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This week I had the pleasure of visiting the K/1/2 classroom while the Kinder transition students were here. Miss Schneider read a book to them and then the students were asked to reflect on what Christmas meant to them. It was a pleasant surprise to find that receiving presents was not at the top of the list for most of them. Here are some of their responses.

Darcey - I like having lunch with family.

Jed- I like decorating the tree.

Stella- I like driving around and looking at all of the Christmas lights.

William - I like being with my family all day.

Emma - I love Christmas dinner. Roast pork and crackling is so delicious!

Camilla M – I love spending time with all of my cousins at the beach.

Emily P – I like getting a piggyback so I can put the star on top of the Christmas tree.

Beau – I like thinking about Jesus.

Here is a prayer for all families as we enter the season of Advent.

Advent Prayer for Families

Heavenly Father, your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us, a great sign of your love. Guide us as we strive to walk in that love together as a family this Advent. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, bring us closer to each other and to your son. Give us the grace and strength we need every day. Help us to always trust in you. Come, Lord Jesus, lead all people closer to you. Come and dispel the darkness of our world with the light of your love. Amen.

Leslie King