Twas the Night Before Christmas

One of the fun things about the holidays is that we get to do all kinds of things that are just plain FUN! Enjoy the photos below of some of the FUN!

The other reason this is so much fun is because all week parents have been in and out to help with centers and treats and gifts. Below is one student’s "MiMi" (grandmother) who dropped by on the last day before the holiday to read "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to our students. The children were so excited as they sat thoroughly engaged in this traditional holiday favorite. We love the chance to meet the moms and dads, sisters and brothers, and extended family that the children talk about. We love to share with them all of the joy and excitement that we see every single day.

As we come to the end of 2007 we want to say a special thank you to each family. Thank you, of course, for the thoughtfulness of your holiday gifts, but so much more than that, thank you for sharing your most prized possession, your child, with us. Your children have touched our hearts. They make us so proud. They make our hearts sing! 2007 has been such a memorable year! We can't wait until 2008! See you then...

Alex's Lemonade Stand

Alex was four years old when she was diagnosed with cancer. She asked her parents if she could make lemonade and sell it so she could donate the money to research. Alex held the first Lemonade Stand before she succumbed to the disease. You and your child may be interested in reading more about Alex and her Lemonade Stand at http://www.alexslemonade.org/

Our class has joined with all the kindergarten classes at Chets Creek to host Lemonade Stands this year to help raise money for research for childhood cancer. We were honored to be asked to host the first Lemonade Stand on our first Parent Night at Chets Creek. During class the children learned how to make lemonade. Some of them even wrote the directions so other classes would know how to make it when it is their turn. Some of the students came with their families at night to sell the lemonade and the children kept tally mark of how many glasses they sold. The class even showed their experiences by posting it on this month's bulletin board, When Life give You Lemons...Make Lemonade! Make sure to stop by and check out our board!