WEEKS OF NOVEMBER 23 AND NOVEMBER 30

*See those little marching men...thus our days are marching along quickly from one holiday to the next. On Monday at 8:30 a.m., we will celebrate our all school Thanksgiving Mass.  You are invited to attend. As you know, the children have been collecting canned goods, toiletry, and other food items.  The collection boxes in the annex hallway are overflowing with your generosity.  All the donations will be assembled in the Gathering Space in time for Mass and all to see on Monday.  Thank you for all the support you have shown.  You are wonderful role models for your children as they learn to have concern for others.  (There is still a need for coats of all sizes.)

Being a short week, there will be no spelling test.  We will do the usual Simple Solutions page for homework on Monday.  The weekly timed math test will be on Monday and be sent home for your signature.  This will be the last of the "twenty".   Dust off those flash cards.

Thank you to all of you for the quick return of the Early Dismissal Once School is in Session forms.  The children and I went through the forms, and I quizzed them as to their means of transportation in case there would be a need to utilize the forms.  I think that they are pretty well informed.  Remember to let me know if these arrangements would change in the future.  If there is a threat of bad weather, please make sure to listen to the media for Oak Hills School District.  The forms would go into effect.  There will be no calls being made.  With everyone following directions, it should go smoothly.

The back bulletin board in Room #7 is sporting a fat old brown paper turkey.  Your children have each contributed a large orange feather to its plumage.  Under their name they have listed the things that they are thankful for this holiday season.  Their lists are lengthy and "parents" hold the top position.  They are well aware of the many blessings in their lives.

We in Room #7 would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

*All too soon, Thanksgiving leftovers will have disappeared and December will be upon us.  Another big holiday to anticipate.  Friday, December 4, will be Room #7's turn to plan the Mass. Those readings will be sent home on the Monday of that week.  Again, we invite you to join in our celebration of the Mass at 8:30 a.m.

We are delighted to have Officer Jackie Lillis with us again this year.  She will spend three sessions with the children.  Her second visit will be first thing on Monday morning.  The children are learning about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.  They also discuss and practice safety methods to avoid those dangers.  In addition to the obvious, the children are introduced first hand to a police officer.  They are building a trust in the police, and the services they perform for our community.

The votes are in, and the children have decided to take Thursday, December 3, as their out of uniform day for their November A.R. points.  Mark your calendar.

The rest of the week will be as normal as can be... spelling sentences on Monday, spelling test on Thursday, and math timed test on Wednesday.  Ah, for a good old "normal" week.

Have a terrific next two weeks and we will too.

Sincerely,

K.B.and Kids