Christmas is coming; the evidence is all around. Christmas is coming and excitement abounds!  We are in high gear at LME with today being just one of 15 remaining school days before the big holiday break starts.  Learners shared their activities throughout the past week, talking turkey and telling stories about their adventures.  Classroom leaders went on a hunt for Ollie the Jolly OWL, whoooo’s wisely hiding in various places throughout our campus–oh, the stories they are sharing about her!  PTO is prepping the annual Penguin Patch Holiday Shop for next week where students can experience the JOY of giving to others by selecting gifts for the whole family.  Speaking of giving to others, several of our LME friends dropped off their Angel Tree purchases with our counselor, Mrs. Stanley today.  Our third graders are rehearsing their big holiday production for next week and our Miller Ringers and Singers are prepping for the big All-City Choir Concert this coming Friday night. Party reservation forms went out today for everyone wishing to join us on the LME Christmas Cheer Express next Friday, Dec. 12.  Finally, yes, students actually did lots of amazing and engaging learning today–the “real reason we’re here, Mrs. Van.”  🙂  Here’s hoping you catch the spirit of the season and join in the various seasonal opportunities through the eyes of a child this year!  🙂