Dear Parents, 

Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year. I am excited to begin this journey of remote learning as we find ourselves adjusting to this new normal way of living. Below you will find the information required for scholars to join our class daily. Academic instruction begins promptly at 8:30am. Please have scholars join the zoom meeting ready to learn. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to email me at dedwards@stjosepheo.com 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99765604003?pwd=NDZjZ0lGY2p3RS9hQjRCT09rVm9tUT09

Meeting ID: 997 6560 4003
Passcode: 3Jibs1

9/14/2020

Homework

Draw a Picture of Sam and Tam.

Color your Picture.

Write a sentence about them.

Math-  Worksheet Page 2. ( found in the folder for students attending in person classes.)
* Drawing can be done in the White Book. ( In person students). On line students can draw in their Tablets( note books)

REMINDER(On Line Students) -

Turn on /Start Video

 Mute your computer

Give 'thumbs up' if you understand
Rename by typing your name under participants

Always dress appropriately. 
You were Great today. See you tomorrow.

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9/15/2020

HOMEWORK

Mathworksheet- Page 4

Science worksheet- Page 9

Handwriting worksheet- Page 63

PARENTS:-

Please check folders for important Information ( Students attending In Person)

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9/16/20

HOMEWORK

Phonics Worksheet - Page 49

Math Worksheet - Page 63

Grammar Worksheet - page 85

Please Note:-

Gym Days are - MONDAYS and WEDNESDAYS

9/17/2020

HOMEWORK

Reading Comprehension- Page 5 Ben's Frog

Social Studies Worksheet - Page 3 ( Finding Clues)

Please Note: -
Week one Packets can be turned in tomorrow 9/18/2020. Week 2 Packets can be picked up tomorrow 9/18/2020.

Classes will be remote tomorrow.Classes begin at 8:30 am and ends at 11:00 am.
Parents please check my website for zoom information. 
Thank You
Ms. Edwards

Remember to bring in last week's Packet today 9/18/20 and pick up the Packet for next week.
Parents can come in at 1:00 pm.
9/21/2020

HOMEWORK

Reading- Draw Sam and Pam Tapping. Write a Sentence about them. This is based on a Story that they did in class today. Their drawings should show  a brother and sister Tap Dancing. Virtual Students can do this on Paper. Students attending in person can do this in their White Books.

Math- Worksheet Page 6 ( Order- 0 through 12)

PleaseNote:- The Packet for last week should have been dropped off on Friday at 1:00 pm. The Packet for this week should have been picked up. Please check the website daily for important information. You will find some Spelling words at the back of the Packet. Students will be having an oral Quiz on these words. The date is stated on the Spelling List.

Thank You
Ms. Edwards




The Schedule for Tomorrow 9/22/2020 are as follows:-

8:30 -9:00 - Handwriting

9: 00 -9:30 - Religion

9:45 - 10:00 - Religion (con't)

10:15 - 10:45 Math

10:45 -11:30 - Grammar

12:45 - 1:15 - Phonics

1:15 - 1:45 - Social Studies

Please try to be on time for classes. You may not be admitted if you are late.

9/22/2020
HOMEWORK

Math Worksheet- Page 7

Grammar Worksheet- Page49

Handwriting Worksheet- Back of Page 20

Study Spelling words
Schedule for Tomorrow 9/23/2020
8:30-9:30- Math

10:15- 10:45 Grammar

10:45- 11:30 Gym

12:45- 1:15 Social Studies

1:15- 1:45 Spelling
Please note:-
Check the website daily.
Google Classroom will start next week .

9/23/2020

HOMEWORK

Social Studies Worksheet Page 9 ( Students can color the Pictures)

Grammar- Write 3 Sentences. Underline the Common Nouns in your Sentences. (Tablet). Online students can do this on paper and add it to their Packet.

Study Spelling words

Please note:- Packets will be discontinued Next week. All assignments will be given on google classroom. Remember to email me for your password.

Schedule for Tomorrow 9/24/2020

8:30- 9:30 - Reading Comprehension

10:00 - 10:45 Phonics

10:45 - 11:30 Math

12:45 - 1:15 -Social Studies

9/24/2020

HOMEWORK
Reading Comrehension Worksheet - Page 12

Social Studies Worksheet- Page 2

Practice Phonics Worksheet- Page 57

Please Note: 
All Assignments will be on Google Classroom next  week. Please return all Packets  tomorrow at 1:00pm. Packets will be discontinued. REMEMBER- Send me an email for the password to google classroom.Instructions are Virtual on Zoom every Friday. No 'In Person Classes'. You will be informed if changes occur.
Schedule for tomorrow 9/25/2020

8:30- 9:30 - Spelling

9:45 - 10:15 - Math

10:30- 11:00 - Reading

Dear Parents, 

You are Cordially invited to a virtual Back To School Meeting on Zoom. This Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 pm. I look forward to meeting with you for about 25 mins to share ideas and answer your questions to the best of my ability. See you soon. The zoom code is the same code used for virtual lessons.
Thank you,
Ms. Edwards
P.S. 
If you cannot attend the meeting I will schedule a meeting with you at school.


DEAR PARENTS:-



9/27/2020

Dear Parents,

Please visit  my email  to retrieve the link to Virtual Gym. The link was sent by Tajuan Bonds our Gym Teacher. The Schedule for Tomorrow is listed below.
9/28/2020

8:30- 9:30 - Reading

9: 45 - 10 - 15- Math

10:15- 10: 45 - Phonics
10:45 - 11:30 - Gym

12: 45 - 1: 15- Science

Dear Parents,
Please remember the Zoom meeting tomorrow at 4:00 pm. If you cannot attend I will arrange a meeting with you. 

All Assignments are now done on google classroom. IXL will start soon. Remember to upload assignments in google docs. Always click the turn in button. You can take a pic of the assignment and forward to my email. All Homework must be in by 5:00pm daily . Points will be deducted if Homework is late.

Schedule for 9/29/2020

8:30 -9:00 -Handwriting

9:00 - 9:30 -Religion

9:45:10 - Religion(cont'd)

10:15 - 10:45 - Math

10:45 -11:30- Grammar

12:45 - 1:15 -Social Studies

Dear Parents,
I have noticed that some of my Students have not accepted the invitation to google classroom. Please sign into their email, use their password and accept the invitation. All assignments are in google classroom and the Students are graded for their work. If you do not have a Labtop kindly contact the office so that they can help. Our Virtual Meeting is today at 4:00 pm. if you cannot attend I will arrange a meeting with you. Enjoy your day.

Thanks'

Ms. Edwards  
Schedule for tomorrow 9/30/2020

8:30 - 9:30 - Math

10:00 - 10: 45 - Grammar

10: 45 - 11: 30 - Gym

12:45 - 1:15 Phonics

Parents Sister Lucy's email is  ccdsaintjoseph07018@gmail.com. Please send all assignments  to her email by taking a picture, then forward to the email. Remember to also check the website for Mr Bond's information so you can send Gym assignments.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

Thank you Parents for attending the meeting yesterday. It was a pleasure to see and interact with you. I look forward to many more meetings as we work together. 
Tomorrow's schedule is :--

10/1/2020

8:30 -9:30 - Reading Comprehension

10:00- 10:45 - Math

10: 45 -11:30  Phonics

12:45 - 1:15 Science

Dear Parents,

Zoom will be a short secession tomorrow 10/2/2020. I am in the process of testing our virtual students. Some students will be coming in tomorrow. Class will start at 8:30 as usual and last for about one hour. I will give an oral spelling test on the words previously given. I will also review Topics  from Grammar and Phonics. Enjoy your Evening. 

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

Dear Parents,

Here is the Reocurring  Weekly Schedule for Grade One.

Monday
8:30 - 9:30 - Reading
10:00 10: 45 - Math
10: 45 -11: 30 -  Gym
12: 45- 1:15 - Science

Tuesday

8: 30 - 9: 00 - Grammar
9: 00 - 9:30 - Religion 
9: 45 - 10: 00 - Religion ( Cont'd)
10: 15 - 10: 45- Math
10: 45 - 11: 30 - Computer
12: 45 - 1:15 - Social Studies

Wednesday

8:30 - 9: 30- Math
10 : 00 - 10: 45 - Grammar
10: 45 - 11: 30 Gym
12 : 45 - 1: 15 - Music

Thursday
8: 30 - 9 : 30 - Reading Comprehension
10: 00 - 10: 45 - Math
10:45 - 11:30 - Phonics
12: 45 - 1: 15 - Music

Friday ( Virtual Classes Only)
8: 30 - 9: 30 - Spelling

9: 45 - 10: 15 - Math
10: 15 -10: 45 Phonics
10: 45 - 11: 00 Oral Grammar
*Breaks are made in the Mornings for Bathroom and Snacks.

*Virtual Students are dismissed at 1: 15 daily. The Teacher can change the time if the need occurs.
* In Person Students receive  individual attention in subject Areas where necessary from 1:15 - 2:00 pm.
2:00 pm - 2:35 pm is an Activity Period where Students can draw, color or engage in activities that they love. Virtual Students are directed to IXL to Practice Math and Language Arts.

* Changes can be made to the Schedule if it is necessary.

Thanks Ms. Edwards

10/4/2020

Good Night Parents',

I trust you had a great weekend.  I have a few announcements:-
1. Students will be introduded to IXL This week. This is a medium where they can practice in several areas. It reinforces topics that we cover in the Classroom. I will check IXL every weekend to see if they are practicing the skills offered. Each Student was given a Username and Password. They can go on IXL and practice the Skills Checked under grade one. If you have difficulty, please check with our Computer Facilitator Ms. Shanaelle  via her email.

2. At our meeting we agreed that the turn in time for home assignments should be 6: 00 pm.
    Effective this week, assignments turned in late may not be graded. Exceptions will only be made 
    depending on the emergency. Consideration was given this past week to students and  
    parents who were having difficulties. I must thank all the parents who worked hard to resolve
    the issues.. I will complete the grading of the assignments by tomorrow evening

3.Remember to check the emails of Sis. Lucy and Coach Bonds for assignments and other information.

4. I will allow Birthday Celebrations with the following conditions:-
a.  I MUST be given two weeks notice
b. the celebration is limited to cake and juice. The cakes MUST be individually wrapped. Box Juice and Caprisun is allowed.
c.The food must come on arrival in the morning with the Student
 Thanks

Ms. Edwards

10/8/2020

Please Note:-

This Friday, 10/9/2020, I will be testing virtual students. 
There will be NO zoom lessons. Class assignments will be posted for all virtual students who will not be testing. Assignments will also be on IXL for students to practice. I will be checking IXL on the weekend to see if practice is done. 

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

10/13/2020

Dear Parents,

I hope all is well with you. I appreciate all the effort you are making to ensure that our precious gems get the best Education. Assignments are done on time  and the Students are practicing on IXL. There are some Students however,  that are turning in assignments late daily. I must say thanks to the parents who send me an email to let me know.  Please note the following:-
 Assignments turned late will not get full credit. Exceptions will be made for emergencies.
When an assigment is graded it is final. Grades will not be changed for do overs and re-submissions.
Please look at the examples  and directions given on assignments.
Assignments submitted after the due date may not be graded.
I know we are all going through an adjustment to this new way of life. When I make mistakes you have the right to bring it to my attention. You must also do your part so that intended goals are achieved.

Thanks for your support

Ms. Edwards

Good Evening Parents

All Virtual Students are invited to come to In Person Classes and Testing every Friday. Classes and Testing will start this Friday , October 16, 2020. The time is 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Students will be tested on Social Studies and Science this Friday 10/16/2020.

10/15/2020

FYI
Some Students were given importand documents and flyers to take home. Thanks to all Parents who returned the documents with the information. Virtual Students who did not receive the documents will get them tomorrow. If you have not returned the documents, please do so as soon as possible.

No Zoom Tomorrow, Virtual Students will be Tested. 

Assignments will be posted on google classroom and IXL. 
Projects are Due on Monday, 

10/16/2020

All Virtual Students must enter at the Crawford St. Entrance.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

10/19/2020

Good Evening Parents,

I have a few concerns. It is time for Progress Reports and some Students have missing grades. Sis. Lucy sent her grades which I have entered. The students have special subjects which are just as important as the core subjects. On 9/27/2020, I posted Sister Lucy's information on my website. Parents should be checking the emails and websites  daily for information and assignments.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 23,2020.  ( No Testing or Virtual Classes ) Classes should resume on Monday, October 26, 2020.

10/26/2020

Dear Parents,

Sister Lucy will be testing tomorrow, 10/27/2020. Please go on your child's email and complete the test ( Virtual Students ). All 'In Person' students will do the test in the classroom. Sister did not specify, but I believe it will be on all that she taught.

All ' In Person students' will have a Math Quiz on Thursday, 10/27/2020 on Math ( Place Value ).
All Virtual Students will be tested on 11/6/2020 in Math ( Place Value ) and Science Animals and Plants ).
10/27/2020

Good Morning Parents,
The Meeting ID and Passcode for gym meetings

Meeting 

Passcode  

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

10/28/2020

Good Morning Parents.

We will have our halloween celebrations tomorrow. Students ( In Person ) can wear their costumes to school. If you would like to contribute items , you may do so. Suggested items are chips, capri sun, box juice, candy, cupcake, popcorn, water. All items MUST be individually wrapped ( cupcakes and cookies ). All items must come with the student when they come in the morning.  There are 
9 ' In Person' students in the class.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards
 10/30/2020

There will be no 'In Person' classes for two weeks. Parents please come by the school today and pick up the tablets and text books. All classes will be on Zoom until further notice.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

10/30/2020

Parents IXL is down. You will be notified when it is up and running.Zoom password is the same

Thanks

Ms. Edwards
11/2/2020
Modified Schedule (Temporary )

Monday
8:30- 9:30 Reading
10:00 - 10:45 Math
10:45:11:30 Gym
12:45 - 1:15 Science

Tuesday
8:30 9:00 Handwriting
9:30 - 10:15 Grammar
10: 15 - 11:00 Math
11:00 - 11:30 Phonics
12:45 - 1:15 Social Studies

Wednesday

8:30 - 9: 30 Math
10:00 - 10:45 Grammar
10:45 - 11:30 Gym
12:45 - 1: 15 Science

Thursday
8:30 - 9:30 Reading Comprehension
10:00 - 10:45 Math
10:45: 11:30 Phonics
12:45 - 1:15 Social Studies

11/5/2020

Dear Parents,
IXL is up and running. Students can now practice the areas suggested.

I have an appointment today. Zoom classes will be from 8:30 am - 10:00 am. Classwork and homework are posted for the students on google classroom and IXL.
Enjoy your day.

Thanks
Ms. Edward

11/9/2020

Good Afternoon Parents,

There will be an Open Book Reading Quiz on Thursday , 11/12/2020.

This Quiz will be on the story Farmers Market ( Pages 148 -157 ).
The Books can be returned on Thursday afternoon from 2 pm - 4 pm at the office. The students will  receive their new Reading books. Please make sure the books are in good condition. Books can also be returned on Friday from 1:00 pm

11/11/2020

Dear Parents

Due to circumstances beyond my control, Classes will begin at 10:30 am tomorrow, 11/12/2020.
Reading quiz will begin at 10:30 am. Book return and pick up will begin at 2:00pm and end at 4:00pm.

Thanks

Ms, Edwards

11/16/2020

Dear Parents,

All virtual students are requested to come to school on Friday, 11/20/2020. The time is - 8:30 am to 10:30 am. They can bring in their Social Studies Project at that time.  School is dismissed early on Fridays. There are NO extensions for projects. Projects that are not brought in at that time will result in the student receiving a zero for their grade. In Person students must bring in their projects on Thursday 11/19/2020. Failure to do so will result in a zero for their grade.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

11/17/2020

Dear Parents,

There will be an important zoom meeting tomorrow, 11/18/2020. The meeting will begin at 4:00 pm.  Please make a special effort to attend. The passcode is the same one used daily and on Fridays by the students. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

11/24/2020

Dear Parents,

NO IN PERSON classes tomorrow. All classes will be on zoom. Classes will begin at 8:30 am and end at 10:30 am.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

11/25/2020
Good Evening Parents,

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! We are now on Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume on Monday, 11/30/2020. Please stay safe.

God Bless,

Ms. Edwards
11/30/2020

Welcome Back Parents! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. 
The Students wrote ten words for Spelling this morning. They will be tested on these words on the following dates:- Thursday, 12/10/2020 for In Person Students. Friday, 12/11/2020 for Virtual Students The list is as follows:-
live, work, busy, place, safe, help, smile, drive, when, truck.
If there are any changes I will update you.

Thanks
Ms. Edwards

12/3/2020

Good Night Parents,

Zoom classes are cancelled for tomorrow, 12/4/2020.  Virtual students will come in to school for picture taking. Class assignments will be on google classroom for In Person students to complete. Practice exercises will also be on IXL for In Person students. Enjoy your weekend. Classes will resume on Monday, 12/7/2020.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

12/4/2020

Please check the link  above that says REPORT CONFERENCE SIGN UP.
 It's at the top which says LINK.

Enjoy your Weekend

Ms. Edwards

12/11/2020

No Zoom Classes Today. Assignments are on google classroom and IXL for classwork. Virtual students have testing.

Thanks
Ms. Edwards

12/15/2020

Good Night Parents,
Due to unpredictable weather, we may not be able to attend school on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Please stop by the school tomorrow, 12.15.2020 to pick up holiday packets. ( virtual students only ). The time is 2:00 pm - 3: 15 pm. All in Person will get their packets at the end of the school day.. If we are unable to attend school, classes will be on zoom on Wednesday and Thursday, starting at 8:30 am as usual.. If there are any changes you will be updated.

1/3/2021

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Dear Parents, 

I hope you had a great Christmas. I pray for God's continued blessings and favor for 2021.

Here are some Reminders:-

School reopens tomorrow 1/4/2021. All In Person students must return their books to the classroom. The schedule remains the same. Please go to google classroom to see the new zoom Meeting ID and Passcode. Classes begin at 8:30 as usual on zoom for virtual students. Holiday Packets are due tomorrow 1/4/2021.
Rest well.

Ms. Edwards

1/4/2021
Good Night Parents,

I hope all is well with you.
Some changes have been made to the Tuesday schedule. Handwriting has been replaced with Grammar and Computer classes  are from 10:50 am - 11:30 am.
The students will have a spelling test on the following dates:- 1/14/2021 for In Person students and 1/15/2021 for virtual students. Please find further details on google classroom. If changes occur I will update you.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

1/6/2021

Good Night Parents,

Tomorrow, 1/7/2021 will be a Tag day. The cost is $2.00. The funds will go to assist the family of one of our past students. The student died tragically last month. Students must however adhere to the dress code of the school
Thanks in advance for your contribution.

God Bless
Ms. Edwards

1/7/2021

Good Afternoon Parents

The students have been learning about our National Symbols for Social Studies. The Students will complete the following Project:-

They will write a paragraph with eight (8 ) sentence on a National symbol. The following materials can be used to complete the project:-

poster paper, markers ,picture cut outs, crayons. 
Be creative and do your best
Due date:  In Person Students 1/14/2021, Virtual Students 1/15/2021. Please see google classroom for the list of names and the national symbol assigned to each student.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

1/13/2021

Good Night Parents.

Classes will begin at 10:00 am tomorrow, 1/14/2021 for virtual students. In Person sudents will have testing tomorrow from 8:30 am - 10:00 am.

Social Studies Projects on National Symbols are due tomorrow, 1/14/2021 for In Person Sudents. Projects are due on 1/15/2021 for virtual students when they come in for testing.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

1/20/2021
Good Morning Parents.
,
Classes will be on zoom, today, January 20, 2021. Classes will begin at 8:30 am.

God Bless
Ms. Edwards

1/21/2021

Good Night Parents,

Classes will be on zoom tomorrow, 1/22/2021. Classes will begin at 8:30 am.
 The new meeting ID and passcode was posted on google classroom on 1/4/2021. Please scroll there to retrieve the information so you can log on successfully. Virtual students can return the reading books and pick up the new ones tomorrow, 1/22/2021. The time is 12:30pm - 1:00 pm. The office closes early on Fridays and I may not be available after 1:00 pm.

God Bless
Ms. Edwards

1/27/2021

Good Morning Parents,

All virtual students are invited to come in on Friday, 29 January, 2021. The time is 8:30 to 10:30 am.
Students must bring the tablets . I will be checking their class assignments. In person students will have class work on google classroom.

God Bless
Ms. Edwards

1/28/2021

Change of plans for tomorrow, 1/29/2021. The temperature will be frigid. The administration has advised us to teach remote. Classes will be on zoom from 8:30 am - 10: 30 am. Virtual students DO NOT have to come in. Assignments will not be on google classroom. 

Stay safe and warm.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

1/31/2021

Good Night Parents,

All classes are cancelled for tomorrow, 2/1/2021. Please stay warm and safe. I will update you concerning the rest of the week.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

2/1/2021

Good Night Parents,

Classes will be on zoom tomorrow, 2/2/2021. Classes will begin at 8:30 am and follow the usual Tuesday schedule with the following exception - The students will have Reading at 8:30 am - 9:30am. I have not received any  information from Sis. Lucy. I will update you if I receive an email.
Stay safe and warm.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

2/2/2021

Good Night Parents,

Classes will be remote on zoom, for the rest of the week. Classes will begin at 8:30 daily. Please stay safe and warm. If you have any concerns let me know.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

2/8/2021

Good Morning Parents,

Classes will be on zoom today 2/8/2021. Classes will begin at 8:30 am.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

2/8/2021

Good Night Parents,

There will be school tomorrow, 2/9/2021. Stay safe and God Bless.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

FYI
All Grade 1 students will enter from the old Infant toddler entrance today 2/9/2021.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

2/18/2021

Good Night Parents,

Due to the forecast, classes will be remote tomorrow, 2/18/2021 and Friday,2/19/2021. Classes will begin at 8:30 am on zoom.
Stay safe and warm.

Thanks

Ms. Edwards

2/21/2021

Good Night Parents,

Due to the forecast classes will be on zoom tomorrow, 2/22/2021. Classes will begin at 8:30 am.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

2/23/2021

Good Night Parents,

FYI

The scholars will have a Language test on 2/25/2021 ( In person students) and 2/26/2021 ( virtual students ). They will be tested on quotation marks, pronouns and identifying the subject in a sentence. The students will not get homework tomorrow, 2/24/2021. This will give them time to review for their test.
REMEMBER - ALL projects are due this Thursday( In person students) and Friday ( Virtual students ). late projects will not be accepted.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards

3/4/2021
Good Morning Parents,

Church Mass this morning at 9:00 am. Please see google classroom for details.

3/7/2021

Good Night Parents,

Report Card Conferences will be held from 3/15/2021 to 3/17/2021.

Please scroll to the top of my webpage and use the link to sign up.

God Bless

Ms. Edwards