10/12/26

Dear First Grade Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend and had some time to relax! Here are a few friendly reminders and updates for the week:

• Math test: Thursday, October  15 — please complete the review pages that will be sent home on Wednesday to practice. I do not check them as homework.

• Phonics test: Friday, October  16 — please practice the phonics homework with your child. Don't forget the coding section and sight words. The test will cover the letters s (ssss), s (z) and  d as well as blends.

• Please have your child finish Side 2 of the phonics page in the home folder and return it the next day. For math, your child will complete one page from the Homework & Practice book—please tear out that homework page and send it back with your child the following day. The math workbook can stay at home. 

Helpful reminders

• Please send a healthy NUT-FREE snack, a reusable water bottle (no disposable or squirt bottles), and lunch with any needed utensils on full days.

• Other beverages are allowed only in the cafeteria.

If your child will be absent or there’s a dismissal change, please notify the office by phone or email so we can keep everyone safe.

10/12 - No School - Columbus Day

10/15 - PreK Family Fun Night (NJHS & PreK families)

10/22 - Installation of Bishop Saporito

10/26 - PreK/K Pumpkin Patch Event

10/27-28 - Book Fair

10/29 -2nd Grade Class Trip

10/30- Halloween celebrations, early dismissal, HSA Halloween Party (6-8PM)

11/2 - All School Mass for All Saints/All Souls (K-8 to attend)

11/3 - Picture Retake Day & Graduation Photos

11/4-20 - MAP Testing

11/6 - End of First Marking Period

11/12 & 11/13 - Parent conferences - early dismissal

11/20 - Early dismissal - basket raffle

11/25 - Early dismissal - Thanksgiving 🦃

Regards,
Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott ⚓

10/5/26

Dear First Grade Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend and had some time to relax! Here are a few friendly reminders and updates for the week:

• This week’s homework and spelling list are posted on my website. I’ll also sent the printed spelling list home with the children on 10/1. The words are also in their planner.

• Spelling test: Friday, October 9.

• Phonics test: Tuesday, October  6 — please practice the phonics homework with your child. Don't forget the coding section. The test will cover letters short/long a and i, l and  z.

• Please have your child finish Side 2 of the phonics page in the home folder and return it the next day. For math, your child will complete one page from the Homework & Practice book—please tear out that homework page and send it back with your child the following day. The math workbook can stay at home. 

Test folders and signatures

• Test folders will come home on Monday, October 5. Please sign the sheet inside and add any notes in the comments box. Keep the tests in the folder so I can review them again at school.

Helpful reminders

• Please send a healthy NUT-FREE snack, a reusable water bottle (no disposable or squirt bottles), and lunch with any needed utensils on full days.

• Other beverages are allowed only in the cafeteria.

If your child will be absent or there’s a dismissal change, please notify the office by phone or email so we can keep everyone safe.

10/9 - early dismissal

10/12 - No School - Columbus Day

10/15 - PreK Family Fun Night (NJHS & PreK families)

10/22 - Installation of Bishop Saporito

10/26 - PreK/K Pumpkin Patch Event

10/27-28 - Book Fair

10/29 -2nd Grade Class Trip

10/30- Halloween celebrations, early dismissal, HSA Halloween Party (6-8PM)

Regards,
Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott ⚓

9/28/26

Dear First Grade Families,

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend and had some time to relax! Here are a few friendly reminders and updates for the week:

• This week’s homework and the new spelling list are posted on my website. I’ll also send a printed spelling list home with the children.

• Spelling test: Tuesday, October 12.

• Phonics test: Tuesday, September 29 — please practice the phonics homework with your child. The test will cover letters n, p, t and short & long o.

• Please have your child finish Side 2 of the phonics page in the home folder and return it the next day. For math, your child will complete one page from the Homework & Practice book—please tear out that homework page and send it back with your child the following day. The math workbook can stay at home. 

Test folders and signatures

• Test folders will come home on Monday, October 5. Please sign the sheet inside and add any notes in the comments box. Keep the tests in the folder so I can review them again at school.

Buddy Ceremony — Friday, October 2

• We’re excited for our Buddy Ceremony on Friday, October 2 at 12:15 PM in the church. The 1st and 8th graders love meeting their buddies — it’s such a sweet tradition! If you’d like to attend, please fill out the Google form sent via Class Dojo. Formal uniforms are a must.

Helpful reminders

• Please send a healthy NUT-FREE snack, a reusable water bottle (no disposable or squirt bottles), and lunch with any needed utensils on full days.

• Other beverages are allowed only in the cafeteria.

• If your child will be absent or there’s a dismissal change, please notify the office by phone or email so we can keep everyone safe.

Important dates

• 9/29 — Phonics Test (n, p, t, short/long o)

• 10/2 — Buddy Ceremony @ 12:15 PM

• 10/11 — Spelling Test

Thank you so much! If you have any questions or need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m looking forward to a wonderful week!

Mrs.. Monet Burns-Wilmott ⚓

9/21/26

Dear First Grade Families, 

I hope all of my first grade families had a wonderful long weekend. I had a wonderful time meeting all of my parents on Back to School Night. The cookie dough fundraiser is almost over. Get your orders in while you can. Tomorrow is picture day. Please "dress to impress" or simply wear your formal unform so you that you look your best.

This is our third full week of school. We will continue with homework this week and add in a fewe assessments. Students will receive a phonics page inside of the home folder. They need to complete side 2 and return it in the folder the following day. They will also complete a math page in the homework and practice book. Simply look at the heading Monday's lesson is 1.7. Have them complete the homework, tear out the page and return it the next day in the home folder. Work will be checked and sent home usually on the same day.  Students will copy their homework every day in a daily planner, It's also on the website in case they make a mistake or I make a change.

Upcoming Tests:

9/24 - Spelling - Test Lesson 1 - The words are in the planner, in the home folder, and available above under spelling words.

9/25 - Math - Topic 1 - You will see review pages in the home folder. They are not mandatory but encouraged. I do not check them.

9/29 - Phonics - Assessment 1 - letters, n, o, t, p

Coming Events:

9/27 - Ariella Hopkins Memorial Pancake Breakfast

10/1 - Used Uniform Sale, Immaculate HS visits grade 7 & 8 @ 12:45 in the cafeteria

10/2 - Buddy Ceremony @ 12:15PM

Your student should bring a healthy NUT FREE snack each day, a reusable water bottle (disposable and squirt type bottles are not permitted this year.), and lunch as well, on full days.  Please be sure to include all utensils, napkins, etc. your child will need.  Beverages other than water may only be consumed in the cafeteria .

Please inform the office (email or phone call) of any changes in dismissal or absences from school.

Please feel free to email with any general questions.

(Mburns-wilmott@stbartseb.com)

Regards,

Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott

September 14, 2026

Dear First Grade Families, 

I hope all of my first grade families had a wonderful weekend. I am looking forward to meeting the parents/guardians of my students on Thursday, 9/17. Don't forget to stop by the cafeteria to by you child a Smencil (scented pencil). It means so much to them. Please send in a pair of headphones (to remain at school) for technology. We have tech on Thursdays.

This is our second full week of school. We will continue with homework this week. Students will receive a phonics page inside of the home folder. They need to complete side 2 and return it in the folder the following day. They will also complete a math page in the homework and practice book. Simply look at the heading Monday's lesson is 1.4. Have them complete the homework, tear out the page and return it the next day in the home folder. Work will be checked and sent home usually on the same day.  Students will copy their homework every day in a daily planner, It's also on the website in case they make a mistake or I make a change.

Coming Events:

9/17 - Back to School Night (parents only) Grades 1-8 

9/18 - School Closed - teacher spirituality day

Your student should bring a healthy NUT FREE snack each day, a reusable water bottle (disposable and squirt type bottles are not permitted this year.), and lunch as well, on full days.  Please be sure to include all utensils, napkins, etc. your child will need.  Beverages other than water may only be consumed in the cafeteria .

Please inform the office (email or phone call) of any changes in dismissal or absences from school.

Please feel free to email with any general questions.

(Mburns-wilmott@stbartseb.com)

Regards,

Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott

September 8, 2026

Dear First Grade Families, 

I hope all of my first grade families had a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I enjoyed meeting all of my new first graders last week. 

This is our first full week of school. We will begin homework this week. Students will receive a phonics page inside of the home folder. They need to complete side 2 and return it in the folder the following day. They will also complete a math page in the homework and practice book. Simply look at the heading Monday's lesson is 1.1. Have them complete the homework, tear out the page and return it the next day in the home folder. Work will be checked and sent home usually on the same day.  Students will copy their homework every day in a daily planner, It's also on the website in case they make a mistake or I make a change.

Coming Events:

9/17 - Back to School Night (parents only) Grades 1-8 

9/18 - School Closed - teacher spirituality day

Your student should bring a healthy NUT FREE snack each day, a reusable water bottle (disposable and squirt type bottles are not permitted this year.), and lunch as well, on full days.  Please be sure to include all utensils, napkins, etc. your child will need.  Beverages other than water may only be consumed in the cafeteria .

Please inform the office (email or phone call) of any changes in dismissal or absences from school.

Please feel free to email with any general questions.

(Mburns-wilmott@stbartseb.com)

Regards,

Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott

September 2, 2026

Dear First Grade Families,

Welcome to First Grade!⚓

It was a pleasure meeting all of my 1st grade angels today. I'm looking forward to a wonderful year together. Just a reminder to log onto the Class Dojo app and say hello. If you never logged on check your phone for the link. If you have any trouble a QR code will go home tomorrow.

Thank you and enjoy your afternoon.

Regards,
Mrs. Monet Burns-Wilmott