Mrs. Fraser, November 24, 2014

PARENT CORNER

SHORTENED WEEK

Due to Thanksgiving vacation November 25-27 there will be no new spelling words or new Bible verse this week.  There will be no new Math Homework Assignment Packet this week.  Red Folders will go home with graded assignments and weekly newsletter.  Students may return folders with corrected work for an improved score or missing assignments on Tuesday or next Monday, December 1.

THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS!!

Thank you dear parents for the incredible, beautiful Thanksgiving meal for our class last Friday!!!  It was such a memorable day.  The food was delicious and we all appreciated your love, generosity, and kindness.  Thank you too for your tremendous help with our class Thanksgiving party.  The children loved the crafts, activities, games, and spending time all together.  What a huge blessing!!!!

Wishing you a restful time of relaxation with your family and loved ones during this Thanksgiving vacation!  May God’s peace and joy rest upon you.  Thank you for all your prayers of love and the support extended to our children, classroom, and to me.  You are loved and appreciated dearly!

CHRISTMAS FLEECE BLANKETS MINISTRY

CHRISTMAS REHEARSALS

Mrs. Ainley, our music teacher, is adding two rehearsals to our schedule in the next two week so that 3rd and 4th graders may rehearse with 5th and 6th graders.  These added rehearsals will take place at 8:00-8:45 AM on Monday, November 17 and Monday, November 24.  Thank you for your assistance in helping your child arrive promptly to school for this combined rehearsals.

ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS MUSIC PROGRAM

Be sure to mark your calendars for the Elementary Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 9th in the Peoples Church Sanctuary starting at 7:00 PM.  This will be a dress-up evening for the children in their Christmas Holiday Best!  We look forward to a beautiful evening for all of your  family and friends!!  Watch for a flyer coming soon!!!

STEPHEN CARE HOMES

Our class will be going to the Stephen Care Homes to sing for the residents there.  We will make Christmas cards and go Christmas caroling to three of their care homes:  Christina Care Home, Anjali Home, and Marian Homes #4.  We look forward to bring great joy to these precious, often forgotten seniors. It will also be a wonderful lesson for our children that we are to serve and minister to others. It should be a special blessing for all.

 

The date is Friday. Dec. 5th.   We are still in need of  carpools.  If you are able to help with transportation, there is a sign-up sheet outside our door.  We will leave at 9:00 AM and conclude our trip with a picnic lunch in a nearby Clovis park returning about 1:30 PM.  

The Stephen family will provide a pizza lunch.  There will also be a sign-up sheet for other food items for our Christmas picnic lunch.  We look forward to serving our community of Fresno during this holiday season.   

TOGETHER WE CAN!

Once again we have the privilege to help the families of Pinedale this Holiday season!  We will be collecting CANned food Nov. 17th thru Dec. 9th to distribute through the Pinedale Book Buddies program.  Our students are already volunteering as Book Buddies and we would like to continue our support for their programs.

Our delivery this year will help families by providing food for Christmas.  Pinedale resource leaders put together a list of items most used in the community (see back of flyer sent home).  Please make sure to check this list before you shop.

There will be a prize awarded to the classes that bring the most items (1 prize for grades K-3, and 1 prize for grades 4-6).If you are interested in making a financial donation, please send cash/check to the office and designate “Food – Pinedale.”  We have a program with Food Maxx where we use scrip & S.H.A.R.E.S. so FCS also benefits!If you have any  questions, please contact Rob Foshee at rfoshee@fresnochristian.com or talk to your classroom teacher.Blessings and thanks in advance for helping Pinedale and their families.

CHRISTMAS SKATING PARTY

It is time to make plans for our annual Christmas Skating Party.  This year it will be on Friday, December 12, 2014.  Class parties will be held before going to Cal Skate.  Grades 1-6 will skate together this year.  Students may bring money to the rink to purchase snacks or drinks.  Cal Skate allows no food/drink brought into the skating rink.  The student admission cost is included in their class fee.  Please see attached sheet for fees for parents and siblings.  Please return the form regarding skating transportation plans by December 5.

We are taking carpools.  I will have a sign-up outside my classroom door if you can help us with this.

HOLIDAY SCHOLASTIC BOOK  ORDER

Just a reminder that ONLINE Holiday Scholastic Book Orders are due November 30.  I will place the class order on Monday, December 1.  Use our One-Time Class Activation Code:  L9Nj4.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

NOVEMBER

Tuesday, December 2 – Town Hall Meeting / Student Ministries Center Main / 6:30-8:00 PM