We are celebrating the days leading up to winter break with a little fun each day!

Monday: Mele Kalikimaka Monday

In Hawaiian, Mele Kalikimaka means Merry Christmas. Dress in your favorite Hawaiian or vacation gear!

Tuesday: Snooze-Day Tuesday

Wear your pajamas! Be sure to wear warm ones as the weather is getting colder!

Wednesday: Grinch's Random Act of Kindness

Wear as much green as you can and do a random act of kindness for at least 2 people. We guarantee your heart will grow 2 sizes!

Thursday: Fleece Navidad

Wear a seasonal shirt. Bonus points if you wear an ugly sweater or shirt! Feel free to make one!

Friday: Family Photo Friday

Wear your flanel!

This week we e continuing our focus on being an effective communicator. What are some ways you can help to build your child's communication skills at home?

Check out information for tips on how to work on this skill with your child at https://imaginenationcenter.com/teaching-communication-skills/.

We are so excited to bring to you the 2022 Santa Shop. This a great opportunity for your child to shop for your family, teachers, friends, and themselves, while teaching them money management and budgeting skills. The shop will run from December 12-16, Monday-Thursday 9:30-2:00 and Friday 9:30-12:00 in the library at school. The shop provides a safe space for them to shop on their own in the comfort of school while giving them the freedom to choose the most perfect gifts for their favorite people. Please use the enclosed envelope to help your child budget and list the people they need to buy for and send the money back in that envelope.

Cookies with Santa will be Monday , December 12, 2022, from 5:30-7:30 pm in the school. Come out for a visit with Santa, cookies, milk, hot chocolate, ornament making station, and shop the Santa Shop! There is no cost to attend this event so please come out for a fun night at school! Students can wear their PJ’s or dress up for their photo with Santa.

BCPS has partnered with Care Solace to provide an additional layer of care to our community. To learn more about Care Solace and the services they can provide to individuals and families in need, check out the following link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bB0MBnkg48FkRW9_AK6L-P4lljhE2SDuhrqekq9VZCw/edit?usp=sharing

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