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
Week 1 - Nov. 30 - Dec. 6 one purple candle
Week 2 - December 7 - 14 two purple candles
Week 3 - December 15 - 21 two purple + pink candle
Week 4 - December 22 - 25 three purple + pink candle
CHRISTMAS CRAFT Day - Friday, December 11 @ 10am
We are expecting a number of parent volunteers to assist us in mixing icing for our special Christmas craft. Afterwards we will have a sing-along. If you have not returned the 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 note that Friday, Dec. 11th is the same day as the School Christmas Concert. Primary grades (1-3) will be performing 8:45 - 9:45 and then Junior level classes (Grades 4-6) will be performing 10-11, which is the same time frame as the Kindergarten craft event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please note that if your child is in Red, Green, or Purple Groups, he/she requires a 250ml milk carton and also a large, flat-bottom paper bag in order to transport the craft home.{available at the LCBO}
Parents help make the icing and then assist the children in building their craft, so please do not bring younger siblings along. Also, please discuss any allergy concerns with the teacher before the event. Thank you.
In case we don't see you on Dec. 11, then we would like to wish all of our Holy Redeemer families a very "MERRY CHRISTMAS and a wonderful holiday!"
