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Luke 2:1-7

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Luke 2:8-20

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Congratulations to Spelling Bee Champion, Chasen Hampton! He will go on to compete in the county bee in February.

Mrs. Ring's 6th graders wrote essays about a hero in their lives. The essays were compiled to make booklets.

The upper school students finished off regular classes with a movie and popcorn party. This little brain break before semester finals was a fun way to finish the term.

Students in 3rd through 6th grade spent a little time bringing smiles to our neighbors at the Margaret Jean Jones Center by singing Christmas carols.

Mrs. Smith's math students enjoyed a little plot and graph activity with surprise picture outcomes.

Mrs. Mak's reading students enjoyed a little time trying to eat marshmallows with chopsticks after reading a book about a little boy in China town.

Mr. Yearwood enjoyed a little rug time with preschoolers.

Faculty and Staff closed out the semester with a time of fellowship.

• December 20-January 6 - CHRISTMAS BREAK
• January 2 - CHOOSE Act Application Opens for New Families
• January 5 - Basketball at Home vs Vinemont (VG,VB)
• January 6 - Basketball at Sumiton Christian (VG,VB)
• January 7 - 2nd Semester Begins
• January 8 - 1st Semester Report Cards Available in FACT Family Portal
• January 8 - Basketball at Home vs Addison (VG,VB)
• January 9/10 - Archery: Cullman Kick Off
• January 13 - Praying Parents after morning devotion at the Beech campus
• January 31 - End of Priority Re-Enrollment
• February 1 - Open Enrollment Begins for New Families

Refer to information from your child's teacher for details about activities specific to classes.

Enrollment season for 2026-27 is here! Application/Enrollment packets have been opened early this year for existing families and new prospective families.

Existing families may work on re-enrollment packets via the FACTS Family Portal December 15th - January 31.

Dates to Note for the Enrollment Timeline:

• December 15: CHOOSE Act Renewal Application for the 2026-27 school year will open for families that are already using CHOOSE funds and plan to renew. Renewal is required by the state. Families should receive an email from ClassWallet on December 15th with instructions.
• December 15-January 31: Re-Enrollment applications will be open for existing CCS families.
• January 2: CHOOSE Act applications open for new families for the 2026-27 school year.
• January 31: Existing family priority re-enrollment ends. (Seats are not guaranteed after this date.)
• February 1: Enrollment for new families will begin. (The application will open in January, but no new applications will be process until priority re-enrollment ends.)
• March 31: CHOOSE Act applications close and all financial assistance application steps must be complete.

There will be two application dates for the 2026-2027 academic year – one for renewing family applications and one for new family applications.

• A renewing family application pertains to a family with participating student(s) that received a CHOOSE Act ESA digital wallet for the 2025-2026 academic year. These families can renew current participating students and add siblings of participating students starting December 15, 2025, through the application deadline of March 31, 2026. A renewing family must renew. It is not an automatic renewal.
• A new family application pertains to a family that has not previously applied for CHOOSE Act Alabama; or a family applicant that applied for the 2025-2026 academic year but was either not awarded, or did not complete the award affidavit in ClassWallet. These families can apply starting on January 2, 2026, through the application deadline of March 31, 2026.

PTF volunteers provided popcorn treats with all the toppings during the upper school afternoon Christmas movie.

PTF volunteers fed the teachers a Christmas breakfast feast this week from Wade Maynard Catering.

The youth basketball teams had another fun Saturday of games. Cheering them on were two little lions. They are so cute!

The varsity teams played several games this week including area opponent Meek and multiple games in the Lister Hill Classic Tournament at Winston County High School. While over in Winston County, the girls' team enjoyed some team building time and a quick hike in Bankhead at Little Natural Bridge.

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