Hanukkah began at sundown yesterday with its rich traditions that are celebrated world-wide by our Jewish friends. This holiday lasts for eight days, and so this week our class will be learning about several observances (common games and recipes) of this time in the Jewish year, as well as its origin. Christ's earthly life was full of these feasts and holy days, and as we study them further, we can see how He fulfills the expectant spirit surrounding these celebrations. I hope your first grader enjoys learning about Hanukkah this week!
Don't forget to attend the Christmas program on Tuesday, December 11th, at 6:30pm. Vicki Boyd asks for Christmas Sunday attire for this event.
Please help us plan a memorable Christmas party for the first graders. You will be contacted very soon with ways you can be a part of this celebration. Students are preparing a small presentation for anyone who can attend on that day, Friday, December 21st, at 10:30am. Early dismissal at 11:30am follows the party that day. Hope you can join us!
Spelling Words for the Week (Finally!!):
good, very, want, cute, flute, joke, choke, broke, kite, white
Please don't forget to send a small package of your favorite potpourri to school for a special Christmas project. Thanks!
Blessings,
Mrs. E
