Only three weeks of school this month and lots to do. I hope the season brings you joy and happiness along with all the busy-ness. This month we continue with meeting Letter People, Math Topics 4&5 on numbers, and Religion lessons on Advent, Mary and Christmas. I expect a visit from St. Nick and a treat for St. Nicholas Day on Monday Dec. 7! There is also our St. Nicks Gift Shop for easy Christmas shopping for the children. If you wish them to shop please put money in an envelope and include who they should buy for. There are helpers for the children during their shopping. They will also wrap gifts for moms and dads.(Wed. Dec. 2) We will be practicing for the play more often and hope everyone will join us for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever on Tuesday December 15 at 9:30am and 7:00pm in the gym. You do not want to miss a St. Paul Christmas play! Our Christmas party will be on Dec. 18 around 2:15pm. If party parents have questions please let me know. As always we need snacks, games and paper products. Our prayers and deepest sympathy go out to the Gaskin family on the loss of their father. John was a consistant helper in our class last year, working with the class on Fridays. He helped serve lunches and was faithfully involved with his children and St. Paul School. He will be deeply missed.