Happy December! We have two busy weeks before the Christmas vacation begins – I can’t believe how fast the year is going. Thanks for bringing your children to sing on Sunday morning. The praises the children sang to the Lord were beautiful.
A memory schedule for the next two weeks of December is attached to the weekly note. Please notice that the Christmas recitations will be due on Wed., Dec. 5 and Thurs., Dec. 6.
Tues., Dec. 4 - #105, 133
Wed., Dec. 5 – Christmas Recitation
Thurs., Dec. 6 – Christmas Recitation
Fri., Dec. 7 – Hymn 62: 1-2
This week we are working on spelling unit 14. The pretest is on Monday and the final test is on Friday. All 5th grade students took a math test on Monday. The English review was Monday. The test on verbs will be on Wednesday. This week we will be finishing the book Where the Red Fern Grows. We will be watching the video based on the book as our conclusion.
This coming Sunday, December 9, the Jr. Choir sings for the Christmas Cantata during the 8:45 AM service. All students sing for the Children’s Christmas Program on Saturday, December 15 at 5:30 and 7:00 PM. All students are expected to attend the joint rehearsal on Saturday, December 15 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon. Plan to join us for the other special services as well!
Thurs., Dec. 6, 7:15 PM Mid-week Advent Service
Sat., Dec. 8, 5:30 PM Christmas Cantata
Sun., Dec. 9 8:45 AM Christmas Cantata (Jr. Choir sings)
Thurs., Dec. 13, 7:15 PM Mid-week Advent Service
Sat., Dec. 15 5:30 & 7:00 PM Children’s Christmas Program (K-8)
Sun., Dec. 16 8:45 &11:15 AM Sunday worship
Thurs., Dec. 20 7:15 PM Mid-week Advent Service
Mon., Dec. 24 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 PM Christmas Eve services
Tues., Dec. 25 9:00 AM Christmas Day
The book report is due this Fri., Dec. 7. Please remember that the two page summary, paper bag, and book will all be turned in together. The books will be returned before the Christmas vacation begins.
The students may bring their gifts for the class gift exchange the week of Dec. 10. The class party will be Thurs. afternoon, so all gifts should be brought to school by Dec. 13. Please remember that the girls will bring a $5 gift for a girl and the boys will bring a $5 gift for a boy.
We will be having some treats for our Christmas party. Some suggestions are listed: chips, crackers and cheese, popcorn, carrots and dip, fruit, drinks – juice or pop, cookies, candy. Please let me know if you are willing to bring a treat to share with the class.
Please remember that school dismisses at noon on Friday for Teacher Collaboration Day. On Thursday, Dec. 13 there will be no hot lunch!