November 28th-December 3rd

We are thankful for...

Henry: My toys.

Dara: My family.

Lucas: My family.

Avery: My Mommy

Jaxon: My Mommy.

Ellie: My Mommy. 

Max: My pictures.

Nolan: My Mom & Dad.

Harper: My stuffed animals. 

Kharli: My Mommy & my friends.

Ian: Playing with my super heroes. 

Aubree: My whole family.

Da'Vina: My family.

Community Time

This Community Time was All Religions.

Buddhism: Using Go Noodle, we practiced mindfulness/meditation exercises. The children were invited to sit pretzel style with their hands on their knees, palms in an upward position.  They were encouraged to listen and think about meditation.  

Judaism: The Dreidel Game; A Hanukkah tradition.

Islam: To learn about Ramadan, we read My First Ramadan by Karen Katz and Crayola Ramadan And Eid-A-Fitr Colors by Mari Schuh.

Hinduism: What is Diwali?  We watched a a short video from The Let's Go Club on what the Diwali is.  We then played the traditional Diwali game: Golden Spoon Hunt. (similar to an Easter egg hunt)  The person who finds the golden spoon is said to have prosperity and good fortune coming their way.  

We have been very busy practicing our song for the Christmas show.

(please read Mrs. Barrera's email)

We have new Christmas work on our shelves.

Christmas Crafting

• The Family Christmas Liturgy will take place on Sunday, December 12 at 1:30 pm. We are asking families to bring an unwrapped toy to donate to Murphy’s Giving Market.

• During December we celebrate ALL FAMILIES MONTH at HCA. Students will be meeting with their school families during community time. Please email a family photo to your child's homeroom teacher or send in a family photo with your child by 12/9. Students will take turns introducing their families to their school families. 

• PREK AND K ONLY -  On Thursday, December 16th, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th grades will present the Christmas Show Gala for the parents only at 10:00 AM.

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