Happy New Year to all of my ants! I will see you next Tuesday, so have lots of fun these last few days before I put you to work!

Merry Christmas!

Charlie Brown: “Isn’t there ANYONE who knows what Christmas is all about?!?!

Linus: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’ ” (Luke 2:8-14) “You see, Charlie Brown—that’s what Christmas is all about.”

Blessed!

I sent home thank you cards with the children today, but just had to express my gratitude again. THANK YOU so much for the thoughtful Christmas gifts and birthday gift! You went the extra mile to find just the right things that I love...pedicure, shopping, eating out, tea, Starbucks, music, chocolate! May your blessings be ten-fold!

Tomorrow, we will have our "in-class" Christmas party. We will be doing board games and treats. I told the children they could bring a game from home, if they wished. They may also bring treats to share with the class. If you send cocoa, please send cups...I used the last of mine today!

Animals of YouTube sing "Deck the Halls"

Half-Day Tomorrow and Friday!

Don't forget to pick up your child at 11:30 tomorrow and Friday! Literary Feast was amazing today! Thanks to everyone who helped with the catering, the food was delicious! Several people asked me for my punch recipe. It actually comes from my friend, Peggy McKittrick:

• two 2L bottles of Sprite
• one can frozen grape juice concentrate
• one can frozen cranberry juice concentrate
• one pint of fresh orange juice (not concentrate!)

 No homework! Merry Christmas!

Carols at the Harrell's TONIGHT!

Directions were e-mailed late last night. At this point, I won't be checking my e-mail, so if you need me...call me! No homework tonight!

Directions

Directions for Carols at the Harrell's will be e-mailed tonight. I didn't want to put them here on the blog, on the off chance that some ax murderer stumbles onto the blog...and then has directions to my home!

The party will be from 6:00 to about 7:30. I have had several people ask, but NO! You do not have to bring anything...I am handling all of the catering. This is my gift to each of you!If you want to participate in the Chinese Gift Exchange, bring a wrapped gift (anything goes!) between $5-$10 for each person who wants to participate.

Homework:
Math- finish CW 129-130/ HW 68
Bible- pray for a great time tomorrow night!
Science- Quiz tomorrow (CC 4.1-4.4)