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Dear Families,
I wish you all the peace and joy of the holiday season.
On Dec 6 & 8, we are celebrating the story of Jesus' birth at Chapel--what a joyous story to tell again and again. Our children dress up, but the Chapel service is not a pageant. Everyone is a part of the story.
I would like to extend a special invitation to attend the UCP Family Christmas Eve services at 5:00 pm on December 24.
Jane
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| FREE CONCERT FRIDAY |
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Tomorrow evening
Award-winning singer/ songwriter Bobby Jo Valentine, a supporter of equal rights for everyone with a unique talent for expressing those views in song, will present a free concert at UCP on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 pm. Come hear this amazing performer. Check out his work at www.bobbyjovalentine.com.
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| UNITED CHRISTIAN PARISH PRESCHOOL |
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Contact Information
703-437-1127
Administrative Staff
Jane Plum, Director
Tracie Lambakis & Stephanie Sturgell,
Administrative Assistants
The Preschool is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Preschool is inspected by Fairfax County Health Department and voluntarily complies with Virginia Standards for Child Day Programs, but holds a Religious Exemption to Licensing from the VA Department of Social Services. The school voluntarily complies with all VA licensing standards which can be found at http://daycare.com/virginia .
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SNACKS
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For December
12/1 Ritz & soy butter
12/2 Bananas, gr. Cracker
12/5 Wheat Thins & Soy butter
12/6 Bagels and cream cheese
12/7 Clementines & gr. cracker
12/8 Peaches & gr. Cracker
12/9 Repeat of Wed or Thu fruit
12/12 Potato wedges, ketchup
12/13 Bananas & gr. cracker
12/14 Granola bars & Milk
12/15 Cheese & crackers
12/16 Repeat of We, Th or Fr
Please note: There will be holiday parties in lieu of snack on one day during the last week of school, and most classes will do a cookie baking day sometime during the month.
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| T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! |
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 Purchase in the Preschool Office
T-shirts can be purchased in the Preschool office. The cost is $8 for short-sleeve and $12 for long-sleeve.
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| CHRISTMAS SHOPPE--An Annual Favorite at UCP |
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Sunday, December 11, 2-4 pm 
The children are invited to come shop at the UCP Children's Christmas Shoppe on December 11th. It is a fun way for children, age 4 years through 6th grade, to shop for their parents, grandparents, etc. Come anytime between 2:00 and 4:00. Youth "elves" will assist the children as they shop, wrap gifts, and decorate cookies. There will be a special place for parents as they await their shoppers.
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GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT FOR YOUR CHILDREN - GIVE YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN THE GIFTS OF SAFETY, CONNECTION & PROBLEM SOLVING
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The December sessions focus on the skill of Assertiveness
"Shubert, Sophie and Parent's Big Voice"
Wednesday, December 7, 9:15 am
Thursday, December 8, 7:30pm
Please come, even if you didn't come to the earlier sessions. We always have a review for everyone to catch up.
Great idea: Some families are sending one parent to the evening session and the other attends in the morning.
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| ANOTHER WONDERFUL GIFT-THIS ONE FOR YOURSELF |
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Advent Quiet Day
Wednesday, December 14, 9 am - 9 pm
Sometimes it's easy to forget our real reason for the holiday season. Come any time throughout the day and stay for as little or as much time as you would like. There will be prayer stations set up in the sanctuary and guided meditations at 10:00 am, 12:30 pm, and 6:30 pm. Lunch/dinner will be available.
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| RESTON TOWN CENTER PARADE |
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| Preschool looked Great on Nov 28!
More photos on Facebook!
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| ADVENT EVENT AT UCP |
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| Sunday, December 4, 4-6 pm
UCP will be celebrating Advent with a special event on Sunday, December 4, from 4:00-6:00 pm in which you are invited to sing-a-long and share in the music of the UCP ensembles and watch a live "radio show" of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, followed by a reception of holiday treats. This will be a fun event for all ages and a great opportunity for you to invite your friends and neighbors. So don't be a Scrooge; save the date; you won't want to miss this.
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| CALENDAR |
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Dec 6 & 8 Christmas Chapel
Dec 7 Conscious Discipline 9:15 am
Dec 8 Conscious Discipline 7:30 pm
Dec 11 Santa's Christmas Workshop, 2-4 pm.
Dec 12 & 13 School Gatherings
Dec 14 Advent Quiet Day in the Sanctuary
Dec 16 Last school day before Christmas
Dec 24 UCP Christmas Eve Service 5:00 pm
Jan 3 School resumes
Jan 16 No School, Martin Luther King Holiday
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| December I Love You Ritual |
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| Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (hold hands above child's head, wiggle fingers together)
What a wonderful friend you are. (shake hands)
With bright eyes and nice round cheeks (touch next to eyes and on cheek)
A talented person from head to feet (swing child's hand high and low)
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (hold hands above child's head, wiggle fingers together)
What a wonderful friend you are! (shake hands)
from Becky Bailey,
I Love You Rituals.
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| CHURCH ACTIVITIES |
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| Sundays
8:30 and 11 am - Worship services with child care at both services and at 11am there is Godly Play for children ages 3-7.
9:50 am. - Sunday School for all ages
Christmas Eve
The service at 5:00 pm is designed especially for families.
There are also services at 7 pm and 9 pm.
For more information
Call the church office at 703-620-3065 for more information.
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