Literacy- This week we wrote about our Thanksgiving break and shared our writing with one another. Next week we will begin writing for others--Christmas cards for servicemen, seniors, and our Book Buddies.

Math- We will wrap up our shapes unit and begin a short unit on ordinal numbers this week.  We have started making our Number Bond mittens to display on our bulletin board!

Bible- This week we discussed and began memorizing December's Bible verse- "For unto us a child is born, unto 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   We watched a video of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing the section of The Messiah, by Handel, that includes this Bible verse. During each Bible lesson we open a Jesse Tree gift.

History- We will begin our unit on maps this week! Students will discover the differences between states, countries, and continents. After we notice many things on the world map, students will trace their own maps. Then we will do the same with the United States map.

 NOTES

 -Relaxed dress day is each Friday. Please follow clothing guidelines as listed in the Handbook.

**Through December 9, the Lower School will be collecting food for the Albemarle SPCA Pet Pantry mission. This local organization runs entirely through volunteers and donations. Boxes will be at school for drop-off. This year, we will be collecting:

• dry dog food (any brand, any size bag)
• dry cat food (any brand, any size bag)
• wet food is helpful too though less is needed (dog or cat)

**** "At this season of gift giving, please remember to make your gift to the Covenant Fund before December 9th if you have not done so yet. Your donation is truly a blessing to us."

UPCOMING EVENTS

Chapel- every Wednesday at 8:30. Please join us! Your child may sit with you in the bleachers.

Live Nativity- Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 4:30

Lower School Christmas Concert- 

Covenant Lower School's Christmas concert will be on Monday, December 14th at 6:30pm!  This year to provide more parking for families the concert will be held in the Upper School Performing Arts Center, located at 175 Hickory Street, Charlottesville, 22902. ****First through fourth grade students must be dropped off with their homeroom teachers in the red wing classrooms no later than 6:10pm.  Student dress for the concert is "Christmas Best." We look forward to celebrating Christ's birth with your family!

First Grade Christmas Breakfast and Crafts- Friday, Dec. 18,  8:30 am-10am. Students do not need snack.

Christmas Vacation- We dismiss at 11:15 on Friday, December 18 and school resumes onTuesday, January 5