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First grade is learning subtraction.  Using manipulatives, dice and whole-part-part cards they are demonstrating the take-away concept by showing what is happening before writing it in algorithm format.  When children learn through seeing the objects move in addition to using the symbols to represent what the concept is they inculcate the information better. 

In Social Studies, Sacred Heart Second Graders learned about our government in the United States. They learned about what it means to vote and who we can vote for- Presidents, Governors, and MAYORS! They had many questions about the roles of the leaders of our country, so they went straight to the source. They practiced their letter writing skills and wrote letters to the Mayor of Coronado- Mayor Richard Bailey. 

 They practiced the parts of a letter, how to address an envelope and discovered where they could go to send a letter. They filled their letters with questions for Mayor Bailey and also let him know some things about Sacred Heart. A few weeks ago, on a sunny day in Coronado, they strolled down Orange Avenue to find the big blue mail box. They sent off their letters, anxious for a reply. 

Mayor Bailey received all 28 letters tied together with a ribbon on his desk. He read every single letter and decided he had to meet the 2nd Graders that were so interested in his position as Mayor. On Wednesday, November 6th Mayor Bailey walked into the Sacred Heart 2nd Grade classroom and saw a room full of awe struck 2nd Graders. He thanked them for their letters, told them a bit about himself and a bit about what it is like to be the Mayor of a fine city like Coronado. Of course the students had many questions, so he graciously answered as many as he could. The 2nd Graders loved their time with Mayor Bailey and voiced their interests in one day running for the mayor of their own cities. Look out San Diego! A few years in the future you may see a Sacred Heart alumni leading your city!