Week of October 25 - 29, 2021

 Celebrating All Abilities Month

We had a special assembly last week celebrating All Abilities Month.  Simon is a member of the Acting without Boundaries program for children, teens, and young adults with disabilities. Simon presented the show, Stone Soup, for the Lower School students and spoke about his blindness.  Students enjoyed the opportunity to chat with Simon and learn how he lives and succeeds in life as a blind person.  

Simon showing his "talking box."  

Kent is reading the Braille book of Shakespeare's play, Hamlet.  

Students are feeling the Braille text in a Halloween book.  

Students enjoyed watching the play, Stone Soup (Philly version!)

Third Graders are touching the Braille in a book of maps.  

This week's Character Counts winner is CARA.  She exhibited responsibility and a caring and kind attitude towards her classmates.  She choose the "Floor Pass" award and got to spend the day doing her work in our comfy book nook.  Congratulations, CARA!

Halloween Mission Party

Fun was had at the annual HCA Halloween Mission Party!  The day began with our Halloween parade, then fun activities in the classroom, following with the Halloween stations in the MPR and gym, and ending with a yummy soft pretzel snack and recess time.  Thank you to our 3rd Grade families for contributing to the Drive for our Troops and donating to the HAIS organization.  

Have a Happy Halloween!

Monday, November 1 - Winter School Uniforms begin

Thursday, Nov. 11 (PM) and Friday, Nov. 12 (AM) - Parent/Teacher Conferences - See Sign- Up Genius link to sign up for a conference.

No school for students on November 12th

Tuesday, Nov. 23 - 1/2 Day of School - Thanksgiving Prayer Service

Wednesday, Nov. 24 - Sunday, Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving Break

 

Week of October 18 - 22, 2021

The class completed their first Planeteers service project this week.  We collected litter around the school campus.  Living out the Catholic Social Teaching, "The world was made by God, so we take care of all creation."  

Took a side trip to visit George's house

This week's Character Counts winner is Olivia.  She exhibited good citizenship and a caring and kind attitude towards her classmates.  She choose the "Floor Pass" award and got to spend the day doing her work in our comfy book nook.  Congratulations, Olivia!

Oct. 29 - Halloween Mission Party (1/2 Day) - More information coming

Nov. 11 (PM) and Nov. 12 (AM) - Parent/Teacher Conferences

No school for students on November 12th

Pre-K and Kindergarten students are organizing a drive to support our troops stationed abroad. We are looking to collect the following items: individually wrapped snacks: beef jerky, protein bars, trail mix, candy bars; Chef Boyardee or cup of soups, and travel size toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, sun lotion, etc.). Donations can be sent in now through the Mission Party on the 29th.

November is All Religions month, when we celebrate the central themes of love and goodness that all religions share. We plan to have a panel of people from different faiths briefly share what is special about their religion to them and a favorite celebration or practice that they enjoy about their religion. If you or someone you know would like to be part of this in any way, please contact Julie Myers at jmyers@holychildacademy.com .

Please see email sent 10/20/21 with the subject line "Give Mom The Day Off" from trichards@holychildacademy.com for more detailed information on the day.

Week of October 11 - 15, 2021

 Founder's Day Celebration

To commemorate the first Mass Cornelia Connelly held with the Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus, HCA held a prayer service and enjoyed fun Founder's Day Activities.  

Each class was commissioned at the prayer service for their class Service Partner.  The Third Grade class are the Planeteers and their service focus this year will be on the protection of the Earth and the all creatures who live on this planet.  

CJ accepted our framed photo for the Planeteers

Third Grade Planeteers

The Lower School celebrated Founder's Day on Thursday with some fun activities run by the Middle School students.  Activities included playing Australian Ball, a pumpkin roll, HCA sidewalk chalk designs, making snack bags, and storytelling.  

Walk to the Rain Garden

Mrs. Zwilling took a "field trip" to a local Rain Garden down the street from HCA in STEAM class this week.  Students got a chance to look at and learn about local rain gardens.  Here's a link to learn more: https://extension.psu.edu/an-introduction-to-rain-gardens 

When they returned from their walk, students created models of rain gardens out of Legos.  

Important Dates and Reminders:

Oct. 29 - Halloween Mission Party (1/2 Day) - More information coming

Nov. 11 (PM) and Nov. 12 (AM) - Parent/Teacher Conferences

No school for students on November 12th