Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone! 

We have the opportunity to spend some time relaxing and sharing family memories.  Thank you so much for touching my holiday with your kindness.  Your thoughtfulness is appreciated!

 

I am hoping students find time to read over the holidays.  Not many of us have reached our December reading goal and can use the time to complete reports. 

 

 Here are some pictures showing the students sharing some Christmas cheer around town.

 



Great concert by the elementary students! 

 

 

 

   Last week of 2012!  It will be a very busy week with many out of the ordinary activities.  It is hard to think about school work but we have a few things to wrap up before we call it a year.
   President reports have been given.  We have about half of the class that has read their reports.  Interesting details and facts are shared.  I should have grades posted by Friday evening.
   Monday is our Christmas concert.   Remember that items for the food pantry can be brought to the concert and items for the mission will be accepted. 
    Friday morning the 5th and 6th graders will go caroling .  We are hoping to be able to spend time at the nursing home but the flu will help make that decision.  The elementary is planning to watch a movie in the afternoon to finish the week. 
    

The Elementary School will continue the tradition of helping the food pantry during the holiday season.  Your child may bring food items that will be donated. These items may be brought from now until after the Christmas concert.  The food will be loaded and taken to the pantry to make everyone's holiday season a happy one.

Our students were also approached by a mission group.  We have been asked to donate items for the group to take with them to Lafiteau which is about 9 miles north of Port au Prince.  A detailed letter from our school principal is in our mail today.  Please note the items that are being accepted.

Our schedule and plans are subject to change at anytime!  We do have a Social Studies test planned for Thursday.  As we get closer to Christmas, activities come up and plans get changed to accommodate activities.  This "out of routine" makes it harder to stay focused on school work.  As the days quickly pass, we hope to maintain the productive level this group has reached.

The fifth grade elves are busy putting together things to make the season bright!