OUR WORK
1st & 2nd Grades
Happy Advent from first and second grade! We have been busy little elves, working hard and preparing for the coming of our Lord. In first grade we are learning about Advent and that it means waiting for the coming of the birth of Jesus. We are talking about the four candles on the advent wreath and what each candle and color stand for. We are also discussing other things we have waited for, things that bring us joy, times we have felt peace, and how to show someone love.
In math, first graders have learned how to break numbers into tens and ones, as second graders begin to learn about all the different types of measurement around the world. (inches, feet, meters, etc.)
For social studies, we went on a jet plane and traveled to Canada, Ukraine, Egypt, and Germany to find out how other countries celebrate Christmas. What is their Santa Claus like. What foods do they eat for Christmas, and what are their family traditions. We were back in time for Christmas with our families in the U.S. It was an exciting and educational trip. We will tell you about our new year activities in the next Peter’s Patter.
3rd Grade
What an amazing Christmas concert! The students worked so hard preparing for the concert. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope you had as much fun watching the concert as we did performing it.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass was a great way to start our week. We have a special love for Mary as the mother of our Lord and our mother. We know Mary as the perfect role model and ask for her help on our path to holiness.
Advent preparations are well underway as we focus on the coming of Jesus. We spend time with Matthew and Luke’s Christmas stories, contemplating each person’s involvement as a witness to the birth of Christ. This helps us all remember the “reason for the season”.
The third graders are continuing to master their multiplication facts and are learning about the French explorers driving the fur trade and priests spreading Christianity throughout Wisconsin.The third, fifth and sixth graders are both learning about our earth’s changing landscape due to weathering and erosion. The fifth graders are moving into adding and subtracting fractions and learning about Ancient India. Everyone is hoping Ms. Naser-Stellar can join us soon. Prayers go out for her healing.
5th & 6th Grades
Welcome to the new year! I hope the first full week of 2025 has treated you and your families well thus far. I am so grateful to be back with my students. The recovery process has been going smoothly and I am very happy to be back in the classroom. I have been very thankful for all of the well wishes and prayers that have been sent my way since my accident back in October. I know the students are just as excited as I am for my return to the classroom.
The students have been accomplishing so much with both Mrs. Boettcher and Mrs. Dachel. I look forward to getting back into the groove and picking up where these wonderful teachers have left off. I am very thankful that I work with such amazing teachers who all jumped in in a heartbeat. As I get back into the swing of things, the students in fifth through eighth grade will begin preparing for the school-wide Spelling Bee (February), working on their Forensics pieces (March), and working on their Science Fair projects (April).
7th & 8th Grades
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your family.
In November our students held a food drive. All food collected was donated to the Bloomer Food Pantry. Thank you to our families for your support of this project.
We want to thank St. Paul School in Bloomer for their hospitality. They invited us to their annual Veterans Day program on November 11. This was a beautiful way to honor those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Thank you Veterans!
We’re only 1 week away from our annual Christmas program. Celebrate the season with our talented students as they share the joy of Christmas through song, instrumental performances, and a play! This heartwarming event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends. Mark your calendar for December 8! Our program begins at 1 pm in the church basement. We invite you all to see all of the talent that abounds in our school! If you are unable to make it to Sunday’s performance, we invite you to the dress rehearsal on Friday, December 6, at 1 pm.
