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! 🙂
angel tree
Welcome to December!
It’s time to reconvene and push our way to another holiday soon. We look forward to welcoming back our LME learners, families, and classroom leaders bright and early tomorrow morning! In the meantime, finish up those leftovers, layout the backpack, and get ready to usher in a season of JOY as we share learning and laughter together. Welcome back! 🙂
Angel Tree Time!
As shared yesterday, our annual Angel Tree drive started this week. Mrs. Stanley is once again heading up this heartfelt project of love our campus annually participates in to assist Manna House with holiday needs. Helping our learning community and friends in need remains a major part of who we are at LME; this project is certainly no exception.
Each “angel” on the tree will have a clothing need 
or special gift request for a local child or senior citizen. You are welcome to choose one angel or several depending on your preference. Permission slips for participation went home on Monday this week, but the office has more if you need one (let your classroom teacher know you need another). Once the permission form is given to Mrs. Stanley, your child may choose an angel. Please send the “angel” attached to the unwrapped item no later than December 6th. Also, if you are willing to purchase a larger item (electronics, bicycle, etc.), please contact Mrs. Stanley for these specific arrangements.
As always, we appreciate the overflowing response of gifts, talents, service, and especially love when we participate in selfless acts of kindness on behalf of others in need. These valuable lessons learned at an early age garner greater acts of loving kindness in the future. Thank you for assisting us in creating altruistic lifelong learners and leaders for the future! 🙂
Van Am Gram 