Dear Parents,
As we begin the holy season of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany, we hope to make the Christmas story come alive in a meaningful way for our students. In order to help them experience the gift of God coming amongst us, we will unite all classes for weekly Advent celebrations. Christmas discussions will focus on the birth of Jesus and how "acts of kindness" are the best birthday gifts for Jesus. Advent means a time of waiting... awaiting the birth of our Lord.As an extension of the activities being done at school, we invite you to celebrate at home using your own Advent wreath. We are sending home a wreath for your child to colour as they count down the Advent candles to Christmas. An accompanying suggestion for your family 'ADVENT'ure include lighting the appropriate candle each week:
Week 1 - Nov. 30 - Dec. 6 one purple candle
Week 2 - December 7 - 14 two purple candles
Week 3 - December 15 - 21 two purple and one pink candle
Week 4 - December 22 - 25 three purple and one pink candle
CHRISTMAS CRAFT EVENT - Wednesday, December 10
We are expecting a number of parent volunteers to assist us in mixing icing for our special Christmas mini gingerbread house craft. Afterwards we will sing some classic carols. If you have not returned the yellow RSVP form confirming whether or NOT* you will attend this event, please return it as soon as possible. (*even if you are not coming)
Please remember your child requires a large, flat-bottom paper bag in order to transport the craft home. {available at the LCBO}
French
Vocabulary:
Advent /
L’avent Christmas / Noël star / étoile manger / crèche
baby / bébé Jesus / Jésus
mother / mère
father / père
donkey / âne
angel / ange gift / cadeau help / aider share /
partager to wait / attendre love / amour
Merry Christmas / Joyeux Noel Happy New Year / Bonne Annee tree / arbre
shapes
/ formes circle / cercle square / carré triangle / triangle rectangle / rectangle
