We are excited for you to come enjoy our 3rd – 8th grade Christmas Program, which will be on Thursday, December 18th at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center.
Caroling – Permission slips must be returned to school for your child to participate in the 3rd-8th grade Christmas caroling on Friday, December 12. Students are encouraged to bring Christmas hats to wear while caroling.
Christmas Program – Still, Still, Still is the title of the 3rd–8th Grade Christmas Program. Here is what you need to know:
Thursday, December 18 at 6:00 PM
Student Arrival: Students should arrive by 5:45 PM and report to their homeroom classrooms.
Dinner: Dinner will be served from 4:45 to 5:45 PM in the lunchroom. The cost is a free-will donation supporting their Washington, D.C. trip. Dinner served will be Walking Tacos.
Attire: White tops and black bottoms *Boys must wear a white collared shirt
Reception: A cookie reception will follow the program.
Practice: Students have several parts they are learning. Please help them practice at home as we prepare to joyfully share the story of Jesus’ birth. It is a blessing to celebrate this good news together and give glory to God.
Classroom Christmas Party & Gift Exchange
Our 4th grade Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 19th from about 10:15 – 11:15. Parents are always welcome to attend! The party will be followed by clean-up and Early Dismissal at 11:30 am. A Big Thank You goes to our room mothers – Lisa Patch and Anelda Clancy who have been planning for our par
Each 4th grader was sent the name and wish list of a classmate for whom to purchase a special book(s) for Christmas. It is important that everyone participate so as not to have anyone without a gift. Keep the gift-giver’s name anonymous because we do not want to reveal the gift-giver’s name until the gift is opened. You will need to write the name of the child who is to receive the gift on the wrapped book(s). You will want to write a note and place it in the book(s) to indicate who each book is from and who each is for. The cost for the gift should not exceed $10.00. Half Price Books is a great place to look! Wrapped books should be brought to school as soon as possible. Please get in touch with me if you have concerns or if this is a hardship for you. Thank you!
Parent/Teacher Conferences: January 15 & 16 – Mandatory
Look for a Signup Genius link to be coming soon in your email and in next week’s Newsletter for setting your appointment time for our January Parent / Teacher Conference. There will be an Early Dismissal Day on Thursday, January 15th and No School on Friday, January 16th due to our conference scheduling.
Memory and Spelling
There will be one more Memory recitation due before the Christmas Break. Please be sure your child knows the verses of the assigned song to prepare for our Thursday night Christmas Program. There will be no new Spelling List until after Christmas. Merry Christmas!
Reading
We have finished reading the novel “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” by Barbara Robinson. We are completing the workbook activities this next week. We will be taking a Vocabulary Test on Monday, December 15th. Please study the words and meanings with your child. Thank you!
Book-It
Please store your child’s December calendar in a safe place at home or in your child’s binder. It will be due on Friday, January 9th. Please help keep track of the minutes of reading your child does each day of the month. Your child will need to complete 600 minutes of reading outside of school hours to receive the Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza. Please support your child in taking on this project and completing it. Thank you!
STUCO Candy Cane Cafe-
Tuesdays in December from 8:00 – 8:25 am
+Original $1 -classic Hot Cocoa
+Supreme $2 – Hot Cocoa, Marshmallows, Peppermint/Caramel Drizzle, Candy Cane Stirrer
+Extra $1 – Cookie on the Side / Holiday Sprinkles
++++Cocoa Extra Change Jar – Any donations of extra change will help support a family in need at Christmas.
Calendar of Event
Thursday, December 11 – 6PM K-2nd Grade Christmas Program
Friday, December 12 – CAROLING 3rd – 8th grade choir walking to Ford dealership on Shawnee Mission Parkway –
Thursday, December 18 – 6 PM 3rd – 8th Grade Christmas Program
Friday, December 19 – Sing-a-long (9:00), Christmas Party (10:15), and Early Dismissal (11:30)
Spelcial Christmas Dress-up Week: December 15 – 19
Monday 12/15 – Wear Ugly Christmas Sweaters with uniform bottoms
Tuesday 12/16 – Wear Christmas PJ’s
Wednesday 12/17 – Wear Red and Green tops with uniform bottoms
Thursday 12/18 – Wear your Christmas hats with uniform
Friday 12/19 – Wear a Christmas t-shirt & socks with uniform bottoms
