From the Principal’s Office
It’s hard to believe that it is already time for tree trimming and Christmas caroling. December is here and the sights and sounds of the holiday season is now all around us. Take time this holiday season to discover the magic of the holidays and always “believe”!
Thanks to all who donated items for the Kids Can Food Drive. This project was a great success! This month you can drop off new, unwrapped toys for our “Chips for Kids” toy drive. Your generosity will be recognized by those who are in need. And it’s a great way to teach your child the gift of giving. All toys must be brought in by Thursday, December 6th!
Make sure you turn in your Santa’s Workshop form in to the office, so your child will have an opportunity to do their holiday shopping. Check for the details in the office.
On Friday, December 21st we will all climb aboard the “Polar Express”. It will be an event you won’t want to miss! Please come to school in your PJ’s!
We will round out the holiday season with our holiday programs on Friday, December 14th at 3:30 pm. So, mark your calendars for this very special holiday event.
Happy Holidays!
Lisa Norris – Principal
Important Dates
12/4 Cookies with Santa – 5:00-6:30 pm
Merryhill School
12/3-6 Santa’s Workshop
12/3 Hanukkah Celebrations
12/6 Chips for Kids Toy Drive Ends
12/14 Holiday Programs – 3:30 pm
12/21 All Aboard the Polar Express!
12/24-25 Christmas Holiday – School Closed
12/26 Kwanzaa Celebrations
12/31-1/1 New Year’s Holiday – School Closed
Upcoming Events
Santa’s Workshop
On December 3rd – 6th your child will have the opportunity to shop for family and friends right here at Merryhill. All Beginners –
Pre-K2 will visit Santa’s Workshop with their class to pick out gifts to purchase for anyone on their shopping list. Prices will range from $.50 – $5.00. Please see the front desk for the details.
Cookies with Santa
Join us on Tuesday, December 4th for Cookies with Santa! This year, we will be right here at Merryhill! The children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and he will listen to their Holiday Wish List. This is a great time for a special photo op with Santa, so bring your camera! The fun is from 5:00 – 6:30 pm!
Holiday Programs
Each of our classrooms will be having a holiday get-together on Friday, December 14th at 3:30 pm. Please join your child’s class for some holiday spirit! Parking is limited and since our entire school will be here at the same time, it is highly recommended that you arrive early so you don’t miss a thing.
All Aboard for the Polar Express!
Friday, December 21st
Come to school dressed in your favorite holiday P.J’s and get ready for a ride on the Polar Express! The children will enjoy the reading of the Polar Express, and watch the Polar Express Movie!
Each child will also receive the First Gift of Christmas, along with their ticket for the Polar Express!
Holiday Toy Safety
Here’s what is recommended for playing it safe when selecting toys:
Infants under age 1
Activity quilts, stuffed animals without button noses & eyes, bath toys, soft dolls, cloth books, squeaky toys
Ages 1 to 3
Books, blocks, fit-together toys, balls, push & pull toys, pounding toys, and shape toys
Ages 3 to 5
Approved non-toxic art supplies, books, videos, musical instruments, outdoor toys such as a baseball tee,
slide or swing
This holiday season let’s all play it safe when selecting toys for small children. And check on-line for toy recalls!
December Holidays
As a reminder, Merryhill will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Monday & Tuesday, December 24th & 25th. For the New Year’s holiday, we will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, December 31st & January 1st.
All of us at Merryhill would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!
From the Education Department
December, 2018
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December Newsletter
From the Principal’s Office
It’s hard to believe that it is already time for tree trimming and Christmas caroling. December is here and the sights and sounds of the holiday season is now all around us. Take time this holiday season to discover the magic of the holidays and always “believe”!
Thanks to all who donated items for the Kids Can Food Drive. This project was a great success! This month you can drop off new, unwrapped toys for our “Chips for Kids” toy drive. Your generosity will be recognized by those who are in need. And it’s a great way to teach your child the gift of giving. All toys must be brought in by Thursday, December 6th!
Make sure you turn in your Santa’s Workshop form in to the office, so your child will have an opportunity to do their holiday shopping. Check for the details in the office.
On Friday, December 21st we will all climb aboard the “Polar Express”. It will be an event you won’t want to miss! Please come to school in your PJ’s!
We will round out the holiday season with our holiday programs on Friday, December 14th at 3:30 pm. So, mark your calendars for this very special holiday event.
Happy Holidays!
Lisa Norris – Principal
Important Dates
12/4 Cookies with Santa – 5:00-6:30 pm
Merryhill School
12/3-6 Santa’s Workshop
12/3 Hanukkah Celebrations
12/6 Chips for Kids Toy Drive Ends
12/14 Holiday Programs – 3:30 pm
12/21 All Aboard the Polar Express!
12/24-25 Christmas Holiday – School Closed
12/26 Kwanzaa Celebrations
12/31-1/1 New Year’s Holiday – School Closed
Upcoming Events
Santa’s Workshop
On December 3rd – 6th your child will have the opportunity to shop for family and friends right here at Merryhill. All Beginners –
Pre-K2 will visit Santa’s Workshop with their class to pick out gifts to purchase for anyone on their shopping list. Prices will range from $.50 – $5.00. Please see the front desk for the details.
Cookies with Santa
Join us on Tuesday, December 4th for Cookies with Santa! This year, we will be right here at Merryhill! The children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and he will listen to their Holiday Wish List. This is a great time for a special photo op with Santa, so bring your camera! The fun is from 5:00 – 6:30 pm!
Holiday Programs
Each of our classrooms will be having a holiday get-together on Friday, December 14th at 3:30 pm. Please join your child’s class for some holiday spirit! Parking is limited and since our entire school will be here at the same time, it is highly recommended that you arrive early so you don’t miss a thing.
All Aboard for the Polar Express!
Friday, December 21st
Come to school dressed in your favorite holiday P.J’s and get ready for a ride on the Polar Express! The children will enjoy the reading of the Polar Express, and watch the Polar Express Movie!
Each child will also receive the First Gift of Christmas, along with their ticket for the Polar Express!
Holiday Toy Safety
Here’s what is recommended for playing it safe when selecting toys:
Infants under age 1
Activity quilts, stuffed animals without button noses & eyes, bath toys, soft dolls, cloth books, squeaky toys
Ages 1 to 3
Books, blocks, fit-together toys, balls, push & pull toys, pounding toys, and shape toys
Ages 3 to 5
Approved non-toxic art supplies, books, videos, musical instruments, outdoor toys such as a baseball tee,
slide or swing
This holiday season let’s all play it safe when selecting toys for small children. And check on-line for toy recalls!
December Holidays
As a reminder, Merryhill will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Monday & Tuesday, December 24th & 25th. For the New Year’s holiday, we will be closed on Monday & Tuesday, December 31st & January 1st.
All of us at Merryhill would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!
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