November 4th - 8th

One morning, the Early Childhood students worked together filling snack bags with items such as granola bars, crackers, and juice boxes.  The bags were donated to Nutritional Development Services.  It's so nice to see even our youngest HCA students doing service!  We are very proud of our students!

This week the students enjoyed a short play at school presented by the Walnut Street Theatre about bullying.  The name of the play was "Bob the Bully Buster."  The message was about how to recognize a bully, and what to do if you are being bullied.  The boys and girls enjoyed the show and were a great audience! 

 We had a surprise guest reader and the students were super excited!  Mrs. Fox-Tully read a story to the class called, "The Scarecrow and the Spider."  The story was about friendship and always knowing God is with you.  Thank you, Mrs. Fox-Tully for reading to our class!

Some of the students are working on adding two digit numbers using the Montessori Bank Game!

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Monday, November 11th - Tag Day 

Bring in $1.00 and wear free dress of red, white, or blue in honor of Veterans Day

Proceeds go to Pets for Vets

(see Mrs. Richards email for further information)

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Thursday, Nov. 14th and Friday, Nov. 15th

(No school for students, Friday, Nov. 15th)

Have a nice weekend!

Sharon DeBardino

October 28th - November 1st

This week was super busy was lots of Halloween fun!  The boys and girls created Halloween sentences using the Montessori movable alphabet!  We created a list of Halloween words and the students picked a word or two and used it in their sentences.

The Kindergarten class had the opportunity to attend the Book Fair!  What a great selection of books!  Thank you Mrs. Clay for organizing this fun event!

Dressing up in costumes and playing games was a real treat for the Kindergarten class.  A huge thank you to Mrs. Mossor and the 8th graders for providing the fun during the Halloween Mission Party! 

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Winter Uniform begins on Monday

(Monday is Day 5, regular uniform)

November 14th/15th - Parent Teacher Conferences

(No school for students - Friday, November 15th)

Send in seasonal change of clothing

Lunch - two napkins and utensils if necessary

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sharon DeBardino

October 21st - 25th

Last week the entire school participated in a fun-filled day to celebrate Founders Day!  The Middle School students ran the games and activities.  A huge thank you to Mrs. Mossor and Mrs. Mueller for organizing the day!  We broke into small groups with some of our Pre-K friends and the boys and girls had a blast!

MAGNETS! MAGNETS! MAGNETS!

This week in science we used magnetic wands to see if specific items were magnetic.  We learned that an item must be made out of iron, nickel, and cobalt in order to stick to our wands.  Some items that were magnetic were:  a paper clip, scissors, and a magnet.  Some items that were not magnetic were:  pencil, book, key, and an eraser.  We also tested items from around the room.  Magnets are fun!

HALLOWEEN MISSION PARTY!

The Halloween Mission Party is Thursday, October 31st!  A few reminders about the day:

          ● The children are to arrive to school by 7:55 a.m. in costume.

          ● Costume “weapons” (swords, bows and arrows, guns, etc.) and full facial

              masks will not be permitted.

          ● The parade will begin at 8:15 am - bring your cameras!

          ● Please have your child wear his/her costume with sneakers. The children

             will remain in their costumes for the entire day.

          ● From 9:00-10:10, games will be held in the gym and activities will be held in

             the MPR for students in Nursery 2, Nursery 3, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st

             grade. Teachers will take the classes around as a group. Parents, you may

             join the group and follow along if you wish.

          ● All students will gather in the cafeteria together at 10:15 am for snack.

          ● At 10:30, the students in Nursery 2, Nursery 3, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and

             1st grade will return to their classrooms to watch a Halloween movie. You

             may take your child home at this time if you wish (please notify your child’s

             teacher if you plan to do so), or he/she can stay until regular dismissal. The

             Parents’ Association has some activities planned for parents until dismissal

             if you wish to stay.

         ● Dismissal will be at 12:00 noon. No lunch will be served and there will be

            no HCA+ that day.

BOOK FAIR!!!

Kindergarten is scheduled to visit the Book Fair on Monday, October 28th!  

CAMP OUT FOR HUNGER!!!

Next week is our last week collecting non-perishable food and pet food for Camp Out for Hunger!  Our entire school has been doing a fantastic job bringing in the items.  Please consider donating if you haven't done so yet!  Thank you to those who have sent in items!  

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Please wash and return rest towels on Monday, October 28th

Gym Days:  Monday, Wednesday

(Wednesday - regular uniform for school wide picture)

Thursday, October 31st - Halloween Mission Party

Friday, November 1st - Student Holiday, No School

Thursday, November 14th/Friday, November 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Have a great weekend!

Sharon DeBardino