Hi everyone! Thanks for checking in! 

Well time is flying and we’re approaching our last week of school before the Christmas holidays! First off, thank you to all the families that were able to come to our Christmas Gala last night.  It was super busy but a lot of fun! Thank you for your support in making it a family event! I think with how successful it turned out, there will definitely be other Christmas Galas in years to come! 

This is just a post to let you know about all the happenings for the week! 

Because of the busy week, there will be NO spelling homework or sight words coming home.   

Every day in the morning, we will be carolling in the gym.  If you’re around MMH from 8:30-9:00(ish), feel free to join us!

Yesterday your student brought home an envelope with instructions for a Christmas Card exchange.  We’re asking students to bring back their finished cards in the envelopes on Tuesday December 18^th.  If you think you will not have time for this activity, please shoot me a quick email and I can provide your child with some craft items and we’ll find some time during recess on Monday to make one.

On Wednesday the entire school is going to “Dress Like Christmas”.  

 On Thursday we’re having Grinch Day!  The Grade 1s will be moving around to different themed centers in the morning.  Students are invited to dress in green, or as a “Who” from “Who-Ville”.  We’re also having our Class Party that afternoon!  Thanks to those parents who’ve signed up to bring treats that day!  We didn’t have anyone sign up for a Veggie Tray, so if there’s anyone out there who is able to help out, let me know!  In the afternoon we’re going to enjoy our snacks, relax, and open our Christmas Cards from our classmates. 

So there you have it! Our last week for 2012:

Monday December 17^th- Carolling @ 8:30

Tuesday December 18^th- Carolling @ 8:30- Bring finished Christmas Card for exchange

Wednesday December 19^th- Carolling and Spirit Assembly @ 8:30- “Dress Like Christmas”

Thursday December 20^th Carolling @ 8:30-Grinch Day! Class party in the pm

Friday December 21^st-Carolling @ 8:30- Last Day for 2012!

Monday January 7^th- Classes Resume

In case I don’t see you before the holidays…

Thank you for such a fantastic first four months of Grade 1! It’s been such a blast so far! Have a wonderful and Merry Christmas! Enjoy your time with your families!!