vol 2 – Issue 12 December 8, 2011
ASB Host Movie Night
This Saturday night TCJA’s ASB is hosting a Christmas-themed Movie Night. We will be showing two movies: How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Polar Express. Snacks and drinks will be provided, and there is going to be a raffle, so a few lucky students will walk away with some fun prizes! We hope to see you there!
Christmas Concert
Remember that this year’s Christmas program, held December 15, will primarily feature the students in the elementary grades. The program begins at 6:30 and should last a little longer than an hour. The Home & School Association is also inviting parents to bring out some favorite refreshments to share following the program.
Indoor Shoes Reminder
As noted in our handbook, everyone from grades 1 through 10 is expected to have proper footwear for PE activities. When we come back from Christmas Break, we are asking all students to be in compliance. If this creates an undue hardship, please contact the office. Thank you.
Dress for the Outdoors
The Kennewick Spanish church is hosting a food sale at their church building Sunday, December 11th from 10:00am 2:00pm. They will be serving up platefuls of enchiladas, rice, beans, salad, and dessert. A family of four can pick up trays for $25.00, while individual meals are $7.00. For those who eat there (as opposed to taking the meal home), drinks are included. The proceeds are going to help the church raise their worthy student funds, so come on out to support this worthwhile venture. If you have any questions please feel free to call 509-551-7527.
Principal’s Corner…
Perhaps the most exciting thing I see in my own home is when my children enjoy being with each other. My daughter got her first paycheck from her career job, nursing, and she took her brother to lunch to celebrate. Even though I was working, not invited, and not in attendance, I was so pleased that she did that. I think that God feels like I did at that time – he is ecstatic when he sees his children doing extra to get along nicely. I want to thank our students for being intentionally nice to each other. God smiles when he sees you strive to include everyone.
December
10 ASB Movie Night… 6:00pm start
15 TCJA Christmas Program 6:30pm
19-J2 Christmas Break
January
3 School Resumes
16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – no school
20 Last day of 2nd Quarter
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Mr. O’s Pick…
When we hosted our music assembly, I was telling Noni Mosher that I would like her to do a mini-violin recital one day for assembly. “I have my violin here today.” she said. “Would you like me to play?” Just like that, without accompaniment, she played in the program. I asked her if she was nervous and she said that she was a bit – but she played through it. Thank you so much Noni for wanting to get involved with life – even on short notice. Your Muffin is on us this coming Monday.
Hot Lunch This Coming Week…
Every lunch features fresh veggies along with a balanced meal and a small desert. We list for you the main attraction, which varies from day to day… Below are the meals that will be served up for the next six days:
Friday, 2nd … pizza…
Monday, 5th … cheesy potato casserole & nuggets
Tuesday, 6th … stacks o’hay
Wednesday, 7th … mashed taters & veggieballs
Thursday, 8th … stroganoff & string beans
Friday, 9th … grillers, blck bean brgrs or franks
Thank you for remembering to either buy a hot lunch card or for paying in advance. If you need to check your hot lunch balance, just call us at the office. Thank you.
Mr. O’s Puzzler
Last Week’s Answer – No one turned in the correct answer – it was Pilates (the exercise) and with an apostrophe, Pilate’s (the woman warning her husband about a crime he is about to commit).
This Week’s Puzzle (I’ll take one K-4th grade winner and one 5th through 10th winner)– After writing nonsense about felines who wear headgear, or different ways to serve eggs, and various other silliness this self-proclaimed Doctor was asked to help the nation’s Department of Education develop a better reading program
