We started this week off with a beautiful mass presided by Fr. Rich Jasper.  The early childhood students participated by singing, praying, and being very reverent throughout the mass.  It was such a special time for our students and teachers.  One of my most favorite masses held at HCA!

This week, we began reading the story, Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White.  They boys and girls have really enjoyed the first few chapters of the story.  We are using our imagination to set the scenery in our minds and envision what the characters are doing.  Throughout the next few weeks as we listen to the story, we will focus on what friendship means, learn new vocabulary, and embark on a new adventure of chapter books!  Ask your child what happened in the story today!  We are having fabulous discussions!

This week we introduced the concept of telling time.  We are working on telling time to the hour and half hour using an analog clock and comparing it to digital time.  Some students are working on counting by five minute intervals on the analog clock.  Challenge your children at home by asking them, "What time is it?"

To celebrate Earth Week, we got together with our sixth grade buddy class and participated in a few fun activities during Community Time.  We had fun playing a bingo game that dealt with recycling various materials and listening to a story about keeping our oceans clean written by the grandmother of two HCA students!  What a fun way to start our day!

We continue to enjoy our mystery readers!  It's been so much fun having our parents come in and read to the class!  

EVENTS AND REMINDERS

Gym Days next week:  Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

HCA’s Annual Spring Benefit & Silent Auction is Saturday, April 29th! The evening will feature an open bar, silent auction, professional catering, and music by Jukebox John. Event is 21+ and attire is smart casual. Please plan to join us for this evening of celebration and support for Holy Child! RSVP here.

Parents, save the date for Tuesday, May 23, for our annual early childhood celebration! More information will follow soon!

May Crowning and Celebration of Mothers: Save the date for Friday, May 12th at 8:15 AM. 

• In preparation for Mother's Day, each student will be able to invite one guest (his/her mother or special friend) to a special Celebration of Mothers Prayer Service. During this prayer service, we will participate in the Catholic tradition of crowning Mary, the mother of Jesus and the Queen of Heaven and Earth, with flowers and ask her to pray for us as we strive to follow her Son, Jesus. We will also offer special prayers and blessings to all mothers and mother figures in our lives. Please RSVP here. More details coming soon!

Hoopin’ for Hope Basketball Charity Event: Save the date for Saturday, May 6th from 6-8 PM at HCA for a night of basketball fun for the whole family! The purpose of the event is to raise money for Bringing Hope Home, a local organization that provides financial assistance to families impacted by cancer. There will be basketball skills activities and a tournament for Middle School students and adults. Concessions will be sold, along with raffle tickets for a chance to win 76ers-themed prizes. Entry fee is $5 per person or $15 per family.