Friday, February 12, 2021

Week of February 8 - 12, 2021


Black History Month

To celebrate Black History month, the Third Grade class has been learning about influential Black leaders.  






Reading Books about Influential Black Leaders




Sharing Black History Month Flashcards


Preparing for Ash Wednesday Prayer Service

Students worked in collaborative groups to create posters for the upcoming Ash Wednesday prayer service on February 17th.  Groups focused on Almsgiving, Prayer, Fasting, and Penance.  
The Third Grade will lead this special prayer service.  It will be live streamed for the rest of the HCA community beginning at 8:15 a.m.





Happy Valentine's Day




Classmates enjoyed sharing their Valentines with each other.  




  • Enrollment contracts for the 2021-2022 academic year are due on Friday, February 26th.

  • No School on Monday, February 15th - Presidents' Day Holiday

  • Ash Wednesday Prayer Service - Wednesday, February 17th at 8:15 a.m. Live streamed. Link will be posted.

  • February is Black History Month when we celebrate Black history and culture. If you or someone you know would be willing to share with a class, a division , or multiple groups to enhance our celebration in any way, please email jmyers@holychildacademy.com and we will make it as easy as possible. 

  • Looking forward, March is Women’s Month, April is Arab American Heritage Month, and May is Asian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. 

  • Pre-K and Kindergarten are hosting a sock drive to benefit The Joy of Sox. Please send in NEW socks for men, women, and children and place them in the boxes in your hallway. The drive will run until February 19.