Week of January 24 - 31, 2022 

First Grade has been learning about polar animals in science class.  The students have been discovering some of the different adaptations polar animals have made to be able to survive.  Blubber is one of these adaptations we have been discussing.  

To discover how a thick layer of blubber keeps polar animals warm, First Grade did an experiment!  In the classroom, we had a tub filled with icy cold water and a plastic bag mitten filled with shortening.  The shortening was taking the place of blubber. Before starting, the students made some predictions about how their hands would feel in the water and in the blubber mitten.

The students discovered that they were not able to keep their bare hands in the cold water very long.  But when the students put their hands in the water wearing the blubber mitten, they discovered the water didn't feel so cold!  The blubber mitten helped warm the class' hands in the icy water, just the way real blubber helps to warm polar animals' bodies.

Reminders!!!

• Next week, P.E. is Thursday (day 3).

• Please remember to send in at least one extra mask with your child each day.

• In each student's locker or backpack, he/she should keep a quiet activity or toy to use during indoor recesses.

• Student Council will be selling Candy Grams.  $1 per gram - cash or check only.  Blank candy gram forms can be accessed here.  Sales end Thursday, February 10th. Grams will be delivered on Monday, February 14th  

• Students will be allowed to wear free dress for Valentine’s Day on Monday, February 14th.

• Presentations by Kim Jester (DCVAC) will be postponed until a later date.

• Last day to purchase Nothing Bundt cake! Buy here: https://www.holychildacademy.com/page.cfm?p=854

• Students in PreK, Kindergarten, and 7th grade are collecting food and gently used clothing for Murphy’s Giving Market in Upper Darby. All donations will be collected until Wednesday, February 23rd. See the Happenings for more details.

• February 18th and 21st - No School - Student Holiday