Friday, March 22, 2019

March 18 - 22, 2019

Adventure Aquarium Field Trip
As a culminating activity to our Ocean Unit, the Lower School traveled to Camden's Adventure Aquarium.  Fun was had by everyone as they visited the Stingray Beach Club, got the opportunity to touch a shark, and saw many varieties of sea creatures.  The 3rd and 4th Grade participated in a special program called "Endangered at Adventure."  The children learned about the ways in which animals become endangered, and how Adventure Aquarium cares for their most endangered animal ambassadors.

A special "Thank You" to Mr. Srinivasan, Sanjay's dad, for helping to chaperone the trip.  
    

    

    

    

Shrek, Jr. 

The class got a "sneak peak" of Shrek Jr. last Thursday.  What fun to see their classmates, Legend, Willow, Ava, Anaya, Emily, and Madisyn sing in the Children's Chorus.  There are so many wonderful opportunities to "shine" at HCA!  I hope your family was able to come out and see the wonderful show last weekend. 

 

Relaxing with a Good Book
It's always nice to cuddle up with a good book.  Here are some of our 3rd Graders enjoying their weekly visit to the HCA Library.
    

    

    


Lenten Prayer Services - All are Invited!

April 5, 8:15 a.m. Third Week of Lent (Kindergarten)

April 10, 2:05 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Grade 6)

April 18, 8:15 a.m. Fifth Week of Lent (Nursery/Pre-K)




Spring Break - School Closed - March 25th  - 29th

CTP5 Standardized Testing - Tuesday, April 9th - Thursday, April 11th 
(Please look for Miss Hoffman's letter explaining more about these tests)

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, April 11th (Evening) and Friday, April 12th (Morning) No school for students on Friday


Easter Break - No School - Friday, April 19th & Monday, April 22nd


HCA Night at Panera's - April 23rd 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.

"State of the Academy" Meeting for all Parents - 
April 30th at 7:00 P.M.




Friday, March 15, 2019

March 11 - 15, 2019

Ash Wednesday Prayer Service

The 3rd Grade led a beautiful Ash Wednesday prayer service last week.  Ash Wednesday begins the Lenten season for Christians, a time of penance, fasting, and contemplation.  

Thank you to Deacon Daniel DeLuca for helping with the service.  The children practiced for many days to perfect their public speaking skills and singing talents.  We were so happy to see so many parents and friends at the service.  

   
  
Practice makes Perfect!

  

  
It takes lots of practice to make everything just right.


Students are Teachers, Too!
Sometimes it takes a fellow classmate to teach a difficult concept.  Legend helped her friends learn a quick and easy trick to compare fractions, it is called the Butterfly Method.


Science is Fun!!
Wow!, Ooohhh!, Awesome!.... these are some of the words that were heard during Mr. Zwilling's Liquid Nitrogen presentation last week.  The class was amazed at what liquid nitrogen can do.  This very COLD liquid can shrink inflated balloons, freeze flower petals and spices, and make a hard boiled egg fall into the top of a Gatorade bottle.  Ask you child which experiment was his/her favorite.  

Thank you to Mr. Zwilling for introducing us to the wonderful world of Engineering!
  

  


Watch carefully as the egg falls into the bottle!


Lenten Prayer Services - All are Invited!


March 21, 2:05 p.m. Second Week of Lent (Grade 1)

April 5, 8:15 a.m. Third Week of Lent (Kindergarten)

April 10, 2:05 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Grade 6)

April 18, 8:15 a.m. Fifth Week of Lent (Nursery/Pre-K)

HCA's SPIRIT Week is Next Week

Monday - Actors, Athletes, and Authors Day with sneakers

Tuesday - Lower School Adventure Aquarium Field Trip

Wednesday - Superhero/Disney Character Day with sneakers

Thursday - Accessory Day (Wear HCA uniform today)

Friday - Dragon Pride Day (Wear green and white with sneakers)


Shrek Jr. Spring Musical - This Weekend!!!
To purchase tickets, click on this link:

Lower School Adventure Aquarium Field Trip - March 19th

Spring Break - School Closed - March 25th  - 29th

Parent/Teacher Conferences Thursday, April 11th (Evening) and Friday, April 12th (Morning) No school for students on Friday


Easter Break - No School Friday, April 19th & Monday, April 22nd


HCA Night at Panera's - April 23rd 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.

"State of the Academy" Meeting April 30th at 7:00 P.M.



Friday, March 8, 2019

March 4 - 8, 2019

Harlem Renaissance Adobe Spark Projects

After much research, each student has created an Adobe Spark Video project of a famous person from the Harlem Renaissance.   As mentioned in a previous blog, the children used internet sites and books to research men and women who helped shape the Harlem Renaissance movement of the 1920's and 1930's. 

Each student created an original video that included slides about the life and achievements of a famous African -American writer, artist, singer, dancer, or civil rights activist.   They were very proud to share their finished products with their classmates.  

Click on the on the link beneath each photo to see these creative and informative videos:

Jude: Marcus Garvey - Civil Rights Leader 

https://spark.adobe.com/video/utmMXiZHNDXnt

Sanjay - Langston Hughes


Kayden: Cab Calloway - Singer and Band Leader




Ava:  Florence Mills - Singer and Dancer


Madisyn: Lil' Hardin Armstrong - Singer


Willow: Ethel Waters - Actress & Singer


Quinn: Langston Hughes - Writer



London: Zora Hurston - Writer



Anaya: Josphine Baker - Dancer and Singer




Legend:  Mahalia Jackson - Singer



Emily: Adeline Hall - Singer


Nyla:  Zora Neale Hurston



Happy Mardi Gras

We had lots of fun learning about the traditions of Mardi Gras.  The children got to see doubloons, read a Mardi Gras book, completed math problems, and even tried a King Cake.   Everyone agreed it was pretty tasty! 


Shrek Jr. Spring Musical - March 15th & 16th
To purchase tickets, click on this link:

Lower School Camden Aquarium Field Trip - March 19th

Spring Break - School Closed - March 25th  - 29th

HCA Night at Panera's - April 23rd 4:00 - 8:00 P.M.