Welcome back everybody!  We hope all of you had a wonderful and relaxing break and also had some special moments to reflect on our Lord Jesus Christ and his amazing gift to us!

HOMEWORK REMINDERS:

We are back in the swing of things for homework. 

• New spelling words are coming home today. Look for the purple sheet.  
• New Bible Memory sheets are also coming home today.  Please practice these verses with your child when you have time.
• Reading slips AND the blue Reading Incentive slips (Pizza Hut pizza coupon) are DUE Mon.

WACKY WEDNESDAY: 

Alright parents, lets get excited! January-March is a long stretch of days and we are going to try and liven it up a bit. 

January 18 (THIS WED.) - Sports Team or School Pride Day
January 25- Backwards Day
February 1- Crazy Hair Day
February 8- Pajama Day

MONDAY is MLK Jr. DAY:

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All of the South Side teachers have collaborated and prepared a day of meaningful learning for your child. Our desire is to come together as a school and spend the entire day living into the meaning of Dr. King's famous "I Have A Dream" speech. We hope to bring these words to life and offer experiences that will help our young children understand his hope for our future. We want our children to be inspired and excited to carry on the mission of this dream. These young children are the hope of our future, a vibrant future. If we equip them well, perhaps they can build a brighter, more inclusive future for all of God's children, better than we have been able. If you could, please send a bag, labeled with your child's name, to school on Monday. He/she will be busy collecting and creating a good deal throughout the day." 

LUNCH HELPERS:

It is a NEW YEAR and I am in need of some lunch helpers! Please sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aaa828a6fa7-wednesdaythursday 

(Passcode: maroons)

IMPORTANT DATES:
Mon. - Jan.16: MLK Day - remember a bag

Tues. - Jan 17 - Library Books are due
Wed. - Jan. 18: Wacky Wed. Sports Team Day or School Pride
Fri - Jan. 20: Spelling Test
Fri - Jan. 27: Report Cards come home