The Eagle Eye Parent Newsletter Volumn 5, Issue 2 - Spring 2008

2nd Grade News: Mrs. Biancalana - Room 206

The second graders of Room 206 started 2008 learning to write in cursive. They learned and practiced a new letter every day and now their writing is beautiful. They also attended several Passport sessions including a delightful "Fractured Mother Goose Rhymes" and a very informative Social Studies program using map skills to study the United States map. Each child chose a US state and made a booklet about it. He/she then gave an oral presentation about his/her state. In math, they studied fractions, symmetry, addition, and subtraction of 3-digit numbers. They are now studying multiplication and division. Second graders studied matter and its properties. They did a hands-on experiment where they combined water, boric acid, and glue to produce a solid plastic-like substance. They are now learning about different forms of energy - light, sound, and heat. They used a battery, a thin wire, and a tiny light bulb to complete an electrical circuit. Wow! The light bulb was lit!

They wrote wonderful stories about kittens and birds; constellations, and plans for the future, all of which were put on display at our local Starbucks on Irving Park Road. In religion, they prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist which they received in May. It was a beautiful day for all! They are now making booklets to honor Mother Mary and have prepared a Mary liturgy for May 22.

3rd Grade News: Mrs. Bollin - Room 203

The third graders in Room 203 have been very busy! They hosted a breakfast for the new second grade communicants; and learned about plants and animals as God's creations in our Family Life religion series. In reading, we have

completed the regular series, and are now reading and acting out historical plays about Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Lincoln. In math, we are learning to multiply two-digit numbers and are starting long division. In English, the students are learning how to write research reports, and are doing a report on the topic of their choice, which they will then present to the class. In creative writing, we are working on writing our autobiographies. In science, we are looking at different forms of energy, like heat and light. In social studies, we are learning about the government and will be taking part in student council elections.