XD did Bubble solutions for Science
Each child made a bubble wand.
Wrapping with Student Council
Sunday, December 11, 2011
photos
XD did Bubble solutions for ScienceEach child made a bubble wand.Wrapping with Student Council
Time is flying by...
Last week we were very busy. We have been spending a lot of time discussing the Christmas story in almost all of our subjects. Our program on 12/19 at 6pm tells the story as well. We have been practicing this and doing a great job. I hope all children are able to attend to show you our hard work. If your child will not be present, please let me know as soon as possible. This week we focus on the travel to Bethlehem and the shepards! Be sure to ask your child about this.
Student Council came in and we wrapped presents together. They took the money we all collected at both campuses and bought presents for St. Cyprian children, children who do not have a lot. It was a great learning experience for them to hear about this and then to be a part of wrapping to give away some gifts to children in need.
We talked about other symbols of Christmas last week like Christmas trees and The Nutcracker. We made a large class "shape tree" as well as our very own individual trees. We even listened to parts of the Nutcracker ballet. The children are familiar with the music from other movies or bits of songs. This week we will be talking about LIGHT! Why? Because Jesus is the Light of the World!! Our centers and subjects will also revolve this new subject.
Our letter this week is Ii and our color is pink. Pink is the color of the 3 candle in our Advent Wreath. If you can, try to reinforce the use of the advent wreath or an advent calendar at home. We are anxiously counting down the days of the birth of the Christ Child, not just present day! "For unto us, a savior is born"Luke 2:11. This is on our bulletin board and we will truly focus on the verse this week and next as we "travel" in our story to the stable in which Christ was born.
You will be getting a notice about our party which is Dec. 21. The notice will ask for a class food/drink donation and if you are interested in helping out that afternoon. ALL students, including part-time, are invited to stay the whole day. We will have the party after lunch followed by a whole school sing a long at 2:30! Wear Christmas colors indeed that day!
NEXT SATURDAY is our GROOMING FOR TECHNOLOGY EVENT!!! This is to benefit your child in the classroom. We have several bookings, so make sure to make yours OR have someone you know make an appt!!! Reservations are preferred so there is no waiting! We want a full house. There will be a spot in the school to sit and wait along with bathroom useage if needed.
This is the last blog of the year. I will pick it up right before school starts again. I want to thank you for an amazing start to my time at LUSA. I love all of your children and I hope they are truly enjoying their days in school. I also appreciate the help with classroom activities, requirements, communications too. It really does make for a great school year.
Many blessings of joy to you and your families on this Christmas and for this next NEW YEAR!
Tanya Boyle and Kim Hoffman
Student Council came in and we wrapped presents together. They took the money we all collected at both campuses and bought presents for St. Cyprian children, children who do not have a lot. It was a great learning experience for them to hear about this and then to be a part of wrapping to give away some gifts to children in need.
We talked about other symbols of Christmas last week like Christmas trees and The Nutcracker. We made a large class "shape tree" as well as our very own individual trees. We even listened to parts of the Nutcracker ballet. The children are familiar with the music from other movies or bits of songs. This week we will be talking about LIGHT! Why? Because Jesus is the Light of the World!! Our centers and subjects will also revolve this new subject.
Our letter this week is Ii and our color is pink. Pink is the color of the 3 candle in our Advent Wreath. If you can, try to reinforce the use of the advent wreath or an advent calendar at home. We are anxiously counting down the days of the birth of the Christ Child, not just present day! "For unto us, a savior is born"Luke 2:11. This is on our bulletin board and we will truly focus on the verse this week and next as we "travel" in our story to the stable in which Christ was born.
You will be getting a notice about our party which is Dec. 21. The notice will ask for a class food/drink donation and if you are interested in helping out that afternoon. ALL students, including part-time, are invited to stay the whole day. We will have the party after lunch followed by a whole school sing a long at 2:30! Wear Christmas colors indeed that day!
NEXT SATURDAY is our GROOMING FOR TECHNOLOGY EVENT!!! This is to benefit your child in the classroom. We have several bookings, so make sure to make yours OR have someone you know make an appt!!! Reservations are preferred so there is no waiting! We want a full house. There will be a spot in the school to sit and wait along with bathroom useage if needed.
This is the last blog of the year. I will pick it up right before school starts again. I want to thank you for an amazing start to my time at LUSA. I love all of your children and I hope they are truly enjoying their days in school. I also appreciate the help with classroom activities, requirements, communications too. It really does make for a great school year.
Many blessings of joy to you and your families on this Christmas and for this next NEW YEAR!
Tanya Boyle and Kim Hoffman
Thursday, December 1, 2011
new photos
Comfort Dogs 
We all got to meet 4 comfort dogs
This was Magic!
Here is our tree that we decorated.
Fun with Magnets with LH and parents
Teaching us about the North and South polesHark The Herald Angels Sing...
Advent has begun. We start this season with ANGELS obviously! We talked a lot about Advent as the time when we get ready for Jesus' birthday. We have a class advent wreath similar to the one that was sent home. Also, feel free to color the stars of their advent calendar on their folders for the days we are not in school. Angel Gabriel has also been a focus this week. Ask your child what good news he brought Mary!
Gg and Hh were introduced this week. Although we will primarily focus on the hard g sound as in gum, they were introduced to soft g because we have a couple of Gianna's so we needed to explain that. As we do these letters, we are doing the beginning sounds. As always, during dinner, story times etc, ask them for words that start with that letter of the week or ask them to find the letter on a box or in a book etc.
Our room is beginning tolook a lot like Christmas. We put our tree up together yesterday. The kids were very excited. As the season continues, we will add our own decor to the room. It is a time of preparation and that is indeed what we shall do. All of our books and projects will revolve around this most blessed season. We have also begun preparations for our parts in LUSA's telling of the birth of Christ on Dec. 19th at 6pm.
By now, their spanish is getting much more accurate. We know Please, thank you , hello, goodbye, sit down, stand up, black, white, brown, yellow, blue, red, orange, purple!! I know I am missing some more we use daily too. I am very proud of how they are reminding me of different words each day.
Science was fun with magnets. The kids learned about the north and south poles and how different things attract each other and some repel or fight each other. It was a really fun and easy experiment to try at home too. Photos are coming.
Finally, the grooming fundraiser has great potential for success. Please pass on the information to those who have dogs. Encourage them to make appointments. We are very excited that Bark Chicago is doing this for us.
Until next week, have a blessed weekend!
TB
Gg and Hh were introduced this week. Although we will primarily focus on the hard g sound as in gum, they were introduced to soft g because we have a couple of Gianna's so we needed to explain that. As we do these letters, we are doing the beginning sounds. As always, during dinner, story times etc, ask them for words that start with that letter of the week or ask them to find the letter on a box or in a book etc.
Our room is beginning tolook a lot like Christmas. We put our tree up together yesterday. The kids were very excited. As the season continues, we will add our own decor to the room. It is a time of preparation and that is indeed what we shall do. All of our books and projects will revolve around this most blessed season. We have also begun preparations for our parts in LUSA's telling of the birth of Christ on Dec. 19th at 6pm.
By now, their spanish is getting much more accurate. We know Please, thank you , hello, goodbye, sit down, stand up, black, white, brown, yellow, blue, red, orange, purple!! I know I am missing some more we use daily too. I am very proud of how they are reminding me of different words each day.
Science was fun with magnets. The kids learned about the north and south poles and how different things attract each other and some repel or fight each other. It was a really fun and easy experiment to try at home too. Photos are coming.
Finally, the grooming fundraiser has great potential for success. Please pass on the information to those who have dogs. Encourage them to make appointments. We are very excited that Bark Chicago is doing this for us.
Until next week, have a blessed weekend!
TB
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