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December 11, 2009
Thank you all so much for coming to our Christmas programs. The children did
a wonderful job and that is no exageration. Imagine how overwhelming it must
be to be three years old and walk into a room full of people looking at you.
Then you have to stand up in front of them and sing songs. I can't even
imagine the feeling. The fact that they did not cry or run to you parents
was amazing. You should all be so very proud.
We worked on many things this week. One project was a special present for
our families which went home this week. The children were very proud of
their gifts.
We also made our very own Rudolph and will be bringing home some special food
for the reindeer on Christmas Eve.
We will be having our Christmas party on Friday, December 18. Thank you all
for signing up. We have two items left that need to be filled if you haven't
signed up. Probably the most important to the children would be the filled
treat bags instead of the ice cream cups.
Pastor Bugg lit the second candle on our Advent Wreath during our programs
this week. The second candle is the Candle of Joy.
We have, of course, been talking to the children about the Christmas story
and that Jesus is the reason we celebrate Christmas. There is a lot of
hustle and bustle right now. Please make sure you stop and take the time to
enjoy the season and its true meaning.
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MANNERS:
Saying "Please, Thank You, Excuse Me"
Table Manners (sitting with two feet in front in you while eating,
not playing with friends or food, saying "Please"
instead of "Give me" or "I want")
Sneezing or coughing into your sleeve
Listening while the teacher is talking
Sharing
Waiting your turn
Playground (not throwing rocks or sand)
Chapel (being quiet, keeping your feet off the wood surface,
sitting all the way back in the pew so you don't hit your
head)
I know that these seem like a lot for your children to remember, but you do
have very smart children. These are basic manners that we will be working
with all year as they are very important social skills. You can help by
reinforcing them at home as well. Believe it or not, these basic manners
will help them be successful in life.
