Christmas Notes

It usually seems so early to send out the holiday letters, but with the weather we have been having lately it feels like January already. I will be sending the information below and a few more details home on Friday too.  

Christmas Store

When:  December 2nd at 1:00
How Much:  $0.25 or $0.50
What:  Students are able to buy up to two gifts at the store for $0.25 each.  It gives students the opportunity to buy gifts for their parents or guardians on their own.  Volunteers wrap the gifts and prepare them to take home. 

Book Donation

When:  December 22nd or 23rd
How Much:  $5
What:  We have decided for our gift exchange this year to donate a book to the library for everyone to read. Inside the book have the students put their name and 2014 a way to remember who donated the book. We discussed whether they could give a used book from their personal library or goodwill, and as long as the book is still in good shape the kids decided that it would not matter whether the book was new or used. We did discuss that if they buy a new book to look for paper back and not getting a hard cover to keep the price down. Please wrap the books up and we'll go around the room taking turns opening the books that go in the room. I will also find a new and exciting book to donate.

Party Committee

When:  December 22nd or 23rd
Who:  Gary, Braiden, Teejay, Madalyn, Julia, and Richard
What:  These committee members will bring drinks and treats or plan games and activities for our Christmas party.  We won't start planning until December though.

Christmas Concert

When: December 11 at 7:00 (make-up day would be Dec. 16)

Who: The whole elementary

What: This is just a reminder that the annual Christmas Concert is on Dec. 11 at 7:00. It's always great to see all the kids dressed up. It is also a chance for my students to meet my wife and kids, which they are always excited about.