In December a myriad of holiday activities brought joy to our students. A heartfelt appreciation goes to Nicholas Violet's dad from Primary 1 class for graciously volunteering to be our school's Santa Claus. His enthusiastic participation brought immense joy to the students, and the captivating pictures captured during the event were delightful.

A special thank you goes to the parents for enhancing the holiday spirit among our teachers with thoughtful gifts that brought smiles and warmth. Thanks to our amazing teachers practicing with the kids, the holiday recital was also a hit. And parents, you rocked for showing up and cheering on your little stars.



Our heartfelt thanks also extend to the parents who generously participated in the Hathway toy drive, bringing joy to less fortunate children during the holiday season. The Parents' Night Out event was a blast; the children enjoyed each other's company while indulging in a festive movie, The Grinch the cartoon version, fun games such as having a dance party with holiday music, and enjoying delicious pizza. Spirit Week was a highlight, with students showcasing holiday spirit through festive headwear, themed attire, crazy sock day, and cozy pajamas.

Transitioning to the enriching learning experiences in December, students explored diverse holiday traditions worldwide. The featured book of the month, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, gave the students valuable lessons on sharing and giving back to others. Meanwhile, in enrichment, the students crafted charming Christmas crafts such as colorful candy canes made through beads and pipe cleaners, practicing their fine motor skills, color recognition through patterns, and counting them enhancing their math skills. Their crafts also helped adorn the classrooms festively and delighted parents. In cooking, students learned to create healthy holiday treats while gaining valuable knowledge on portion sizes, mixing, and discovering their taste preferences. In music, the students immersed themselves in the joyous sounds of the season. Finally, in computer classes, students continued their immersive learning through ABCMouse.com.

As we look forward to January, our thematic focus will shift to Winter, Snow, and Ice. Students will explore the wonders of winter, studying weather changes and delving into the world of snow animals, particularly focusing on the Antarctic continent for their geography unit. The chosen book of the month, The Mitten, will further enhance their understanding of winter animals.

Please find below the important dates for January:

·        School resumes: January 2^nd

·        School Close: January 15^th