In contrast, the five lovely, lively Christmas programs have filled us with joy and laughter and reminded us of the hope and love that children bring to our lives. Richard Held and Missy Haskamp brought out the performer, singer, dancer, comedian, and thoughtful child that exists in each of us and is so brilliantly demonstrated by our children.
We have so much for which to be thankful in this holiday season and one of the greatest of these is the love, support, understanding and shared joy of our community of St. Paul’s. Let us lean into and celebrate the many blessings we enjoy and keep those less fortunate than we close to our minds and hearts too.
Best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful Christmas, a restful break, new memories and traditions created, and safe travels. We will welcome your return in the new year!
Liz
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| Students and faculty enjoyed our Christmas caroling tradition this week. Those who chose to do so added their voices to the choir of carols and other holiday songs while instrumentalists accompanied them. Mr. Held, who is on his way to Seattle as this is written, worked with Mrs. Fatu, our new music teacher, to select the pieces and lead the songs on Tuesday. A good time was had by all! |
Tuition Aid Season is Here!
Tuition aid processing for the 2012/2013 academic school year is underway. To apply, please visit http://www.factstuitionaid.com/ online. You will want to have your 2010 federal income tax return and basic information regarding your household income and expenses handy when you visit the website. Deadline for completion of the process is January 17, 2012. Keep in mind that timely application will receive priority for available funds if you have any questions about the process, please contact Daniel Pennington, Finance Director, at 816-268-6531.
The auction committee is warming up for the 2012 auction - the Parents' Guild's largest annual fundraiser. Here are some important dates to put in your playbooks:
January 28th, 2012: GAME NIGHT - The Auction Kick-off Party.
The 2012 Auction kicks off at Dave and Krista Peterson's home on January 28th. Join the Petersons and their walk-on hosts for an evening of games, good eats, and the entire St. Paul's team, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. By attending this party and donating either cash or an in-kind item, you are providing much-needed funds for our students and staff. You won't want to miss this pre-game party!
March 2nd-3rd, 2012: Randy Kurt's Benefit Games.
Lace up your shoes and get ready to play in the Second Annual Benefit Games. New! Men's and women's dodgeball tournaments will be held on Friday night, March 2nd. Men's and women's basketball tournaments will follow on Saturday, March 3rd. On Saturday evening, participants in the Games will be treated to a post-game party at the home of Mike and Julie McCann. Draft your team now! Contact Amy Graham (beninggraham@gmail.com) or Katie Moreland (katiem@kc.rr.com) for details.
April 14th, 2012: GAME ON! Auction.
Schedule your sideline assistants (babysitters) now and get your GAME ON! at school on April 14th. The Silent Auction will get underway at 6:00, followed by tailgating and a lively Live Auction in the gym.
Science Olympiad Team at Pembroke Hill
The second science Olympiad preliminary turned a wet, windy and crisp winter day into a success when we placed third out of nineteen middle schools. Medals or ribbons were won in the following events: Awesome Aquifers, Crime Busters, Dynamic Planet, Experimental Design, Food Science, Forestry, Keep the Heat, Microbe Mission, Mission Possible, Optics, Road Scholar, Rocks & Minerals and Water Quality. There are twenty-three total challenging events in a competition and the entire team must perform well in order to place. We learned a lot, ate a lot and had a lot of fun.
5th Grade Reads for 2012
On Friday, December 9, first – fifth graders read for 2012 seconds which is about 34 minutes. This is a long time tradition in the Intermediate Division. After we read we all enjoyed hot cocoa and a cookie. It is a great time of year to relax with schoolmates and read.
6th Grade Science
Sixth grade students have been studying force and motion. The experiment was exploring the effect of buoyancy on the weight of an object.
Middle School Students Learn With iPads
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| 7th & 8th grade students inthe Science Olympiad Elective using an app called LeafSnap on the iPads |
Lower School Advent Gifts from the Heart
Like busy bees, children were warming up their voices, and offering their gifts from the heart. By donating items for the shoe boxes and hanging family photos on the tree with wishes for peace and love throughout the season, the children are enjoying this season of giving. In addition to toiletries, first – fifth grade students were invited to share their talent at the conclusion of Chapels. Students flocked to Mrs. Watt after the announcement. More than 20 Third Graders, 12 fourth graders and 6 fifth graders gave the gift of music in song or by playing an instrument at the conclusion of our Chapels between Dec. 5 and December 15. Guitar, violins, piano, and voices in song were the gifts that ended our Chapels each day.
Students Shine for Holiday Programs
We love ringing in the holidays with a variety of heartwarming Christmas programs. Through the singing of our students, we are reminded of the true spirit and meaning of the holidays.
Under the direction of Mr. Held and Mrs. Rousey, musicians, storytellers and carolers entertained distinguished guests in the Middle School Christmas Program.
The toddler and preschool students dazzled us all with delightful singing and jingle bell ringing as they performed “Jesus: Light of the World”, an adaptation from the musical by Bette Dale Moore.
Kindergarten Elves, Santas and Reindeer, accompanied by pre-kindergarten students dressed in their holiday best, sang joyfully to parents, grandparents, siblings and special friends.
The first and second graders dazzled friends and family western style as they performed "Christmas At The O.K. Corral, A Rootin’ Tootin’ Holiday Musical For Young Voices" by, Teresa Jennings.
A special thank you to Missy Haskamp and Richard Held for their creativity, passion and dedication to instill a love of music in our students as they guide them through these heartwarming performances!
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