Newsletter 5-30-14

Blackhawks Friday!

Support our hawks and wear red or black tomorrow to cheer on the Blackhawks as they prepare for game 6!

Landmarks!

It was an exciting day in 2nd grade as the students worked busily to complete their model landmarks. We were amazed at their hard work and creative ideas. Here are some pictures of the fun!

Spelling List 5-27--5-30

Challenge Spelling List 5-27--5-30

Newsletter 5-22

Spelling List 5-19-5-22

Challenge List 5-19--5-22

Praying the Rosary

Today the 2nd grade made a human rosary to practice praying the rosary together. We all enjoyed the nice weather as we ended our day outside. Here are some pictures of it!

Spelling List

Challenge Spelling List

Mother's Day!

We are busy bees this morning crafting to prepare cards for other mothers. The students had a blast creating their gifts for you.

Finn isn't ready to unveil his creation until Sunday...

Procession to Honor Mary

On Thursday, the 2nd graders went outside to partake in a procession to honor Mary. We learned about how other cultures honor Mary in the month of May and decided it would be nice to experience one of these celebrations ourselves. Here are some pictures from Room 204's procession.

Newsletter 5-9-14

Calling All First Communion Photographers!!

We'd love to share some of your photographs of First Communion with parishioners.  Alice Doering, our Religious Ed Director, is looking for photographs to put in the church bulletin.  If you're able, we'd appreciate it if you could send some of your photos to Alice at alice@icsnorthpark.com.  Thanks so much!  

Crowning of Mary Mass

The whole school gathered today as we crowned our mother Mary. The second graders and eighth graders had a special role in today's Mass as both grades received Sacraments this year. We brought flowers to Mary one by one. Here are some pictures of Mass!

Parents Night Out!

We wanted to pass along this great event presented by the Kids Science Lab 

Kids Science Labs
Parents Night Out & Summer Schedule Updates

We are thrilled out announce our first ever Parents Night Out at Kids Science Labs.  On Thursday, May 15th we will be partnering with the Adler Planetarium for a fantastic evening of hands-on science.  Drop your kids off at Kids Science Labs South Loop for some engaging hands-on science and pizza from 5:45pm-7:45pm - Register here.

We are also gearing up for a great Summer at Kids Science Labs.  Our Spring classes end May 23rd.  Summer camp will begin the week of June 9th, and don't forget about our amazing birthday parties. See full details below.

Reusing trash and creating junk "art"

Today we spent our science period reusing trash and making art. The students have a good understanding of both recycling and reducing, but we wanted to take an opportunity to practice reusing materials. They had a blast! Everyone created multiple different pieces of "art". We hope parents weren't too disappointed to see the trash they sent to school come back home with them this afternoon. :) Here are some pictures of their creations.

Newsletter 5-2-14

First Communion Practice

Yesterday the second grade practiced for their First Holy Communion this Saturday. Father Larry helped explain what the day will look like and the communicants were able to taste the unconsecrated    wine. We are continuing to prepare in class and are very excited to share this special day with your families.

-The Second Grade Team