Mrs. Paonessa's Terrific Twos

Sunday, 11 February 2018

CANDYGRAMS

CANDY GRAMS

As I started to plan for the 100th day of school, I asked the students what

they would like to do to celebrate. Of course they suggested all of the

fun things they had seen and done in grade 1. I challenged them to think

of something new since they were a year older. Someone suggested counting

$100. We started talking about how we could get $100 (I could bring it in,

they could bring it in, we could sell something, have a bake sale, have an

art sale, have a candy sale...etc.). When someone suggested having

a candy sale, the idea of the candy grams came to mind. When asked what they

would do with the money, they didn't hesitate at all. Someone immediately

suggested we donate the money to the poor. So the decision was made!

They got to work making advertising posters, creating a jingle to sing

to make people remember to bring their loonies, and selling candy grams at

morning and afternoon recesses.

Candy gram, Candy gram, it's Candy gram time,

Come and get yours right under our sign.

Give one to someone special yay!,

All for Valentine's Day!

'Near the fountain is a good place because people stop here and wait

their turn for a drink...'

'Everyone in the school goes to Mr. B's room for music...'

'The bathrooms are always busy...lots of people will see this...'

'...put it low because this is the fountain for the little kids...'

'Get it as high as you can, these are the grade 8 doors.'

Once the candy grams were sold, the students had to count candies to

make sure we had enough.

'Let's put them in groups of 10 so we don't get confused when we are counting.'

The candies had to be organized by class so they could be delivered

for Valentine's Day.

...And now for the money...

First they sorted the coins and bills.

'I've got all loonies.'

'I've got the dimes.'

'Some of these look different than the others.'

Stay tuned for the grand total after we add it all up!

Thursday, 1 February 2018

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Since Valentine’s Day is on Ash Wednesday this year, SJV will be celebrating Valentine’s Day on Friday Feb. 9^th. We will be having an ‘Old Fashioned’ Valentine’s Day Party on that day. By ‘old fashioned’ we mean, just a simple valentine card is gift enough! Please have your child fill out their valentine cards in their own printing, as the card will mean more if they spend some time working on it. A class list is being sent home so your child can address the cards to their friends if they would like. This could be a time consuming process, so help your child plan ahead and do a few cards each day.

Please do not send in candy or treats. Instead of treats, we are inviting the children to bring in any red fruit that they like (washed, cut, and ready to eat, brought in a ziplock bag) to share. In the classroom, we will be making a special fruit dip for our red fruit! Your child is also welcome to wear Valentine colours to celebrate the day as well.

To give more meaning to Valentine’s Day, the grade 2’s wanted to raise some money to share their love with those in need. To raise money they are selling candy grams for $1. This money will be used to go shopping as a class and purchase food for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Please support our Candy gram initiative!

Thank you for your continued support!

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Music Video - Flawless

FLAWLESS

We spent a lot of time talking about what a sacrament is and why we make sacraments. Grade 2 is a big year for the students having the opportunity to prepare for two sacraments. We focus a lot on the idea that we receive God's grace when we receive a sacrament.

During our discussions we listened to a song called 'Flawless'. The idea of the song is that we are created by God and he made us Flawless, with no mistakes. Being human, we will inevitably make mistakes and sin. By the grace of God we are forgiven and we become flawless again.

The students just love watching the music video and this is also giving us a great literacy opportunity to read the lyrics, so I wanted to post the video for you to see and the lyrics for your child to practice reading.

Click on the link to watch the video
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FLAWLESS

Flawless

MercyMe

There’s got to be more
Than going back and forth
From doing right to doing wrong
‘Cause we were taught that’s who we are
Come on get in line right behind me
You along with everybody
Thinking there’s worth in what you do

Then like a hero who takes the stage when
We’re on the edge of our seats saying it’s too late
Well let me introduce you to amazing grace

No matter the bumps
No matter the bruises
No matter the scars
Still the truth is
The cross has made
The cross has made you flawless
No matter the hurt
Or how deep the wound is
No matter the pain
Still the truth is
The cross has made
The cross has made you flawless

Could it possibly be
That we simply can’t believe
That this unconditional
Kind of love would be enough
To take a filthy wretch like this
And wrap him up in righteousness
But that’s exactly what He did

Take a breath smile and say
Right here right now I’m ok
Because the cross was enough

And like a hero who takes the stage when
We’re on the edge of our seats saying it’s too late
Well let me introduce you to grace grace
God’s grace