendan Norberto, Zachariah Ortiz and Natalia Sanchez
Habitats
June highlights
June 3rd Half day dismissal. Dress down SGS strong tshirt and gym attire. Faculty conference.
June 8th dressup for Spring show recording.
June 9th 8th grade Graduation mass at 9am
June 10th Seton Park Field trip gym clothes
8th grade graduation ceremony 6pm
June 14th Flag Day dress down patriotic colors(red, white and blue)
June 15 full day of class
June 16th half day dismissal
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Walkathon 2022
Ready for the Walkathon!
Taking a break.....
Our buddies !!
Ice pops!! Well deserved break...
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May Crowning 2022
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Easter Buddy Party
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Uniform Guidelines:
Summer Uniform (Optional)
As a general rule, the summer uniform may be worn from the beginning of May through mid-October. Actual dates will be determined each year and parents will be notified by letter and on the monthly calendar.
Boys:
Navy blue, knee-length shorts or navy blue uniform pants with belt
White knit polo shirt embroidered with school name (Shirts are to be neat, not oversized, and tucked into the shorts/pants.)
Black or brown shoes, or solid white or black sneakers with dark socks are worn with the long pants;
solid white sneakers with white athletic socks may only be worn with the shorts
Navy blue sweater or gray Saint Gabriel sweatshirt, if necessary
Girls:
Light blue, knee-length skirt or skort (Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist.)
White knit polo shirt embroidered with school name (Shirts are to be neat, not oversized, and tucked into the skirt/skort.)
Black, brown or navy shoes, or solid white or black sneakers, with white ankle socks or white knee socks
Navy blue sweater, white cardigan sweater, or gray Saint Gabriel sweatshirt, if necessary
May Highlights:
May 5th Mothers and Fathers' Boutique
National Day of Prayer
May 6th Full day of classes.
May 8th Happy Mothers' Day
May 9th MAP Assessments begin. Big breakfast and
plenty of sleep.
Scholastic Book Fair
May 12th May Crowning
May 13th Full day of classes.
May 14th Eighth Grade Car Wash
May 15th Confirmation
May 16th Summer uniforms
May 21st Family Bingo Night
May 24th MAP Assessments conclude.
May 25th Annual Walkathon K-8. Half day dismissal.
No afterschool.
May 26th Feast of the Ascencion No classes.
May 27th Memorial Weekend Recess no classes.
May 30th Memorial Day no classes.
May 31st Classes resume.
Hope your Easter break was amazing and restful!
Classes resume tomorrow April 25th. See you then!
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Hudson's S.T.E.M Pinball project
Animal Groups in 1st Grade
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The 7th and 8th Grade yearly traditional Basketball Marathon will be held on April 1st. Please help support their Buddies through your generous donation. First Grade will also attend one of the games. This year's cause is the Depression and Bipolar Alliance.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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March highlights:
March 2nd Ash Wednesday Grades 3-8 will attend mass
March 4th Half Day Dismissal Schedule $1 dress down
March 16th Conference day for faculty. No school for scholars.
March 17th Feast of St. Patrick Patron saint of the NY Archdiocese dress down green
March 19th Feast of St. Joseph
The Nativity 2021
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Jersey / Character Shirt Day! Spirit Week
February HIghlights:
January 31 Catholic School Week - Spirit Week
New Hats and Mittens fundraiser
February 1 Lunar New Year
February 2 Groundhog Day
February 4 Spirit Week end School Mass
February 14 Happy Valentines Day
February 16 No school for scholars. Faculty Professional Development Day
February 18 Report Card distribution via email. Half day dismissal schedule.
No afterschool.
February 21-22 Presidents' Days No School
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January 30, 2022
Football Playoff Sunday
January 31st - February 4th
Tomorrow commences our celebration of Catholic Schools Week!
Monday
Red and white school colors dress down.
Scholars will design a poster promoting what makes Saint Gabriel School the place to be.
Hats and mittens collection until Friday.
Tuesday
Scholars are to wear their gym uniforms.
Theme of the day: why we love our school secret code decoder.
Wednesday
Scholars wear their gym uniforms and it is Crazy Hat Day!
Kahoot games
Thursday
Jersey/ Special Character Shirt Day
Scholars will show their love for SGS by decorating hearts for class doors and windows.
Notes of appreciation for the local precinct and fire department.
Friday
Scholars are to wear their uniforms. They will attend the school mass at 9am.
Fundraiser end.
Movie and a treat afternoon.
Feast of the Epiphany January 6th
Grades:
Classwork/Participation
20.00% Classwork/ participation are a student’s oral and written academic performance, which includes group work, notebooks/journals, listening skills, following directions, oral reading, worksheets/ workbooks, participation in conferencing, and teacher observations.
Homework
10.00%
Homework includes the out-of-class tasks that a student is assigned as an extension of classroom work.
Quizzes
25.00%
Quizzes are short oral or written exams that are administered frequently to assess a student’s knowledge.
Summative Assessments
45.00%
Summative assessments include major projects and tests.
* Lateness in excess of 5 per quarter constitutes lowering the student's conduct grade one grade.
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There is a Social Studies test on Tuesday, October 26th.
Study areas include student's neighborhood, their address, things found in a neighborhood(ex. schools, banks, doctor's office etc.) who are neighbors and how we can help our neighbors(own opinion), what are laws,classroom rules, and why are rules important
Working on our S.T.E.M. project: Crystal Chemistry
Garden
Jonah Ignacio's Crystal Garden
Randy Henriquez's Crystal Garden
Brendan Norberto's Crystal Garden
Sebastian's Crystal Garden
Leyla's Crystal Garden:
Lili's Crystal Garden:
Hudson's Crystal Garden:
Uniform Guidelines:
Summer Uniform (Optional)
As a general rule, the summer uniform may be worn from the beginning of May through mid-October. Actual dates will be determined each year and parents will be notified by letter and on the monthly calendar.
Boys:
Navy blue, knee-length shorts or navy blue uniform pants with belt
White knit polo shirt embroidered with school name (Shirts are to be neat, not oversized, and tucked into the shorts/pants.)
Black or brown shoes, or solid white or black sneakers with dark socks are worn with the long pants;
solid white sneakers with white athletic socks may only be worn with the shorts
Navy blue sweater or gray Saint Gabriel sweatshirt, if necessary
Girls:
Light blue, knee-length skirt or skort (Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist.)
White knit polo shirt embroidered with school name (Shirts are to be neat, not oversized, and tucked into the skirt/skort.)
Black, brown or navy shoes, or solid white or black sneakers, with white ankle socks or white knee socks
Navy blue sweater, white cardigan sweater, or gray Saint Gabriel sweatshirt, if necessary
Regular Uniform
Boys:
Navy blue pants worn with a dark belt (no corduroy, jeans, baggies, or cargo pants)
White or light blue dress shirt, long- or short-sleeved (Shirts are to be neat, not oversized, and tucked into the pants.)
Gray/blue plaid school tie
Navy blue sweater: cardigan, vest or pullover
The gray Saint Gabriel sweatshirt may be worn over the sweater as outerwear. Other sweatshirts and other colored sweaters are not permitted. (Sweatshirts are not to be worn in the classroom.)
Black or brown shoes, or solid black sneakers (Boots and high top shoes are not permitted. In inclement weather, snow boots may be worn to and from school; students should change into their uniform shoes when they arrive in their classrooms.)
Dark socks
Hairstyles (see Hairstyles)
Jewelry should be minimal: watch, small medal or crucifix on a chain (Earrings, bracelets, visible piercings and tattoos are not permitted.)
Girls:
Gray/blue plaid knee-length jumper, Grades 1-4
Gray/blue plaid knee-length skirt, Grades 5-8 (Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist.)
White blouse or white turtleneck knit shirt (Blouses/shirts are to be neat, not oversized, and tucked into the skirt.)
Navy blue sweater: cardigan or pullover
The gray Saint Gabriel sweatshirt may be worn over the sweater as outerwear. Other sweatshirts and other colored sweaters are not permitted. (Sweatshirts are not to be worn in the classroom.)
Black, brown, or navy shoes, or solid black sneakers. Heels higher than 1 inch are dangerous and may not be worn. Clogs, sandals, boot-type shoes, and boots are not permitted. In inclement weather, snow boots may be worn to and from school; students should change into their uniform shoes when they arrive in their classrooms.)
Navy blue knee socks or white ankle socks, or navy blue or black tights
Hairstyles (see Hairstyles)
Jewelry should be minimal: watch, small medal or crucifix on a chain, one pair of small stud earrings (Hoop earrings, dangling earrings, and bracelets are not permitted. Other visible piercings and tattoos are not permitted.) No makeup, colored nail polish or tips.
Girls and Boys: The presence of anything that proclaims a current fad is not permitted.
Gym Uniform
Boys and girls wear the same uniform:
Navy blue tee shirt with the Saint Gabriel emblem
Navy blue gym shorts with the Saint Gabriel emblem or solid navy blue knee-length mesh shorts
Sneakers and white athletic socks
Optional gym sweat suit
Navy blue sweat shirt and pants with the Saint Gabriel emblem
On gym days the gym uniform is to be worn to school. The Saint Gabriel sweat suit, or the regular school uniform is to be worn over the gym uniform. From the beginning of May through mid-October (i.e., when students are in summer uniform), students need not wear the sweat suit over the gym uniform.
October Highlights:
10/11 Columbus/Indigenous Day No school
10/12 Winter Uniforms Please check handbook for guidelines.
Fundraiser concludes.
10/13 Spelling/Reading Comprehension Assessment
a, I, is, his, see, sentence
10/14 Math Assessment addition 0-10/20, word problem
10/15 MAP concludes. Progress Reports distributed.
10/28 Individual Pictures
10/29 Dress down
Have you mastered your Dreambox challenge...?
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MAP testing will commence tomorrow. There is no way to study for the test. A reminder that MAP gathers information for the educator to create learning plans and personalizing instruction for all students. MAP data informs the educator what each student knows and what they are ready to learn next. In doing so, it allows for student's growth in relation to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards as well as college and career readiness goals.
Students should be well rested and have a hearty breakfast. The students will be tested in pairs starting tomorrow until all the students have been tested.Questions and concerns, please email me.
Thanks!
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Grades:
Classwork/Participation
20.00% Classwork/ participation are a student’s oral and written academic performance, which includes group work, notebooks/journals, listening skills, following directions, oral reading, worksheets/ workbooks, participation in conferencing, and teacher observations.
Homework
10.00%
Homework includes the out-of-class tasks that a student is assigned as an extension of classroom work.
Quizzes
25.00%
Quizzes are short oral or written exams that are administered frequently to assess a student’s knowledge.
Summative Assessments
45.00%
Summative assessments include major projects and tests.
*Lateness in excess of 5 per quarter constitutes lowering the student's conduct grade one grade.
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Please check the online handbook in reference to proper uniform attire.
