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.

The second graders have been doing a unit study in Science over solids, liquids, and gases. We celebrated with a final experiment of making root beer floats. We discussed the 3 stages of matter as we created our floats. The kids were excited to use their knowledge from our lesson while enjoying a delicious treat as well!

The second grade has been studying the country of India in Social Studies. At the conclusion of this unit, they took a virtual tour of India. They were amazed by what they saw! Through the use of technology, they were able to see all kinds of buildings, landforms, monuments, and even the people they studied about. Some of their favorites were the Taj Mahal and the Himalayan Mountains. What a fun way to end a unit of study!

The 2nd graders had a wonderful time creating vocabulary squares. This was a great team building activity that helped the students to get a better sense of new words, which will help them to become better readers. The students were put into groups and had to determine which child would do one of four different jobs. Working in groups helps children better understand how other people learn. It also helps them develop and practice using important social skills. The creative elements of this activity included studying new words through art, associating memory with pictures, developing individual learning strategies. This hands-on activity is a great way for students to be involved and express their thinking.