December 16, 2016

December is flying past us and the kids and I are holding on tight! With swimming lessons, snow days, and extra Christmas activities, these days have a different flow and routine. Yet, I am very proud of this group. They pushed through swimming lessons with no tears or concern and encouraged each other along the way. Together, they worked hard to fill little sandwich baggies with snack mix and decorated brown paper bags with words of encouragement for kids in our community who go home to empty refrigerators and stomachs. We are "all in" this busy season together!

Preparing the snack mix

Field Trip! 

On Wednesday, Dec. 21 we will have the opportunity to go to Frederik Meijer Gardens to see the Nativities and Christmas Trees from around the world! We'll leave school at 8:30am, leave FMG at noon, and then swing by McDonald's for a happy meal on the way home! We will return to school around 1:30pm.

The students will be provided with some activities on the bus. Please do not send any electronics for the bus ride. Thank you!

Christmas Party:

Decorating the delivery baggies!

Christmas is just around the corner and we will be doing a gift exchange at our class party. Our party will be on Friday, December 23rd. Please bring in the present before/on that Friday. 

Present Picking need-to-knows:

- As a South Side rule, we ask parents and students to provide one gift that is valued at $3.00. Please do not bring in an item that was on sale for $3.00. (Hold back the 'dutch' desire to score a good deal :) ) 

- Have your child pick a present for a peer of the same gender

- Wrap the gift

- Label it 'To: Girl, From: Your Name OR 'To: Boy, From: Your Name. 

*If you do not wish to have your child participate in the gift exchange, please let us know. It is not mandatory.* 

Bible Memory

We have a long passage this month--the Christmas Story! We are practicing it daily at school, but please try to review it at home as well. 

Important Dates: 

Dec. 21: Meijer Gardens Field Trip

Dec. 23: Class Christmas Party! 

Dec. 24-Jan 8: Christmas Break