Week of December 6 - 10, 2021

First Grade has been very busy this week!  There has been a lot happening all around the school.  It is hard to believe we only have a few more days of school left before Christmas break!

 On Monday, HCA received a visit from St. Nicholas.  The students left their shoes under their lockers in hopes that St. Nicholas would leave a treat inside the shoes.  Everyone was very excited to discover St. Nicholas left a candy cane and a sticker for each of them.

On Tuesday, First and Second Grade had Dress Up Day, as they recorded their part of the Christmas show.  Everyone looked so nice!  They were very thrilled to show off all of their fancy outfits!  The students were wonderful performers, as they sang the various songs to be added as a video spotlight during the Christmas show.  Their singing will be a fantastic addition!

Over the past two weeks, First Grade has been learning about different types of energy.  We have been learning a lot about potential and kinetic energy, as well.  To help demonstrate potential and kinetic energy, the students each built a catapult using popsicle sticks and rubber bands.  Once they were all complete, the class experimented to see how high and far they could make their pom poms fly by manipulating their sticks into different positions.  Some of the pom poms even touched the ceiling!

Reminders!!!!!

Please send in items for ornaments by Monday, December 13th. 

Next week, Tuesday (Day 3) and Thursday (Day 5) are P.E. days.

Sunday, December 12th at 1:30 PM - Please join us for the Family Advent Liturgy in the HCA gym. All are welcome to attend. You can find the RSVP link in the Happenings. We are hosting a toy drive for children from the ages of infancy to 12 years old so please feel free to bring an unwrapped toy. There will also be a bake sale after the Mass. 

The last day of school before Christmas break is Friday, December 17th. It is a half day with dismissal at 12:00 noon and no HCA Plus. Christmas break runs from December 18th through January 3rd. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.