2A Classroom News
February 19, 2018
Martin Luther King Skit   Caring Letters were blessed and mailed last week. Many of our elder parish members will be thrilled to receive such positive messages! Belonging Posters are due on Thursday, February 22nd so they can be displayed for our Belonging Mass on March 4th. SuperBowl Coin Toss  Kindness Challenge  Grade 2 Spelling Bee Champions  February 22- Belonging Posters/ DVD Orders Due March 1- Chick-Fil-A Day 4 - Belonging Mass 10:30 a.m. 5-9 Silent Auction (Gym) 7-8 - Parent / Teacher Conferences and Book Fair (Gym) 12-13 - Snow Make-Up Days 19-25 - Spring Break 30 - Good Friday 2:00 Dismissal April 4 - Auction Non-Uniform Day 5 - Auction Teacher for a Day 5 - Chick-Fil-A Day 6 - Conversation Certificates Due/Bible Orders Due 11- Auction Non-Uniform Day 13 - First Communion Banners Due 13 - Parent Homework Due 19 - Spirit Wear Day 27 - First Communion Practice/Pictures 6:00 p.m. (Church) 28 - First Holy Communion 2:00 p.m. (Church) May 3 - Chick-Fil-A Day 4 - Oaks Day ~ No School 9 - Auction Non-Uniform Day 11- May Crowning ~ Dress-Up Day 17 - Spirit Wear Day 18- Field Day 24- K-2 Talent Show 25 - Last Day of 2nd Grade Secret Word: When are your Belonging Posters due? |
January 22, 2018
The Great Kindness Challenge  This week HFS students are participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. This is a campaign across the USA to promote a culture of kindness. In 2017, over 10 million students, 15 thousand schools, and 90 countries committed 500 million acts of kindness. This year HFS joined the cause. However, we just didn't want to make it one week. We decided to implement this theme throughout the year. As you may recall, the students decorated bags for the homeless, made rocks for the Kindness Garden, and collected hats & gloves for the homeless. This week the students are challenged to do as many acts of kindness as possible. To help with this, the students were given a checklist today. Once the students complete a suggested activity on the list, they will mark it off of the list. If they do an act of kindness that isn't on the list, they will write what they did on the back. Just think, if just each student in 2A does 50 acts of kindness, that's 850 acts of kindness!! That's not even taking into account the ripple effect. Thanks for encouraging your child to do his/her part. Students are asked to return their checklists on Friday the 26th of January. Students that complete the checklist will receive a non-uniform day on February the 9th. On Wednesday, the first and second students will rotate to the other first and second grade classes to learn about kindness and to make some cards for the local community. Polar Bear S.T.E.M. Challenge Students were challenged to construct a polar bear den with 4 sides and a door large enough for their polar bear to fit through. Toothpicks and two sizes of marshmallows were the materials used for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math project.       2A Spelling Bee Finalists  Congratulations to our classroom spelling bee winners! Nathan is our first place winner, and Luke is our runner-up. Our two finalists will compete with the winners from 2B on Thursday. Catholic Schools Week Catholic Schools Week will be officially begin with Open House/Registration on Sunday, January 28th. A detailed explanation will be sent home in the Wednesday envelope. Special activities and non-uniform days will occur as follows: 29- Monday: Pajama Day: School Family Teams will meet and play Bingo. 30-Tuesday: Coins for Community: Each classroom will collect coins to donate to a local charity. 31-Wednesday: Silly Sock Day 1-Thursday: Spirit Wear Day (Faculty vs. 8th grade volleyball game) 2-Friday: Family Mass/Dress-Up Day January 22- 100th Day of School 22-26 - Great Kindness Challenge Week 26 - Habitat Projects Due / Kindness Checklist Due 27 - Mandatory First Communion Family Faith Formation 12:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Cafeteria 27 - Rite of Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Begins / HF Open House February 02 - Special Persons Family Mass 8:00 a.m. 11- Caring Mass 8:30 a.m. 16 - Martin Luther King Skit 1:15 p.m. (gym) 16- Companions on the Journey Dinner 6:15 p.m. (Cafeteria) 17 - Holy Family Gala Auction 6:00 p.m Huber's Winery March 7-8 - Parent / Teacher Conferences and Book Fair 4 - Belonging Mass 10:30 a.m. 12-16 - Snow Make-Up Days or Additional Spring Break 19-25 - Spring Break 30 - Good Friday 2:00 Dismissal April 27 - First Communion Practice/Pictures 6:00 p.m. (Church) 28 - First Holy Communion 2:00 p.m. (Church) Secret Word: When is Spelling Test 4-3 over the or, oar, and ar words? |
January 17, 2018
Step-Up Day Our 2nd graders are pumped to "Step-Up to 3rd Grade" on Friday, January 19th! They will travel upstairs to meet the 3rd grade teachers, Mrs. Harmeling and Mrs. Gish. Since the 3rd and 4th grade classes rotate classes and teachers, the kids will also have the opportunity to meet the 4th grade teachers, Mrs. Huff and Mrs. Davis. Great Kindness Challenge  Watch for some exciting news regarding the Great Kindness Challenge, which will take place next week, January 22-26. Your child will be challenged to do 50 random acts of kindness! 100th Day of School The100th Day of School will be celebrated next Monday, January 22nd! Spelling Bee Grades 3-8 will participate in the official SCRIP'S National Spelling Bee during Catholic Schools Week. Our class will have its own spelling bee competition within the classroom on Friday. Previous spelling words from the "on level" lists from units 2-4 will be utilized in the classroom spelling bee. We will have a "final" competition with the winner and runner-up from both second grades on January 25th. The Scrips Second Grade Spelling List will be used for this spelling bee. The 4 winners will be recognized at the Grades 3-8 Spelling Bee Assembly on Tuesday, January 30th at 1:30 p.m. Required First Communion Family Faith Formation Day/Rite of Enrollment Mass The Family Formation Day will begin on Saturday, January 27th, with sign-in at 12:15 p.m in the school cafeteria, followed by the opening prayer with Father Dan at 12:25 p.m. The day will consist of four sessions in the classrooms, church, and cafeteria. The final session with culminate with cups of chili and chicken noodle soup being served from 4:25-4:45 p.m. The Rite of Enrollment will take place during Mass at 5:00 p.m. and will conclude the formation day. January 19- Step Up to 3rd Grade Day 22- 100th Day of School 22-26 - Great Kindness Challenge Week 27 - Mandatory First Communion Family Faith Formation 12:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Cafeteria 27 - Rite of Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Begins / HF Open House February 02 - Special Persons Family Mass 8:00 a.m. 11- Caring Mass 8:30 a.m. 16- Companions on the Journey Dinner 6:15 p.m. (Cafeteria) 17 - Holy Family Gala Auction 6:00 p.m Huber's Winery March 7-8 - Parent / Teacher Conferences and Book Fair 4 - Belonging Mass 10:30 a.m. 12-16 - Snow Make-Up Days or Additional Spring Break 19-25 - Spring Break 30 - Good Friday 2:00 Dismissal April 27 - First Communion Practice/Pictures 6:00 p.m. (Church) 28 - First Holy Communion 2:00 p.m. (Church) Secret Word: What special event takes place on Friday, January 19th? |
January 8, 2018
 Welcome back to school! The kids had "snow" much fun posing for these "sledding" pics! January 15 - No School - MLK Day - Teacher Inservice 22-26 - Great Kindness Challenge Week 27 - Mandatory First Communion Family Faith Formation 12:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Cafeteria 27 - Rite of Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Begins / HF Open House February 02 - Special Persons Family Mass 8:00 a.m. 11- Caring Mass 8:30 a.m. 16- Companions on the Journey Dinner 6:15 p.m. (Cafeteria) 17 - Holy Family Gala Auction 6:00 p.m Huber's Winery March 7-8 - Parent / Teacher Conferences 4 - Belonging Mass 10:30 a.m. 12-16 - Snow Make-Up Days or Additional Spring Break 19-25 - Spring Break 30 - Good Friday 2:00 Dismissal April 27 - First Communion Practice/Pictures 6:00 p.m. (Church) 28 - First Holy Communion 2:00 p.m. (Church) Secret Word: Which vocabualry word means about the same as "lively or moving?" |
December 11, 2017
Angel Tree Service Project  We were able to purchase black pants, a sweater, a shirt, a vest, two Christmas Program Please have your child meet in the classroom by 6:40 p.m. for the evening performance of the Christmas Program on Thursday. Elves for Hire       December 14 - Christmas Program 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 15 - Classroom Christmas Party 2:00 p.m. 15 - End of 2nd Quarter/Non-Uniform Day 18-19 - Make-Up Days (If Needed) January 02 - School Resumes 15 - No School - MLK Day - Teacher Inservice 27 - Mandatory First Communion Family Faith Formation 27 - Rite of Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Begins / HF Open House February 02 - Special Persons Family Mass 8:00 a.m. 18 - Holy Family Gala Auction Secret Word: Merry Christmas! |
December 4, 2017
Kindness Rocks   Check out our Kindness Rocks in the Holy Family Learning Garden! The kids painted and decorated rocks with positive messages and placed them in the garden. People who are in need of a little inspiration can take a rock and share in its message. Writing Inspiration  Autumn Woods Service Project   Christmas Program Students should wear Christmas clothing attire to school on Thursday, December 14th for the day performance. Please report to the classroom by 6:40 p.m. for the evening performance of the Christmas Program. Reminder: Each guest will be required to present a ticket to be admitted to the day performance of the Christmas program. (Tickets were previously sent home in the Wednesday envelope.) Turkeys in Disguise      December 14 - Christmas Program 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 15 - Classroom Christmas Party 15 - End of 2nd Quarter/Non-Uniform Day 18-19 - Make-Up Days (If Needed) January 02 - School Resumes 15 - No School - MLK Day - Teacher Inservice 27 - Mandatory First Communion Family Faith Formation 27 - Rite of Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Begins / HF Open House February 02 - Special Persons Family Mass 8:00 a.m. 18 - Holy Family Gala Auction Secret Word: What time do you report to the classroom for the evening performance of the Christmas Program? |
November 27, 2017
Angel Tree Service Project Our classroom Angel Tree Advent Service Project angel will serve one sixteen year old girl. We will provide pants, a shirt, a sweater, and Monster High dolls for this teenager. All donations are due by Friday, December 1st to provide ample shopping time. The clothing will be shown to the children so that they can visually see what their hard work earned for those in need this Christmas. The 2nd grade students will also wrap the presents for the angel.Derby Dinner Playhouse and Autumn Woods Field Trip Students should wear nice Christmas Clothing for our trip to watch A Fairytale Christmas at the Derby Dinner Playhouse and to sing for the residents at Autumn Woods Health Campus on Friday. Upon returning to school, we will feast on Little Caesar's pizza , vegetables, and juice drinks. (If your child does not like cheese pizza, please send a "home" lunch that day.)December 01 - Derby Dinner Playhouse Field Trip /Autumn Woods Visit/ Pizza Lunch (Christmas Clothing Non-Uniform Day) 01 - Providence Popcorn Players and Singers Performance 1:45 p.m. 14 - Christmas Program 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 15 - Classroom Christmas Party 15 - End of 2nd Quarter/Non-Uniform Day 18-19 - Make-Up Days (If Needed) January 02 - School Resumes 15 - No School - MLK Day - Teacher Inservice 27 - Mandatory First Communion Family Faith Formation 27 - Rite of Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Begins / HF Open House February 02 - Special Persons Family Mass 8:00 a.m. Secret Word: Which day is our Spelling and Reading Test this week? |
November 13, 2017
First Reconciliation   Pancakes in Science  We made chemical changes happen as we heated a mixture of pancake mix and water! The best part was sampling the results! November 16 - Thanksgiving Day Luncheon 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break (No School) December 01 - Providence Popcorn Players and Singers Performance 14 - Christmas Program 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 15 - Classroom Christmas Party 15 - End of 2nd Quarter/Non-Uniform Day 18-19 - Make-Up Days (If Needed) January 02 - School Resumes 15 - No School - MLK Day - Teacher Inservice 27 - Mandatory First Communion Family Faith Formation 27 - Rite of Enrollment Mass 5:00 p.m. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Begins / HF Open House February 02 - Special Persons Family Mass 8:00 a.m. Secret Word: Which vocabulary word is the answer to a problem? |
November 6, 2017
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October 30, 2017
Science  We combined two solids, ice cream and Oreo cookies to make a mixture during Science class. The students concluded that this mixture was a physical change because the matter only changed its shape and size but had the same amount of mass. Guest Readers   October 30 - Prayer of Sorrow Oral Retest 31 - Fall Halloween Party November 1 - All Saints Day - Saint Dress-Up/Facts or Poster Due (Parade) 2 - Chick-Fil-A Day 6 - Providence Play Field Trip 8 - First Reconciliation 7:00 pm (Church) 10 - Veteran's Day Program 16 - Thanksgiving Day Luncheon 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break (No School) December 14 - Christmas Program 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 15 - End of 2nd Quarter/Non-Uniform Day 18-19 - Make-Up Days (If Needed) Secret Word: Which vocabulary word means that you showed that something is true? |
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