Week of October 26 - 30, 2020

Let's Play Ball!

Students read the biography of baseball great, Roberto Clemente.  They learned that he was great hero both on and off the baseball field.  We received a special surprise when Cora brought in a baseball signed by the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates, including Roberto Clemente.  Thank you to Cora's grandfather for allowing her to share this special memento.  

Halloween Mission Party Fun!

This year's Halloween Mission Party may have looked different, but the Third Grade still had a ton of fun.  Dressed in Scarecrow, Zombie, Hermine, and many more  costumes, students marched in the Lower School Halloween Parade and participated in fun activities planned by the Parents' Association.  Many thanks to Mrs. Rosser and Mrs. Andrews who helped to make it such a great day!

All Decked Out in Our Costumes

Writing Letters to our Homebound Friends from St. Denis Parish

Visiting the Prize Table

Making a Monster Craft

Playing the Spider Stacking Game

Our Awesome Class!!

Having Fun Dancing to Ghostbusters!! 

NOVEMBER IS ALL RELIGIONS MONTH

November is All Religions month at HCA. If you or someone you know would be willing to share with a class, a 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 as easy as possible. 

Looking forward, December is All Families month, and January is Native Heritage month. Please email jmyers@holychildacademy.com if you have any ideas.   

Tuesday, Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Prayer Service - Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

Week of October 19 - 23, 2020

Let's Talk About Race

Author, Julius Lester, included these words in "Let's Talk about Race," “I am a story. So are you.” The book discusses how each individual has many different elements to their "story," from family, to names, to likes and dislikes, and even race. Students participated in a Think-Pair-Share activity to discuss important questions about race, prejudice, and discrimination.  Each child created their own "I Am a Story" poster and explored what makes him/her special.

The Planeteers' Litter Walk

The Third Grade class are The Planeteers.  They help to create a better world by being kind to the Earth and all that live on it.  This week we took our first litter walk around our community.  Afterwards, we discussed why keeping our community clean is so important.  

Friday, Oct. 31 - Halloween Mission Party - Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 - Thanksgiving Prayer Service - Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.

Wed. Nov. 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break - No School