November Newsletter

What's Been Happening...

Fall Raffle - Winners Announced

The Fall Raffle was a HUGE success! Thanks to all our generous families, we surpassed our $2500 goal and ended up raising over $3,500, which is incredibly exciting!

A huge thank you to PAT President Bridgette Stahlman and Fundraising Chair Roxi Tsakas for organizing and promoting this year’s Fall Raffle.  They did an AMAZING job!

Congratulations to the following Fall Raffle winners:

Milk + Honey Spa Package for Two: Jennifer Carsner
Kindle Fire: Laura Scott
Christmas Cookie Decorating party: Sandy Zabaneh (for Isabella’s class)
Lunch with Teacher: Diane Hurtado
Covenant parking space:
November and December: Jeanette Lyons
January: Jan Skaggs
February: Robbin Marroquin
March: Delilah O’Farrell
April and May: Bridgette Stahlman

Giraffe Class Field Trip!

Looks like the Giraffe Class had a great field trip to an Austin Fire Station!  We love these pictures - keep them coming from ALL the classes!

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Save the Date!

Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 14 & 15 - Make and Take after Drop-Off 
Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 20-23 - School CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday through Friday, Nov. 27-30 - Scholastic Book Fair

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Meet the Teacher!

  Meet Covenant Presbyterian Preschool's Lead Two's teacher, Ms. Bonnie Bownds!  She has been at Covenant for 4 years.  Before coming to CPP, Ms. Bownds earned her degree in Interedisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas.  She had two jobs before coming to Covenant; one as a Children's Ministry intern and another at a coffee shop.

Ms. Bownds does not have any children (other than her precious kiddos at CPP!), but something really interesting about her is that she married her husband only two days after their one year anniversary!  They have a SharPei/Bassett Hound mixed dog named Boris.  They say he has a quirky personality and they're pretty sure he thinks he's a human!

One of Ms. Bownds' favorite treats is a handful of dried figs.  She loves to take walks with her husband, cook, watch movies and play board games with friends. If Ms. Bownds could be a cartoon character, she would be Toph from Avatar: The Last Airbender series.  She's actually watched the entire series and she says Toph is awesome!

Ms. Bownds has loved working at Covenant.  She says that everyone is so happy to be here and the parents are amazingly supportive! 

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Bible Units

Take some time to check out what Bible Unit your child is studying at school... You might find great opportunities to discuss what he/she is learning at home! 

The children have been learning about Moses.  Pastor Jill and Pastor Paul have reminded them that “I Can Pray to God and Thank Him for His Goodness.”

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Make and Take

If you haven't been able to check out the Make and Take, be sure to stop by on November 14th and 15th, Wednesday and Thursday, to pick up the newest craft.  This is such a quick and easy way to spend time with your child, while having something new and interesting to work on!

**  If possible,  bring a photo of your family, child, or pet – we will be making “picture puzzles.”  There will also be other options available if you forget!

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  Happy Birthday to You! 

Boone Thompson (11/8)

Sylvia Hurtado (11/12)

Dex Lavelle (11/13)

Wills Magruder (11/21)

Jay Ogan (11/21)

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

We just found out that Mariposas Spanish School has CD's in stock and wants to let the Covenant parents know that they are available for $12.

The CD, Cha, cha, cha, has some of their favorite songs that they sing in class and can be used to reinforce Spanish at home.  If anyone, including teachers would like a copy, they can contact Vianey@mariposasspanish.com or Laura@mariposasspanish.com.
Checks are made payable to "Mariposas Spanish School".



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Covenant Happenings

Wednesdays for Children at Covenant

On Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 children four years old through 4^th grade are invited to meet with Coach Kelly for a time of very active games with a Biblical message. Midway through the evening the kids are divided into age groups to explore the Bible through story time, crafts, snacks and Bible story videos.

To reserve childcare for children three years and younger during Wednesday night activities, contact childcare@covenant.org.

Children's Choirs

Covenant offers children's choirs for children ages 4 by Sept. 1, 2012, through 6th grade. The choirs rehearse on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. during the school year. In addition to experiencing the joy of music and singing, our choir members learn the importance and the excitement of being actively involved in worship. The children sing special music at worship services, present a Christmas program, and perform in our annual spring musical.

• Choristers: 4th - 6th grades
• Carolers: 2nd and 3rd grades
• Sunshine Singers: 1st grade
• Praise Makers: Kindergarten
• Music Makers: Pre-Kindergarten

Questions? Contact Stacy Curtis at scurtis@covenant.org or 334-3033.

Children's Programs at 9:30 on Sundays 

Covenant offers numerous learning programs for your children. At 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, kids can play games and socialize while learning about the Bible. Refer to the menu at left for more information on these programs.

Tot Spot 

Tot Spot is loving childcare for babies three months up to two years old. It is available Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Place

Preschool Place is Sunday school for two-year-olds through pre-kindergarten. At 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, Children enjoy an hour of song, prayer, Bible story time and crafts. The curriculum is activity-oriented for those energetic little ones. Tons of fun!

zone k-4

zone k-4, for kids in kindergarten through 4^th grade, is Sundays at 9:30 a.m. This elementary age Sunday School program provides 10 different learning labs for children to be immersed in the Bible. It incorporates food, games, computers, science, art, music and storytelling. The children are divided into groups according to grade and gender and are led by “Shepherds” to a different lab each week. The hands-on lesson presented at each station reflects stories being studied throughout the year.

“Bible Bucks” are issued to students for memorizing the point of the day, the scripture of the month, leading in prayer, etc. Those bucks can be redeemed at our “Inspiration Store” where kids can purchase items that reinforce what we are teaching in zone k-4. Our hour concludes with a large gathering time where we sing songs of worship and praise. It is truly an energizing and motivating hour for kids!

Club 56

Club 56 is a Sunday school program for 5^th and 6^th graders on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Club 56 starts the hour with fun games that introduce the Bible lesson for the day. Later in the hour students break into groups by gender and have deeper discussion and prayer time. Club 56 on Sunday mornings is led by Club 56 parents and our fabulous Club 56 Interns.
 

Children's Programs at 11 a.m. on Sundays

Treasure Island

Children, from four-years-old to second graders, may sail away to Treasure Island at our 11 a.m. services.  Kids begin the hour with their families in either the 11 a.m. Traditional or the Contemporary Service. After 10-15 minutes, the kids are invited to join a member of the Children and Preteen Ministry staff and make their way to FE 300. There, the kids learn a Bible story and engage in activities that enhance the learning experience. Parents should pick their kids in in FE 300 at the conclusion of the worship service.