Weekly Snapshot #37 - Week of May 18, 2026
St. Elizabeth School Weekly Snapshot
Week of May 18, 2026
There are only 4 Mondays until the end of the school year! We are getting closer to the finish line. Keep trying to wrap up those priority topics. Here is a link to the Archdiocesan Curriculum for your reference: AoP Curriculum Guidelines. There are a couple of special schedules for Clash of the Choruses this week. Some class periods may have been moved to accommodate time for preparations.
As soon as I have the Archdiocesan Benchmark links ready to go, I will share them with you. I am hoping to get that done by Wednesday. Our Benchmark Testing will take place the week of June 1, 2026 for Grades 1 through 8. No study guides or special preparation will need to be done for these. I will meet with Jeremy to discuss the easiest method for Grades 1 & 2 students to access these tests.
The third trimester will be over before you know it. Remember that you need FIVE grades for each subject by the end of the trimester. They should not be all tests. A variety of assessments should be used - classwork, projects, quizzes, tests, etc. You should have half of your grades posted by this point. Please devote time during prep periods to getting grades uploaded to Option C each week. Sending test folders home is not sufficient. The grades must be posted to Option C as well. Please use the time on Friday to get caught up on grading. We have 14 teaching days remaining in Grades 1 through 7.
Please be sure to pull your blinds ALL the way down when you leave each day and be sure that they are closed. We appreciate your help with this.
Lunch TIMES Guideline Reminder: Just so we are all on the same page with lunch and to allow time for proper cleaning, please follow the guidelines below when you are on duty. Students should be silent in line when moving locations.
Pre-K & K should be in the cafeteria at 11:30 AM.
Pre- K & K should be out of the cafeteria by 12:00 PM.
Pre-K & K should finish their recess by 12:28 PM. Their afternoon session begins at 12:30 PM.
Grades 1 through 4 should not be in the cafeteria until 12:05 PM.
Grades 1 through 4 should end lunch and pray at 12:25 PM. They should be out of the cafeteria by 12:28 PM.
Cafeteria Crew Cleaners should be in the cafeteria at 12:25 PM.
Grades 5 through 8 should line up at 12:28 PM and be in the cafeteria by 12:30 PM.
Grades 5 through 8 should pray at 12:50 and be out of the cafeteria by 12:52 PM.
The afternoon session for Grades 1 through 8 begins at 12:55 PM.
Words of Wisdom for the Week
"“Without work, it is impossible to have fun.” - St. Thomas Aquinas
Virtue for the Months of May & June: Zeal
All teachers are teachers of the faith in our school, so all teachers may send to the office at any time throughout the month names of students who are modeling the virtue of zeal. Zeal is being motivated by an intense love of God. Do you have students who are always ready for prayer as soon as you are ready? Do you have students who jump up to help when needed? That is zeal! Be on the lookout for those students who are enthusiastic in lessons and kind to classmates.
What is Happening?
Monday 5/18/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM
Clash of the Choruses Rehearsal @ 1:00 PM in Gym Schedule
Kate - Meeting @ 2:00 PM (Zoom)
Morning Duty
Car: Library/1A
Bus: Art
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H..
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Sandi/Madelyn
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce
Grades 1-4: Meghan
Grades 5-8: Kate
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - Music/Tech - Honors Math+
Bus Door: 8A/Art/1A
Tuesday 5/19/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Clash of the Choruses @ 1:30 PM in Gym Schedule
Science Explorers @ 3:15 PM
Morning Duty
Car: KA/7th
Bus: 5th
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Amy M./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Carly/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Andrew/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Emily B.
Grades 1-4: Lori
Grades 5-8: Sandi
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Music/Tech (CFA) - Honors Math - 7th
Bus Door: Art/1st/4th
Wednesday 5/20/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Faculty Prayer in Lobby @ 7:40 AM
Lesson Plans are due today
Grades 2 & 3 Trip to the Phillies
Morning Duty
Car: 2A/4th
Bus: Kate
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Pat
Grades 1-4: Mary Ellen/Sarah
Grades 5-8: Madelyn/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Melissa N.
Grades 5-8: Maria
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 6th - 3rd
Bus Door: 8th/2B/5th
Thursday 5/21/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Morning Duty
Carline: 6th/PE
Bus: 2B
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Emily B./Melissa H.
Grades 1-4: Meghan/Erin
Grades 5-8: Madelyn/Amy L.
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Amy M.
Grades 1-4: Carly
Grades 5-8: Andrew
Dismissal Duty
Carline: PE (CFA) - 4th - 5th
Bus Door: 2A/2B/3rd
Friday 5/22/26
Teachers are expected to be in their classrooms by 7:30 AM.
Duty and Classroom Supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
Morning Duty
Car: 8th/Music
Bus: 3rd
Lunch Duty (Recess)
Pre-K & K: Mary Boyce/Pat
Grades 1-4: Lori/Virginia
Grades 5-8: Maria/Jen
Lunch Duty (Cafeteria)
Pre-K & K: Melissa H./Emily G.
Grades 1-4: Erin
Grades 5-8: Kate
Dismissal Duty
Carline: Library (CFA) - 7th - Spanish
Bus Door: 2A/KA/6th
You may leave as soon as you are finished today!
Notes for May/June
5/16/26 - La Dolce Vita Italian Garden Party @ 5:30 PM
5/25/26 - Memorial Day - No School
5/29/26 - Career Day for Kindergarten @ 9:00 AM
6/01/26 - Donuts with Dad for Kindergarten @ 9:00 AM
6/04/26 - Pre-K Closing @ 10:30 AM
6/05/26 - Kindergarten Closing @ 10:30 AM
Thank you for all you do to bring light to our school community!
