Newsletter 12-20-13

We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas break. Enjoy this time with family and friends, and travel safely if your celebrations take you out of the city. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year!

Merry Christmas!

We wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas from the Angels and Shepards of Room 201!

And from the silly goof balls of Room 201 ... 

Thank you for sharing your children with us! They are an absolute pleasure to have in our class.

Room 204's Hot Coco Party

We've been on our best behavior now that Christmas is near. We know that Santa and his Elfie's all across the city have been checking in on us. The children in room 204 filled their marble jar and Miss Malaney and Miss Garcia surprised them with a Hot Coco Party! The students drank hot coco and decorated snowflake ornaments. Here are some pictures of all the fun we had!

Connor made a toast and drank at the same time!

Cheers!

Tommy couldn't get enough hot coco!

 

Dress Rehearsal

Today was our official dress rehearsal for the Christmas pageant! The 2nd Grade looked and sounded lovely. Our 2nd grade boys even got a very nice compliment from Mrs. Shiba. She said they "Stole the show!" We can't wait to show off all our hard work tomorrow at 2pm in the Parish Hall. See you then!

An Advent Angel Visit

Each year the teachers at ICSJ celebrate the season of Advent by participating in Advent Angels. Nurse Kari was Ms. Donahue's Advent Angel and came to read to our class! She knew how much we enjoyed Peanuts, so she read A Charlie Brown Christmas.  Thanks so much, Nurse Kari!

Newsletter 12-13-13

Museum of Science and Industry

On Wednesday, we took our field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry.  Students were able to find their countries' trees and learn some new facts for their projects.  We also had time to explore the museum and see an Omnimax movie on ocean reefs.  The kids had a blast!

 

 

 

Field Trip!

Just a reminder!

Our field trip tomorrow is at the Museum of Science and Industry. Your child does need to wear his/her uniform and bring a brown bag lunch.

Thank you to all parent volunteers, we appreciate your enthusiasm!!

Spelling List 12-9--12-13

Challenge Spelling List 12-9--12-13

Room 201 Door Decorating Contest

We were very proud of our students for the idea they came up with for the school's first door decorating contest. Our class wanted to focus on the liturgical season of Advent and decided to make stars representing the light that Jesus brings in our lives and to show the way for the Three Wise Men and shepherds. Although we didn't win, we are proud of our door and what it represents.

States of Matter

In Science, we have been working on our states of matter iPad presentations.  Students are writing, drawing, and recording together--and having a lot of fun.  We are excited to watch them!

St. Nicholas

Just like many of you had St. Nicholas visit your house last night, we had a special visit from St. Nicholas at school today! He came while we were going over our morning journal. He talked about his generosity and asked us what we were doing during this season of Advent to be generous like he is. Before he left he made sure to give us candy canes to represent his hook shaped staff, and gold coins to represent the wealth he shared with the poor.

Newsletter 12-6-13

Door Decoration Contest

As your child may have told you ICSJ is holding its first Christmas Door Decoration Contest. Father Larry will judge the contest on Friday for originality, student involvement, holiday cheer, and budget under $5.  Room 204 has been working hard over the past two days to complete our design. We voted as a class and decided on a Christmas tree made out of our hands. Here is what our door looks like so far. The class is working to finish a Nativity Scene that will go beneath the tree. We will post another completed picture on Friday. Wish us luck!!

--Miss Garcia and Miss Malaney

Advent

This week is the first week of Advent, and although our Religion classes have been focused mostly on preparing for Reconciliation on Saturday we are finding some time to talk and learn about Advent. The students created Advent promise chains before Thanksgiving that list four promises/goals they will work on during the four weeks of Advent to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

On Monday we stapled this week's chain into our planners. Help remind your child of their Advent promise each night before or after they complete their homework.

Spelling List

Challenge Spelling List

Newsletter 11-26-13

Short Week

This being a short week, we will not be having a spelling test or Friday Folder notes. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Newsletter 11-21-13

Solid or Liquid?

Yesterday the Second Grade took their first quiz on properties of objects and states of matter. After we introduced a scientific substance and did an experiment to decide if it was a solid or a liquid. After much examining, testing, and playing- the students concluded that Ubleck is neither a solid nor a liquid because it has properties of both.

 

 

Ubleck is a GREAT raining day activity. WARNING it is rather messy, but the kids just love it!

 


Ubleck
1 cup corn starch to 1 1/2 cups water (add food coloring to water to make the goo a fun color)

The Lord is Our Shepherd

In preparation for Reconciliation, the Second Grade took time to reflect on how they could follow their Shepherd, the Lord.

Spelling List 11-18--11-21

Challenge Spelling List 11-18--11-21

Newsletter 11-15-13

Persuasive Writing

This week in Writer's Workshop we started a mini unit on persuasive writing. We read The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog by Moe Willems and discussed how the duckling is trying to convince the pigeon to share the hot dog with him. Students are writing their own pieces and pretending to be turkeys trying to convince their readers to eat hot dogs on Thanksgiving.

Spelling List 11-11--11-15

Challenge Spelling List 11-11--11-15