Headlines - December 21, 2011

What a Week!

I’m borrowing that line from Trs. Kelly and Becky’s newsletters because it is so appropriate for this week. It has been a beehive of activity and the building excitement of the holidays has added to the festive atmosphere around here. I am amazed by the gifts our students have been making at the school. Snow globes, bracelets, ornaments, the list goes on. I hope everyone who receives one can appreciate the effort and love that went into them.

I just returned from the holiday party at the Pre-school. The students have been practicing several songs all week and gave everyone a performance before lunch. There is nothing that can get you in the spirit of season more than hearing 3 and 4 year olds belt out Deck the Halls and Rudolph. It was so sweet. As I get ready for this year’s holiday sing at the school I want to wish all of our families a happy and healthy holiday. No matter your belief, please be open to the good will and spirit of the season and pass it on.

Announcements

MLK Day – Martin Luther King Day is a special day at Friends and this year is no exception. On Monday, January 16th we plan to have an all-school meeting for worship at the Meetinghouse in the morning and enjoy a performance of King in Montgomery in the community room at 1pm, The performance will be presented by our middle school and features songs and scenes that will definitely lift your spirits. Please make plans to attend.

Free Winter Play Days – On Saturdays Jan 14th, February 18th and March 17th, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM The Friends School is hosting Saturday Play Days for children from 3-7 years old. The school‘s community room and a K/1 classroom will be open for supervised active and imaginative play. This is a great opportunity to bring a friend to the school and enjoy a morning out of the cold. Refreshments and snacks will be served. All are welcome. Please contact the school at (814) 237-8386.

Open Houses – Our Admissions open houses are scheduled for the following dates and times.
Date Time Notes
Sat., January 7th Pre-K Fair at school, School house Open House
Fri., January 20th K-8 Open House
Sat., February 18th 9:30 -11:30 am K-8 Open House and Winter Play Day
Fri. March 23rd 9:00 – 12 noon K-8 Open House

Please tell your friends and encourage them to take a tour.

Have a great holiday and a happy new year!

Dan