Be honest in everything you say and do! Page 13

Christmas Around the World in Kindergarten

Our kindergarten classes spent a day in December changing classrooms to learn what Christmas is like in other parts of the world! Ms. Birk taught students about Kwanza in the USA. They learned that it is a 7 day celebration of the harvest and families celebrate by having a large meal, exchange gifts, sing and dance. Mrs. Edwards taught about

Christmas in Mexico. Students learned a few Spanish words and a dance. Mrs. Hasler taught about Sweden and how children celebrate St. Lucia Day. Students learned that the oldest girl in the family wakes up and serves her family coffee and sweet bread. Mrs. Ortega taught about Christmas in Russia. The season is called Sviatki and students

learned about Grandfather Frost who brings presents to the children each year on Jan. 7. Mrs. Tyler taught students about Hanukkah. They made a menorah and read a book about lighting a candle each day. They also learned about traditional Jewish games and Mrs. Tyler even make Latkes for them! Students also made a craft in each classroom.

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Donation from YMCA

The Ozark Mountain Family YMCA made a donation of hats, gloves, and socks for our Early Childhood Center students! We will give these to students as they are needed. Thank you so much for your donation! We appreciate you! Pictured: Mark Waugh (left), ECC Principal,

and Melinda Kavanaugh (right), YMCA Membership Director.

Donation Station Giving Tree

The Early Childhood Center took donations of hygiene items for the Donation Station, which is managed by our Star School students. These items are available to families in our district that need help. Students from

each class will be chosen to help take these items to the Star School and put them on the shelves. Thank you to all those that donated! Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

“We cooperate with our teachers by listening to them every day.” Page 15

Techbrary Snow!

All of our students, preschool through 1st grade, had the opportunity to make snow in Techbrary during the month of December!

“We show respect by treating others with courtesy and honor.” Page 16

Reindeer Stories by Mrs. Graham’s 1st Graders

“My reindeer’s name is Lane. I

keep my reindeer in his bed. My

pet’s favorite food is donuts. The most

special thing about my reindeer

is he is cute.” River Bell

“My reindeer’s name is Rudolph. I found my pet in the sticks. I keep my

reindeer in his house. The most

special thing about my reindeer is he

loves me.” Lane Bray

“My reindeer’s name is Joke. I

keep my reindeer in a box. My pet’s favorite food is

candy. The most special thing about

my reindeer is himself.”

Jace Brison

“My reindeer’s name is Alexis. I

found my pet at the North Pole. My

pet’s favorite food is muffins. The

most special thing about my reindeer

is she is mine.” Alexis Bull

“My reindeer’s name is Liley. I

keep my reindeer in her bed. My pet’s

favorite food is spaghetti. The

most special thing about my reindeer

is her love.” Tesli Gundry

“My reindeer’s name is TJ. I found my pet

at the North Pole. My pet’s favorite food is candy canes. The most special thing about my reindeer

is his nose.” Christopher Halbert

“My reindeer’s name is Kate. I found my

pet at the North Pole. My pet’s favorite

food is cookies. The most special thing

about my reindeer is that I love it.”

Gracie Heacock

“My reindeer’s name is Cupcake. I keep my reindeer in a pet carrier. My pet’s favorite food is cookies. The most special thing about my reindeer is she makes me smile.”

Grace Hurst

“My reindeer’s name is Cousin. I keep my

reindeer in my bedroom. My pet’s

favorite food is candy canes. The most

special thing about my reindeer is his horns.”

Chance Nobles

“My reindeer’s name is Rudolph. I found my pet at school. My pet’s favorite food is

reindeer food. The most special thing about my reindeer

is he can fly.” Excala Phillips

“My reindeer’s name is Rudloph. I

found my pet at Petco. My pet’s favorite food is ham. The most

special thing about my reindeer is he

loves me.” Gabby Pollard

“My reindeer’s name is Roody. I keep my reindeer in my room.

My pet’s favorite food is ice cream. The most special thing about my

reindeer is she has a red nose.” Estelle Price

“My reindeer’s name is Emma. I found my pet at Petco. My pet’s favorite food is

candy. The most special thing about my reindeer is she is cute and kind.” Matthew Spurling

“My reindeer’s name is Rudolph. My

pet’s favorite food is Pez. The most

special thing about my reindeer is he has a shiny nose.”

Grady Albert

“My reindeer’s name is Grady. I found

my pet at Walmart. My pet’s favorite

food is vege chips. The most special thing about my

reindeer is it is a boy.”

Kiilys Stephens

“My reindeer’s name is Mal. I found my pet at the park. My

pet’s favorite food is cheese. The most special thing about

my reindeer is I ride it.” Addalynn Johnson

“My reindeer’s name is Steven. I found my pet at

school. My pet’s favorite food is

carrot cake. The most special thing about my reindeer is he is magical.” Greyson Stevens