MARCH NEWS 2011
TERRA NOVA TESTING
Testing for grades K-7 will be administered from February 28th through March 11th. The preparation you can help with is to be sure that the children have plenty of rest (at least 8 hours of sleep), eat three balanced meals daily and arrive at school on time. This routine sets the tone for the day so the children can start off relaxed and ready to participate. Encourage your children to listen carefully to the teacher as the directions are given and to do the best they can.
If your child misses part of the test due to illness, we will do our best to have him/her make it up. Please understand that if several sections are missed, it may be impossible to make up; and therefore, the test may not be sent in for scoring.
The students should come prepared each day with two or three sharpened number 2 pencils.
CONFIRMATION
We ask for prayers for our eighth graders. They have been preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation that will take place March 25th. Since the beginning of this school year, they have been doing service hours, as well as, keeping up with their studies. On March 1st they will enjoy the experience of the Confirmation Retreat.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our seventh and eighth grade students participated in an Americanism essay competition sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Three of the students had winning essays, and the first place essay has been sent on to the Third District Americanism Chairman for further competition. The winners are: 1st prize – Andrew Navarro, grade 8; 2nd prize – Carina Wedryk, grade 8; 3rd prize – Michael Medina- Moulfarha, grade 7.
Several of our Junior High students, whose names are listed below, have written poems that have been submitted and accepted into the 2011 Anthology of Poetry by Young Americans.
Grade 6: Lauren Cikulin, Juan Flores, Justin Goshen, Lisa Ledezma, Lailah Martinez, Ryan Navarro, Karisa Ploszaj, Karina Rivera, Julissa Velazquez.
Grade 7: Noah Alvarez, Jessalyn Cabrales, Gianna Caporale, Delia Cuellar-Gallegos, Destiny Hernandez, Mikayla Kelly, Marco Medina, Michael Medina-Moulfarha, George Mitchell, Crystal Padilla, John Rivera.
Grade 8: Robert Flores, Kaylin Ledezma, Marta Medina, Adam Ortiz, Arianna Vanna, Elizabeth Zuccarelli.
Annunciata is proud of all of you!
