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Science: Skeletal System








Mr. Bones visited the classroom and the
students were able to get an up close look
at the many bones that make up our body.







We learned that the skull protects the brain, the ribcage protects the lungs, and the spinal column protects the nerves. Did you know that the spinal column is made of 33 bones?





Presented with the challenge of finding the names of the bones of a skeleton, the students worked with a partner on an iPad to correctly label each bone.











Second Grade Pen Pals

It was a very exciting day when the HCA Second Graders received their first pen pal letter from the Second Graders at Holy Child School at Rosemont. The students replied with a letter to their new friends and sent along Halloween wishes too.





Using Halloween stickers, the students created a special scene to send to their pen pals.




How do you like our Halloween scenes?

 Student of the Week

Our student of the week, Owen,  greets his classmates upon their arrival at school.

Upcoming events

 Sunday, October 28th from 3 to 5 p.m. Book Fair Family Kickoff Event

Monday, October 29th at 6:00 p.m. Go Math Meeting for Parents in the MPR.

Wednesday, October 31st Halloween Mission Party: Parade at 8:15 a.m.
        Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 1st: First day to wear winter uniform
       Book Fair dates: Oct. 28 to Nov. 2

Tuesday, November 6th: School Holiday - No School for Students








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