The children are engaged in several different activities throughout the day, but they all have a central theme. The theme for the past couple weeks has been Life in Arctic Regions. We have been able to study the polar regions and the unique animals that live there. Our new word in science class is adaptations. The white fur of the animals gave a perfect example of this. Our cold weather makes it easy to imagine frigid arctic temperatures!
Also, we have begun our "World Tour" and are currently visiting Russia, which borders the Arctic region. While in Russia, the children have become acquainted with the rich culture of the area. They read stories about both country life and city life. They particularly enjoyed seeing all the buildings with the colorful onion domes.
In math class, the children are adding three digit numbers with regrouping, solving word problems and practicing telling elapsed time.
I was delighted to be sent a beautiful picture of Our Lady of the Arctic Snows from the Archbishop of Alaska. I shared this picture with the children and they were all amazed. Mary is dressed like a lovely Eskimo woman and she is holding her son, Jesus.
This Saturday at 10:30 the children will be receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. I feel the children have a good understanding of the Ten Commandments and the loving forgiveness of Jesus.
All the cold weather has kept the children inside for recess. They love to play with the puppet theater. I am including some pictures from their last puppet performance.
Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Barth
