Newsletter for the week of December 3rd

Memory Work:  This is our recitation for the Advent service on December 17^th. The students may say all of it this week or they may say part A this week and part B next week.

            Part A:

 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.  An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Part B:

 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.  This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

                                               

December 3, 2018

Dear Parents,

            This afternoon your children will be sharing the good news of Christmas with the residents of Laclede Groves Nursing Home. I know that the residents will appreciate hearing their angelic voices.

            The season of Advent has begun and this means that our congregations have midweek Advent services.  Here at Webster Gardens, there is an Advent service at 3:45 for the next three Wednesdays.  We will have inside pick-up on those Wednesdays as the parking lot fills up quickly with worshippers.  Please consider joining the Webster Gardens families for these special services.

            This week (through Wednesday) the children are asked to bring in canned goods for Kirk Kare.  Canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese and boxes of cereal are all items that are needed for the Kirk Kare pantry that serves people in our community who are in need of food.

            The book orders are coming home today. Please place your order by Wednesday, December 12^th so that the order is back before our Christmas Break. You may order online at Scholastic.com.  The initial password is GL4JP and then you can set up your own password. 

            This Wednesday we will begin our country reports.  Your child should be able to talk about their country using their poster as a guide. The presentation should be no more than five minutes.  We will allow three questions after each presentation. Students are welcome to add to their report by dressing in a local costume, bringing items to show and/or bringing a treat to share. I will do a video recording of each and place it on your child’s Seesaw account. 

Here is the list of dates for the reports:

Wednesday, December 5

            Hannah Kate- England

            Ben- Ireland

            John- Sweden

Thursday, December 6

            Alli- Germany

            Evan-Spain

            Liam- Scotland

Friday, December 7

            Abigail- France

            Aiden- Greece

            Shayde- Italy

Monday, December 10

            Leo- Morocco

            Noah S.- Turkey

            Hannah- Egypt

Wednesday, December 12

            Ada- Finland

            Vivian- Japan

           

Thursday, December 13

            Noah B.-China

            William- Mexico

            Liberty- Australia

Friday, December 14

            Mitchell- Canada

            Hudson- Argentina

            Annalise-Brazil

Monday, December 17

            Leanna- Uganda

            Madeline- Jamaica

            Ella- The Dominican Republic

            Azelie- Russia

            This Thursday afternoon is the time that our class will be able to shop at Santa’s Workshop.  The students brought home an envelope last Friday with more information.  They should think about making a list of who they want to buy gifts for. Checks or cash are welcome.  If you are sending a blank check, please let us know the limit for spending.

            As we continue through these busy weeks, may we all keep in mind the true meaning of Christmas.

Yours in our newborn Savior,

Janet Leet