Season's Greetings FA Lower School Parents,
As we prepare to close out the first semester, I am writing this morning to share information about a few upcoming holiday events and activities. Although we are not able to gather as a school community for our annual Jingle Bell and Christmas Tree Lighting celebration or even as a full division for our Giving Tree event, we have made every effort to reimagine these traditions in ways that will be safe and joyful for our Lower School students and teachers.
The Giving Tree and Jingle Bell celebrations will be combined into grade-level events this year. Students in Grades 2-5 will provide a holiday music performance and participate in the Giving Tree event. The Giving Tree is an opportunity for our students to give back to our community by providing gifts to local service organizations. The organizations we are supporting this year include Communities in Schools, Safe Harbor, Glynn Community Crisis Center, and Coastal Coalition for Children. Each grade level will support an organization, and the details are listed below.
I have also included information regarding festive dress-up days for December 9-11.
Lower School students can wear their Lower School uniforms on December 14 and 15 or they can dress up in festive holiday attire for photos with Santa. We do ask that they not dress down those days.
Younger and older siblings can have family photos taken with Santa. We suggest coordinating the family photo during the photo session of the oldest Lower School child. Only family members should be included in all group photos since we are not requiring masks to be worn while photos are taken.
We will have an early dismissal for Lower School students on Tuesday, December 15. KiX will not be offered that day.
Please contact your teachers or me should you have questions or need more information about any of these events or activities.
Happy Holidays!
Lower School Director
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Student Holiday Fun Days! |
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HOLIDAY ACCESSORY DAY: It is time to accessorize your Lower School uniform! Wear your favorite holiday accessory to help kick off our dress-up days! You can be creative or choose between holiday socks, headbands, or lights!
WACKY, TACKY SWEATER DAY: Wear your tackiest Christmas sweater or your favorite holiday shirt!
POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMAS DAY: Wear your holiday pajamas so you are cozy when you watch Polar Express!
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Pre-Kindergarten students will present their Giving Tree gifts on Tuesday, December 15, when they have their "socially-distanced" photos taken with Santa on the Sea Island Green at 11:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend and are reminded to wear a mask except when taking photos.
Please dress your child in holiday attire for their photo with Santa.
Pre-Kindergarten Giving Tree gifts will support the Coastal Coalition for Children. The organization's representatives have requested books, blocks, puzzles, and busy boxes. Parents are kindly asked to use a gift bag for the Giving Tree gifts and include the service organization’s name (Coastal Coalition for Children) on the tag.
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Kindergarten students will present their Giving Tree gifts on Monday, December 14, when they have their "socially-distanced" photos taken with Santa on the Sea Island Green at Noon. Parents are welcome to attend and are reminded to wear a mask except when taking photos.
Kindergarten students are not required to wear their Lower School uniforms on December 14. Please dress them in holiday attire for their photos with Santa.
Kindergarten gifts will support the Coastal Coalition for Children. The organization's representatives have requested Kindergarten families provide teethers, rattlers, playdough, paint, crayons, and art supplies. Parents are kindly asked to use a gift bag for the Giving Tree gifts and include the service organization’s name (Coastal Coalition for Children) on the tag.
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The First Grade teachers will provide parents with details regarding the First Grade field trip to Jekyll Island on Friday, December 11, where the students will have an opportunity to visit and have "socially-distanced" photos with Santa.
Teachers will also provide information regarding the First Grade Giving Tree ceremony. First Grade gifts will support the Glynn Community Crisis Center. The organization's representatives have requested First Grade families provide underwear (all sizes) and socks. Parents are kindly asked to use a gift bag for the Giving Tree gifts and include the service organization’s name (Glynn Community Crisis Center) on the tag.
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Second Grade and Third Grade students will present their Giving Tree gifts on Monday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m. during their Jingle Bell musical performance on the Sea Island Green, which will be followed by "socially-distanced" photos with Santa. Parents are welcome to attend and are reminded to wear a mask except when taking photos.
The program should last about thirty minutes and the photo session will run until all of the photos are taken. Students can return to their classrooms with their teachers following photos or they can leave with their parents if that is more convenient. Please let your teacher know if you want your child to leave with you instead of returning to class.
Students should dress up for their performance and photos. Festive holiday attire is appropriate provided that it is not too casual.
Second Grade Giving Tree gifts will support the Glynn County Crisis Center. The organization's representatives have requested Second Grade families provide underwear (all sizes) and socks.
Third Grade gifts will support Safe Harbor and should include new underwear and socks (all sizes). Nike Crew socks are especially popular. Another option is gift cards for holiday shopping (Target, Dick's, Walmart, Amazon, etc.).
Parents are kindly asked to use a gift bag for the Giving Tree gifts and include the service organization’s name on the tag.
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Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade students will present their Giving Tree gifts on Tuesday, December 15, at Noon. during their Jingle Bell musical performance on the Sea Island Green, which will be followed by "socially-distanced" photos with Santa. Parents are welcome to attend and are reminded to wear a mask except when taking photos.
Students should dress up for their performance and photos. Festive holiday attire is appropriate provided that it is not too casual.
Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade Giving Tree gifts will support Communities in Schools Glynn County. The organization's representatives have requested binders, composition notebooks, pencils, and book bags. Parents are kindly asked to use a gift bag for the Giving Tree gifts and include the service organization’s name (Communities in Schools) on the tag.
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December 15 Early Dismissal |
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All Lower School students will dismiss early on Tuesday, December 15, to help jump-start their Christmas Break.
Students in Pre-K through Third Grade will dismiss at 11:45 a.m.
Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade students will dismiss following their Jingle Bell performance and photos with Santa. Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade siblings are welcome to attend these events with their parents. Parents should arrive on campus no later than 12:30 p.m. to collect their child if they are unable to attend the entire ceremony, which will last about thirty minutes.
KiX will not be offered on Tuesday, December 15.
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