Thanksgiving Break and What's Ahead...

Hello Parents,

I hope this week's newsletter finds you all doing well. We've had a calm week as we've been heading into Thanksgiving break. What is Thanksgiving? The month of November brings spectacular fall colors, hot chocolate and cozy nights by the fire(even though we've had many warm days). It's also a time of giving thanks and a time for thank yous.  Throughout our lives, we have all been reminded during Thanksgiving time what it means to be thankful and what it means to cherish special people in our lives. We also become aware of the loveliness that encompasses us, and we realize the importance of gratitude. I hope you all enjoy your time together over the next week.

Our Veterans are wonderful! We had one stop by Mrs.Sarver's class to thank them for their wonderful letters!

This week we had Associa come and speak with our students. They used their mascot Scout to speak to us and show us his work. Each student recieved a Scout dog, a reading book, and a coloring book. The Scout reading books are used to communicate the importance of safety and fitness. Thank you Associa for coming out and sharing with us about how to be safe and fit! You can see a few pictures under the "Eagle News" tab! 


Rex Barker spoke to us in chapel this morning. It was a privilege to hear what he had to teach our students today. His message was simple and it's one we all need to remember, about making good choices. We are in charge of ourselves and the choices we make. We need to take responsilibity for our actions and choose to listen, obey, and do the right thing in every sitatution. Thank you Rex for your wonderful lesson this morning! Also, in Chapel, our Kindergartners recited from memory Psalms 100! They did an AMAZING JOB!! We are so proud of them!!

Don't forget, we are doing a year-long service project with Make a Wish. Right now we are collecting $10 for a T-shirt and if you bring the money in by tomorrow, the students will get an extra "T-shirt and jeans day" on December 7th. There will be ample opportunities to get a T-shirt over the next couple of months.


**Don't forget if your child has received a second terrific ticket their picture will be located under the "terrific ticket" tab! 

Our sweet Brownie troup here at school is asking for our help! They made an announcement in chapel and have hung up posters requesting our help with their service project. Here is their announcement:
    Brownie Troop 333 from Ezell-Harding is collecting baby supplies for Morning Star 
    Sanctuary, a domestic violence shelter. We are asking each grade level to bring the
    following items:
    PK - Sippy cups
    K - Pacifiers
   1st - Baby Wipes
   2nd - Diaper Cream
   3rd - Hand Sanitizer
   4th - Baby Socks


**BOOK FAIR is the week after Thanksgiving!
**Our annual Food Drive in December 5-9th!

Some Quick Date Reminders to put on your Calendars:
Build a Bear Reward = November 18th

Poinsettias Sale through November 19th = Pick up December 1st

Thanksgiving Break = November 21st-25th

Book Fair= November 28th -- December 2nd

Food Drive = December 5th - 9th

Santa Sale = December 6th

The Nutcracker = December 9th

Last week’s “Dinner Discussion” winners:

What is your favorite Thanksgiving Dessert?

#1 Answer: Pecan Pie (by 1 vote)

Check out this week’s questions for discussion.