Calendar
| Dec 8 |
Christmas Program |
| Dec 13 |
School Board Meeting |
| Dec 16 - Jan 2 |
Christmas Break |
Hot Lunch
| Nov. 30 |
NO Hot Lunch |
| Dec. 1 |
Grillers |
| Dec. 5 |
Pizza by the slice |
| Dec. 6 |
Corn Dogs |
| Dec. 7 |
NO Hot Lunch |
| Dec. 8 |
Pizza buns |
| Dec. 12 |
Pizza by the slice |
| Dec. 13 |
Waffles |
Classroom News
Kindergarten
Mrs. Tusken
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving Vacation!! It was nice to have a break but, it was also nice to be reunited on Monday!! Our theme this week is “Our 5 Senses”. Next week our themes will be Gingerbread, Polar Express, and Christmas. To go along with our theme “Polar Express” we will be having a Pajama Party on Thursday, Dec. 8. Please have your child dress in their PJ’s for school and they are welcome to bring slippers for inside the classroom, but please include regular shoes for outside time and P.E. Thanks!
Our class will be having a Christmas Party on Friday Dec. 16. The children will be drawing names for a gift exchange. I have included the name of the student your child has selected in today’s folder. I am suggesting a limit of $7.00 for the gifts. Please wrap the presents and you are welcome to bring them anytime to place under our class tree!
I have included a new snack sign-up sheet for Jan.-May. Please sign your name on a week and return the calendars in your child’s folder. Thanks!!!!
We have a new sentence practice; our words are white and we. I can tell that everyone has been practicing!! Everyone is getting good at spotting those sight words!!
Just a reminder; book orders are due this Friday. Thanks.
Grades 1-2
Mrs. Gaines
Thanksgiving Vacation was great, but it was wonderful to see everyone on Monday. Before we know it, Christmas break will be upon us. The children drew names today for the gift exchange to be held on Friday, December 16th. Gifts may be brought any time and placed under the tree. It is suggested that there be a $7.00 limit to the amount spent on gifts.
We are outside for most every recess, so be prepared with gloves, coat, and hat. There were children outside yesterday in the cold and wind with no coat. They had not even worn one to school! Another reminder, spelling and memory verse tests on Friday. Also, check the hot lunch schedule in this newsletter.
Sorry, but our report schedule is out of kilter. Between now and Christmas break we will be looking forward to reports on a Christmas tradition. This can be one you and your family have, or it can be a tradition from another country.
Grades 3-4
Mrs. Morgan
Congratulations to all of the Grade 3 and 4 Pioneers who helped collect over 120 food items in our recent “Cash for Cans” food drive. These food items will help make Christmas a little brighter for some local families. Thank-you!
The 3rd and 4th Grade class will be having an outing to Avista Adventist Hospital on Wed., December 14. We plan to leave VRA at 12:00 p.m. The students will be sharing their musical talents with the patients and staff at the hospital. After singing, the students will have a short tour of the hospital and then return to VRA for dismissal. You would be most welcome to join us either at VRA or at the hospital to listen to the music. I can assure you that Avista Hospital is in for a real musical treat! We hope to see some of you there.
The Boulder SDA church Christmas Cantata “Festival of Lights” on Dec. 10, which we have been invited to sing in, will practice again on Fri., Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m.at the church. This is a required practice for those wishing to participate. And Sat., Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. assemble for performance. Please wear festive Christmas church clothes for the performance if possible.
Grades 5-6
Mrs. Hodgson
We are still planning to go on our field trip tomorrow, November 30. Geologist Gary Nowlan will be showing us signs of chemical and physical weathering as part of our science curriculum. We will experience these signs first hand along the Front Range. Permission slips are necessary in order for your child to participate. We will leave the school at 10:00 a.m. and return in time for band at 2:30 p.m. Please make sure to dress warm (snow clothes!) it may be windy and bring a sack lunch.
Grades 7-10
Mr. Pauls
Mr. Wuerfel
Ms Schneider
Lines are memorized, props are being built, and prayers are being sent up. The Christmas Play is going to be a treat! We hope you will all be joining us as well as bringing friends and family to this very special occasion.
Students have worked hard to write and develop this play and are asking for your support in attendance. We feel confident that God will use this play to spark emotions in you that will inevitably direct you to Christ, the giver of peace.
Needs:
If you own a truck and feel impressed to help the drama team, we desperately need assistance in obtaining part of the backdrop at the Conference Office.
Volleyball Tournament: Friday Dec. 2, 8:00 – 3:30 at VRA. We have 2 Varsity Teams playing.
Ladies Basketball: Thursdays after school the gym will be open for the ladies to play basketball. Community ladies and Grades 7-10 are invited.
SA Banquet: Disney Theme for grades 7-10.
Sunday, Dec. 4, 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at VRA
Activities: Dinner, Movie, Games
Cost: $3.00
Dress Code: Dress like your favorite Disney cartoon or nursery rhyme character. (Students choosing not to dress with the theme need to wear dress slacks and dress shirt.)
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Did You Know?
All School Board meetings are open! The next meeting is December 13 at 7:00 PM. Executive sessions, when called, are not open.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost and found items will be put out Friday. Please look for your items before they are given to Charity.
Needed!
A driver is needed to pick up (and return) 2 spotlights from Campion Academy for the Christmas Play! They need to be picked up Sunday, December 4 for the December 8 performance. Please contact the school office for more information.
MUSIC
Gloria Dei Singers (7-10) will be performing at Avista Adventist Hospital Dec. 16 (Fri) from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in costume. Parents are requested to pick up students at the hospital front entrance at 12:30 pm.
Star Choir (3&4) and Gloria Dei Singers (7-10) just completed performances at Chapel Haven and Twin Peaks churches. Both groups did an “awesome” job. Keep up the good work!!
Music Performances
Choir
| Nov. 5 |
7-10 Choir to Twin Peaks |
| Jan. 28 |
K-2 Choir to Spanish Church |
| Feb. 18 |
7-10 Choir to Boulder
DATE CHANGE! |
Band - A Band and 2nd Year B Band Members
| Jan. 28 |
Twin Peaks SDA Church |
| Feb. 11 |
Chapel Haven SDA Church |
| Feb. 25 |
Louisville Spanish SDA Church (PM) |
All appointments are at the morning 11:00 services except for the Spanish church it is in the afternoon.
Home and School News
2 For 1 Family Packs! Please continue to sell the 2 for 1 Family Packs. These coupon packs have 2 for 1 coupons at Winter Park and Copper Mountain, as well as for several local golf courses, restaurants, and much, much, more. These are a great value and make excellent Christmas gifts. You or your student can get more packs to buy or sell at the school office.
Awards and Rewards! More information will be coming soon on the Awards Ceremony and Reward Party for all students who have met their fundraising goal. To be eligible for the Reward Party, a student must have sold at least five 2 for 1 Coupon Packs or raised $125.00 in donations from the letter writing campaign. If you are not yet eligible and would like to participate, please ask your teacher.
Fund Raising Opportunities
7-10th Grade Students!
Jobs Wanted! Babysitting, yard work, etc. Proceeds are for the Galveston trip. If you need any work done, especially over the Thanksgiving vacation, please call Miss Schneider at 573-289-1226 and she will find you the help you need.
School Store!
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9-3 Fri. 9-12
We have a full selection of vegetarian frozen and canned foods, available individually or by the case.
 
Progress report on
Box Tops and Campbell’s
We did it! We already turned in enough labels and bonuses in the Campbell’s Labels for Education program to qualify for our goal: a 24-foot play parachute canopy for the younger grades. It should be delivered in January.
The parachute required 6,000 labels, but we still have 3,044 label points “banked” with the program. At this rate, we'll be able to order another item this year, and it won't cost us any money.
Please continue to save every Campbell’s label. If you’re not sure what part to save from some products, look for the tiny “Labels for Education” logo. It often says “save label,” “save lid,” or “save UPC.” To save the label, simply slice it off the can. Also, look at the end of grocery receipts for any bonuses.
The Box Tops for Education program is totally separate, and it rewards our school with two payments a year. We just submitted 950 Box Tops, so VRA will receive a check for $95 in December. Look for the “Box Tops for Education” squares on grocery items, and save each one.
Ask relatives if they would also save Box Tops and Campbell’s labels for VRA. The rewards from these programs directly benefit our students. If you have any questions, call Jennifer Jas at 303-460-9272.
Albertson’s
Shop at Albertson’s and raise money for our school! If you have a Community Partners card, present it with your Preferred Shopper card at the checkout and they will scan both. After that, you will need only the Preferred Shopper card. If you do not have the Community Partners card, pick up the application in the school office or apply online at www.albertsons.com, click on the “In the Community” link to find the Community Partners logo link. The I.D. # for the school is: 4 90001 7741.
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