Pre-K - 2nd
January 26- 30, 2026
Catholic Schools Week is this week. See the flyer sent home in the green folder on Friday for activities and special dress days.
Remember to bring items for the bake/snack sale on Wednesday. These can be dropped off in St. Theresa’s room that morning.
Students need to bring money to purchase items from the sale. Items will be 50 cents each.
Religion- Jesus Teaches About Forgiveness
Spelling- review week-no new words, no test this week
Reading- Thumbs Up for Art and Music!
Skills- reading persuasive text
Words to know
grow full find under around good even great another
Vocabulary words
learn think remember concentrate important creative teamwork music
Math- using strategies to solve addition problems- doubles facts, open number lines, making 10
Important Dates
Thursday, Jan. 29- Religion Bowl being hosted after school at St. Jude, NO AFTER SCHOOL LATCHKEY ON THURSDAY
Friday, Jan. 30- Family Lunch Day- Students will be dismissed after lunch or at 12:00 pm.
NO AFTER SCHOOL LATCHKEY ON FRIDAY.
First Grade Newsletter January 12-16, 2026
Religion- the Eucharist, Forgiveness
Spelling- lesson 7 words with double consonants after a short vowel sound- test on Friday
will off spell miss pass sniff call small
Dad must not miss his call.
Which small pup will Bill get?
Reading- Poetry Collection
Skills- rhyming words, reading poems
Words to know
or out who live work told air become family
Vocabulary words
draw doodle decorate scribble brought squishy surrounds repeat
Math- strategies for addition
Important Dates
Monday, January 19- No School
Tuesday, January 27- NO after school latchkey
Friday, January 30-Western wear, Talent Show 9:00 am, Family Luncheon-10:45-12:00, Dismissal at 12:00- NO after school latchkey
First Grade Newsletter December 8, 2025-December 12, 2025
Religion- Mary, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Advent
Spelling- test on Friday
which when shop rush shut wish what who
What can I get when I shop?
Who can rush and shut the pen?
Reading- The Ant and the Grasshopper
Skills-fables, moral
Words to know
no put good said round read place every upon
Vocabulary words
stored begged gathered prepared imagine create suppose possible
Math- addition strategies, addition facts
Science- animals hibernate
Important Dates
Friday, December 12- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, December 16- Christmas Program 6:00 pm-Student need to arrive at 5:45 and meet in the classroom.
Friday, December 19- 12:00 dismissal- NO AFTER SCHOOL Latchkey
First Grade Newsletter November 17-21, 2025
Religion- Giving thanks to God
Virtues- Joy, Gratitude
Prayers- Our Father, Hail Mary
Spelling- test on Friday- words with short vowel sounds- lesson 3
him ask went on up black have from
I have a gift from his mom.
Did the black cat jump up on his lap?
Reading- Bigger Shoes for the Big Race
Skills- order of events, reading plays
Words to know five ride part your four could day be take
Vocabulary words big new fast small quick tiny original large
Math- solving word problems using addition and subtraction
Social Studies- Thanksgiving
Science- how living things grow and changes
Important Dates
Tuesday, November 18- Community Breakfast 7:00-9:00
Wednesday, November 19- Spirit Day
Friday, November 24- No School
November 24-28- No School- Thanksgiving Break
Please see links for the current newsletter for first grade.
3rd - 5th
Middle School
Ms. Erica Hernandez
6th Grade
(Middle School Math & Science)
ehernandez@stjudewichita.org
Ms. Emily Simon
8th Grade
(Middle School Social Studies & Religion)
esimon@stjudewichita.org
Specialists
Christmas Program 2025
Who: St. Jude students, K through 8th grade. All parents and guests are welcome to come and watch the program.
What: Christmas music program for All Grades
When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Students report: 5:45 pmto their classrooms
Performance begins: 6:00 pm
Where: St. Jude, school gymnasium
Student attire:
Girls: Christmas Dress or Nice dress
Boys: Dress pants, dress shirt, shoes and belt.
School uniforms may be worn in lieu of the dress up clothes.
No jeans, no cargo pants, no sweat pants, no athletic wear, no exposed shoulders (spaghetti straps), no clothing with writing or obvious logo showing.
All classes are making steady improvements with music skills as we rehearse for all-school masses. Students are expected to sing, play instruments and be assessed in small groups for evaluation.
Resources
The year is off to a great start! Enjoy the fall season!
We are off to a great start! Enjoy the fall weather and find joy in the journey.
