Tuesday, December 24, 2013

December 24, 2013

Our last week leading up to Christmas was full of "Love and Service."  We baked Christmas cookies for the poor of Milwaukee on Tuesday.  On Wednesday, we packaged them on small paper plates and sealed them in ziploc bags so that we could hand them out the the guests at the Open Door Cafe at the Cathedral of St. John.

On Thursday we had the opportunity to visit the Cathedral and tour this magnificent church.  After the tour we served lunch at the Open Door Cafe and handed out Christmas cookies as the guests finished their meals.

On Friday we watched a wonderful Christmas movie called The Ultimate Gift.  It is a fabulous movie that teaches an important lesson about the most important "gifts" of all- love, life, friendship, and more! Have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

Monday, December 16, 2013

December 16, 2013
At gathering we listened to the Go Fish Guys about Advent.  We also made angels to bring with us to the nursing home on Friday.  We also got our Social Studies test back today, and it was exciting!

The 5th graders are baking cookies tomorrow, on Wednesday they will package them, and on Thursday they will be taking them to the Cathedral.

The alligators are growing bigger every day, but the light green one is bigger.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

December 12, 2013

We are doing a Secret Santa until Dec 20. Students may bring notes or treats for their secret Santa, but do not tell who you have.  We want it to be a surprise next Friday when we open our gifts.

Today in school we had reconciliation. Science fair progress report is due tomorrow.

Yesterday we had a writers workshop with a man from CMH. He was really funny, and he led us in a writing activity about "School" for their spring play.  We had a lot of fun writing stories with him.

Have a great day.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

December 4, 2013
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!  Band will also be practicing on Monday in preparation for Tuesday's concert.  Please bring your instruments on Monday, December 9th.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Monday, December 2
We began Advent with the annual Advent Wreath Blessing.  We also discussed what we would like to do as a class to celebrate Advent and prepare for Christmas.

Band is scheduled to meet again this Thursday.  Be sure to bring your instruments this Thursday for Band.   If anybody forgot the science fair sheet, it was due today so make sure to bring it tomorrow.