Friday, December 7
We are keeping busy trying to get the 2nd quarter wrapped up before we break for Christmas. Lots to do so it is a pushing match!! Also helps to keep these young minds thinking! But rest assured we are also taking time to enjoy the season with Christmas crafts and activities!!
Religion-Next week we will talk about the birth of John the Baptist and the visit of the angel to Mary and Joseph. Each day we are opening the doors on our Advent calendar as we prepare for Jesus to come. We will are practicing for our school Christmas service!
Reading-ip- and –it words will be featured throughout the week!!
Math-Dimes will be introduced and we will learn how to use them in place of pennies!! We will talk about ABB patterns using some motion activities (keeping it moving)!!
Science/Social Studies-We talked about “caribou” during Nature Club…can your child tell you anything about this special animal??? We have a few bulbs to plant in the courtyard and in our Journey North garden spot!!
Chapel-We have now collected $190.57 for the Giving Tree. The purchasing has begun-for our 5 year old boy we have purchased a Road Ripper race car, a football, Thomas the Train puzzle, and pajamas. Our three year old girl thus far has a Baby Alive Doll, a basket with pretend groceries, a puzzle and pajamas. Probably finish each up with some other clothing items. Any extra money will be used to help other classrooms with their children! Great job, kindergarten!!
Christmas Service-Thursday, December 20-the dress rehearsal is at 8:15 a.m. and the children are to wear their regular school apparel (parents/grandparents who cannot come to the evening service are cordially invited). The evening service is at 6:30 and the children are asked to wear school uniform OR NICER (this is the chance for the children to get all dressed up in their Christmas finery). All children are expected to be in attendance for the evening service-please let me know if you have a conflict!
Chapel Buddies-It is a tradition for K/8th grade chapel buddies to exchange gifts at Christmas. Gift cards are a great idea for our buddies. Do not plan to spend more than $5.00 for this gift!! Our Christmas gathering is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21-first thing in the a.m. so please be sure to have your child’s buddy gift here by that morning-thanks!!
Jesus Birthday Party-On Friday, Dec. 21-1:00 p.m.-during this party the classroom children each bring a gift for another child in the room. I have the boys bring a gift for a boy and the girls each bring a gift for a girl. These need to be wrapped and simply labeled with a tag that tells who the gift is from-we do not purchase for a specific person. I have my special system in place for the time when we have the classroom exchange! Again please do not spend more than $5.00! Please have these gifts at school by Thursday, Dec. 20 so that I do not panic!! Thanks again!!
A Gentle Reminder-The children are to wear white socks, stockings and leggings with their SNEAKERS! Also during the colder winter months long sleeved t-shirts and turtlenecks are to be white as well. Thanks for cooperating!!
Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Many of the children can use new crayons for school. Some fresh glue sticks and glue bottles are also appreciated!!!
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