Mrs. Haynes.
email: haynes@blessedtrinitycatholicschool.org
“Those who trust in the Lord… will soar like eagles.” Isaiah 40:31
Updated: November 19, 2023
Monday, November 20th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM. School will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Tuesday, November 21 through Friday, November 24. School will be back in session on Monday, November 27. I hope all of you have a Blessed and enjoyable Thanksgiving.
Fifth grade Help Session is on Thursdays immediately after school until 3:30 PM. Students not picked up by 3:35 PM will be sent to extended day at the parent’s expense. The purpose of Help Session is to assist students who are struggling in the classroom and earning a grade of D or F. It will also help those who have been absent and need to make up tests or a science activity. It is not intended for someone trying to make straight A’s or A/B Honor Roll.
Please remember that cell phones and Smart watches are NOT permitted in the classrooms. They are to be dropped off in the office immediately upon entering the building and retrieved at dismissal. This is a Blessed Trinity policy. Any violation will result in a Behavior Notice to the Assistant Principal.
Important Dates to Remember:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 — Early Dismissal @ 12:15 PM
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 — SCHOOL CLOSED … Happy Thanksgiving!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023 — Eagle T-shirt w/blue jeans & sneakers
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 — Bishop Polhmier visits BTCS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 — Grades 5-8 Spelling Bee
— Eagle T-shirt w/blue jeans & sneakers
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 — 5th grade attends the Christmas Store
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2023 — Immaculate Conception Mass
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2023 — Christmas Program, K-8 in the church
MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 — End of 2nd Quarter
— 11:30 AM Dismissal, NO LUNCH SERVED, NO EXTENDED CARE
Tests, Quizzes, Projects:
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Spelling — List 9 TEST suffixes -ity, -tion, -ition, -ation abbreviation, ambition, audition, composition, constellation, crystallization, disability, exception, expedition, humanity, ignition, inspection, intention, malnutrition, population, possibility, practicality, precipitation, regulation, resolution, similarity, sincerity, subscription
Social Studies — Chapter 2, Lessons 1 & 2 TEST
Reading — 2nd Quarter AR Project, Character ABC is due (This was assigned Oct.27)
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Vocabulary Workshop — Unit 8 TEST
Friday. December 1, 2023
Religion —Chapter 9 TEST
Science — Planets, Stars, & Constellations TEST
Monday, December 4, 2023
Reading — “A Year on Bowie Farm” TEST
English — First draft of Christmas narrative due
Accelerated Reader: Students will be required to read and take 3 Accelerated Reader (AR) Tests and corresponding Vocabulary Quizzes (if available…not every book has one) within his/her assigned reading level range, striving for 80% accuracy, each Quarter. Your child’s range is written in the back of his/her Planner. Reading levels will be adjusted throughout the year. Three AR Tests with a minimum score of 80% are due at the end of each quarter. Please encourage your child NOT to wait until the last-minute! Be sure to check out `ARBookFind.com for book recommendations and AR levels.
Homework Policy:
— Neatly done and complete.
— If collected, the student’s name must be on the top right corner to receive full credit.
— If there is no name, there is no credit. Students are reminded to write their name before they turn anything in and it is the first direction given for tests.
— All homework, especially Math, is to be done in pencil, never in pen.
— All work must be shown on Math homework to receive full credit. NO WORK, NO CREDIT.
— A student will complete a Homework Notice/ Sour Note, for any assignment that receives a zero. This notice explains why the assignment received a zero and must be signed by a parent and returned the next day. If the assignment is attached with the situation corrected, the student will receive 50% credit on that assignment instead of a zero.
Class Rules:
— Have all needed books, notebooks, spirals, and supplies at your desk for the portion of day because you will not be allowed to return to the cubby to get something.
— Respect all adults, faculty, staff, volunteers, and students. Speak kindly and treat each other as you want to be treated.
— Raise your hand to ask or answer a question.
— Pencils are to be sharpened at the beginning of the day OR during classwork time.
— Transition quietly from one subject to the next.
—- Remain in your sit. If you need to use the bathroom or get up for another reason, raise your hand to ask for permission.
Class Rules Violations:
— Verbal Warning
— Name in book
— Lose recess minutes
— Inform the assistant principal: a consequence may result
Resource Schedule:
Monday————- Art
Tuesday ———— PE……..Students come to school dressed in their PE uniform
———— Spanish
Wednesday ——— Music
Thursday ———– PE ……….Students come to school dressed in their PE uniform
Friday————— Media/Research …….This is taught as one class period block of time.
