I enjoy talking (whaaaat?!?! I know. You heard it here first!) and writing. Words in general can be fun. But sometimes my ability with words is inadequate to capture the essence of what I'm trying to communicate. I find myself in one of those moments now. Each day I thank God for choosing to place me here at South Side among you, amazing peers! You bring energy, love, ideas, strength and God's LIGHT to our days. Your consistent countenance is a gift that lifts and holds tight not only the children God has placed in our care, but us as an extended family as well. What a true joy to be called to work this mission field with you. Thank you for your dedicated work. It's not always easy. But it's always God's good work. Thank you for your infectious joy. I'm always proud to tell and show visitors how much genuine enjoyment and enthusiasm you fill our hallways and classrooms with. Thank you for giving your heart to God. He is moving and doing great things through YOU! I am THANKFUL for YOU!
Gift Exchange
Please share with your parents that they may once again participate in a classroom gift exchange with a spending target of $3. This will keep the gift exchange equitable and fun. It also affords us the opportunity to teach children how to give a gift in love as well as receive a gift with respect.
World Renew
When looking at the calendar, we will need to begin our World Renew Collection on Monday, November 30. Feel free to introduce the collection with the online gift catalog. Our collection will run November 30-December 11. The World Renew celebration will be held on Wednesday, December 16 at 8:30.
If it saves you some time, you may copy this or tweak this for your blog to announce the World Renew project:
God graciously includes us, His people, in His ongoing mission of reconciliation in the world. Every December we recommit ourselves as a community who strives to transform the world by reaching out to children and families in need to offer hope and help through the World Renew Gift Program. Each class will collect money from November 30-December 11. As the money is brought to school, students will total the donation and make decisions about how they would like to allocate the funds. Through the World Renew gift catalog, students can select items such as mosquito nets, health kits, goats, pigs, chimneys, latrines and water filters. We we hold a special chapel service on Wednesday, December 16 during which we will review what items our entire South Side community will be sending out around the world.
We invite you to participate in this program. You may encourage your child to complete special jobs around the house to earn money. Perhaps they can dig into their own piggy bank for an offering. You are welcome to attend our chapel time on Wednesday, December 16 from 8:30-9:00 as we offer our gifts as a response to God's love and grace in our lives.
Closing Closet Doors
Whaaat?!?! Yep. Our insurance company has requested that the doors to our second grade, first grade and kindergarten storage rooms remain closed to help prevent curious children from climbing around inside and getting hurt.
Quarter 2 Report Cards
Back up the assessment bus! Our report cards for quarter two will not go home on Friday, December 18. Rather, we will begin printing cards on Thursday, January 21. They will go home on that day with Sandy and Sarah. The rest of the batch on Friday, January 22. Merrrrrry Christmas!
Makers Week
If you're still looking and thinking, feel free to take a peek at what others are doing at PR and RP for ideas. Don't hesitate to talk to me if you need to shake an idea out of the tree. We can drum up something exciting for your session! Jot your ideas and materials here. I'm starting to shop! :)
PD
Wednesday will be PD with a light breakfast served from 8:00-8:20 on main street. We'll begin at 8:20 focusing on Discipleship Practices and integrating the Biblical Narrative into all that we do for our students. Please bring your computer as we may have time to input our ideas and work into rubicon. Our session will wrap up by noon so you can begin prepping your turkeys.
