Pastor Mueller led chapel with a reading about being able to have joy in all that we do, including our hard work. He knew a janitor from his middle school days that would say the phrase, “here we are at the beach once more.” He would use this phrase when he was doing hard work to have the joyful mindset in his work. Pastor engaged the students by asking them what they wanted to be when they grow up, and every answer was an important job where God gives talents to people to be in those professions. We can see God’s blessings in all that we do, whether it’s as a student, a veterinarian, firefighter, or any other vocation. Let’s find joy in all that we do during!
“Christmas Families” donations– Please post that in your house or car and remember to pick up some extra items at the grocery store to help those who struggle to have enough. Thank you for serving the Lord in this way! This week, Preschool-2nd Grade are donating paper towel rolls and kleenex. 3rd-8th Grade are donating 2-ply toilet paper. The week after Thanksgiving, Preschool-2nd Grade are donating dish soap, bar soap, and hand soap. 3rd-8th Grade are donating (Fragrance free and clear) laundry detergent and dishwasher detergent. December 5th-13th students will bring gift card donations.
A big congratulations to the spelling bee winners from yesterday go to William in 2nd Grade and Nathan in 7th Grade! All the spellers did an amazing job!
Following Thanksgiving break, we will be very busy preparing for the Christmas program. All students have their speaking parts by now, and should be learning them as memory very soon. Please help your child to memorize their part with good voice levels, intonation, and voice expression. This is a joyful time of year, and with that comes the great blessing of sharing the good news about Jesus.
Outdoor Recess: Per our handbook policy on page 14, on most days, students will be expected to go outside for recess. If the following conditions exist, the students will not be taken out except to get a few minutes of fresh air:
- The temperature is 15 degrees F (-13 C) or below. The wind chill index is 0 (-18 C) or below.
- There is significant falling moisture.
- Teachers may take their classes out briefly for fresh air at their discretion.
- Students must have a jacket/coat to go outside to recess if the temperature is 50 degrees or below; hoodies are good for Middle School Students if it is 50 degrees or warmer.
Grades 1-8 Crown Center performance – December 17 @ 5:30. All choirs and bands will perform. All students should wear black pants/skirts and white tops. Girls may wear all-black dresses.
Grades 1-8 Christmas program – December 19 @ 6:30. All students should wear their “Christmas best.” This should not include jeans.
Verse to remember: Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Coming up:
Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving break
Dec. 2-Dec. 6 Spirit Week
Dec. 5 Pep Rally in FLC @ 2:00
Dec. 6-8 Milt Brueggeman basketball tournament
Dec. 8 Grades 1-8 sing in church in the FLC @ 9:30 AM
Dec. 17 Grades 1-8 band/choir Crown Center performance, 5:30
Dec. 19 Grades 1-8 Christmas program in the FLC @ 6:30 PM
Dec. 20 Christmas parties, early dismissal, no extended care
You will not be seeing a scoop next week, as we will all be enjoying time with our families for Thanksgiving. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
