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| Before we read the book, "Shades of People," we all put our hands into the center of the rug to admire all the beautiful shades in our classroom |
Black History Month
Through the whole
school year, our goal is that the beautiful diversity of our classroom family
and world is represented in our classroom materials, books, and curriculum. We
talk about how we all have ancestors (people in our families who lived a long
time ago) from different parts of the world. We all live in North America, but
we have ancestors who lived in different continents. Black History Month is
when we give special attention to the stories of people whose ancestors came
from Africa. Through stories and songs, we celebrate Black history &
culture.
Ash Wednesday
Ash
Wednesday (Feb. 14 this year) is the first day of Lent, the 40-day season of
the church calendar preparing for Easter. On Ash Wednesday, a custom for
Christians around the world is to receive a cross of ashes on the forehead as a
way of publically acknowledging that we have made mistakes. Our class will go
to Sacred Heart Church to receive ashes. Beforehand, we talk about how all
people – children and adults – make mistakes. When we make mistakes (such as
hurting a friend or damaging something) we can say we’re sorry and try to
change what we do the next time.
Notes & Reminders
Wed. Feb. 14 – Ash Wednesday
Thurs. Feb. 15 – Valentine’s Celebration
Your child may bring in
Valentine cards for their classmates. This is optional! If you choose to
give cards, please have enough for every child (16 students). Each child will
decorate a bag to be their “mailbox” for receiving Valentines. We will provide
a special snack and do some group activities.
Friday, Feb. 16 – Love & Justice Prayer Service at 10am, led by 3rd & 6th
grades. Parents welcome!
Friday, Feb. 16 – Half day (12pm dismissal for everyone)
Monday. Feb. 19 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL
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