The second graders at St. James have been doing a weather unit all month in Science. Along with taking daily weather reports, the students have made predictions and have tallied their observances each today. They students have also learned about the water cycle and how it affects our weather and our environment. We ended our weather unit with a fun science experiment about how clouds hold water. Our class had a great time collaborating and discussing the outcome of their experiments.
The students of St. James Day School have the honor of performing at the Candlelight service at the St. James church every year during Christmas. The students have worked hard with the music teacher for about 6 weeks prior to the performance. They loved dressing up in their dresses and suits! They sang several songs during the service, and a few of the second graders had the honor of reading from the scriptures. The families and staff at St. James Day School look forward to this event every year, as it helps our students remember the true meaning of the season.
The second grade chose to collect donations for the Texarkana Animal League as part of our community service project. Along with collecting the donations, we did a hands-on activity that involved the making of homemade organic dog treats. The students worked collaboratively to create the treats. They were organized in their groups as to who would do each task equally. They had a lot of fun doing this project and were so excited to be able to do something special for the fur babies in our town who are in need of their "furever" home!
The 2nd graders will be doing their service project for the Texarkana Animal League. This local organization pulls adoptable animals from the shelter, offers a low cost spay & neuter program, and helps to foster out many animals who other wise would not have homes. They have given me a list of needed items that I have listed below. Along with collecting items, I would like to have the students make homemade dog treats. If a mom or dad would like to help with this, that would be GREAT!!! We can do this next week if possible. Feel free to share the needed items with others. I will also be looking for about 3-4 LARGE boxes for collection items!!
WISH LIST FOR TEXARKANA ANIMAL LEAGUE
TIDY CAT clumping cat litter
PURINA kitten chow or Purina One Health kitten food
Simply Nourish Salmon Recipe Adult Cat Food
Catnip cat toys
**Extra Large Potty/Dog Pads (30’ x 36”)
Small bath mats 20” x 30”
Dog Toys
Pro Plan Focus Dog Food – Toy Breed
Royal Canin Chihuahua Adult (dog food)
True Chews Premium Jerky Cuts Dog Treats, Chicken Tenders
**ALL Liquid Laundry Detergent
**Dryer Sheets
Baking Soda – Bulk, 15 lb. at Sam’s
Automatic Air Freshener refills – Clean Linen or Citrus Scent
Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap
Windex
**OdoBan Disinfectant and All Purpose Cleaner
**Paper Towels (full thickness) = Bounty or Member Mark’s at Sam’s
**Tall Kitchen Trash Bags (13 gal. at least .9 mil thickness)
Disinfecting Wipes
All purpose cleaner (409 or Spic & Span)
Blankets
Towels
Broom and Dust Pan
Garden Tools – Rake, Hoe, Clippers
Letter Copy Paper
Letter hanging files and racks for filing cabinets
Forever Stamps
** Most needed Items
Adoption Center Location, 5820 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 75503 877-525-4825 / info@TexarkanaAnimalLeague.org Open Saturdays 10am – 3pm
St. James has a special celebration for Veterans Day. After our regular chapel, we participated in a recognition ceremony for special veterans we invited to the service. The second grade students recited a poem they learned to honor veterans during the chapel service this week. The students studied about the meaning of the poppy flower, and proudly wore one on their uniform. The second graders also wrote thank you letters to military members serving overseas. We talked a lot about what it means to be a veteran and the importance of this holiday.
