New Year at EPCS

Time sure flies when you are having fun!!! And here it is, already February. We are definitely having fun!!! And as I look outside, I see nothing but (relatively) green grass. Where has the winter been?

As I look forward to the next few months, I realize that, even while this is ONLY February, this school year will continue to move along quickly. In a couple of weeks we have a week off (Presidents’ Week), followed by school events like Volleyball, Progressive Dinner, Young Artists Festival, Tenebrae Service, Spring Concert and Play, the Lap-a-thon, Track and Field, High School Concert, 8th grade graduation, and our first ever High School graduation! In there somewhere, in that space from now until that historic evening, our EPCS Board will be struggling (sometimes happily) with issues such as student enrollment, paying bills, dealing with (possible) shortfalls, budget setting for next school year, faculty hires, vision setting, promotion, etc. Please continue to pray for this group!!

You may have noticed a survey sheet in your student’s backpack this week. It asks you to let us know what your intentions are regarding sending your student here next school year. Taking note of your own support for Christian education for your child(ren), your financial situation AND noting that there is financial aid available to those that need it, I hope you prayerfully answer “definitely”, of course! Please send that survey back to us ASAP so that we can begin planning for next year. Thanks.

In all things, we realize the faithfulness of our God, and God asks us to be faithful as well. We have many unknowns ahead of us, but the most important known is God’s goodness and grace towards God’s children! May we be faithful in all things!!!

EPCS Middle and High School Pasta “Sweetheart” Dinner

Friday evening, February 10 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Suggested prices
$8 per adult
$4.50 per child aged 6 to 11
Free for children aged 5 and under
A maximum of $30 is suggested per family

Lasagna, pasta, salad, bread, desserts!!!   Mmm, good!

Let us serve you supper!!!

EPCS Calendar

Friday, February 3, 2012

• Noon Pizza Sale

Monday, February 6, 2012

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

• EPCS Board Meeting 7 pm

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

• Hot Lunch Today

Thursday, February 9, 2012

• EPCS Ski Club at Brantling 4 pm

Friday, February 10, 2012

• Noon Pizza Sale
• EPCS Middle/High School Pasta Dinner 5 pm – 7:30 pm

And Beyond

• Mon – Fri, February 20 – 24 Presidents Week—No School
• Saturday, March 3             Wayne County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert
• Saturday, March 3             EPCS Progressive Dinner
• Saturday, May 12              EPCS Middle/High School Pancake Breakfast and Dessert Auction
• Friday, March 16               GRACE conference – No School

Cleaning this Week

• Monday – Collom
• Tuesday – Collom
• Wednesday – Paid
• Thursday – Terry
• Friday – Cramer

EPCS Middle/High School Pasta Dinner This Friday

Students, your ticket info and money are due on TUESDAY—make sure you give it to Drew.

If you have not yet purchased tickets please contact me as soon as possible so I can make sure we have enough food!  Check the food list and worker’s list in this School Door to make sure you cover what you committed to. Any questions—-give me a call 986-4240. Hope to see everyone there!      Cheri Winslow

Secret Valentine Exchange

Look in the next School Door for information about our all school Secret Valentine’s Exchange.

Tour and Information Nights at EPCS

MARK your CALENDARS!  Invite friends to any of the three upcoming Open House events at East Palmyra Christian School.  February 16, February 28, and March 15 (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.) will be “TOURS & INFORMATION Nights” at EPCS.   The best advertising is word of mouth, so e-mail your friends, call them, or offer to meet them at EPCS to see the school, learn more about Christian education, and find out for themselves what EPCS offers.  To insure transportation for next year, remind friends that applications for busing must be in place by March 21st.

Change for Education

Change for Education officially began on Wednesday, February 1st and will run for the entire month of February.  The progress of each classroom can be tracked on the paper thermometers located outside each classroom door.  Some thermometers have already started filling up!  Keep up the good work!

Auction News

Thank you to Mrs. Admiraal who mailed out the remaining thank you notes!  At this point in the year we have a need for some people to help out to get ready for next year’s auction.  We have lists of businesses sorted by town and need people to go through the list and update it as to whether or not these businesses are still in operation.  Contact Don or Cheri Winslow at 986-4240 or reroteacher@verizon.net if you can help.  We’d like the lists to be ready by early June.  If you would like to join the auction committee, let us know!

Candy Bars

Just a reminder that we still have more candy bars to sell. Feel free to sign out a case from the office. If you’ve sold the ones you’ve taken, please turn the money in soon. Thanks.

Promotion and Enrollment

We are looking for people to help with the promotion and enrollment committee. Most of the work is done by email but there is a meeting here and there. Please call Erica VanCamp for more information. 926-0119.

Soccer Players

Houghton College sent us information on their summer soccer camps.  There are resident and day camps for boys and girls entering grades 4-12. There is also one week of mini day camp for students entering grades 1-3.  Please contact Kelly Hooge if you would like more information on these camps.

Preschool and Kindergarten

Reading/ELA
(PK) Emphasis on letter ‘L’
(K) Finishing the short ‘i’ sound.

Words of the Week
‘up’ &’down’

Math
(PK&K) We are working on telling time and beginning money this week.  The students will be making clocks on Tuesday to practice telling time.

Bible
(PK&K) We begin our overview on David this week.

Science
(PK&K) We have been talking about pets. If you haven’t shared a picture of your pet(s), please bring a photo on Tuesday.

Kindergarten
We have been working really hard getting ready for our assembly this week! If possible, please have you child here by 8:05 am so we have time to prepare before the assembly.  You are welcome to join us at 8:15 am in the music room, too!

Valentines/100th Day
We will be decorating our shoeboxes on Thursday this week in addition to celebrating the 100th Day of School/Pizza Party.  Please remember to bring a shoebox and your 100th Day posters this week!!

Change for Education
We are on our way with collecting spare change for our new listening center! Great job this past week, and keep it coming!

First and Second Grade

Reading
We have 2 weeks left of our reading challenge!  Remember everything is due on February 17!  If students wish, they may turn in their journals (10 entries) as soon as they are finished.

Social Studies
We finished our inventions and wrote our commercials.  This week we will be rehearsing the commercials and taping them.

Math
First Grade  We’re finishing our unit on Counting to 100 with a test on Wednesday.  Then we’ll be starting place value;
Second Grade  Fractions

Bible
Parables of Jesus
Memory Work = Matthew 13:8, 23 and Mark 9:35.

Health
Growth and Development, specifically vision and hearing this week.

Spelling
First Grade  Words starting with cl, fl
Second Grade  Words with ur, or

100th Day of School
Friday we will be celebrating the 100th Day of School!!

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will be doing spelling list 21 next week, and spelling contracts will be due on Friday.

Bible
We will be finishing our unit about Samuel.

Artist of the Week
Monet

Parties

100th Day of School
Our 100th day of school celebration will be on Friday, February 10th. Let me know if you would like to send in snacks.

Valentine’s Party
We will be having a Valentine’s Day party on Tuesday, February 14th, in the afternoon. Someone will be getting in contact with you soon about sending in food for the party.

President’s Day Party
On Friday, February 17th, we will be celebrating President’s Day. Let me know if you would like to send in snacks.

Secret Valentine Exchange
Look in the next School Door for information about our all school Secret Valentine’s Exchange.

Math
Third Graders  Multiplication with 9 and a test on either Tuesday or Wednesday over multiplying by 0, 1, 2, 5, 9, and 10. At this point, they aren’t expected to have the facts memorized, but should be able to find the answers by skip counting.
Fourth Graders  Multiplying two and three digit factors by single digit factors. They will also learn to multiply money by one-digit factors. We will have a test either late in the week or early in the following week.

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Change For Education
Our class is hoping to raise enough money to purchase a projector that can be mounted for our computer. This would allow us to view many things, including PowerPoints, pictures, videos, and Word documents. We would greatly appreciate your contributions!!!!

Spelling
We will do Lesson 18 next week.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We will continue looking at the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We will continue looking at the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness.

Band, Chorus, and Drama

Drama Practices Next Week
Crumpled Classics: Rehearsal Tuesday after school, 2:45-3:45 Act One: Frame Cast, Phantom, Frankenstein, Romeo.

Lessons
Monday
7:45 Alex, 10:00 Connor, 11:20 Leah.

Tuesday
7:45 Hannah S., 8:15 Claire, 11:20 Hannah L., 12:35 Katie, 1:05 Jaelyn, 1:30 Kayla.

Wednesday
10:00 Hannah T.

Thursday
8:15 Garrett, 12:35 Liam, 1:05 Natalie, 1:30 Michelle.

Friday
8:15 Noah. 1:05 Jordan. 1:30 Josh.

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch will be tacos, sides, and dessert. Workers will be Maggie Cosh, Deb McKaig, and Diane Wiley.

EPCS Mission statement: To offer a Christian educational alternative that integrates faith and learning through a Biblical worldview. We strive to equip our students to develop their gifts, to become discerning disciples, and to joyfully serve God in their calling in their community and world.

New Year at EPCS

This new year has brought on several “new” events in our EPCS life.  This Wednesday we were treated to our first-ever student led praise singing.  Singers Sarah Rosati and Natalie Goetz joined pianist/singer Trisha Lent and drummer Garrett O’Dell in leading the student body singing of “Lead Me to the Cross”, “How Great Is Our God”, and “This Little Light of Mine.”  This Praise Group will be very instrumental in leading assembly singing in the future and may possibly be asked to lead devotions in future school meetings.  We praise God for the talents of our high schoolers!

Also part of Wednesday’s assembly was the viewing of a PBS Newshour report showing fourth graders from Watkins Elementary School in Washington D.C. as they recited Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s  “I Have a Dream” speech.  Each of the forty-some students took a line of the speech and spoke it on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial!  Amazing stuff!!
“But let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” (Amos 5:24)

EPCS Middle and High School Pasta “Sweetheart” Dinner

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the annual EPCS Middle and High School Pasta Dinner.  Each year our students and their parents of the EPCS middle and high school present a Pasta Dinner and this year’s dinner will be on Friday evening, February 10 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  Suggested prices are $8 per adult, $4.50 per child aged 6 to 11, and no charge for children aged 5 and under.  A maximum of $30 is suggested per family.  Lasagna, pasta, salad, bread, desserts!!!   Mmm, good!  We hope to see you on the 10th of February at EPCS.  Let us serve you supper!!!

EPCS Calendar

Friday, January 20, 2012

• Noon Pizza Sale

Monday, January 23, 2012

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

• Hot Lunch Today
• EPCS Staff Dinner at Flaherty’s  4:45 pm

Thursday, January 26, 2012

• EPCS Ski Club at Brantling 4 pm

Friday, January 27, 2012

• Super Hero Day!!!  Wear your cape!!!
• Noon Pizza Sale
• Jr/Sr High All-County Vocal Practice–Clyde Savannah HS
• Report Card Distribution

Saturday, January 28, 2012

• Jr/Sr High All-County Vocal Festival Concert–Clyde Savannah High School  2 pm

And Beyond

• Friday, February 3        Report Card Distribution
• Saturday. February 4        Wayne County Solo Festival
• Tuesday, February 7        EPCS Board Meeting–7 pm
• Friday, February 10        EPCS Middle/High School Pasta Dinner
• Mon – Fri, February 20 – 24    Presidents Week—No School
• Saturday, March 3        Wayne County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert
• Saturday, March 3        EPCS Progressive Dinner
• Saturday, May 12        EPCS Middle/High School Pancake Breakfast and Dessert Auction

Cleaning this Week

• Monday – Lawson
• Tuesday – Pail
• Wednesday – Orlopp
• Thursday – Wuillliez
• Friday – Shirk

Kindergarten and Preschool

Reading/ELA
(PK) Emphasis on letter ‘H’ & ‘J’
(K) Short “a” sound.

Words of the Week
‘boy’ & ‘girl’

Math
(PK&K)
Assessment on Monday for Chapter 6. The new chapter is on time and money.  We begin with calendar time skills.

Bible
(PK&K)
We begin our new unit with Joshua and the Big Wall.  New memory verse is from Joshua 1:8a, 9b.

Science
(PK&K)
We continue with our unit on farm animals.

Social Studies
(K)
We finish up our unit’s lessons this week with discussions about needs such as clothing and shelter. We will also discover how we as a nation got to where we are today.

School Door
Please be sure to read the School Door that comes to your email inbox Sunday nights for more information on the week’s happenings and details about upcoming events! We have lots of fun happenings in the next few weeks!

First and Second Grade

Needed
We are looking for an electronic pencil sharpener (that we can keep or can be returned at the end of the year).

Math
First Grade Counting to 100
Second Grade Finish up two-digit subtraction with a test Wednesday.  Then we’re starting geometry and fractions.

Writing
Revision

Bible
Jesus’ Miracles.  Memory Work is Matthew 4:23.

Social Studies
We are working on our end-of-unit assessment – inventions for our future world. Please ask your student if they need to bring in any materials from home for their invention (cardboard boxes, toilet paper rolls, etc), which will be made at school.

Spelling
First Grade Short /u/ sound
Second Grade Words with /ch/ and /th/

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will be doing spelling list 18 next week and spelling contracts will be due on Friday.

Social Studies
We will be looking at ancient calendars.

Science
We will be doing a unit on rocks.

Bible
We will be starting a unit about Samuel.

Artist of the Week
Michelangelo

Art
We will be doing an art project Monday that will require a smock.  Right now I only have 3 smocks.  If you have not sent one in yet please do so.  Thank you.

Math
Both grades will have tests early in the week over graphs.  Next, third graders will learn about multiplication concepts and facts.  Fourth graders will start multiplying one digit with two and three digit factors.

Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Assembly
Our class is in charge of the assembly on Wednesday, February 1.  We will present the play, “The Pretty Pennies.”  Please plan to join us.   The assembly starts at 8:15.

Spelling
We will do Lesson 16 next week.

Reading
We will work on our play.  We are also reading biographies for our next book report. Forms for the
biography book report will come home next week, Monday.

Math
Fifth Grade
Finish a unit about graphs and statistics. They will have a test early in the week.
Sixth Grade
Group One will continue learn about adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.  They may have a test at the end of the week, depending on their progress.
Group Two will continue a unit about multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers.

History
We will learn about Alexander the Great and the Golden Age of Greece.

Bible
This week we will look at the Psalms of Penitence.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.  We are watching parts of the movie, The Ten Commandments and are comparing it with the Bible account.

ELA
Read chapters 13 and 14 of The Hobbit for Monday.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.  We are watching parts of the movie, The Ten Commandments, and are comparing it with the Bible account.

Band, Chorus, and Drama

Sr./Jr. High All County Choir Festival
The Sr./Jr. High All County Choir Festival is next weekend.  Trisha, Meredith, Mara, and Kayla will be leaving school at 12:30 on Friday for our rehearsals in Clyde-Savannah. We will be done with rehearsal at 5:30.  Please plan to pick your student up at C-S High school at 5:30, or at my house in Newark at 6:00 pm.  (I would prefer not to go all the way back to EPCS.) Let me know which works best for you.

Drama Practices Next Week
Monday
2:00-2:40  Phantom cast only

Tuesday
2-2:40  Romeo cast only

Wednesday
2:45-3:30  After school

Thursday
10:30-11:15  Sherlock and frame cast

Lessons
Monday
7:45 Alex, 8:15 Hannah T., 10:00 Kayla, 11:20 Michelle

Tuesday
11:20 Liam, 12:35 Jaelyn, 1:05 Claire, 1:30 Katie

Wednesday
10:00 Natalie, 11:20 Julia

Thursday
8:15 Garrett, 12:35 Leah, 1:05 Hannah L., 1:30 Jordan

Friday
7:45 Hannah S.

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will be hamburgers, chips, veggies, and dessert.  Workers will be Maggie Cosh, Shelly Bailey, and Joan Barton.

Bottle and Can Redemption
We now have an account at the EZ Bottle and Can Return in Newark.  The address is 1167 E. Union Street, Newark (right across from Colburn Park).  You can still bring bottles and cans to school, but now you can also take them directly to the redemption center.  Our account number is 1264.  Thank you!

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your Boxtops for Education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections Boutique accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on them.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
EPCS will take your scrap metal, old auto/motorcycle/lawnmower batteries or old appliances and recycle these items for cash for the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TVs, or computers, since we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Thanks to all those who helped with the annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.  The dinner was delicious and the ambience was terrific!  As teachers and staff at EPCS, we also appreciate your support, generosity, and grace.  May God be praised in all we do!!

EPCS Calendar

Friday, January 13, 2012

• Noon Dismissal
• Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Monday, January 16, 2012

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day–No School

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

• Hot Lunch Today

Thursday, January 19, 2012

• EPCS Ski Club at Brantling 4 pm

Friday, January 20, 2012

• Noon Pizza Sale

And Beyond

• Saturday, January 28       Jr/Sr High Vocal Festival Concert
• Friday, February 3            Report Card Distribution
• Saturday. February 4        Wayne County Solo Festival
• Friday, February 10          EPCS Middle/High School Pasta Dinner
• Mon – Fri, February 20 – 24    Presidents Week—No School
• Saturday, March 3            Wayne County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert
• Saturday, May 12      EPCS Middle/High School Pancake Breakfast (8 am) and Dessert Auction (9:30)

Indoor/Outdoor Shoe Rule

Please make sure that your child has a pair of shoes that can be kept at school and only used for inside the building.  This helps cut down on the amount of cleaning needed, and keeps our school looking nice during the day.  Indoor shoes may be sneakers that can also be used for PE.

Special Days

The high school students have suggested a number of days throughout the rest of the year to be Special Days.  Each is listed on the EPCS website calendar (www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com/calendar).  The next special day is Friday, January 27th – Super Hero Day – Dress like your favorite super hero.

Cleaning this Week

• Tuesday – O’Dell
• Wednesday – Wuilliez
• Thursday – Goetz
• Friday – Lawson

Pasta Dinner – February 10th

Plans are being made to get this event rolling. I still need some lasagnas and desserts made. I also need salad, bread, butter, and cheese to be donated.  If you can help with any of these items please contact me.
I have a workers list at home and will need help outside of the 7-12 students to fill it. If you can pitch in–let me know!  Thanks, Cheri.    986-4240   or   choochwinslow@verizon.net

Posters will be available in the office if you can help spread the word.  Tickets are being sold by the 7-12th grade students or can be purchased through me or by calling the office.  Suggested donations for adults are $8, for children ages 6-11, $4.50,  and 5 and under are free.  A family ticket (parents and children) is $30.00.  The dinner will be served from 5:00pm-7:30pm.

Candy Bars

We still have some candy bars to sell. Boxes can be obtained from the office.  Thank you.

Kindergarten and Preschool

I hope that everyone enjoys their long weekend.  We will be celebrating and learning about the amazing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Tuesday.

Reading/ELA
(PK) Emphasis on the letter ‘F’
(K) Final sounds/ending consonants.

Words of the Week
she, he, him, and her.

Math
(PK&K) Measurement in capacity this week and reading temperature.

Bible
(PK&K) The 10 Commandments.

Science
(PK&K) We will begin our animal unit this week.  We start with farm animals.

Social Studies
(K) We will be learning about needs and wants in our world such as food, clothing and shelter.

Scholastic Book
Orders are due Thursday.

First and Second Grade

I hope you enjoy the long weekend!
Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and all he did for our country!  We have been learning about him in school and will continue next week as well.

Needed
We need an electronic pencil sharpener (that we can keep or can be returned at the end of the year) and 2-3 pool noodles for PE next Thursday (1/19).

Math
First We finish up our unit on time with a chapter test on Thursday
Second Two-digit subtraction with regrouping.

Writing
Revision

Bible
Jesus’ Miracles.  Memory work=Matthew 4:23.

Social Studies
Life around the World

Spelling
First Short /o/ sound
Second Words with /wh/ and /sh/

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will be doing spelling list 16 next week and spelling contracts will be due on Friday.

Reading
We will be starting new books

Social Studies
We will begin learning about diversity.

Science
We will continue learning about the earth. Anyone who has a rock collection may bring it in on Wednesday to display.

Bible
We will be continuing our study of Ruth.

Book Orders
Book Order forms are coming home today and will be due Friday, the 20th.

Math
Both grades will continue with time and graphing skills.   We will also learn about some statistical concepts such as mode, median, and range.

Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Assembly
Our class is in charge of the assembly on February 1.  We will present the play, “The Pretty Pennies.”  Please plan to join us.   The assembly starts at 8:15 am.

Spelling
We will do Lesson 15 next week.  Due to the shortened week, students won’t be required to do the Challenge or Review words.

Reading
We will work on our play.  We are also reading biographies for our next book report.  Students should be close to finishing this books by the end of next week.

Math
Fifth Grade
We will continue a unit about graphs and statistics.
Sixth Grade
Group One will learn about adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.
Group Two will start a unit about multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers.

History
We will learn about the Persian Wars.

Bible
This week we will look at the Psalms of Penitence.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.  We are watching parts of the movie, The Ten Commandments and are comparing it with the Bible account.  Christian Service reports are due on Friday.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.  We are watching parts of the movie, The Ten Commandments and are comparing it with the Bible account.

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will consist of Chicken Patties, salad, and dessert.  Workers will be Laura Boss, Cathie Couperus, and Michelle Malach.

Bottle and Can Redemption
We now have an account at the EZ Bottle and Can Return in Newark.  The address is 1167 E. Union Street, Newark (right across from Colburn Park).  You can still bring bottles and cans to school, but you can also take them directly to the redemption center.  Our account number is 1264.  Thank you!

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections Boutique accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on them.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle or lawnmower batteries or old appliances lying around? EPCS will take them and recycle these items for cash for the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TVs, or computers, since we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

New Year at EPCS

Well, we are back!  And we are excited to be so!!  After our celebrations, carol-sings, get-togethers, parties, worship services, best-wishes, we quickly moved right into our old routines.  Not a bad thing, here at EPCS!  Our Wednesday morning assembly, for example, focused on Christ being the Light of the world.  We read and listened to scripture verses on that theme and the HS group sang “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light.”   Routine here at EPCS?  Maybe.  But we are carrying on from the Light of Christ of 2011 into the Light of Christ of 2012.  Different year, same Light.  The Light of Christ does not change!  A good routine to be in!!  “What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people.  The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1: 3b – 5  May we always desire to walk as children of the Light!  May it be routine for us!  I wish you a routine New Year!

Special Days

Just a note that Friday, January 13, will not only be a half day, but will also be Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day.  Wear your warmest Jammies (appropriate, of course), and bring your favorite stuffed animal.  The high school students have suggested a number of days throughout the rest of the year to be Special Days.  Each is listed on the EPCS website calendar (www.eastpalmyrachristianschool.com/calendar), as well as below:

• Friday, January 27–Super Hero Day–Dress like your favorite super hero
• Friday, February 10–yaD sdrawkcaB–You figure it out! 
• Friday, March 9–Country/Western Day
• Friday, March 23–Fashion Disaster Day
• Thursday, May 24–Nerd/Geek Day
• Friday, June 8–Formal Day

EPCS Calendar

Friday, January 6, 2012

• Noon Pizza Sale

Monday, January 9, 2012

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

• Hot Lunch Today

Thursday, January 12, 2012

• Noon Pizza Sale
• EPCS Ski Club at Brantling 4 pm

Friday, January 13, 2012

• Pajama/Stuffed Animal Day
• Noon Dismissal
• Staff/Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
• End of Term 2

Monday, January 16

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day–No School

And Beyond

• Saturday, January 28       Jr/Sr High Vocal Festival Concert
• Friday, February 3            Report Card Distribution
• Saturday. February 4        Wayne County Solo Festival
• Friday, February 10          EPCS Middle/High School Pasta Dinner
• Mon – Fri, February 20 – 24    Presidents Week—No School
• Saturday, March 3            Wayne County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert
• Saturday, May 12      EPCS Middle/High School Pancake Breakfast (8 am) and Dessert Auction (9:30)

Indoor/Outdoor Shoe Rule

Please make sure that your child has a pair of shoes that can be kept at school and only used for inside the building.  This helps cut down on the amount of cleaning needed, and keeps our school looking nice
during the day.  Indoor shoes may be sneakers that can also be used for PE.

Staff Appreciation Luncheon

The Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be held Friday, 1/13 at 12p.m.  We are blessed to have such wonderful teachers.  If you can, please donate one or more of the following items needed:  green salad, bread, bruschetta & baguette, and punch.  We need enough for approximately 17 people.  If you are able to provide one of the items, please contact Michelle Malach at mrsmack@hotmail.com.  Thanks!

Geography Bee

Congratulations to Jaelyn M., Hannah T., and Katie W., first, second, and third place winners respectively.  Jaelyn will take a test to try to qualify for the NY State Bee in Albany on March 30.

Bottle and Can Redemption

We now have an account at the EZ Bottle and Can Return in Newark.  The address is 1167 E. Union Street, Newark (right across from Colburn Park).  You can still bring bottles and cans to school, or take them directly to the redemption center.  Our account # is 1264.  Thank you!

Candy Bars

We still have some candy bars to sell. Boxes can be obtained from the office.  Thank you.

Labels for Education – Special Offer

Check your local newspaper this weekend on January 8th, 2012 for the special Labels for Education 100 point bonus offer collection sheet!  This will be a big boost to our earnings.  Thanks!

Middle/High School Pasta Dinner

Please mark your calendar for February 10th. The 7-12 grades are putting on a pasta dinner!  More information will be coming soon. I am looking for people to volunteer to make lasagna, baked ziti and desserts. I also need people to donate bread, butter, cheese, salad and salad dressing. Please call me if you can help out–thanks.  Cheri  986-4240 or choochwinslow@verizon.net.

Cleaning this Week

• Monday – Lawson
• Tuesday – Paid
• Wednesday – Couperus
• Thursday – Paid
• Friday – Cramer

Kindergarten and Preschool

Reading/ELA
(PK) Emphasis on letter ‘B’ and ‘C’ &
(K) Oral blending with initial consonants and beginning rhyming words.

Words of the Week
(K) All color words.

Math
Measurement in length (taller, longer, shorter).

Bible
Our stories this week are about how the Israelites escaped from Egypt, and about the beginning of God’s Commandments.
(K) Memory verse is from Exodus 15:2a.

Health
Our unit continues with sharing and cooperating.

Social Studies
(K) We will explore jobs from the past and compares them to jobs now and learn all about earning and using money.

A-Z Reading
Look for details in this week’s newsletter about how you and your child can use this program at home.

Scholastic Book
Scholastic Book went home last week.  Please order online (code HWJ8V) or bring back by Thursday, January 19th.

First and Second Grade

Assembly
History on parade Wednesday at 8:15am.  Students need to bring in their costume/prop on Monday!  Please have your child practice their script.

Writing
Transitions

Math
First Grade
Telling and using time.
Second Grade
Two-digit subtraction.

Bible
We’re finishing up our unit on prayer (memory work=Lord’s Prayer). Next, we will begin a unit on the Miracles of Jesus (memory work=Matthew 4:23).

Social Studies
Our Country, our World

Spelling
First Grade
Words with the short /i/ sound;
Second Grade
Words with /oo/ sound

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will be doing our next spelling list next week and spelling contracts will be due on Friday.

Reading
We will be finishing our word collage project.

Social Studies
We will finishing our alphabet project and begin learning about diversity.

Science
We will be finishing our inventions and start learning about the earth.

Bible
We will be continuing our study of Ruth.

Math
Both grades will continue with time and graphing skills.

Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Spelling
We will do Lesson 14 next week.

Reading
Our story will be “Gandhi.”

Math
Fifth Grade
We have started a unit about graphs and statistics.
Sixth Grade
Group One will continue reviewing fraction and decimal concepts.  They will also learn about adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers.
Group Two will continue a unit about adding and subtracting fractions.  They will have a test early the following week.

History
We will learn about Sparta and Athens.

Bible
This week we will look at the Psalms of Lament.

Writing
We will be working on our descriptive writing exercises.

Science
We are having a unit test on Thursday, December 22, on “Discovering the Universe”.  Please make sure you study and all work is turned in by then.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.  We are watching parts of the movie, The Ten Commandments and are comparing it with the Bible account.  Christian Service reports are due on Friday.

ELA 7/8
New Year’s resolution essays are due on Friday, January 13.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.  We are watching parts of the movie, The Ten Commandments and are comparing it with the Bible account.  Christian Service reports are due on Friday.

ELA 9
Comparative essays are due on Friday, January 13.

EPCS Band and Chorus

4/5 Band
Meets on Friday, Jan. 13 at 11:20.

Music Lessons
Monday
7:45 Alex, 8:15 Michelle, 10:00 Natalie, 11:20 Katie
Tuesday
7:45 Noah, 8:15 Jaelyn, 11:20 Kayla, 12:35 Hannah T., 1:05 Connor, 1:30 Claire.
Wednesday
10:00 Leah
Thursday
8:15 Garrett, 12:35 Jordan, 1:05 Josh, 1:30 Hannah L.
Friday
8:15 Hannah S.

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will be spaghetti, bread, salad, and dessert. Workers will be Maggie Cosh, Deb McKaig and Diane Wiley.

Pop Cans
Please continue to bring in your rinsed empty pop cans for redemption.  Our account number at the EZ can and bottle return in Newark is #1264.

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on them.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle or lawnmower batteries or old appliances lying around? EPCS will take them and recycle these items for cash for the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TVs, or computers since we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

Friday, December 23, 2011

EPCHS Service of Lessons and Carols

What a wonderful time of singing, scripture reading, and fellowship we had this past Wednesday evening as we shared songs and verses together in the Service of Lessons and Carols, presented by the EPCHS Choir and Friends.   A cappella singing, quiet (and boisterous) Christmas carols, soaring descants, candlelight, awe and celebration, with a focus on the Christ of Christmas, was experienced by the sizable audience. We praised God together that evening!  Thanks to all of you who chose to participate in this blossoming annual EPCHS event.  Thanks as well to our five singing high schoolers for their hard work to make this evening so amazing!

Goats and Chickens

Thinking about those less fortunate than we, and using proceeds from the Service of Lessons and Carols donations (thanks to those who donated) plus some class funds, the EPCS High School students will give, as a Christmas present to the school, the gift of a goat and a flock of chickens.  Yup, that’s right.  The high schoolers are giving a goat and a flock of chicks.  As a Christmas present no less!  You see, our high school students are partnering with Heifer Project, an organization that helps underprivileged (USA) and third world families provide resources for economic and agricultural sustainability.  On our behalf, Heifer Project will provide a needy family with a goat for milk and for breeding and raising more goats, and another family with a flock of chicks for eggs and meat and for raising more chicks, and, (and this is cool) Heifer Project will teach these families how to take care of these animals, how to earn money from them, and how to manage finances.  We are thankful that we can help make even a small difference in the lives of those who are in need, especially in this Christmas time!  And we thank those of you contributed to our fund at the Service of Lessons and Carols.  Please know that we shared your donations with those who need them!  Thank you for your generosity!

Christmas Wish

At this Christmas time, I wish you a very blessed time as you celebrate Christ’s birth.  May you experience God’s peace and grace, and may you be surrounded by God’s love.  And I wish you a very happy new year! kv

EPCS Calendar

Sunday, December 25, 2011

• Celebration of Christ’s Birthday

Monday – Friday, December 26 – 30, 2011

• Christmas Break–No School

Sunday, January 1, 2012

• New Year’s Day

Monday, January 2, 2012

• Day after New Year’s Day–No School

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

• School Re-opens–Full Day

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

• Hot Lunch

Thursday, January 5, 2012

• Brantling–4 pm

Friday, January 6, 2012

• Geography Bee Finals–1:30 pm

And Beyond:

• Friday, January 13      End of Term 2
• Friday, January 13      Staff/Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
• Friday, January 13      Faculty Development Day—Noon Dismissal
• Monday, January 16   Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—No School
• Saturday, January 28 Jr/Sr High Vocal Festival Concert
• Friday, February 3      Report card Distribution
• Saturday. February 4 Wayne County Solo Festival
• Friday, February 10   Middle/High School Pasta Dinner
• Mon – Fri, February 20 – 24 Presidents Week—No School
• Saturday, March 3     Wayne County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert

Indoor/Outdoor Shoe Rule

Please make sure that your child has a pair of shoes that can be kept at school and only used for inside the building.  This helps cut down on the amount of cleaning needed, and keeps our school looking nice during the day.  Indoor shoes may be sneakers that can also be used for PE.

Ski Club

First Ski Club date is Thursday, January 5th at 4p.m.  This club is mainly for 3rd grade and up.  We do not provide transportation, and it is recommended that parents supervise their children.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Michelle Malach at 331-2026 or via e-mail at mrsmack@hotmail.com.

Candy Bars

We still have some candy bars to sell. Boxes can be obtained from the office.  Thank you.

Geography Bee

Congratulations to our semifinalists, Garrett, Melissa, Katie, Noah, Jaelyn, and Hannah T.  They will compete in the final round on Friday, Jan.6, at 1:30 pm.

Bottle and Can Redemption
We now have an account at the EZ Bottle and Can Return in Newark.  The address is 1167 E. Union Street, Newark (right across from Colburn Park).  You can still bring bottles and cans to school, or take them directly to the redemption center.  Our account # is 1264.  Thank you!

Cleaning this Week

• Friday – Paid
• Tuesday – (1/3/2012) Paid
• Wednesday – Orlopp
• Thursday – Paid
• Friday – Lawson

Preschool and Kindergarten

I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year. Looking forward to seeing you in 2012!

Reading/ELA (PK)
Emphasis on letter ‘A’ & (K) A full review of the alphabet and syllable practice.

Math (PK&K)
We will be moving on to measurement. Words to know, big, small, large, tall, medium.

Bible (PK&K)
We are covering the story of Moses this week. (K) Memory verse is from Exodus 15:2a “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.”

Health (PK&K)
We are beginning a unit that will help us learn how to get along with each other starting with manners and listening skills.

Social Studies (K)
We move into a unit titled Work where we will explore different kinds of work and jobs in the world.

Words of the Week
All color words.

First and Second Grade

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a relaxing break!

History on Parade Project
Watch for information to come home!  There is a part for them to complete at home.

Math
First-time
Second-two-digit addition with a test on Friday

Spelling
First-words with the short /a/ sound; 2nd-words with the long /o/ sound.  Tests on Friday.

Writing Workshop
Sentence variety

Bible
We’re starting a short unit on prayer.  Our memory work is the Lord’s Prayer.  I will send home a copy of the version we’ll be using.

Social Studies
We’re starting a new unit, “Our Country, Our World.”

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will not be having a spelling test the week we get back from the Christmas.

Reading
We will be finishing our book and working on a word collage project.

Social Studies
We will be talking about different languages.

Science
We will be looking at technology and inventions

Math
Both grades will continue with time and graphing skills.

Bible
We will be starting the book of Ruth.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Thank You
Thanks to Mrs. Morgan for organizing our party and to all of the moms who helped provide food.  Thanks also to all of the drivers for our trip to the nursing home.

Indoor/Outdoor Shoe Rule
Please make sure that your child has a pair of shoes that can be kept at school and only used for inside the building.  This helps cut down on the amount of cleaning needed, and keeps our school looking nice during the day.  Indoor shoes may be sneakers that can also be used for PE.

Spelling
We will do Lesson 13 the week after vacation.

Reading
Our story will be “A Long Way to Go,” a historical fiction story about the suffrage movement.

Math
Fifth graders will finish their unit about long division.  They should have a test late in the week.
Sixth graders are being divided into two groups.  Group One will review fraction and decimal concepts.

Group Two will start a unit about adding and subtracting fractions.  Your child should be able to tell you which group they are in.

History
We will continue looking at the story of the Trojan Horse.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to the book of Exodus.

Band and Chorus

Lesson Schedule

• Tuesday 7:45 Noah, Katie 8:15 Natalie, 11:20 Jordan, 12:35 Josh, 1:05 Hannah L.,1:30 Jaelyn
• Wednesday 10:00 Michelle
• Thursday 8:00 Hannah T.,  8:30 Claire,  12:35 Liam, Connor 1:05 Kayla, 1:30 Leah.
• Friday 1:30 Caitlin

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will be grilled cheese sandwiches, soup, salad, and dessert.  Helpers will be Lisa Butterfield, Esther Hutt, and Brian Collom.

Pop Cans
Please continue to bring in your rinsed empty pop cans for redemption.  Our account number at the EZ can and bottle return in Newark is #1264.

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on them.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle or lawnmower batteries or old appliances lying around? EPCS will take them and recycle these items for cash for the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TVs, or computers, since we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

EPCS Service of Lessons and Carols

Wednesday evening, December 21, 2011, 7:15 pm

East Palmyra Christian School Gymnatorium

Our East Pal High School students (and friends) will present an evening of scripture readings and choral and audience music on Wednesday, December 21 at 7:15 pm in the EPCS Gymnatorium.  This is an evening of quiet reflection and of praise-filled singing, a time, in the middle of the busy Christmas season, to take time to contemplate the meaning of Christ’s coming to earth.  Please plan to join us as we praise God for
God’s gift of a Savior!

Light refreshments will be served after the program.

A free-will offering will be accepted.

EPCS at DeMay Nursing Home

On Friday, December 23, the students and teachers of EPCS will travel to the DeMay Nursing Home and sing for/with the residents.  The program, which begins at 10:00 am and which will include songs performed at the EPCS Christmas Program, will culminate with a strolling-through-the-hallway Christmas carol sing-song.

You are invited to join our students as we bring the message of Christ’s birth to the residents and staff of DeMay.  We need drivers as well and if you are interested and able, please let us know.  597-4400

Christmas Break

Classes will end at noon on December 23 for Christmas Break and will resume again on Tuesday, January 3.  On behalf of the teachers and staff, the Board and committees of East Palmyra Christian School, I wish you God’s richest blessings and much, much joy!!  May the Christ of Christmas touch each of our hearts, and may you and yours be engulfed in Christ’s love, now and always.  May you have a blessed Christmas!

EPCHS Students to Serve at Open Door Mission

As an extension of our “Faith and Culture” class, several of our high schoolers will travel to Rochester on Friday evening (tonight), to serve dinner at the Open Door Mission.  Please pray for our students and chaperones as they serve and please pray for all those who are so much less fortunate than we.  May our representatives be the hands and feet of Christ to others!

Hot Lunch this Past Week

Thanks to the Palmer family (Kurt, Ramona, and Kurtis) for providing pizza, wings, dessert, fruit, juice, ice cream and water for the whole school for Hot Lunch this past Wednesday!  It was all much appreciated!

EPCS Calendar

Friday, December 16, 2011

• Lunch Sub Sale
• HS Students Serve Dinner at Open Door Mission  6 pm – 8 pm

Monday, December 19, 2011

• Geography Bee—1:20 pm

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

• Lessons and Carols Practice to 4pm

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

• Hot Lunch – Noon
• Adult Daycare Band Concert – 1pm
• EPCHS Lessons and Carols Service—7:15 pm
• Soles4Souls and New Eyes for the Needy Donations Due

Friday, December 23, 2011

• DeMay Nursing Home Concert—10 am
• Noon Dismissal

And Beyond

• Tuesday, January 3          School Re-opens—Full Day
• Wednesday, January 4    Ski Club at 4pm – Brantling Ski Slopes
• Friday, January 13            End of Term 2
• Friday, January 13            Staff/Faculty Appreciation Luncheon
• Friday, January 13            Faculty Development Day—Noon Dismissal
• Monday, January 16        Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—No School
• Saturday, January 28       Jr/Sr High Vocal Festival Concert
• Friday, February 3           Report Card Distribution
• Saturday. February 4       Wayne County Solo Festival
• Friday, February 10         Pasta Dinner
• Mon – Fri, February 20 – 24    Presidents Week—No School
• Saturday, March 3          Wayne County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert

HS Choir Needs

The Wednesday evening program, A Service of Lessons and Carols, is sung and read in candlelight.  But we also use other light besides just the candles.  If you can lend us a floor lamp or table lamp or two (or more) for the evening, please bring it (them) to school on or before Tuesday, December 20.  Then, after the evening program or the next day, you can take it (them) home again…  Thank you!

Adult Daycare Band Performance

Wednesday, December 21, the band will travel to the Adult Daycare located on the Newark Hospital campus.  We will need drivers.  Drivers need to be at school at 12:30, so we can set up at 12:50 and perform at 1:00 pm.  If you can help, please e-mail Mrs. Cornwell at jklmcornwell@hotmail.com.

EPCS Ski Club

First Ski Club date is Thursday, January 5th at 4p.m.  This club is mainly for 3rd grade and up.  We do not provide transportation, and it is recommended that parents supervise their children.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Michelle Malach at 331-2026 or via e-mail at mrsmack@hotmail.com.

Poinsettia Sale

Thank you to all who participated in the Poinsettia Sale.  We raise approximately $1,200 for the school.  Thank you so much.

East Pal High School Christmas Projects

Our East Pal High Schoolers have taken on two projects to help the needy.

Soles4Souls
“Changing the World one Pair at a Time”. This is a Nashville based organization that provides shoes for those who don’t have them.  In some countries, children cannot begin school because they do not have shoes. They have distributed over 16 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries including the US.  There is a drop box at school and we will be collecting shoes until December 21st.

New Eyes for the Needy
New Eyes for the Needy is an organization set up to help people around the world who are in need of and unable to afford eyewear.  Eyewear that is in good condition will be sent to medical missions and international charitable organizations for distributions to the poor.  Proceeds from the sale of scrap metal, hearing aids, jewelry and silverware are used to support the U.S. eyeglass voucher program.

• Eyeglasses, reading glasses, sunglasses that are all in good condition
• Hearing aids
• Prescription glasses
• Silver & gold jewelry, costume jewelry and watches
• Silverware

Please send in your jewelry, watches and silverware in plastic bags.  There is a drop box in the school for this mission.  We will be collecting until December 21st.

Candy Bars

We still have some candy to sell. If you haven’t participated yet, please feel free to pick up a box from the office. They make great stocking stuffers!!!!

Parent Organization (Circle) Meeting

Many thanks to all who came to our meeting last night. It was nice to see some new interest!  We talked about the staff appreciation luncheon, Dutch Dinner, produce sale, Pig Roast, Lap-a-Thon, etc. If you missed the meeting but are interested in helping with future events, please give me a call.  Cheri  986-4240

Geography Bee

The Geography Bee is coming!  This is a contest for students in grades 5-8.  Students will do some preparation work in class, but it would be good if they did some studying at home, too.  There are many websites such as the National Geographic website and the Sheppard Software site that have games and activities that might help.  Simply spending time looking at maps and globes can also be beneficial.  Talking about trips that your family has taken and finding the locations on a map can be a fun and meaningful study aid as well.  The semifinal rounds will be held Monday, Dec. 19, starting at 1:20 pm.

Bottle and Can Redemption

Our school now has an account at the EZ Bottle and Can Return in Newark.  The address is 1167 E. Union Street, Newark (right across from Colburn Park).  You can still bring bottles and cans to school, or take them directly to the redemption center.  Our account number is 1264.  Thank you!

Cleaning this Week

• Monday – Paid
• Tuesday – O’Dell
• Wednesday – Wuilliez
• Thursday  – Paid
• Friday – Paid
• Wednesday – (1/4/2012) Orlopp

Kindergarten and Preschool

Reading
We are reviewing the entire alphabet this week.

Words of the Week
‘Christmas’ and ‘hibernation’

Math
Calendar skills and chapter 5 assessment.

Bible
We will be learning about the Jesus’ visitors this week. Memory verse is Isaiah 9:6.

Christmas Party
We are celebrating Thursday, December 22 from 10:30 to noon.  Please feel free to join us for that time.

Friday
The Kindergarteners will be going to the DeMay Living Center with us on Friday. We need drivers, so if you are willing to assist in any way, please let us know.

First and Second Grade

Class Party
Our class Christmas party is on Thursday!  Please remember to send in your contribution.

Caroling
Car seats/booster seats will be needed for caroling on Friday.

Math
First Grade
Fractions and reviewing geometry; test Thursday.
Second Grade
Two-digit adding with regrouping.

Writing
Contractions

Bible
We finish up our unit on Jesus’ Preaching.  Memory work Matthew 11:28-30 and Matthew 16:24-25.

Science
We are making a big ocean mural as a culminating project.

Spelling
First Grade
Reviewing all the sounds and vowels we have studied so far.  Spelling tests for first grade start in January!!
Second Grade
Words with the long /i/ sound;

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will not be having a spelling test next week.

Social Studies
We will be finishing up our unit on Christmas.
Around the World.

Christmas Party
Mrs. Webb will be getting in contact with you about our Christmas Party.

Math
Third Grade
Learning about telling time and calculating elapsed time.
Fourth Grade
Learning about telling time, elapsed times, and graphs.

Writing
We are revising and editing our narratives.

Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Class Party
A letter should come home about our class party that will be held next Friday. Thanks to Mrs. Morgan for her hard work organizing it.

Spelling
We will do review work next week.  There won’t be any tests.

Reading
We are continuing a unit in our readers called “Taking a Stand.”  We will read two selections about Martin Luther King Jr.

Math
Fifth Grade
Finishing a unit reviewing long division with a test on Thursday.
Sixth Grade
Will also have a test on Thursday.

History
We will continue our unit about Ancient Greece.

Bible
This week we will write our own Psalms of Praise.

Writing
We will be working on our descriptive writing exercises.

Science
We are having a unit test on Thursday, December 22, on “Discovering the Universe”.  Please make sure you study and all work is turned in by then.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We will move to the Book of Exodus this week.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We will move to the Book of Exodus this week.

Band and Chorus

Band Rehearsal
Monday
Lessons
None this week.

Music Donations
Even though this year’s Christmas concert is over, you still have the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, by purchasing a piece of music for the band or choir.  This gift will be used at our Christmas concerts in years to come.  Your dedication will appear on the music and in the concert program.  The pieces are

Band
Fantasia on Christmas Comes Anew  $50

Jazz Band
No L in Swing  $40
Christmas Fantasy  $40

Choir
Winter Night  $36
Christmas Glory Hallelujah  $45

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch will be tacos, veggies and dip, and Christmas cupcakes for dessert.  Workers will be Laura Boss, Cathie Couperus, and Michelle Malach.

Pop Cans
Please continue to bring in your rinsed empty pop cans for redemption.  Our account number at the EZ Can and Bottle Return in Newark is 1264.

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections accepts house-wares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on them.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle or lawnmower batteries or old appliances lying around? EPCS will take them and recycle these items for cash for the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TVs, or computers, since we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

EPCS Christmas Program

Thanks to all of you who came to the annual EPCS Christmas Program.  With a standing-room only crowd in attendance, the EPCS Bands and Choirs made beautiful Christmas music in honor and in celebration of the newborn King!  How good it was to be together and celebrate in community!  We praise God for this Advent season and we live in great expectation of remembering Christ’s birth and of Christ’s coming again!!

Christmas in the Country Bazaar

“Thank you to everyone who was involved in making the first Christmas in the Country Bazaar a success!!  Whether you baked, made soup, donated items for the EPCS tables, were on hand to work at the bazaar, or came and shopped at the event, we could not have done it without YOU!  Together we were able to help raise approximately $1000 for the school!  The vendors loved the event and are excited to come back next year! Thanks again!” – Dawn McIntyre

EPCHS Varsity Volleyball

Our team members and chaperones had a wonderful time in Canada this past weekend, playing Volleyball, seeing Toronto sights as well as those of Niagara Falls, and enjoying each other’s company.  Statistically, we ended up in the middle of the pack, playing our matches in the higher-skilled division.  We thank God for safety, for being able to play Volleyball, for Toronto District Christian High School, and for East Palmyra Christian High.  Our God is good!

EPCHS Service of Lessons and Carols

A Service of Lessons and Carols, with candleight, music and scripture readings, will be held on the evening of Wednesday, December 21, 7:15 pm.presented by the EPCHS Choir.  In the past, several church groups have suspended Wednesday evening activities and have joined us to celebrate Christ’s birth.  Feel free to suggest your church does that as well.  Join us as we joyfully honor our Lord in readings and in song!

EPCS Calendar

Friday, December 9, 2011

• Pizza Lunch at Noon

Monday, December 12, 2011

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

• Newark Nurse here for screenings – Morning
• 7th – 12th Grades to Adult Day Care  12:10 pm – 2:30 pm
• High School Choir Practice until 4 pm
• EPCS Board Meeting—7:00 pm

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

• Collection for World Vision Child—Godfrey
• Free (Pizza and Wings) Hot Lunch—Noon
• Student-led Bible Study Group 12:15 – 12:30 pm
• HS Choir at Newark High Rise (Afternoon)
• Last poinsettia order deadline

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Friday, December 16, 2011

• 7th/8th sub sale for lunch
• Last Poinsettia Pick-Up 2pm – 6pm
• EPCHS to Open Door Mission  6 pm – 8 pm

Monday, December 19, 2011

• Geography Bee—1:20 pm

Wednesday, December 21,  2011

• Hot Lunch – Noon
• EPCHS Lessons and Carols Service—7:15 pm
• Soles4Souls and New Eyes for the Needy items due

Friday, December 23, 2011

• Nursing Home Concert—10 am
• Noon Dismissal – Christmas break begins

And Beyond

• Tuesday, January 3        School Re-opens—Full Day
• Friday, January 13          End of Term 2
• Friday, January 13          Faculty Development Day—Noon Dismissal
• Monday, January 16       Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—No School
• Saturday, January 28     Jr/Sr High Vocal Festival Concert
• Friday, February 3          Report Card Distribution
• Saturday. February 4     Wayne County Solo Festival
• Mon – Fri, February 20 – 24    Presidents Week—No School
• Saturday, March 3         Wayne County Elementary Vocal/Instrumental Concert

Newark Nurse Visit

On Tuesday, December 13th, the Newark School nurse will be here to do Vision, Hearing, and Scoliosis screenings.

Nursing Home Caroling

The entire school will be traveling to the DeMay Center Nursing Home in Newark on Friday, December 23rd.  We need to be there by 10 am and need many drivers.  Please call the office if you can help.  Thanks.  597-4400

Bottle and Can Redemption

Our school now has an account at the EZ Bottle and Can Return in Newark, 1167 E. Union Street, Newark (right across from Colburn Park).  You can still bring bottles and cans to school, or you can take them directly to the redemption center.  Our account  number is 1264.  Thank you!

Ski Club

If you are interested in participating in Ski Club, please see the enclosed information.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Michelle Malach at 331-2026 or via e-mail at mrsmack@hotmail.com.  This club is mainly for students of 3rd grade and up.  We do not provide transportation, and it is recommended that parents supervise their children.

Poinsettia Sale

We have one more opportunity for Poinsettia sales.  Orders are due in the office by Wednesday, December 14, with plants arriving on Friday, December 16.

Remember, the plants come in white, red, or pink.  The prices are still the same, but now we have a choice of colors.  Small $10, Large $15.

You will need to pick up your plants from 2pm – 6pm on Friday, December 16th.
If you have questions, please call Henry at 576-1400.

East Palmyra Christian High School Christmas Projects

Our East Pal High Schoolers have taken on 2 projects to help the needy.

Soles4Souls
“Changing the World one Pair at a Time”.  This is a Nashville-based organization that provides shoes for those who don’t have them.  In some countries, children cannot begin school because they do not have shoes. They have distributed over 16 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries including the US.  There is a drop box at school and we will be collecting shoes until December 21st.

New Eyes for the Needy
New eyes for the needy is an organization set up to help people around the world who are in need of and unable to afford eyewear.  Eyewear that is in good condition will be sent to medical missions and international charitable organizations for distributions to the poor.  Proceeds from the sale of scrap metal, hearing aids, jewelry, and silverware are used to support the U.S. eyeglass voucher program.

• Eyeglasses, reading glasses, sunglasses that are all in good condition
• Hearing Aids
• Prescription Glasses
• Silver & Gold Jewelry, Costume Jewelry and Watches
• Silverware

Please have your jewelry, watches and silverware in plastic bags.
There is a drop box in the school for this mission.  We will be collecting until December 21st.

Candy Bars

The candy has arrived!  We have over 50 cases (of 52 assorted bars) to sell so please contact Cheri Winslow if you are willing to sign out a box or two. They will be available in the office for pick-up but I need to know who has them. Please call 986-4240.  Thanks.

Parent Organization (Circle) Meeting

Thursday, December 15th we will be meeting at school at 7:30pm to discuss the fundraising ideas for the rest of the year.   Decisions regarding having  a Dutch Dinner and a Pig Roast will be on the table.  If we do not have enough help, we will not be able to hold these important money makers for the school.

ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Please call Cheri to let her know if you will be attending this important meeting. 986-4240.

Friday Lunch Sub Sale

(This week only)  On Friday, December 16th the 7th/8th graders will be selling subs for lunch instead of pizza.    Your student can purchase a 3” sub for $1 or half of a sub for $2, etc.  We will be offering Turkey or Ham subs with cheese and mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.  Additional toppings will be available should they want to add to their sub.  If your student has a pizza account, the money will be deducted from that.  If your student does not have an account, they will need to turn their order and money in to their teacher by Wednesday of next week.

Geography Bee

The Geography Bee is coming!  This is a contest for students in grades 5-8.  Students will do some preparation work in class, but it would be good if they did some studying at home, too.  There are many websites such as the National Geographic website and the Sheppard Software site that have games and activities that might help.  Simply spending time looking at maps and globes can also be beneficial.  Talking about trips that your family has taken and finding the locations on a map can be a fun and meaningful study aid as well.  The semifinal rounds will be held Monday, Dec. 19, starting at 1:20 pm.

Cleaning this Week

• Monday – Lochner
• Tuesday– Elliott
• Wednesday – Paid
• Thursday  – Goetz
• Friday – Lawson

Kindergarten and Preschool

Field Trip
We are planning on loading and leaving school by 9:15 a.m. on Thursday morning.  Please be here on time so we are not late to our performance.  Also, please remember that we will not return to school after the performance.

Reading
‘Yy’ and ‘Zz’ this week and lots of winter themed activities and books/stories!

Show and Tell
One object that begins with ‘Y’ and one that starts with ‘Z’.  (We will do this on Thursday morning before we leave for our field trip.

Words of the Week
‘big’ and ‘little’

Math
We are working numbers 20-31 this week and skip counting by twos and fives!

Bible
We will be talking about Christmas this week and next covering Jesus’ Family and the visitors.  Memory verse this week: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

Christmas Party
A note will be going home this week with details about our Christmas party. We will be celebrating on Thursday, December 22 starting at 10:30 a.m.

First and Second Grade

Needed
A CD/Tape player combo OR just a cassette tape player that we can borrow or have.

Play
Please send in costumes for our Christmas play as soon as possible, so we’re sure to have everything we need and can do a dress rehearsal.  We will perform during assembly on 12/14.  Please join us!

Field Trip
THURSDAY is our field trip to see Annie at Nazareth.  The musical starts at 10:30 and we will return around 12:45.  Drivers please be here by 9:15.  Students will need car seats/boosters!

For Monday
In health we will be celebrating family heritage.  Please have your child bring in an item that they can share with the class that represents some aspect of your family’s heritage.

Christmas Party
We will have a Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 22 in the afternoon.  Please watch for a note going home with details next week.

Math
First Grade — Fractions
Second Grade — Two-digit addition

Writing
transitions

Spelling
Second Grade — Words with the long /e/ sound

Bible
Peter and Jesus’ teachings.  Bible verses: Matthew 11: 28-30 and Matthew 16:24-25.

Social Studies
We are finishing up our unit on our country by learning about our country’s leaders.

Health
We finish up our unit on family life by learning about family heritage and dealing with death.

Third and Fourth Grade

Spelling
We will not be having a spelling test next week.

Social Studies
We will be doing a unit on Christmas Around the World.

Christmas Party
Please look for information coming home next week about our Christmas Party on the 23rd.

Writing
From now through Christmas we will be learning the “basic” of writing (planning, composing, writing,  revising).

Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Spelling
We will do Lesson 12 next week.

Reading
We are continuing a unit in our readers called “Taking a Stand.”  We will read two selections about Martin Luther King Jr.

Math
Fifth Grade — Review long division.  Topics next week include dividing money, factors and divisibility, prime and composite numbers, and working with remainders.
Sixth Grade — Equivalent fractions, mixed numbers and improper fractions, estimating fractional amounts, and connecting fractions and decimals.

History
We will continue our unit about Ancient Greece.

Bible
This week we will explore Psalms of praise.

Writing
Descriptive writing exercises and daily language practice.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We will move to the Book of Exodus this week.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We will move to the Book of Exodus this week.

Mission Outreach
On Friday, December 16th we will be going to the Rochester Open Door Mission to serve a meal.  We will be serving from 6pm-8pm.  We will also deliver our Giving Project gifts at this time.

Band and Chorus

There will be no lessons this week.

Music Donations

Even though this year’s Christmas concert is over, you still have the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one, by purchasing a piece of music for the band or choir.  This gift will be used at our Christmas concerts in years to come.  Your dedication will appear on the music and in the concert program.

Band

• Fantasia on Christmas Comes Anew  $50

Jazz Band

• No L in Swing   $40
• Christmas Fantasy   $40

Choir

• Winter Night    $36
• Christmas Glory Hallelujah   $45

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch this week is a FREE hot lunch consisting of pizza, wings, fruit and dessert.  This will be graciously provided by the Kurtis Palmer Family and we thank them for their generosity.

Pop Cans
Please continue to bring in your rinsed empty pop cans for redemption.  Our account number at the EZ
can and bottle return in Newark is #1264.

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get
money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.
Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on each.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle, or lawnmower batteries, or old appliances lying around?  EPCS will take them and recycle these items for cash for the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TVs, or computers, since we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

EPCS Christmas in the Country Bazaar

Saturday, December 3, 2011
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Do your Christmas shopping with us while supporting your local businesses!!
There’s something here for everyone!!

EPCS Christmas Program

Friday evening, December 9, 20117:15 pm

East Palmyra Christian School Gymnatorium
Come celebrate with us!  Glory to God in the Highest!

EPCHS Varsity Volleyball

By the time you read this, the EPCHS Eagles Varsity Girls Volleyball Team is participating, or will have participated, in the annual TDChristian Senior Volleyball Tournament in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  TDChristian is known as Toronto District Christian High School and the volleyball gurus there host this tournament on a yearly basis.  Our Eagles team consists of several of our own students, Trisha Lent (Jr.), Natalie Goetz (Jr.), Caitlin Cramer (Fr.), Meredith Kellogg (Fr.), and Drew Winslow (Fr.), and is complemented by two EPCS alums, Brianna Buttaccio (Jr.) and Savannah Beckens (Sr.), both from Charles Finney High School, along with Anna Mitchell (Jr.), and EPCS alum, Shannon Cramer (Jr.), both from Marion High School.  The team has been practicing over these past several weeks and hopes to do well at the tournament.  Please continue to pray for all our students as well as our alumni!  May our God be praised in all we do, and may others see Christ in us!

EPCS Calendar

Friday, December 2, 2011

• Varsity Volleyball Team at Toronto Tournament
• Pizza Lunch at Noon

Saturday, December 3, 2011

• EPCS Christmas in the Country Bazaar  10am-3pm

Monday, December 5, 2011

• All-School Choral Practice 1:30 – 2:45 pm

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

• Hot Lunch—Noon
• Student-led Bible Study Group 12:15 – 12:30 pm
• Giving Project Items Are Due
• Second Poinsettia $ Deadline

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Friday, December 9, 2011

• Friday Noon Pizza Sale
• EPCS Christmas Program – 7:15 pm
• Poinsettias Delivered at the Christmas Program

And Beyond

• Tuesday, December 13                  Newark Nurse Screenings
• Wednesday, December 14            EPCHS Choir at Newark High Rise (Afternoon)
• Wednesday, December 14            Third Poinsettia Order $ Due
• Friday, December 16                     EPCHS to Open Door Mission to serve meal and deliver Giving Project Gifts 6pm-8pm
• Friday, December 16                     Poinsettia Pick-up at School, 2pm-6pm
• Wednesday, December 21            EPCS Lessons and Carols–7:15 pm
• Wednesday, December 21            Soles4Souls and New Eyes for the Needy items due
• Friday, December 23                     Nursing Home Concert
• Friday, December 23                     Noon Dismissal
• Friday December 23 (afternoon) – January 2 – Christmas Break –  No School
• Tuesday, January 3                       School Resumes

School Bus Flashing Lights

On a daily basis one School Bus picks up students in our school parking lot (not in the loop), and the driver makes sure the bus lights are a-flashing.  Please regard the flashing School Bus lights, even in our parking lot and stop for it.  Thanks.

Newark Nurse Visit

On Tuesday, December 13th, the nurse from Newark will be here to do Vision, Hearing, and Scoliosis screenings.

Cleaning This Week

• Monday – Bailey
  Tuesday – Bailey
  Wednesday – Orlopp
  Thursday  – Morgan
  Friday – VanCamp

EPCS Christmas Program

Refreshments are needed for Friday night.  Each family is asked to provide one snack or drink. 
Volunteers are also needed to set up, serve, and clean up.  Let Mrs. Cornwell know if you can help at jklmcornwell@hotmail.com

Poinsettia Sale

We have two more opportunities for Poinsettia sales.  Orders are due Wednesday, December 7, with orders arriving on Friday, December 9.  The LAST opportunity will be Orders in by Wednesday, December 14th and orders arriving December 16th.
Remember – the plants come in white, red, or pink.  The prices are still the same, but now we have a choice of colors.  There is an order sheet in this addition of the School Door if you need it.
If you have questions, please call Henry at 576-1400.

East Pal Christian High School Christmas Projects

Our East Pal High Schoolers have taken on 3 projects to help the needy. Two are on-going* and one is specifically for this Christmas season.

The Giving Project
We are collecting gifts for the Open Door Mission in Rochester, NY.  This is a local homeless shelter that presently has 6,000 children on their list.  We are making up care packages for these children.
Below is a list of items that can be included in a care package.  You can provide a care package or individual items.  There is a drop box at the school for your items.  Thank you and may the Lord bless our generosity in helping bring His light to a needy child/family.  We will be collecting items until December 7th.  Do not wrap them…we will take care of that.  Thanks!

Toddler Toys (18months+), Action Figures (non-violent), Hot Wheel type cars, Leggo and Duplo sets, Puzzles, Board games, Fleecy Blankets, Sport Balls, Activity and Coloring Books, Play-Doh, Barbies or dolls, Socks, Mittens, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, etc.

*Soles4Souls
“Changing the World One Pair at a Time”.  More than likely you probably have a pair of shoes lying in your closet that you’ll never wear again.  Why not donate them to someone who needs them and will actually wear them. This is a Nashville based organization that provides shoes for those who don’t have them.  In some countries, children cannot begin school because they do not have shoes. They have distributed over 16 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries including the US.
There is a drop box at school and we will be collecting shoes until December 21st.

*New Eyes for the Needy
New Eyes for the Needy is an organization set up to help people around the world who are in need of, but unable to afford, eyewear.  Eyewear that is in good condition will be sent to medical missions and international charitable organizations for distributions to the poor.  Proceeds from the sale of scrap metal, hearing aids, jewelry, and silverware are used to support the U.S. eyeglass voucher program.

Eyeglasses, reading glasses, sunglasses that are all in good condition, hearing aids, prescription glasses,  silver & gold jewelry, costume jewelry and watches, silverware
Please put donated jewelry, watches and silverware in plastic bags.    There is a drop box in the school for this mission.  We will be collecting until December 21st.

Candy Bars

The candy has arrived!  We have over 50 cases (of 52 assorted bars) to sell, so please contact Cheri Winslow if you are willing to sign out a box or two. They will be available in the office for pick-up but I need to know who has them. Please call 986-4240.  Thanks.

Parent Organization (Circle) Meeting

On Thursday, December 15th we will be meeting at school at 7:30 to discuss the fundraising ideas and dinners for the rest of the year. ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Please call Cheri with any questions and to let me know if you will be coming. 986-4240

EPCS Geography Bee

The GEOGRAPHY BEE is coming!  This is a contest for students in grades 5-8.  Students will do some preparation work in class, but it would be good if they did some studying at home, too.  There are many websites such as the National Geographic website and the Sheppard Software site that have games and activities that might help.  Simply spending time looking at maps and globes can also be beneficial.  Talking about trips that your family has taken and finding the locations on a map can be a fun and meaningful study aid as well.  The semifinal rounds will be held Monday, Dec. 19, starting at 1:20 pm.

Kindergarten and Preschool

Shoe Rule
Indoor/Outdoor shoe rule will be in effect starting Monday, December 5.  Outdoor shoes must be removed at the carpet in the entryway and carried to your room/locker, where you will put your indoor shoes on.

Reading
We will be finishing up our unit on shadows. ‘W’ and ‘V’ this week.
‘W’ is for Winter
We will be doing fun, winter themed activities all week (and for the next few weeks).

Show and Tell
One object that begins with ‘W’ and one that starts with ‘X’ (feel free to be creative).

Words of the Week
‘all’ and ‘you’

Math
Chapter 5 will take us to the end of December – numbers 0-20!

Bible
We will finish our unit on Joseph this week and begin talking about the Christmas story Thursday.

Social Studies
Unit review on the U.S.A.

Reminder
Dress Rehearsal is Thursday at 10:30! Please come join us if you are able. Actual concert is Friday night, December 9th at 7:15.

First and Second Grade

Shoe Rule
Indoor/Outdoor shoe rule will be in effect starting Monday, December 5.  Outdoor shoes must be removed at the carpet in the entryway and carried to your room/locker, where you will put your indoor shoes on.

Play
Play lines went home on Thursday; please help your child learn their lines!

Writing
We will be working on the sequence of our stories and making stronger word choices.

Math
First Grade-solid shapes
Second Grade-finishing the chapter on mental math with a test on Friday.

Social Studies
Our country – the colonies and our country’s symbols and holidays.

Spelling
Second-the long /a/ sound

Health
The ups and downs of family life.

Bible
Jesus’ preaching; memory verses: Matthew 11:28-30 and Matthew 16:24-25.

Science
The ocean – adaptations and camouflage

Third and Fourth Grade

Shoe Rule
Indoor/Outdoor shoe rule will be in effect starting Monday, December 5.  Outdoor shoes must be removed at the carpet in the entryway and carried to your room/locker, where you will put your indoor shoes on.

Math
Third graders will review subtracting with regrouping.  Fourth graders will review division facts and work with variables.  Both grades will have a practice test either Friday or early the following week.

Spelling
We will be doing list 12 this week.

Reading
We have started reading new books in reading group.

Social Studies
We will be doing a unit on Christmas Around the World.

Book Orders
The book orders I sent home before Thanksgiving will be due on Tuesday the 6th.

Writing
From now through Christmas we will be learning the “basic” of writing (planning, composing, writing, revising).

Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Shoe Rule
Indoor/Outdoor shoe rule will be in effect starting Monday, December 5.  Outdoor shoes must be removed at the carpet in the entryway and carried to your room/locker, where you will put your indoor
shoes on.

Thanks to Mrs. Morgan and Jaelyn for decorating our classroom for Christmas.  Mrs. Morgan is our room mother.  She will be sending out letters soon about our Christmas party on Dec. 23.

Spelling
We will do Lesson 11 next week.

Reading
Historical fiction book reports were due today.  We are continuing a unit in our readers called “Taking a Stand.”  We are also starting to learn the parts for a play that we will present at our assembly Feb. 1.
Our story next week will be “Class Discussion”, an excerpt from School Spirit by Johanna Hurwitz.

Math
Fifth grade will continue a unit reviewing long division next week.
Sixth graders are learning some skills that will help them with fractions.

History
We will have started a unit about Ancient Greece.

Writing
Descriptive writing exercises and daily language practice.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Shoe Rule
Indoor/Outdoor shoe rule will be in effect starting Monday, December 5.  Outdoor shoes must be removed at the carpet in the entryway and carried to your room/locker, where you will put your indoor
shoes on.

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to stories about Isaac, Jacob, and Esau.

East Pal Christian High School

Old Testament Survey
We have moved to stories about Isaac, Jacob, and Esau.

Mission Outreach
On Friday, December 16th we will be going to the Rochester Open Door Mission to serve a meal.  We will be serving from 6pm-8pm.  More information will be coming home, so look for it.   We will also
deliver our Giving Project gifts at this time.

EPCS Band and Chorus

Lessons
Monday–11:20 Alex
Tuesday–7:45 Noah 8:15 Katie,,11:20 Michelle, 12:35 Hannah L., 1:05 Jaelyn, 1:30 Natalie
Wednesday–10:00 Jordan
Thursday–8:15 Garrett,  12:35 Leah, 1:05 Claire, 1:30 Josh
Friday–10:00 Connor, Liam 10:30 Kayla P. 1:05 Hannah T. 1:30 Caitlin

Music Donations
If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, consider purchasing a piece of music for the band or choir.  This gift will be used at our Christmas concert this year, and in years to come.  Your dedication will appear on the music and in the concert program.  The pieces which are available are:

Band
Fantasia on Christmas Comes Anew–$50

Jazz Band
No L in Swing–$40
Christmas Fantasy–$40

Choir
Winter Night–$36
Christmas Glory Hallelujah–$45

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch will be rolls, soup, salad bar and dessert.  Workers will be Lisa B, Esther Hutt and Brian Collom.

Pop Cans
Please continue to bring in your rinsed empty pop cans for redemption.  Very soon we will have an account at the redemption center in Newark.  That way, if you wish to drop your donations there directly, you can put our school number on your donations and we will get the credit for them.  Watch for more information in later editions of the School Door .

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on them.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle or lawnmower batteries or old appliances lying around? EPCS will take them and recycle these items for cash which will go towards the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TVs, or computers, because we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Our annual fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 22 and 23.  You should have received meeting dates and times by now.  Please be on time for your conference.  Also, please pray for positive interactions and God’s Spirit!  We look forward to meeting with you! 

“Bump-Set-Spike” Fun Fundraiser For Volleyball–You Are Invited!!

Mark your calendar for an evening of fun and entertainment–Tuesday, November 29 at 6:45 pm.  The EPCS Girls Volleyball team will play a guest team, made up of adults–present and past EPCS parents and alumni–as a practice match, but also as a fundraiser for the volleyball trip to Toronto on December 1st and 2nd.  The team will “pass the hat”  at each of the games it plays, minimum of three games, so take your $1s, $5s, $10s, and/or $20s along.  All money collected will help fund the team’s trip to the Toronto District Christian High School Invitational Volleyball Tournament.  Our own resident whistle-blowing expert referee, Judy White, will officiate this extravaganza!!  Come watch our EPCS Eagles VB Team in action!!
Added to the chance of watching some great volleyball, audience members will be invited to watch or participate in other events as well, including a Spiking contest, a Serving contest, and a Shooting Hoops contest among others.  If you are interested in participating in this match as a team member, let us know.  597-4400
We look forward to seeing you at this first-of-it’s-kind event!  This event will be a great send-off for the girls and one boy–yup, Drew Winslow is also on this team!
(We realize that this is a middle-of-the-week event and, with an early 6:45 pm start, you can still get home by a reasonable hour to put the kids to bed.)

Christmas in the Country Holiday Bazaar

Please read about the Upcoming Bazaar – December 3rd  – there is more information inside.

Poinsettia Sale

Please read important information inside on this sale.  The deadline for sales is November 21st.

EPCS Calendar

Monday, November 21, 2011

• Poinsettia Sale Papers and Money need to be in to the Office today!
• Varsity Volleyball Practice  4 pm to 6 pm

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

• Full Day of School
• Parent-Teacher Conferences Afternoon 3:30 – 5:30 pm
• Varsity Volleyball Practice  5 pm to 7 pm
• Parent-Teacher Conferences Evening 6:30 – 8:45 pm

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

• No School
• Parent-Teacher Conferences Morning 9 – 12 noon
• Varsity Volleyball Practice  10 am to 12 noon

Thursday/Friday, November 24-25, 2011

• Thanksgiving Recess – No School

Monday, November 28, 2011

• Varsity Volleyball Practice  4 pm to 6 pm

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

• Bump-Set-Spike Fundraiser  6:45 pm

And Beyond

• Wednesday, November 30            Poinsettia plant pick up 2pm-6pm
• Thursday, December 1            Volleyball Team leaves for Toronto–3:00 pm
• Friday, December 2                Toronto VB Tournament
• Saturday, December 3            Christmas Bazaar  10am – 3:00pm
• Wednesday, December 7            Giving Project Items are due
• Friday, December 9                EPCS Christmas Program–7:15 pm
• Wednesday, December 21            EPCS Lessons and Carols–7:15 pm
• Soles4Souls and New Eyes for the Needy items due
• Friday, December 23                Nursing home Concert
• Friday, December 23                Noon Dismissal

Operation Christmas Child

We collected 45 shoeboxes for needy children through Operation Christmas Child. Thank you so much for your gifts.

Cleaning this Week

• Monday – Lochner
• Tuesday – Winslow
• Monday – (11/28) – Morgan
• Tuesday – Goetz
• Wednesday- Orlopp
• Thursday – Paid
• Friday – Cramer

East Palmyra Christian High School Christmas Projects

Our East Pal High Schoolers have taken on 3 projects to help the needy. Two are on-going* and one is specifically for this Christmas season.

The Giving Project

We are collecting gifts for the Open Door Mission in Rochester, NY.  This is a local homeless shelter that presently has 6,000 children on their list.  We are making up care packages for these children.  Below is a list of items that can be included in a care package.  You can provide a care package or individual items.  There is a drop box at the school for your items.  Thank you and may the Lord bless our generosity in helping bring His light to a needy child/family.  We will be collecting items until December 7th.  Do not wrap them…we will take care of that.  Thanks!

Toddler Toys (18months+), Action figures, Hot wheel type cars, Leggo and Duplo sets, Puzzles, Board games, Fleecy blankets, Sport balls,  activity and coloring books, Play-Doh, Barbies or baby dolls, socks, mittens, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.

*Soles4Souls

“Changing the World one Pair at a Time”.  More than likely you probably have a pair of shoes lying in your closet that you’ll never wear again.  Why not donate them to someone who needs them and will actually wear them. This is a Nashville based organization that provides shoes for those who don’t have them.  In some countries, children cannot begin school because they do not have shoes. They have distributed over 16 million pairs of shoes to 127 countries including the US.

There is a drop box at school and we will be collecting shoes until December 21st.

*New Eyes for the Needy

New eyes for the needy is an organization set up to help people around the world who are in need of and unable to afford eyewear.  Eyewear that is in good condition will be sent to medical missions and international charitable organizations for distributions to the poor.  Proceeds from the sale of scrap metal, hearing aids, jewelry and silverware are used to support the U.S. eyeglass voucher program.
Needed:

• Eyeglasses, reading glasses, sunglasses that are all in good condition
• Hearing aids
• Prescription glasses
• Silver & Gold jewelry, Costume Jewelry and watches
• Silverware

Please have your jewelry, watches and silverware in plastic bags.  There is a drop box in the school for this mission.  We will be collecting until December 21st.

Candy Bars

The candy has arrived!  We have over 50 cases (of 52 assorted bars) to sell so please contact Cheri Winslow if you are willing to sign out a box or two. They will be available in the office for pick-up but I need to know who has them. Please call 986-4240—Thanks.

Auction News

Please see flyer in this School Door.

Christmas in the Country Holiday Bazaar

The Christmas in the Country Holiday Bazaar is quickly approaching!  Please continue to contact Dawn McIntyre (315-573-2618) if you are interested in being a crafter or a vendor at this event!  Space is still available, but you need to reserve your spot by Monday, November 28.

Please also remember to contact Erica VanCamp (315-926-0119) if you are able to donate a craft item to the EPCS table or if you have new items that you would like to donate for the sale.

Bakers and soup/bread makers are also needed for the tea room style lunch room!  Please contact Rachel Kuperus (585-721-3440) if you can help in this capacity.

WE NEED YOU to help make this bazaar a huge success for our school! Please call Dawn (315-573-2618) to sign up for a shift or two to work at the bazaar! The sign up sheet is in this edition of the School Door.  Thank you in advance for your support!  Thank you for your interest so far and hope to see you there! Let’s work together to make this an awesome fundraiser for the school!

Poinsettia Sale

Please turn in your poinsettia sales sheets and money to the office by Monday, November 21st.

There is an addition to the sale – the plants can now come in white, red or pink.  If you see the new  order sheet in this School Door, it has the adjustments.  The prices are still the same, but now we have a choice of colors.  If you have questions, please call Henry at 576-1400.

Pick up will be Wednesday, November 30 from 2-6pm.  If you cannot make it at that time, please let Henry know and other arrangements can be made.

Geography Bee

The Geography Bee is coming!  This is a contest for students in grades 5-8.  Students will do some preparation work in class, but it would be good if they did some studying at home, too.  There are many websites such as the National Geographic website and the Sheppard Software site that have games and activities that might help.  Simply spending time looking at maps and globes can also be beneficial.  Talking about trips that your family has taken and finding the locations on a map can be a fun and meaningful study aid as well.  That actual date for the first round of the bee has not been set, but will be either the last week of school in December or the first week after Christmas vacation.

Needed:  Modified Soccer League Coordinator

The modified co-ed soccer league is looking for someone to take over the role of league coordinator for a 2-year assignment.  This role is rotated through the teams in the league, and the current coordinator has served his two years.  This role would include creating the schedule, keeping track of team records, creating and distributing school and coach contact information, making sure league guidelines are followed, etc.  The current coordinator will help clarify exactly what your role would be.  Please consider whether you would be willing to serve in this role.  Contact Kelly Hooge at khooge@eastpalmyrachristianschool.com if you are interested.

Kindergarten and Preschool

All our focus this week will be on celebrating Thanksgiving and what it means to give thanks and praise to our God.

Parent Teacher Conferences
Please remember that we will still have school on Tuesday (Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the afternoon and evening hours).  If you have not signed-up and desire a conference, please call the office ASAP.

Next week (11/28-12/2)
Star of the Month
December is Nolan B.

Reading/Science
We will be doing a mini-lesson on shadows.

Show and Tell
One object that begins with ‘U’ and one that starts with ‘V’.

Word of the Week
‘and’

Math
We will finish Chapter 4 and have our assessment on Friday.

Bible
We begin a short study on Joseph before we jump into our Christmas story. New memory verse is Romans 8:28.

Social Studies
We will be talking about American celebrations, changes in travel, and city growth this week.

Scholastic Orders
A new scholastic order form has been sent home this week.

Party
We have earned a party for good behavior!  We will have a pajama party on Thursday, December 1st! The kids can come dressed in the PJs and bring a stuffed animal to share that day.

First and Second Grade

Skit
On Tuesday we will have our Charlie Brown Thanksgiving; please remember to bring in your contribution either Monday or Tuesday.  Have a great Thanksgiving!

Field Trip
**Please send in your $6.50 for the Annie field trip.

Math
1st – subtraction strategies; 2nd – Mental math with addition and subtraction.

Writing
Students will be introduced to using quotation marks in dialogue, and apply it to their stories.

Bible
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and loving our enemies.

Science
Oceans – octopus and sea turtles.

Next week (11/28-12/2)

Math
1st Grade We finish up subtraction strategies and have a test on Tuesday.  Then we are starting a unit on geometry and fractions.

2nd Grade Mental math with addition and subtraction.

Spelling
2nd Grade - words with /sk/, /mp/, and /ng/

Bible
We will finish up our unit on Jesus’ Ministry, and start the next unit, “Jesus Preaches.”  Our focus this week will be on the Sabbath and Jesus’ power.  Memory work for this unit is Matthew 11:28-30 and Matthew 16:24-25.

Science
Oceans – we learn about sting rays, cool fish, star fish, and manatees.  Then we’ll talk about pollution in our oceans and food chains.

Third and Fourth Grade

Math
Third graders will review subtracting with regrouping.  Fourth graders will review division facts.

Spelling
We will be doing list 10 in spelling this week.

Science
We will be learning about force and motion.

Social Studies
We will be looking ancient civilizations and folk tales.

Bible
We will continue learning about the Judges.

Smocks Needed
If you have any old shirts to spare that we could use as smocks for art class that would be greatly appreciated.

Soda Bottles
If you have any 2 liter soda bottles please that you could send in with your son/daughter that would be great.  We will use them through out the year for science.

Writing
The students have made a ‘product’ to sell and we will begin videotaping commercials on Tuesday.

Next week
We will be finishing our persuasive commercials this week.
Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Spelling
No spelling tests next week.  The following week we will do Lesson 10.

Bible
Our new memory work is Amos 5:14, 24.We will wrap up our look at the historical books of the OT and will start a new study of the poetry books.

Reading
Historical fiction book reports will be due Thursday, Dec. 2.  We are starting a new unit in our readers

Math
Fifth grade will start a unit reviewing long division on Monday.  Sixth graders will have a test on Tuesday and then will start a unit on fractions.

History
We will have a test on Tuesday over our Egypt unit and then will start a unit about Greece.

Science
We are having a Pizza Party on Tuesday (22nd) to celebrate everyone turning in all of their homework for the Unit.  Great Job!

Writing
Our presentations are wrapping up on Tuesday.

Next week
We are moving on to some descriptive writing exercises and daily language practice.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We will continue our study of Abraham.

Math 7
Chapter 3 Quest – Monday 11/21

High School

Old Testament Survey
We will continue our study of Abraham.

ELA 9
Mockingbird Essay is due on Mon., 11/21: Analyze the childhood world of Jem, Scout and Dill, and their
relationship with Boo in part 1.

Global Studies
Short report on St. Augustine Due Monday, 11/21.

Earth Science
We are continuing our exploration of renewable and non-renewable resources.

Band and Chorus

Lessons

Monday
7:45 Alex, 8:15 Kayla, 10:00 Jaelyn, 11:20 Katie.

Tuesday
7:45 Noah, 8:15 Jordan, 11:20 Kayla E., Hannah L. 12:35 Natalie, 1:05 Hannah T.,1:30 Michelle

Music Donations
If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, consider purchasing a piece of music for the band or choir.  This gift will be used at our Christmas concert this year, and in years to come.  Your dedication will appear on the music and in the concert program.  The pieces which are available are:

Band
Fantasia on Christmas Comes Anew……$50
Jingle Bell Rock……………………………$50

Jazz Band
No L in Swing…………………………$40
Christmas Fantasy ………………….$40

Choir
Winter Night………………………………..$36
Christmas Glory Hallelujah……………….$45

Circle News

Hot Lunch
No Hot lunch this week, but Nov. 30th we will have French Toast and Sausage for lunch with Dessert provided by Mrs. White.  Workers will be Maggie Cosh, Michelle Bailey and Joan Barton.

Kitchen Towels
Our supply of kitchen towels has diminished. If you brought some home to wash, please bring them back quickly. They are much needed.  Thank you.

Pop Cans
Please continue to bring in your rinsed empty pop cans for redemption.

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number:  95018 clearly written on it.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted

Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle or lawnmower batteries or old appliances lying around? EPCS will take them as we can recycle these items for cash.  This cash will go towards the school.  We cannot accept microwaves, TV’s, or computers, as we have to pay to have these recycled.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

Spruce Lake Trip

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts!  We had a grand time at Spruce Lake!!!

Room Helper Volunteer?

Mrs. Maag, our pre-kindergarten/kindergarten teacher is asking for volunteer help on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings.  If you can help out on a regular basis on Tuesday or Thursday mornings (or both) for a couple of hours, she would love to hear from you.  Excellent benefits – smiling faces and lots of love!  Please feel free to call the school office at 597-4400 and speak with our secretary, Mrs. White if you are interested.  Thanks in advance.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Our annual fall Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 22 and 23.  Conference schedule forms are included with this School Door.  Please feel free to fill in your form at your earliest convenience and return it ASAP, but before November 15.  Thank you!  These will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

Bazaar and Poinsettia Sale

The EPCS Board is hosting two fundraisers in the near future: a “Christmas in the Country Bazaar” and a “Poinsettia Sale”.  Please see the articles in this School Door for more information.

EPCS Calendar

Monday, November 14, 2011

• Varsity Volleyball Practice  4 pm to 6 pm

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

• Varsity Volleyball Practice  4 pm to 6 pm

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

• Hot Lunch
• Staff Meeting  3 pm – 3:45 pm
• Varsity Volleyball Practice  4 pm to 6 pm

Thursday, November 17, 2011

• Varsity Volleyball Practice  4 pm to 6 pm

Friday, November 18, 2011

• Pizza Lunch
• Report Cards Distributed

Monday, November 21, 2011

• Varsity Volleyball Practice  4 pm to 6 pm

And Beyond:

• Tuesday, Wednesday, November 22, 23    Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tuesday 3:30 – 5:30, 6:30 – 8:45 pm
Wednesday 9 – 12 noon–No School

• Thursday, Friday, November 24, 25        Thanksgiving Break
• Saturday, December 3            Christmas Bazaar  10am – 3:00pm
• Friday, December 9                EPCS Christmas Program–7:15 pm
• Wednesday, December 21            EPCS Lessons and Carols–7:15 pm
• Friday, December 23                Nursing home Concert
• Friday, December 23                Noon Dismissal

Soccer Team Picture – Re-Shoot

We have to re-take our team picture, as the first one came out blurry.  This will be done on Tuesday, November 15th at Noon.  If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Hooge.  Thank you.

School Bus Flashing Lights

On a daily basis one School Bus picks up students in our school parking lot (not in the loop), and the driver makes sure the bus lights are a-flashing.  Although cars need to heed those flashing lights, even in the parking lot, and hence need to stop, at times drivers have not done so and have passed the loading School Bus.  Please regard the flashing School Bus lights, even in our parking lot and stop for it.  Thanks.

Auction Newsletter

See the end of this School Door for an Auction Update.

Candy Bars

Gertrude Hawk candy bars will be arriving on Tuesday!  They sell for $1 each and many varieties are in each box.  If your family would like to sell a case (or more), please call Cheri Winslow for details!   986-4240

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conference Sheets went home with your students last week.  Please look these over, fill them out and return to the school office by November 15th.  Thank you.  These will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.

EPCS Drivers

Our insurance company has advised us that we need to make copies of Driver’s Licenses and Proof of Insurance cards of those of us who are driving our students to and from field trip events, in case of an accident or other unfortunate event.  If you could find the time to get your license and insurance information to the office prior to field trips for which you volunteer to drive, that would be great.  We will keep the information on file in a secure place.  Thank you so much.

World Vision Child

Thank you for your generous giving over the past weeks.

Cleaning this Week

• Monday –  Kellogg
• Tuesday – Rosati
• Wednesday – Wuilliez
• Thursday – Michel
• Friday – VanCamp
• Monday (11/21) – Lochner

Christmas in the Country Holiday Bazaar

The Christmas in the Country Holiday Bazaar is quickly approaching!  Please continue to contact Dawn McIntyre (315-573-2618) if you are interested in being a crafter or a vendor at this event!  Space is still available, but you need to reserve your spot by Monday, November 28.
Please also remember to contact Erica VanCamp (315-926-0119) if you are able to donate a craft item to the EPCS table or if you have new items that you would like to donate for the sale.
Bakers and soup/bread makers are also needed for the tea room style lunch room!  Please contact Rachel Kuperus (585-721-3440) if you can help in this capacity.
WE NEED YOU to help make this bazaar a huge success for our school! Please see the sign up sheet (enclosed) to sign up for a shift or two to work at the bazaar! Thank you in advance for your support!  Thank you for your interest so far and hope to see you there! Let’s work together to make this an awesome fundraiser for the school!

Poinsettia Sale

Please continue to get out and sell Poinsettias for EPCS.  Thank you.

Needed:  Modified Soccer League Coordinator

The modified co-ed soccer league is looking for someone to take over the role of league coordinator for a 2-year assignment.  This role is rotated through the teams in the league, and the current coordinator has served his two years.  This role would include creating the schedule, keeping track of team records, creating and distributing school and coach contact information, making sure league guidelines are followed, etc.  The current coordinator will help clarify exactly what your role would be.  Please consider whether you would be willing to serve in this role.  Contact Kelly Hooge at khooge@eastpalmyrachristianschool.com if you are interested.

Kindergarten and Preschool

November.  Gobble! Gobble! It’s Turkey Time! What are you thankful for this year? Look for some handmade Thanksgiving projects this week!

Reading/Social Studies
We will be taking a look at the first Americans and reading several books about Thanksgiving.

Show and Tell
One object that begins with ‘S’ and one that starts with ‘T’.

Word of the Week
‘see’

Math
Chapter 4: Numbers 6 through 10

Bible
Our story this week is all about Jacob and his brother Esau (and his time in Haran).

Reminder
Please get your money in for our trip to Nazareth College to see Annie by or before Thursday, Nov. 15th.

Book Orders
Book orders are due this week.

First and Second Grade

Field Trip
We are going to see Annie at Nazareth College on Thursday, December 15.  I NEED one more driver; please consider whether you would be able to help for this trip.  The cost is $6.50 (including parents); please send this in next week.  We have to give final numbers and pay for the trip in advance to save our spots (tickets are selling out!)

Veteran’s Day
We studied a lot about veterans this week.  To honor veterans on Veteran’s Day tomorrow, remember to observe 2 minutes of silence at 11:00am on 11/11/11!

Math
1st Grade – strategies for subtraction facts to 12
2nd Grade – money, test Thursday.

Spelling
2nd Grade – words with /pl/, /bl/, and /gl/.

Bible
We are starting a new chapter on Jesus’ Ministry.  There are 3 Bible verses for this unit: Matthew 3:3, Matthew 4:19, and Matthew 5:43-44. This week we will be studying Matthew 3:3.

Science
Ocean – This week we are studying the ocean floor and whales and dolphins.

Third and Fourth Grade

Math
Grade Three is continuing their unit over addition and subtraction computation.
Grade Four is starting a quick review of multiplication facts.

Spelling
We will be doing list 10 in spelling this week.

Science
We will be learning about force and motion.

Social Studies
We will be looking ancient civilizations and folk tales.

Bible
We will continue learning about the Judges.

Smocks Needed
If you have any old shirts to spare that we could use as smocks for art class that would be greatly appreciated.

Soda Bottles
If you have any 2 liter soda bottles please that you could send in with your son/daughter that would be great.  We will use them through out the year for science.

Writing
We are continuing our work with persuasive writing.

Have a great weekend!

Fifth and Sixth Grade

Spelling
Spelling Unit next week.

Bible
Our memory work is Proverbs 1:7.  We’ll have a test on Thursday.

Reading
We’ll be reading a short story about Queen Hatshepsut next week.  Students should be working on their book reports for their historical fiction book.  It will be due Wednesday, Nov. 30.

Math
Both grades will have practice tests on Wednesday and unit tests over Chapter Two on Thursday or Friday.

History
We should finish our study of the early Egyptians next week, with a test over the Chapter the following Tuesday.

Writing
Our animal reports are now finished and the presentations will be this Thursday, Friday and next week Tuesday.  Every student should be ready to present on Thursday, Nov 17th.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Old Testament Survey
We will continue looking at the stories of Abraham and his descendants.

High School

Old Testament Survey
We will continue looking at the stories of Abraham and his descendants.

ELA 9
Read chapters 14-16 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

Band and Chorus

Music Donations
If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, consider purchasing a piece of music for the band or choir.  This gift will be used at our Christmas concert this year, and in years to come.  Your dedication will appear on the music and in the concert program.  The pieces which are available are:

Band

• Fantasia on Christmas Comes Anew…$50
• A Cambridge Carol……………………$55
• Jingle Bell Rock………………………$50

Jazz Band

• No L in Swing…………………………$40
• Christmas Fantasy ………………….$40

Choir

• Winter Night………………………………..$36
• Christmas Glory Hallelujah……………….$45

Circle News

Hot Lunch
Hot lunch will be chef’s surprise!!!!  Workers will be Laura Boss, Sadie O’Brien, Cathie Couperus, and Michelle Malach.

Kitchen Towels
Our supply of kitchen towels has diminished. If you brought some home to wash, please bring them back quickly. They are much needed.  Thank you.

Candy Bar Sale
Gertrude Hawk candy bars will be coming soon! This is a voluntary fundraiser. If you are interested in selling candy bars please contact Cheri Winslow at 986-4240.

Pop Cans
Please continue to bring in your rinsed empty pop cans for redemption.

Boxtops for Education and Campbell Soup Labels
Please bring in your boxtops for education tabs and the complete label from Campbell Soups.  We get money for every one we send in.

St. Pauly Clothing Box
Please continue to bring your used clothing to our St. Pauly shed located in the school parking lot.  Please be sure your items are in plastic bags.

Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges
We continue to collect old cell phones and used ink cartridges.

Reflections Boutique
Located behind McDonald’s in Newark, Reflections accepts housewares and clothing for East Palmyra Christian School.  Please place all items in bags and mark them for EPCS with our account number 95018 clearly written on them.  Thank you.

Donations Wanted
Do you have scrap metal, old auto, motorcycle or lawnmower batteries, or old appliances lying around? EPCS will take them and recycle these items for cash for the school.  Please call Edison O’Brien at 331-4622 if you can help out.  Thank You.

AUCTION NEWSLETTER #9

1.  Thank you letters will be available after Friday afternoon to hand out to businesses that helped make this event a success. Handwritten kids’ notes will be included. We’d like to hand deliver as many of these as possible to save money, so if you can help, stop in the office when they are available. If you want some sent home for the town you live in, let us know!

You don’t need to have been the go-getter for the business to deliver the thank you note!
Businesses really enjoy receiving these notes in person. It’s a great way to talk about EPCS with the businesses as well.  We will be giving a phone call to families to try and get people to volunteer to help get these out ASAP starting next week.

2.  We may have more certificates to sell! Call Don Winslow at 986-4240 to purchase.

• We have (2) One Month Memberships for Palmyra or Ontario at $39 each
• We have (2) Guerin-Teed Archery GC for 3 hours range time at $25 each
• We have (4) Lake Country Taxidermy in Williamson for $50 GC
• We have (1) Loson’s Big M grocery store in Lyons GC for $25

We are selling them at face value this week to try and raise the
maximum amount of money for the school.

3.   Area Coordinators, thank you for your help.  Please take some time to evaluate how your area managed and send us an email with your thoughts.
The final auction wrap up meeting will be Thursday, November 10th at 7:15pm.  This is for the committee members, area coordinators, and anyone else interested.

4. A wallet was found while cleaning up.  Please contact me describing it to claim.   If you have any suggestions for improvement for the auction committee concerning ideas for next year, please call Don or Cheri Winslow at 986-4240 or email us at reroteacher@verizon.net .

Yours in Christ -
Don and Cheri Winslow