Week of November 15 - 19, 2021

 Prefix Turkeys

This week's weekly spelling list focused on words with prefixes.  To get ready for Thanksgiving, each student made a Prefix Turkey coming up with six words to represent the prefix of their choosing.  Here is a sample of their work:

Math Fun!!

24 Game Challenge

The Bolts math group has begun the 24 Game Challenge.  Students use the four math operations to figure out how the four numbers on the cards result in 24!

100 Chart Multiplication Game

The Unstoppables math group enjoys leaning their times tables using the 100 Chart game.  

• November 23rd will be a Day 0. Students should all be in regular uniform. There will be a NOON Dismissal and no HCA Plus.

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• November 24th through 26th - Thanksgiving Holiday Break, No School. Classes resume on Monday, November 29th.

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• Thursday, December 2 - Third Grade Class Pictures - Free Dress

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• Save the date for the Family Advent Liturgy on Sunday, December 12 at 1:30 pm.

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• Thursday, December 16 at 10:00 am - Christmas Gala (More details to follow)

Week of November 8 - 12 2021

 Community Time with HCA Families

We had our Community Time this week with our HCA families.   Students met on the field and were introduced to their "family members."   Working together, they created a family flag to display in the school building. 

Animal Research Projects

Third Graders worked on their first research project in science class.  Each student chose an animal and researched about its habitat, classification, adaptations, and much more.  They used kid approved web sites and books to research and take notes and then completed a final paper. 

This week's Character Counts winner was Caleb.  He exhibited caring, responsibility, and good citizenship.  Caleb choose the "Show and Tell" award and shared his Legos creation.

Congratulations, Caleb!

• Tuesday, November 23 - 1/2 Day of School - Thanksgiving Prayer Service

• Wednesday, November 24 - Sunday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break!

 

Week of November 1 - 5, 2021

Welcome to Ms. Karapalides!

The Third Grade loves having Ms. Dee Karapalides join us each Tuesday and Thursday morning.  Ms. Karapalides is an HCA alumni and is currently in her Junior year at St. Joseph's University.  She is an Elementary Education major and is observing our reading and math groups each week.   

Writing in Sequence (and cursive!)

Students wrote, in cursive, the steps to a process in reading class.  Original topics included: How to Make a Basket in Basketball, How to Bake Cupcakes, How to Go Fishing, and How to Make a Paper Airplane.

Partner Activity

Working with a partner, students sequenced the story, Bat Loves the Night, from their Journeys reader.

This week's Character Counts winners were Kent and Marianne.  They exhibited responsibility and good citizenship.  Kent choose the "Pillow Pet" award and got to spend the day with his comfy pillow from home.  Marianne choose the "Show and Tell" award and shared something special with the class.  

Congratulations, Kent and Marianne!

Kent enjoys completing his seat work with his pillow pal.  

Marianne shares her Scorpion with the class. 

• Parent/Teacher Conference on Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12

• There is no school on Friday, November 12

• To honor our veterans, Student Council is selling American flags.  Please see the form here to purchase a flag for your veteran.

• Tuesday, November 23 - 1/2 Day of School - Thanksgiving Prayer Service

• Wednesday, November 24 - Sunday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break!