Wednesday, November 28, 2012

November Newsletter #2

What We've Been Up To... 

You Still Have Time To Shop the Scholastic Book Fair:
Come to room 325 on the 3rd floor between 8:45am-9:30am or 12:30pm-1:15pm and take care of your Christmas shopping.   This is always a fun event and we are able to earn free books for the preschool with every sale!  Thanks to those of you who have already shopped and also to our volunteers who have worked the check-out!!  It has already been a great success!
Mariposas Spanish CD for SaleMariposas Spanish School has a music CD available for sale for $12 in the preschool office.  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. For questions, you can email Laura@mariposasspanish.com.  Checks are made payable to "Mariposas Spanish School."
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Save the Date!

TONIGHT from 5:30pm-7:30pm – Advent Event in Eaton Hall (more information below)
Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Friday, Nov. 30 – Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, Dec. 20 – Christmas Chapel and Reception
Friday, Dec. 21 – Tuesday, Jan. 8 – Christmas Break
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Meet the Teacher!


Robin Selman is the 3's teacher in the Panda Room.  She has been at Covenant for 5 years!  Before coming to CPP, Ms. Selman worked at a Children's/Mom's Morning Out program at First Presbyterian Day School.  Maybe a little-known fact about Ms. Selman is that before working with children, she was in the software/high-tech indstry.

Ms. Selman's favorite food is Spicy Bloody Mary Mix!  She loves reading and cooking.  Ms. Selman doesn't have any pets, but she has admitted that her favorite cartoon character is Ned Flanders!  

Ms. Selman's favorite thing about teaching at Covenant is the staff and wonderful community support.  We are very thankful to have Ms. Selman teaching here!  

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Bible Unit

Ms. Gayla has been telling the story of Daniel and how “God will Help and Protect Me Wherever I am.”   It is such an important reminder for ALL of us as we go through uncertainty, that God really does have a plan. Try to find opportunities to discuss what your son/daughter is learning at home!

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Who Knew? 

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  Happy Birthday to You! 

-->William Donaldson (11/28) 
Adella O’Neil (11/30)
Weston Gardner (11/29)
William Risinger (12/5)
Augustus Smith (12/8)
Donny Howe (12/10)
Jean Pravednikov (12/16)
Robin Selman (12/28)
Linda Lisby (1/4)

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Covenant Happenings

Advent Event: Journey to Bethlehem
Join us for Advent Event TONIGHT: Journey to Bethlehem
Covenant Presbyterian Church hosts a great event each year at this time.  You are invited to attend Advent Event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Eaton Hall, where you will be transported from the city of Austin to the streets of Bethlehem.  “Journey to Bethlehem” is an Advent experience designed for children to participate with their parents and grandparents. It’s a chance to spend some quality time together before being plunged into the whirlwind that surrounds the holiday season. Rather than being hustled and bustled from store to store, you can set your own pace and enjoy learning a trade from a shopkeeper and work on projects for as much or as little time as you want. In addition there will be a farmers’ market filled with produce to sample, a stable with a wide range of small animals to pet, and folk music.  Join us as we begin the season of Advent by leaving the modern world behind and prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of a very special baby! For more information, contact Stacey Grooms at sgrooms@covenant.org or 334-3005.

Wednesdays for Children at Covenant
On Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 children four years old through 4th 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 4th 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 5th and 6th 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.


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