Hello Families!
December is a busy month as we prepare students for Winter Break, a season filled with festivities and a spirit of celebration. While Christmas holds special significance for many, the magic of December extends far beyond any one cultural or religious tradition. Across the globe, diverse communities come together to honor their unique customs, holidays, and beliefs. From Hanukkah and Kwanzaa to Gita Jayanti, Bodhi Day, and the Winter Solstice, December is a time for families and friends—regardless of background—to come together, share in the joy of giving, reflect on the past year, and look forward to new beginnings. This month, and throughout the holiday season, take time to celebrate with loved ones and reconnect with what truly matters.
This month, we are excited to have our Orchard Park Holiday Concert! We are hosting two shows; one at 11:45 am and the evening performance at 6 pm. More details follow in the newsletter. Our ‘Celebrations Week’ is December 16-22 where we will highlight and celebrate different traditions from around the world! Our final day with students is December 20th. We look forward to seeing all the students back on Monday, January 6th, 2025. Enjoy a wonderful and safe holiday with your family and friends.
All the best,
Mrs. Turner
Important Dates
Dec 2: School Council Meeting
Dec 7: Holiday Bazaar (10 - 2pm)
Dec 10: Winter Concert
Dec 12: Winter Concert (snow date)
Dec 18: Character Assembly
Dec 23 - Jan 3: Winter Break (no school)
Jan 6: Back to school
December 16-20: Celebrations Week & Spirit Days
*come dressed in your festive colours*
Mon - Christmas - Red & Green
Tues - Hanukkah -Blue, White & Silver
Wed - Kwanzaa -Black, Red & Green
Thurs - Winter Solstice - (Red/White)/Lunar New Year (Red/Gold)
Fri - Holiday Attire
Parking Lot Safety
To ensure the safety of our students, the parking lot is closed to ALL traffic Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30-9:30am and 3:00-4:00pm. If you need to pick up your student(s) early, please pick them up before 3:00pm.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our end of day as calm and safe as possible.
View the full December 2024 Newsletter here - December Newsletter 2024.pdf