December 7th - 11th

 

This week the kindergarten class continues to work on the Christmas Nativity.  However, we have made time to understand the true meaning of Christmas!  We read the story, The Best Thing About Christmas by Christine Harder Tangvald.  It's a story about all of the wonderful things that go along with Christmas, like the decorations and colors of Christmas, smells like turkey in the oven and cookies baking at Grandmom's house, and the sounds of Christmas like bells and carols!  These are all great things about Christmas, but what's the best thing?  Jesus!  The day we celebrate Jesus' birthday!  Our class did our own journal entry of what we think the best thing about Christmas is.  Yes, it's Jesus but check out some of our other ideas!

                                                 

 "The best thing about Christmas is Baby Jesus.  It is his birthday and that is why we have Christmas."  ~ Braden

"The best thing about Christmas is celebrating Baby Jesus' birthday!"  ~ Sydney

"The best thing about Christmas is decorating the tree.  I like the lights.  My mommy helps me decorate it."  ~ Andre

"The best thing about Christmas is Santa.  He brings presents and rides on his sleigh."  ~ Harper

"The best thing about Christmas is Baby Jesus.  He comes because he loves us."  ~ Gesiah

"The best thing about Christmas is getting lots of presents and having fun with my mom and dad.  We play games together."  ~ Georgie

"The best thing about Christmas is Santa Claus coming to my house."  ~ Henry

"The best thing about Christmas is it is Baby Jesus' birthday on Christmas day."  ~ Asai

Saint Nicholas Day!

Saint Nicholas surprised us by placing special gifts in our shoes!  We placed our shoes in the hallway and waited for Saint Nicholas to come!  What a fun day!

The students have been working on a mini unit about the story, Polar Express!  We pretended to be passengers on the train and drew pictures of what we would see if we looked out the window on the train!  We saw wild animals, the forest, and tall snow-covered mountains!  We "retold" the story by working on what happened during the beginning, middle, and ending of the story!  The students are fantastic illustrators and story tellers!

POLAR EXPRESS DAY!

We ended our unit by having a Polar Express day where the students wore their pajamas and we watched the movie!  

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Friday, December 18th is a half day. Dismissal is at 12:00 noon - there will be no lunch and no HCA Plus.

 Christmas break will be from December 21 through January 4. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. It will be day 6 on January 5.

Looking ahead: school picture day will be on Wednesday, January 27. More information will be sent home in the new year.

Gym Days next week: Tuesday, Wednesday

Have a great weekend!

Sharon DeBardino

November 9th - 13th

 

In science class, we worked with a balancing scale.  We used objects from the classroom and compared their weight to 10 popcorn kernels.  The objects were:  rubber band, unifix cube, crayon, craft stick, penny, cotton ball, a plastic link and a paperclip.  The students enjoyed making predictions to see which item would be the heaviest!  Did you know a crayon weighs more than 10 popcorn kernels!!!

Taking advantage of this beautiful fall weather!

Working hard on our letter and number recognition using our phonics books and 100 Boards!

Having fun playing with Play Dough! We used our imaginations to make awesome sculptures!

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

 Please remember to fill out Pick Up Patrol each day, even if your child will not be attending school that day.

Tuesday, November 24th - Dismissal at noon (No HCA Plus)

(This is a Day 0.  Kindergarten students must wear regular uniform)

Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th 

No school - Thanksgiving Holiday

HCA Spirit Wear Shop is open!  Shop now and receive 20% off until November 15th!

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On Tuesday, November 24th, we will be having a Thanksgiving Prayer Service at 10:00 a.m.  A link to view the live stream will be sent home.  Dismissal on that day will be at 12:00 noon.  There will be no lunch or HCA Plus.  

Please put a fresh clean mask on your child each day.  With the colder weather coming, we want to keep our friends healthy!

Please send in a coat with your child every day.  We go outside for a morning and lunch recess.

Please send in a change of clothes bag for your child with warmer clothing.  

For lunch, please send in items your child can open or place them in a Ziploc baggie.  

Have a great weekend!

Sharon DeBardino

 

November 2nd - 6th

 Dressing up in costumes, playing games, and making crafts was a real treat for the Kindergarten class.  Thank you to the Parents' Association for providing lots of fun at the Halloween Mission Party! We had a great day!

                Miss Webb made an appearance as the unicorn!  She stopped in for a photo op!!!

The boys and girls had fun making spooky haunted houses and scary monsters!

Playing Halloween Bingo was a huge success!

This week in math class, the boys and girls worked on skip counting by 2's.  We used unifix cubes to help us count!

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Please remember to fill out Pick Up Patrol each day, even if your child will not be attending school that day.

No candy for snack or lunch please.

Order forms due Monday, November 9th for HCA Linvilla Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser

HCA Spirit Wear Shop is open!  Shop now and receive 20% off until November 15th!

https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/holy-child-academy-spirit-store?_k=zpayjw

November is All Religions Month at HCA.  If you or someone you know would be willing to share with a class, division, or multiple groups either in person, via zoom, or through a pre-recorded clip, please email jmyers@holychildacademy.com and we will make it easy as possible.

Tuesday, November 24th - Dismissal at noon (No HCA Plus)

(This is a Day 0.  Kindergarten students must wear regular uniform)

Wednesday, November 25th - Friday, November 27th 

No school - Thanksgiving Holiday

Gym Days next week:  Tuesday, Friday

Have a great weekend!

Sharon DeBardino