Advent Giving

The class has adopted a girl and boy angel age 7-8 from the angel tree in the church.  Anyone wishing to donate a present (clothing, toys, etc) please send it in with your child any time from now until the 19th.

Fun Run

 

Boosterthon Fun Run

What a great program we participated in AND we raised money for our school!  The students did a great job raising money, and really played hard today at the Fun Run!

2014-2015 Class

So far we are off to a great start this year! As if we're not every year, but seriously, this class has already shown great responsibility!  We received our Daily Math Folders today and even used our "Number of the Day Page".  It is a daily page we use every day that helps the students' number concepts as well as time, computations, AND geometry.  Oh, the also helps them with number patterns and problem solving.  Obviously it's an important page.  We are also dissecting sentence and writing some truly spectacular sentences too!  I'm so excited about a great year of learning and growing  INDEPENDENT ("I can do it myself") learners.  Don't forget Open House is September 2nd!  See you then!

First Communion Photos

The photographer, Josie has the pictures from First Communion up....click the link below to view and order (option to order at the end of slide show)
First Communion Photos

First Communicants!

Feeling very blessed, very appreciated!

What a great end to a wonderful week, I've enjoyed all my gifts and especially my cutesy tags!  Thank you all very much for making me feel so very appreciated.

Analyzing data

After gathering data at the St.Jude k5 Trike-a-Thon, my super smart 2nd graders analyzed their data....

 

Happy Wednesday!

BRRRRR! Chilly morning, however by mid-day the sun was shining and we we walking for Hugs 4 Harper Walk a Thon.  Everyone finished their Book of Poems and I must say....WONDERFUL POETS!!!  I truly enjoyed reading them this afternoon, and reading 2K's wonderful work warmed my heart. *

Throw back Thursday-The Rain Rap

While studying weather, showed our 2K/2D Rain Rap video we made a few years ago to this year's class.

English First Reconciliation

Preparing for Lent

2013.14 Class book arrival

They were so excited, that during indoor recess they chose to read their books!

Magnet Science Fun

We've wrapped up our unit on magnets, and during our "Magnet Science Stations" we had some great observations and discoveries...here's one I captured on video

More Cursive Writing Intros

Here are two more cursive writing intro videos.  The first one is pencil and the strokes are not as clear or easy to see, so the second is with a blue marker which is much more visible.

Beginning Cursive

Two of our lovely 2K students demonstrating some beginning cursive strokes.

Math Homework Helper

Looking for how to help your child succeed more in math?  Want to help your child become more proficient in math computations? Use these strategies to help when completing homework:

Catholic Schools Week!

MONDAY Pajama Day, school-wide (Catholic School wide) rosary at 10:00 am, Mystery Readers

TUESDAY TSHIRT TAG DAY
No Homework night! Move up day, Catholic Book Fair 8-4 ( school lobby)

 WEDNESDAY
Red, White, and Blue Tag Day, flag raising ceremony

THURSDAY
Fr Kirby
Open House 10-11:00 am
ice cream social with Buddies



FRIDAY
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER

VIRAL: UNA Lion greets WAFF's Marie Waxel

VIRAL: UNA Lion greets WAFF's Marie Waxel
"Hi, Marie. Whatcha doing?" Watch as one of UNA's live mascots surprises Marie Waxel WAFF 48 News during taping of a story about how the cold temps are affecting the big cats. Her story's coming up this afternoon on WAFF 48 News Now; in the meantime, join us in a good-natured laugh at this funny moment 

Leo and Una North Alabama's lions, Una heard the reporter talking about her I guess.  Posting the video because the class the first week of school loved a book I shared about Leo and Una (wondering if they recall the story or the characters-if so they'll love catching a glimpse of the real-life versions).

Changes in Matter Experiement

Before our Christmas Holiday, the class learned about matter and the different states of matter.  We did some interactive experiments on the SMARTboard, then a hands on experiment in the classroom.

First students labeled our diagram so the student  knew which "tree" was theirs.

Students add their SOLID colors to the mold.

Students were able (WITH TEACHER SUPERVISION) take a peek at how their SOLIDS changed to LIQUID when heated.  Students were also able to see the LIQUID turn solid again when cooled and were able to take their experiment result home with them!

* Of course before heated a warning sign  was made- in keeping with our SAFETY FIRST in SCIENCE motto.

Polish Christmas Traditions

Thanks to Kasha's mom for sharing some Polish Christmas traditions-the class really enjoyed this!