Week of December 14 - 18, 2009
REMINDERS:
* Mass on Tuesday, December 15th for the celebration of Advent
* D.A.R.E. for 5th graders - Complete all of pages 1-24, all of pages 28, 29 and 30 as well as all of pages 32 and 33. Be sure to write in complete sentences. Review workbook and notes. Essay Assignment (see Deputy Bud's handout from last Friday)
* Heartfelt thanks to all who participated in the "Giving Tree" Advent Project. Your kindness and generosity will put a smile on someone's face this Christmas!
* Gift wrap paper squares will went home last Friday. Each student is to do
four acts of kindness symbolic of the four weeks of Advent. On the back of
these squares, write down the kindnesses and have the recipient of these
sign. They are to be turned in on Thursday, December 17th as a Christmas
offering to our Savior.
* Friday, December 18th will be a half day with early dismissal at 11:30 A. M..
* Wishing each of you and your families a blessed Christmas and a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2010!!!
Advent is the first season of the liturgical year. The word "Advent" means coming. Each year during Advent we prepare to celebrate the first coming of the Son of God. We prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. All rejoice that Jesus is our Savior and is sent to save us from sin. God's people waited many, many years for the Savior to come. The prophets told the people how to prepare for our Savior. This is a time to pray, seek God's forgiveness, and work for peace as we wait and watch for the Son of God to come again. Thus, we are preparing for the second coming of Jesus Christ.
5th and 6th Grade Assignments:
Over the next three weeks we will be studying Chapters 12, 13, and 14. These relate to prayer, Advent, and the Christmas Season. We will also be praying the "Morning Offering and the Advent Prayer" daily in class. Review these prayers nightly. An oral quiz on these two prayers will be given just before the Christmas holidays.
Monday - Study "Advent Facts" sheet for a test tomorrow. Also review the "Morning Offering" and "Advent" prayers for an oral quiz on Wednesday. Bring an AR book to class tomorrow to read.
Tuesday - Study Chapter 12 Vocabulary and Study Guide for a test tomorrow. Also review the "Morning Offering" and "Advent" prayers for an oral quiz tomorrow.
Wednesday - No assignment
Thursday - No assignment
Friday - Happy and Safe Holidays!!!
Thought for the Week: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me! I open the door of my heart now Lord, so that You may come in and dwell in me. Thank You for the assurance of my salvation through Christ. Amen.
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