Compassion and Kindness
One kind action is better than a thousand kind thoughts. Compassion for others is a character trait that makes better people and makes the world a better place to be. The kind and compassionate children and staff of Stonehedge did many things this month to make us proud. The Giving Tree boxes were overflowing with toys, games and books for children of all ages. PTA members distributed these gifts to the Samaritan Center and Holiday for Hope, an event sponsored by The Forsaken Generation. Teachers led the way by having their students write letters, draw pictures or make cards for residents of St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center as well as for soldiers stationed in Afghanistan. Shh…they also made special gifts with their own little hands for parents and grandparents to show how much they care.Thank you to all who in some way took action this holiday season!
First grade children have been extremely busy adding stamps to their pretend passports as they travel around the world learning about holiday traditions. Rather large paper suitcases display souvenirs from each country visited. Be sure to ask your first grader what they have learned on their travels. (Pictured at right in alphabetical order: Sawyer McAloon, Julia Quinn, Emilie Shoults.)
Musical Wonderland
Yesterday morning, the primary children attended the 4th/5th grade Winter Concert. They listened to performances by the Stonehedge orchestra, band and chorus. These groups performed a variety of pieces, including some holiday favorites that many sang along to. Thank you to these musical groups for performing for us and sprinkling on some holiday spirit!
At this time I would like to wish you all the best this holiday
season. I hope the pace of life slows down enough for you to
catch your breath and enjoy family and friends.
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| In Alphabetical order: Adriana Barbuto, Ricky Buza, Declan Keller, Hannah Mazzoni, Jakob Sidelinger |
Pack Your Suitcase
First grade children have been extremely busy adding stamps to their pretend passports as they travel around the world learning about holiday traditions. Rather large paper suitcases display souvenirs from each country visited. Be sure to ask your first grader what they have learned on their travels. (Pictured at right in alphabetical order: Sawyer McAloon, Julia Quinn, Emilie Shoults.) |
In Alphabetical order: Oleg Grebenevich, Taryn Mann, Ella Thome |
Yesterday morning, the primary children attended the 4th/5th grade Winter Concert. They listened to performances by the Stonehedge orchestra, band and chorus. These groups performed a variety of pieces, including some holiday favorites that many sang along to. Thank you to these musical groups for performing for us and sprinkling on some holiday spirit!
At this time I would like to wish you all the best this holiday
season. I hope the pace of life slows down enough for you to
catch your breath and enjoy family and friends.
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