Announcements

March 20th, 2019

Please get 3 (or more) yellow #2 pencils for our Terra Nova testing starting Friday... We will be taking a practice test for this tomorrow morning.

March 13th, 2019

Green and Gold Day t-shirt forms are going home today! Every child gets a free t-shirt, so please fill out and return by Friday (3/15).
Book orders are due by 3/22.

March 11th, 2019

We will be having our quiz on Grace Before Meals and Grace After Meals prayers on Thursday and Friday.
Book orders are due by 3/22.

March 5th, 2019

Congrats to our February student of the month... Cali Searfoss! The virtue was patience.
We will have a religion quiz tomorrow. The students highlighted specific sections of their books in chapter 2, so they know what to study.

February 28th, 2019

Casual dress photo day is on Tuesday!! Every child will have their picture taken, so make sure to dress nice! :-)
Monday is Dr. Seuss dress down day. Please dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character or in red and white!
Our musical theater show will officially be on April 26th at 7 PM!!

February 25th, 2019

This morning, we had Deacon Murray from our Prep office come in to discuss the beginnings of First Eucharist with the class! It was an awesome talk and the kids loved him. He'll be coming in a few more times to talk to them as our time goes on. His homework for them between now and next week is to PRAY every night. To thank God for all He has done for us, and to pray for somebody in their lives.

February 19th, 2019

No spelling list/test this week!
Math test on Thursday... Please study
Field trip money ($20) and permission slip due by 2/25
Book orders are due by 2/25

February 14th, 2019

There will be NO more pretzel sales at SMA. This is due to NDS regulations. We will now be selling healthy snacks in the office. Info is being sent home on a paper today, please make sure to check folders for that.
Field trip money and permission slips are due by 2/25
Book orders are due by 2/25
***Don't forget to re-register for next year's school year!!***

February 7th, 2019

Field trip money and permission slips due by 2/25
Book orders are due by 2/25

February 5th, 2019

Field trip money and permission slips are due by 2/25
We're going to be memorizing new prayers everyday. Today's prayers to practice are the Act of Contrition, Grace Before Meals, and Grace After Meals.
Spelling page will be due on Friday, quiz will also be on Friday.

February 4th, 2019

Thank you for a successful Open House and Flower Show!! Great work :)
Field trip information went home today!!! There is an information sheet, and a permission form attached. Please return the permission form and $20 cash by 2/25 for the field trip. Please email me with any questions at all!!

January 30th, 2019

Flower show projects are due!!
Rosary Club papers are due tomorrow
Please make sure you and your child know how they are getting home on early dismissals due to weather.
SMA Night at the Museum will be CHANGED to April 30th, 2019.

January 29th, 2019

Friday will be an early dismissal at 11:30. There will be Cares and buses.
Please send in flower show projects TOMORROW.
Rosary Club papers are due by Thursday.

January 25th, 2019

Congrats to our Principal of the Day, Sawyer Brock!!!
Next week is Catholic Schools Week! We have lots planned, including mass on Friday. Just a reminder that Friday, 2/1 will be an early dismissal day. The students will be dismissing at 11:30 AM that day. CARES will still be available.

January 22nd, 2019

Please send the Flower Show project in on January 30th. That way, they will be here for the show the next night!

January 14th, 2019

No school on Friday, January 18th or Monday, January 21st
Musical Theater is for ALL groups tomorrow from 3-4:30 PM! 
Don't forget about flower show projects!
Book orders are due by 1/21

January 8th, 2019

Don’t forget to do the flower show project!
Book orders are due 1/21
Musical Theater Club is Groups A and B today!

January 4th, 2019

Don’t forget to start Flower Show projects! Show on 1/31
3 book orders are going home. All are due by 1/21. Code: TNN78
Congrats to our December student of the month, Charlie Martell! The virtue was Spirituality.

January 3rd, 2019

Don’t forget to start the flower show project! An info sheet will be sent home today, and it just says what I sent in the email. If you didn’t get a chance to start it, please do that as soon as possible.
Science quiz is tomorrow!!

December 19th, 2018

Reading quiz tomorrow and Science quiz on Friday! 
Carol Night is tomorrow night at 7 PM!! Please report to the church hall by 6:30 PM, and join us for the performance at 7! Attire is black bottoms, and a Christmas top, or the school uniform.

December 18th, 2018

Awesome day today! The class is starting with a clip up tomorrow :-) These kids are really pushing through this week! I'm so proud of their behavior, and I hope they can keep it up!
Holiday Bazaar is tomorrow! Please send money with your student so they can purchase gifts.
NO pretzel money this week (for Jan. 3 and 4).
Sign and return spelling quiz and report card envelopes!
Communication envelopes went home today, please sign and return!

December 17th, 2018

We will be having two quizzes this week to finish units up before the break. One will be science on Friday, and one will be 'Sarah, Plain and Tall' on Thursday. I will be sending home review sheets for each one tomorrow so the students are able to prepare. We will also be preparing in school!
Gift exchange gifts are due tomorrow!!
Please sign and return report card envelopes!

December 13th, 2018

Please bring in the gift exchange gift by 12/18 (Tuesday)!
Sign and return report card envelopes by Monday!
Keep practicing those multiplication facts :-)

December 11th, 2018

Please bring in gift exchange gifts by next Tuesday (12/18)!!
Spelling page due on Thursday this week. Quiz will also be that day.
Please make sure to check your conference time for this week!! 

December 10th, 2018

Gift exchange gifts are due by 12/18!
Please make sure to check your conference time for this week.
Picture retakes are 12/12
Dont forget... No school for students on Friday!
Today, the students had a hard time following directions and stopping their talking. I had multiple talks with them, and they still struggled to listen. I told the class that I'm going to start them on blue (on our clip chart) tomorrow. I didn't inform them of this, but I am planning on clipping most (if not all) of them up tomorrow due to a successful beginning of today. I'm trying my best to practice direction following in school in the next few days... Please try to enforce how important that is at home as well! Thank you!

December 6th, 2018

Please continue to practice multiplication facts at home!
Don't forget... The teachers have an inservice tomorrow, so there is NO school for students.
Gift exchange gifts are due by 12/18
Conference papers went home today with date and time of your conference on it!

December 4th, 2018

Don't forget to sign and return the Fall writing paper
Keep practicing those multiplication facts!
Gift exchange gifts are due by 12/18
Book orders are due by 12/6

December 3rd, 2018

Please send in a completed conference form by tomorrow! These were due today, and you will get the date and time to come on Thursday.
Social Studies home project is due TOMORROW
We will be having a 'Sarah, Plain and Tall' quiz tomorrow. Students will be able to use their books.
Please sign and return Fall writing paper
Please keep practicing multiplication facts at home!!
Gift exchange gifts are due by 12/18
Book orders are due by 12/6

November 30th, 2018

Conference papers are due on Monday!!
December book orders are due by 12/6
Christmas gift exchange gifts are due by December 18th
Social Studies project is due by 12/4

November 29th, 2018

-Conference papers went home today!!! Please fill out the bottom half and return these by Monday, December 3rd. Please check off which times and dates work best for you for conferences.
-December book orders went home today. Since break is quickly approaching, these will be due by December 6th online. Our class code is TNN78. I'm hoping to get these and last month's before winter break starts!
-Christmas gift exchange gifts are due by December 18th

November 28th, 2018

Very important papers went home today! There's one about multiplication memorization, and one about our Christmas gift exchange/other holiday information. Please see those papers!! Gifts for exchange are due by 12/18.
School pictures went home today, as well as communication folders! Please sign and return the folders. If you did not order school pictures, your child got a slip of paper. This gives you info in case you still want to purchase pictures. 
Book order is due tomorrow!!
Our big religion test is on Friday!! Please study using the study guide

November 27th, 2018

Book orders are due on Thurday!!
Social studies home project is due on 12/4. Let me know if you have any questions!
Please make sure to sign and return any quizzes sent home. Thank you!

November 26th, 2018

Book orders are now due by 11/29!!
New home project went home today. All info on email and information sheet. Please let me know if you have any questions. This will be due by 12/4. Feel free to bring it in sooner!
Two quizzes went home today. Please sign and return

November 20th, 2018

Two book orders are due by 11/30... Class code: TNN78
Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving week!! 

November 19th, 2018

Two book orders are now due by 11/30... Our class code is TNN78
Dress down day is tomorrow! Please send in $1 donation.

November 16th, 2018

There have been some issues of students being mean to other students in our classroom. Whether it's occuring in our class, or in a special/at recess... I'm definitely working to stop that immediately. I assure you that I'm working hard to make sure we have a safe and positive environment! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Book orders are due 11/28.

November 15th, 2018

Barnes and Noble night is CANCELLED for tonight due to the weather!! It will be rescheduled for December 4th.
Book orders are due on 11/28

November 14th, 2018

First Eucharist meeting is TONIGHT at 6:45 in the church hall!! Please attend for more information on First Eucharist.
Book orders are due on 11/28.
As of right now, Barnes and Noble night is still on tomorrow at 6 PM. We will keep you updated of any changes.
THANK YOU for sending in all Thanksgiving donations!! We recieved so much food to put in our boxes, and it's all thanks to YOU!! Your kindness is appreciated and recognized. 

November 13th, 2018

First Eucharist meeting is tomorrow at 6:45 PM in the church hall.
Book orders are due 11/28.
Special lunch money and Thanksgiving donations are due TOMORROW!!
Barnes and Noble Night is this Thursday from 6-8 PM

November 12th, 2018

First Eucharist meeting will be at 6:45 PM on Wednesday in the church hall!!
Book orders are due 11/28.
Thanksgiving donations are due on 11/14 (Wednesday). Please send those in ASAP.
We're moving on to our first chapter book in reading, 'Sarah, Plain and Tall.' I'll be assigned reading for homework, as well as some comprehension questions. The students seemed to enjoy it today, so I'm excited to move further!!
Special lunch forms are due by 11/14. Special lunch will be on 11/15.
Barnes and Noble night is this Thursday starting at 6 PM.

November 9th, 2018

Just a few announcements today... Don't forget about the First Eucharist meeting at 6:45 PM on Wednesday in the church hall!
Thanksgiving basket donations are due by 11/14.
Book orders are also due by 11/28.
Special lunch forms are due by 11/14. This will be on 11/15.
This Thursday is the Barnes and Noble night at 6 PM! There will be cupcake decorating and frappachino contests. Please send in forms ahead of time.

November 8th, 2018

You may begin bringing Thanksgiving donations in to school. Thank you in advance for your donation!
Tomorrow is our Pennywalk!! Please bring in as many pennies as you can for the event in the morning!
We will also be having our final Peace Center visit where the students will receive their certificates from the Peace Center.
Just a quick note: Thank you so much for your great communication and willingness to help me and your students in our class! I'm very grateful for such a great group of kids and parents to work with. Thank you!

November 7th, 2018

Every student has now been assigned an item for our Thanksgiving donation boxes. You may start sending those in now. All donations are due by November 14th (next Wednesday).
Friday will be our Penny Walk, Reconciliation, and our last Peace Center visit.
We have now started multiplication basics! The kids seem to be very excited to learn it, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

November 6th, 2018

Please don't forget to send in the Thanksgiving food drive papers, checking off what items you would like to bring (order 1, 2, 3). Please do not send any items in until I let you know what we need. Thank you!!
Friday will be our Penny Walk, Reconciliation, and our last Peace Center visit. Busy day!!

November 5th, 2018

Tomorrow will be our Safe Environment Lesson #1 at 1:15. Let me know if you have any questions.
We will be having a math test on Wednesday, and a Social Studies test on Thursday. Reviews will go home tomorrow for studying.
This Friday, November 9th, is our Penny Walk. Please send your child in on Friday with pennies to use!
We will also be going to Reconciliation as a class that morning.
Friday will be the last Peace Center visit of the year. I hope your child has learned from it and gotten some things from it!!

November 2nd, 2018

-Our October Student of the Month was announced today at 9:30 mass. Our student of the month is Miranda!! The virtue was Courtesy. Congratulations Miranda, keep up the good work!!!
-Don't forget winter uniforms!!
-Picture day (with uniforms) will be on Monday at 9:30!!
-I can't believe it's already November!! The year is flying by. Every day is getting even better with our class. They are doing well, participating, and staying quiet when needed. Have a great weekend with your family and friends!!

October 31st, 2018

Starting tomorrow: Winter Uniforms must be worn! If winter uniform is not worn multiple days in a row, a demerit will be given.
Reading test and Spelling quiz on Friday.
Very fun and successful Halloween party! Thank you to all families who donated treats to our party. Can't wait for the next celebration!!
We will be going to Parish mass as a school at 12 tomorrow. We will also have mass on Friday at 9:30 where student of the month will be announced.

October 30th, 2018

Don't forget to send in a $1 donation if your child would like to dress up in something orange, purple, or black for Halloween!
Tomorrow is our Halloween celebration at the end of the day! Let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
We will be having a rounding quiz in math tomorrow.

October 29th, 2018

Don't forget to send in $1 if you'd like to participate in the dress down day for Halloween!
Papers went home in folders today.
Please sign and return all 3 tests that went home today.
I sent home a big Monday update email!! If you did not recieve this and would like me to send it to you, let me know. It contains important info regarding upcoming math and tests.
If your child is in Musical Theater Club: If they already auditioned, they do not need to come to tomorrow's practice. If they did not audition yet, they DO need to come tomorrow!!

October 26th, 2018

Free dress down day on Monday!!
There are a few papers I sent home in the folders today. Please be sure to check those.

October 25th, 2018

Free dress down day on Monday!! There will also be a $1 dress down day on Wednesday for Halloween. Please send in the money ahead of time.
We will be having a Halloween "party" at the end of the day on Halloween! Please see the paper I sent home a few days ago with info. Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns.

October 24th, 2018

Please sign and return spelling test that came home yesterday.
Picture day papers and dress down day papers went home today. Dress down day papers need to come back with $1 donation. 
We will also be having a dress down day for no detentions 3 weeks in a row! This dress-down day will be on Monday, October 29th!

October 23rd, 2018

Sign and return reading test #3 and spelling test (returned today)!!
We are going to the book fair tomorrow morning!! Please send in money with your child if they wish to buy books.
Box tops and book orders are both due tomorrow!!! Last chance for both of them.

October 22nd, 2018

Sign and return reading test #3!!
We are going to the book fair on Wednesday, Oct. 24th. Please send money in with your child on that day!
Box tops and book orders are due on 10/24.
New spelling page went home today for homework. This is due on Friday.

October 19th, 2018

-We will be going to the book fair on Wednesday, October 24th. Please send money in with your child on that day for the book fair!!
-Box tops and book orders are due 10/24.

October 18th, 2018

-We will be going to the book fair on Wednesday, October 24th. Please send money in with your child on that day for the book fair!!
-General reminder... Please make sure all homework is completed for the day it is due. Please check and make sure your child put their completed homework in their folder to bring to school the next day!!
-We have a math test and spelling quiz tomorrow!
-Gym clothes should be worn tomorrow as well.
-Box tops and book orders are due 10/24.

October 17th, 2018

We are having THREE tests this week! It's a crazy week. Spelling and Math tests are on Friday, and Reading test is tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions.
Bake Sale and Special Lunch are both tomorrow (10/18)
I will be making a new page on my website for any educational site links, including Raz Kids and First in Math.
Box tops and book orders are due 10/24
Reminder that all tests and quizzes must be signed and returned the next day.

October 16th, 2018

Our first math test will be on Friday. The review is attached to the very top of the homework page of my website. You do not need to print this out or complete it. We will be doing this in class on Thursday all together. This is JUST for you to see what is on the test!!
Sign and return spelling quiz from yesterday. Next spelling quiz will be on Friday.
Box tops and book orders due 10/24

October 15th, 2018

There is NO Musical Theater Club tomorrow afternoon!! Auditions will be held next Tuesday. (Only for Musical Theater Club)
Sign and return spelling quizzes!!
Pumpkin contest papers went home today.
Box tops and book orders are due 10/24.
Special Lunch forms are due 10/17.

October 12th, 2018

Pumpkin Contest papers are going home today!! They will be in folders. 
Book orders and Box tops are due 10/24.
Special Lunch forms are due 10/17

October 11th, 2018

New Special Lunch paper is coming home today!!! This paper is due back with money by 10/17.
SMA Walk-a-Thon is tomorrow!!! We will be making laps around the school in the afternoon after lunch. Keep raising money, we're almost to our goal!!
Spelling quiz #2 is tomorrow.
Box tops and book orders are due 10/24
Gym clothes tomorrow!!

October 10th, 2018

Tomorrow is Eagles Day! Students MUST WEAR THEIR SMA UNIFORM. But they are allowed to wear Eagles hats, socks, jackets, etc. They may also wear their green SMA uniform shirt.
Walk-a-Thon is this Friday. Keep raising money online!
Box tops and book orders are due 10/24

October 9th, 2018

Reading tests are going home to get signed today!
Thursday is Eagles Spirit Day. Along with the SMA uniform, students are allowed to wear Eagles gear such as hats, green shirts, socks, jackets, etc.
Spelling test #2 is on Friday!
Walk-a-Thon is this Friday!!! Keep raising money online!
Box tops and book orders are due 10/24

October 5th, 2018
Our Student of the Month was announced at Mass today! The virtue was courage. Our September Student of the Month is Tiffany Pinkham! Congrats Tiffany!!!
Box tops and book orders are due 10/24.
Grandparents Day coloring pages were sent out yesterday. Please color and return these to school by Wednesday!

October 4th, 2018

SMA Spirit Shop starts tomorrow!!! Students can bring in money between 8:15-8:30 AM to purchase things! 
KidStuff books/money are due tomorrow!!
Box tops and book orders are due 10/24
Second reading test is tomorrow! Students will be allowed to use their books.
Please sign and return the Monster Writing rubric
Wear gym clothes tomorrow!

October 3rd, 2018

KidStuff books/money are due on Friday!
Box tops and book orders are due by 10/24
For our next reading test on Friday, students will be allowed to use their books for the comprehension section.
Each Wednesday, the student with the highest amount of stickers on First in Math will get to wear a Player of the Week badge to show how well they're doing! So exciting! Working on FiM at home will help boost points.

October 2nd, 2018

Please sign and return reading test and spelling quiz (returned yesterday). Grades are also on MSP!
Box tops are due by October 24th.
KidStuff books/money are due on Friday
Book orders are due online or to me by 10/24

October 1st, 2018

Our reading test and spelling quiz went home today. Please sign and return to school tomorrow!
Box tops are due by October 24th.
Two book orders came home today! Those are due online or to me by October 24th. Our class code is TNN78.

September 28th, 2018

Today we had our first spelling test. I'm very impressed by how well our class did on this!! Thank you for taking the time to look over words with your child at home. Your great support is definitely appreciated!
KidStuff coupon books/money are due back by Oct. 5th.
Bring in your box tops!

September 27th, 2018

Our first spelling quiz is tomorrow!! Please study with your child.
Communication envelopes are due back SIGNED.
Music Theater Club and Tutoring flyers went on. Please send them back ASAP! Tutoring starts Oct. 11th, and Music Theater starts on Oct. 2nd.
KidStuff coupon books/money are due back by Oct. 5th
Bring in your Box Tops! The competition is starting!

September 26th, 2018

Communication envelopes went home today. Please sign and return! Inside, there is an October calendar, student council information, box tops information, Musical Theater Club information, and Tutoring Club information (form due Oct. 3rd).
Scientific Method quizzes were sent home. Please sign and return!
KidStuff coupon books/money are due back by October 5th.
Our first reading test is tomorrow. Look on Homework tab for information.
Box Tops collection is starting!! Send in your box tops. Info on the flyer in envelopes.
First spelling quiz is on Friday
Rosary club papers are due tomorrow.

September 25th, 2018

The first science quiz went home to get signed... Please sign and return ASAP
RazKids info papers went home. Please return the bottom half and keep the top
First spelling quiz is on Friday
Rosary Club papers went out. They are due back by Thursday if interested
KidStuff coupon books/money are due back by October 5th.

September 24th, 2018

Rosary Club papers went out today. Those are due back by Thursday if your child is interested!
RazKids information/log in papers went home today. Please fill out and return the bottom half of the paper.
Spelling starts this week!! Please complete pages by Friday and study for the quiz.
KidStuff coupon books are due October 5th.

September 21st, 2018

FirstInMath log-ins will be taped into each child's planner. This way you're able to log in at home and practice! Make sure these come back every day with the planner.
Today was our first science quiz, and for the most part, I'm very happy with the results! These quizzes will be coming home to get signed next week. Please make sure to return them after they are signed.
RazKids papers will be going home on Monday. Please keep the top half and return the bottom section.
Please send back KidStuff coupon books/money by October 5th.
Don't forget to send in the art fee and classroom fee.

September 20th, 2018

RazKids emails have been sent out. Papers will be going out on Monday. Please keep the top half and return the bottom section.
Please send back KidStuff coupon books/money by October 5th.
Don't forget to send in the art fee ($10) and classroom fee ($15).
Please wear gym clothes tomorrow!

September 19th, 2018

Grades are now starting to be put into MSP. You're able to check this to see updates of your child's grades! RazKids information to use at home will be going home soon.

September 18th, 2018

Please send in any box tops you have around your house! We do collect box tops, and I'll take as many as you want to send in!
KidStuff Coupon books (or money for them) are also due back by October 5th. If you would not like to purchase one, please send the book back.

September 17th, 2018

Book orders are due today (9/17). If you need extra time to submit your order online, please let me know! Also, KidStuff Coupon books (or money) are due back by October 5th.

September 12th, 2018

This year there is a $10 art fee, and a $15 classroom fee for extra projects, supplies, and science experiments. Please contact me if there are any problems.
Hope to see you at Back to School Night tomorrow at 7 PM!

September 11th, 2018

Back to School Night is on Thursday, September 13th at 7 PM. I'm looking forward to meeting you all!
This year there is a $10 art fee. Please send that in with your child, or bring it to Back to School Night, ASAP. Thanks!

September 9th, 2018

Don't forget to submit any book orders online using our class code! If you'd like to send in a check and the book order to me instead, I'm able to submit them myself as well. All orders due September 19th.

September 6th, 2018

Today I explained to the students a little bit more about our form of behavior management... The Clip Chart. I sent home a small half sheet of paper for you to read more about it and sign. Please send that back with your child. I also stapled an informational paper into the very first page of their planners for you! That will stay there the entire year for your reference. They will be writing their finishing color onto the bottom of their planner. Please read through that paper, and, as always, let me know if you have any questions regarding our clip chart or anything else. Thank you!

Welcome to third grade!!

My name is Miss Allison Raffin, and I'm the new third grade teacher at Saint Michael's for the 2018-2019 school year. I'm so excited to begin this journey with your students!

Here's a little bit about me!

I was born and raised in Levittown, Pennsylvania. I recently graduated from Millersville University with a degree in Early Childhood Education (PreK-4), and a minor in music. I student taught in a third grade classroom for one year, but this will be my first official year teaching! Ever since elementary school, I've been very involved in the music program, and I've been playing the flute since I was in fourth grade! Other than pursuing my passion of teaching, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, watching baseball, and reading lots of books!

I'm SO excited to begin this school year with all of you!! It will be a great year, and I can't wait to meet you all!