Chapel

Christmas isn't about "hoping" for certain gifts and presents, but about a promised hope in our Savior. Our God always keeps His promises, and He is faithful! What a comfort that is! As a class we are taking time to slow down, and to reflect on God's goodness and faithfulness.  We had a lot of fun this week! Check out a few pictures at the end of our Christmas Tree day and chapel!


Homework:

Next week we'll stick with the usual:
Purple Reading Slip will come home Monday (due Monday, Dec. 15)
Math Homework Page will come home Monday (due Monday, Dec. 15)


Bible Memory: Luke 2

Please practice this at home or use for your devotions during the month of December.


Library books due Wednesdays!


Jungle Explorer:

Benjamin was our special Jungle Explorer of the Week! Thanks for sharing your poster and pictures with our class. We enjoyed getting to know you and learning that you like golf. We love that you want to be a Golf Player when you grow up! Your favorite place is the Outer Banks and your favorite food is pizza. You are so special to God and to us, Benjamin, and we loved getting to know more about you this week!


Christmas Around the World:
Dec. 16- Christmas Around the World Day- We will read about 5 countries and how they celebrate Christmas and make a craft to go along with the reading to remember each country. We will be in the gym all morning and move in stations. I could use a couple more parents to help out with this day if you are able. Check out the sign up genius to sign up!

Critter Barn Field Trip:
Field Trip to the Critter Barn on Dec. 10 to see the Live Nativity, decorate a tree, and have a tour. Students will also need a lunch from home, and please dress for the weather!

Class Christmas Party:
Our class Christmas party will be Thursday(Dec. 18) before break. 

Please have your child bring in his/her "boy" or "girl" gift on Thursday, December 19. We ask that each boy come with one wrapped "To: A boy, From: _______" labeled gift, and each girl come with one wrapped "To: A girl, from _______" labeled gift. These will be used as a part of games and activities at the class Christmas party. Please limit the value of these gifts to $3-$5 only. Even though you may be able to find a great deal on a higher priced item for only $3-$5, it helps us avoid some difficulty if the value of each item is actually within the range that is set.. It is not a requirement to participate in the gift exchange part of the party if you would rather not participate.


Children's Advocacy Center:

As part of our mission to equip minds and nurture hearts to transform the world for Jesus Christ, HC works to provide students with the knowledge and skills to guard themselves in this fallen world. Part of HC’s commitment to student safety is providing counsel and resources for sexual abuse prevention and intervention from the Children’s Advocacy Center. Please see the attached informed consent letter for more information. 

If you have any questions about the content of the presentation, we encourage you to reach out to the Children’s Advocacy Center. If you would like your child to not participate in the presentation, please fill out this form at least one week prior to the presentation date. HC will anticipate participation unless they receive a submitted opt-out form.

Our classroom presentation will be on Monday December 8 from 9:20-10:00am. We will do a few short classroom activities to follow up in the weeks after.


Book Fair
Pine Ridge Book Fair will be open for families to shop Wednesday, December 10  from 2-4pm and Thursday, December 11  from 3-5:30pm. The Book Fair will accept cash, check, or credit card. The book fair has an abundance of books, but there are also pens/pencils, posters, and other fun items to purchase.We appreciate your support of the book fair which supplies funds for the library!


Lost & Found

Our South Side lost & found items are in a gray tub in the office. If you are missing anything, please stop in and take a peek, or check out our South Side Lost and Found Photo Album before Christmas break, as we will be donating the remaining items.

Christmas Spirit Week:

We will be having our fun Christmas Spirit week again this year! Check out the fun things to do that last week before break! It will be here before you know it!

  • 12/15 Monday: Christmas headgear (antlers, hats)

  • 12/16 Tuesday: Christmas sweater

  • 12/17 Wednesday: Red/green day

  • 12/18 Thursday: Christmas socks

  • 12/19 Friday: Christmas PJs

Important Dates:
Dec. 8: Math Homework and Reading Slip due 
Dec. 10: Field Trip to the Critter Barn for the Live Nativity
Dec. 16: Christmas Around the World Day
Dec. 18: Class Christmas Party
Dec. 19: Start Christmas Break
Dec. 22- Jan. 4: Break
Jan. 5: Return to School










































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