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Classroom News...<br />
Here we are in the middle of January! Where did the time go? We have had another busy month.<br />
In Phonics we are midway into our unit on the vowel digraphs ea, oo, ue, ui, ew, aw, and al as well as the diphthongs<br />
oy, oi, ow, and ou. So far the children are doing well learning these vowel sound combinations.<br />
In Math we have been making congruent shapes, Venn diagrams, using the a.m. and p.m. labels for time, and reading a<br />
thermometer to the nearest 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Looking ahead we will discuss gallons, liters, medians, and quarts.<br />
In Social <strong>St</strong>udies we have talked about Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of peace and compassion for all. I asked the<br />
children to ponder their dreams for our country or community. Here are some of their thoughts:<br />
Maria--I dream that everyone would pray.<br />
Austin--I dream for world peace.<br />
Gregg--I dream there would be no more fighting.<br />
Fabiola--I dream all guns and bombs would disappear.<br />
Kate--I dream I could help the poor.<br />
Happy Birthday to Fabiola Hernandez.<br />
2nd Grade<br />
Music<br />
Happy New Year to all as we begin a new semester. Music classes will be continuing to work on rhythm, melody,<br />
harmony, form, tone color and creating as well as building a working music vocabulary. In all classes, we will continue<br />
to develop our singing voices.<br />
In the lower classes we will put extra emphasis on rhythm as well. In the upper grades we will continue to work on our<br />
recorders. The Singspirations will be learning some new pieces and will be available for performances soon. If you<br />
have a group or organization that needs some entertainment, please let us know. We would love to come and perform<br />
for you.<br />
To the children of the world, let them always have the opportunity to grow, develop, and above all create.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> Schools Week<br />
~~T.Geter<br />
At this time we want to give everyone a brief rundown on <strong>Catholic</strong> Schools Week. The week<br />
will open with all students celebrating Mass on January 27 at 10:30. Mass will also be<br />
celebrated on Wednesday, January 30 at 8:15 AM with Bishop Dendinger celebrating.<br />
Heads up for Tuesday, January 29 - Picnic lunch with parents attending in the school gym.<br />
No hot lunch will be served that day. All will need to bring a picnic lunch. Drinks will be<br />
provided. More details will follow next week.<br />
<strong>Catholic</strong> Schools Week January 27th - February 2nd<br />
Piper--I dream for beautiful land.<br />
Leah--I dream that people would not litter.<br />
Alexavier--I dream homeless people will find homes.<br />
Zach--I dream that everybody would get along.
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