What We've Been Up To...
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Save the Date!
Check back for more dates soon!
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Meet the Teacher
Ms. Jean
Name: Jean Pravednikov
Job: 5 day Fives Teacher
Years at CPP: 13!
Job Before CPP: Taught Early Childhood and 2nd Grade in Texas and Virginia. Her last school in Austin was Doss Elementary.
Hometown: Army Town, USA - moved around A LOT!
Children: 3 Children... All CPP alumni - Paul, a Junior at Westwood High School; Matthew, a 7th Grader at Canyon Vista Middle School; Claire, a 5th Grader at Laurel Mountain Elementary.
Favorite Food: Mexican Food
Favorite Children's Book: Good Night Moon
Favorite Music: Country Music
Hobbies: Cooking and Wine Pairing, Running, Watching her kids play sports
Pets: One Schnauzer named Miles. He's a bit crazy but he's loyal!
Dream Vacation Spot: Anywhere! She loves to travel!
Role Model: Ms. Lisby
Favorite Quote: "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." - Proverbs 22:6
Favorite thing about CPP: Watching the kids in my class change, grow and mature throughout the school year.
Ms. Lisby
Name: Linda Lisby
Job: 5's Teacher
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Favorite Children's Book: The Runaway Bunny
Favorite Band: Bruno Mars right now!
Hobbies: Exercising and Cooking
Favorite Food: Mexican Food
Dream Vacation Spot: Italy
Role Model: Ms. Jean
Favorite Quote: "We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."
- Mother Teresa
_____________________________________Bible Units
In
Chapel, the children are continuing to learn that Jesus Loves Me So Much
That He Died on the Cross and Is Alive Today. The verses "Sing praises
to the Lord," (Psalm 9:11) and "God made us to do good," (Ephesians 2:10) are repeated throughout the next few
weeks by Munn, Jill, Christy and our new Pastor Thomas Daniel. They are learning through the Bible Stories of the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-53; Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:1-9), Building the Boat (Genesis 6:5-22) and Loading the Big Boat/Safe in the Boat (Genesis 7:17-8:14).
Please
talk with your child about Chapel and learn with them as they digest
these important concepts. They may even teach you a song or two!
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Make and Take
This
month, our LAST Make and Take took place on Wednesday, March 16th and
Thursday, March 17th. Thank you to our fabulous hosts are Kristin Knight and January Pfiester.
We are so appreciative to EVERY couple that helped make our Make and Takes such a success this year. We are so thankful for each and every one of your ideas and can't wait to see what the volunteers next year come up with!
We are so appreciative to EVERY couple that helped make our Make and Takes such a success this year. We are so thankful for each and every one of your ideas and can't wait to see what the volunteers next year come up with!
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Budgets, Recipes and Easter Fun!
(Submitted by Bridgette Stahlman)
http://www.today.com/id/20072930/ns/today-money/t/build-family-budget-actually-works/http://spoonful.com/recipes/chicken-chili-cheese-cups
http://spoonful.com/family-fun/easter-morning-yarn-maze
Music Web Site
(Submitted by Barb Miaso)
I
invite you to visit the web site that I started several years ago to
give you and your children access to the songs that we are singing in
music class and chapel. Unfortunately, I have not updated it recently,
but hopefully will do so shortly. However, on this site you will find
numerous songs that are already posted for you to enjoy.
The site is organized so that you can search various categories for songs, such as by music class or chapel, by age of the child, by active or quiet songs, and by unit number. You can also search by song title. Also included are the chapel and music lesson plans for each unit, as well as other items of interest (listed under “Music Notes”). For each song, there is a link to the words and motions.
Just go to “www.missbarb.org” and enter user name “music” and password “pr3sk00l” (00l is zero zero and lower case “L”). I hope that you will enjoy this with your children.
The site is organized so that you can search various categories for songs, such as by music class or chapel, by age of the child, by active or quiet songs, and by unit number. You can also search by song title. Also included are the chapel and music lesson plans for each unit, as well as other items of interest (listed under “Music Notes”). For each song, there is a link to the words and motions.
Just go to “www.missbarb.org” and enter user name “music” and password “pr3sk00l” (00l is zero zero and lower case “L”). I hope that you will enjoy this with your children.
~ Barb Miaso
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Happy Birthday to You!
Owen
Wright (4/17)
Alyssa
Kelly (4/20)
Mary
Soper (4/20)
Hampton
Edgar (4/21)
Renn
Timms (4/21)
Elizabeth
Wolkind (4/22)
Harper
Henrichson (4/23)
Logan
Potts (4/28)
Johnny
Barksdale (5/1)
Fielding
Little (5/5)
Clove
Becker (5/11)
Kenneth
Witt (5/11)
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Covenant Happenings
The MoMs Group
When: 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Where: SA 114 Contact: Becky Butterworth, beckybutterworth@gmail.com, or Rachel Gossen, rachel.gossen@gmail.comCovenant MoMs Group is for new, expecting and experienced moms. We generally meet on the first and third Monday of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. to share informative and helpful presentations, parenting ideas, and general support.
All meetings are open to Covenant members and non-members alike. Free childcare is available from our wonderful Covenant childcare staff and infants are always welcome in our meetings. Please make childcare reservations at least 48 hours in advance by contacting childcare@covenant.org or 334-3020. Come join us for coffee and a snack. We provide interesting topics, support from understanding moms and well-deserved breaks for busy, hard-working moms!
Lunch Group
When: 11:30–1 p.m. (3-4 times a year, dates pending) Where: FE 107Contact: Amy Johnson at aanort@yahoo.com or Gelsey Mahanes at gelseym@gmail.com
We also have meetings for working moms and moms who are unable to attend the morning meetings. The MoMs Lunch Group meets over lunch to give mothers (especially those who work in jobs outside the home) time to meet other moms, get practical advice and enjoy lunch and fellowship. Lunch and childcare are provided free of charge with a reservation.
Please make childcare reservations at least 48 hours in advance by contacting childcare@covenant.org or 334-3020. Please make lunch reservations at least 48 hours in advance by contacting Amy Johnson at aanort@yahoo.com.
For more information about the MoMs Group, please contact Rachel Gossen at 426-7120 or rachel.gossen@gmail.com or Alicia Gostylo at 589-6161 or azappgo@gmail.com.
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.
