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KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 6 *

Tammy Keithley, Ann Beré, Patrick Dayton

OFFICE HOURS:	CLASS TIMES
Monday to Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	Grades K - 6: Sunday, 8:45 am to 9:50 am
Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.	Grades K - 6: Monday, 3:45 pm to 4:50 pm
Sunday morning 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 am	Grades K - 6: Tuesday, 3:45 pm to 4:50 pm (Tuesday is tentative, volunteers are needed)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

We use the textbooks from the Sadlier "We Believe" series with a companion, annotated teacher text and grade appropriate resources. A good website is www.sacredspace.ie. The Sadlier website is loaded with materials by grade that compliments the text: www.sadlier.com. The Loyola Press website www.findinggod.org is a good place for information. The sixth grade text is from Saint Mary's Press.

We are continuing "Buddy Days". The first through sixth grades get together to learn and help each other.

CHILDREN'S SAFETY

All catechists and volunteers in the Faith Formation Education program must complete a CORI form and the VIRTUS -"Protecting God's Children" training required by the Archdiocese of Boston.

We ask you to apprise us of any health, allergy, and medication information about your child. The rule in the classrooms is NO FOOD. The catechists occasionally wish to give the class a treat, it is put in a sealed plastic bag and the children must check with their parents before opening and consuming. NO child should be eating anything as they leave the building.

STAY SAFE

We provide our own safety program. It is "Stranger Safety" for grades 1- 3 and "Internet Safety" for grades 4-6. For more information visit www.thesafeside.com or contact us.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION (RECONCILIATION AND EUCHARIST)

Preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time is part of the regular second grade curriculum.

In addition to class time, the students preparing for their sacraments have additional workshops and books to complete with their parents to enhance their understanding of the sacraments.

If your child is entering the second grade please print the .pdf sheet "First Eucharist Parents only". This lists the parent meetings, workshop, and other important dates to know for this special year.

*BAPTISM: A copy of your child's baptismal certificate is required for first time enrollment in our program.
The Kindergarten program is based on enrollment and classroom availability.

revised 2010