We have had a fun and “spirit” -filled week! We were pretty “comfy” on Monday, many sets of twins (or triplets…) on Tuesday, lots of teachers represented on Wednesday, and lots of school spirit on Thursday. I am looking forward to seeing all of the holiday cheer on Friday. Along with Spirit Week, we have been working on the Christmas program, applying our multiplication skills in math, learning about direct and indirect quotes in grammar, talking about different countries on the continent of Asia in social studies, and what it means to be God’s children as we take time to focus on His coming during this season of Advent.
23rd MBHC Tournament – Thank you to those who signed up to help with this weekend’s tournament! Volunteers are still needed. Hope 25-26: 2025 Milt Brueggemann Hope Classic
ALL STUDENTS ARE SINGING ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH. Here is the Sunday Worship schedule:
8 am – A Band and 6-8 Grade Choir – meet your teacher in the Luther Room at 7:45 am.
10:30 am – 4th-5th Grade Band, 3-5 Grade Choir, and Kinder – 2nd Grade Choir – meet your teacher in the Luther Room at 10:15 am.
If you are not able to attend, your parents should email Mrs. Schkade (schkade@hopelutheran.org) for 3rd – 8th grade choir and Mrs. Heiss for Kinder – 2nd grade choir (heiss@hopelutheran.org).
Hope Lutheran Church is a great supporter of our school, and this Sunday we give thanks for that support. We would like as many students as possible to attend church.
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 Basket – Any donations of extra change will help support a family in need at Christmas.
Advent – The season of Advent has begun. You are invited to join us at Hope Lutheran Church on Wednesdays on December 10th and 17th, at 4 pm or 7 pm.
Book Reports – I have been encouraging the class to read their chosen chapter books for their book reports. Many of the students are almost finished reading and are making their posters. They are due on Monday, Dec. 15. The students will present them to the class the during the week.
Our Holiday Shop is coming soon! – We are proud to announce that we have chosen The Kids’ Choice® Gift Shop for our Children’s Holiday Gift Store this year. The Kids’ Choice® Gift Shop allows your children to shop for high-quality gifts for friends and family in a secure environment at our school. The Kids’ Choice® Gift Shop program allows our children to make real-life shopping decisions…plus they learn that giving is as important as receiving. Gift items start at less than $1.00, with most in the $1.00 to $10.00 range. The shop will be open to the 3rd grade on Thursday, Dec. 11.
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 Gift Exchange – For our class Christmas party on Dec. 19, we will gift each other a book to read. The kids filled out surveys listing their favorite topics or books. Students drew a classmate’s name for the exchange. It’s more fun if we can keep names a secret until gifts are opened, so the name your child drew, and the book information to help with book shopping, were in a sealed envelope in the Thursday folder before Thanksgiving break. (Cost for the gift should not exceed $10.00) Wrapped books should be brought to school the week of Dec. 8-12. Please get in touch with me if you have concerns or if this is a hardship for you.
Spelling words for next week: 3.2 (abbreviations)
| A.M. | ASAP | Blvd. | no. | etc. |
| P.M. | P.S. | Rd. | vs. | wt. |
Sentence: The game was the Bears vs. the Lions.
Memory work for December 10:
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Next Week:
- Friday, 12/5
- Pro Dads Breakfast
- Spelling Test
- December 5-7
- MBHC Basketball Tournament
- Sunday, 12/7
- Singing at the 10:30 Worship Service at Hope
- Tuesday, 12/9
- Hot Cocoa at the Candy Cane Cafe
- Wednesday, 12/10
- Advent Service, 4 or 7 pm
- Thursday, 12/11
- Children’s Holiday Gift Store
- Friday, 12/12
- Spelling Test
- Caroling field trip (bring your Christmas hats to wear!)
Important Upcoming Dates:
- 12/15 – Book reports due
- 12/18 – 3-8 Grade Christmas Program
- 12/19 – Sing-Along, Christmas Parties, 11:40 pm Dismissal (NO ESC)
- 12/22 thru 1/5 – Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL
