Dear CCP Families,
It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through November! Very soon the holidays will be here. Sometimes I have to take a breath because time goes faster than I would like!
It’s that time of year again for our toy and clothing drive. We did this fundraiser last year and it was a big success so we’re doing it again! Gather up all of your gently used toys and children’s clothing and drop them off here at CCP. We’ll do the rest. This will take place the second week of December (7-11) & January (11-16), just in time for your big cleanouts before and after Christmas! For all the details, see the below flyer.
PAC - We meet at 9:15am on Monday 11/16 in Ascension Hall. We will be voting on next year’s budget. Please be sure you have read over it, asked all your questions, and are ready to vote.
Thanksgiving Break - 11/23-11/27 - CCP is closed.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - Be sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, Dec 17 at 9:30 in the sanctuary! This program of songs will be our Christmas gift to all our families. Please join us even if you usually attend on M/W.
CHRISTMAS BREAK - 12/18-1/4 - CCP is closed.
PHOTO INFORMATION - In case you missed it last month, here is the link for the children's photo that were taken last month by David Gellatly. Each and every one of them is a framer!
https://davidgellatlyphotography.pixieset.com/
Click the link above to see your 2 galleries from this year
and also one from last year.
The password is pizza.
WISHING WELL - We know the holidays can be a fun, but stressful time of year! Remember to BREATHE and WISH WELL anytime the world does not go your way. Here's a good reminder from Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline (p.210)...."At every moment you have a choice between approaching the world with a spirit of love and learning or one of fear and punishing. That choice is yours."
When you make that positive choice, you can quietly share this gift of breath and well wishes to impact your little corner of the world. Amy Speidel, a Loving Guidance Associate reminds us, "When you see another parent struggling with an out-of control child, along with being thankful it wasn't your turn, wish that parent and child well. They will find their way. And trust that the same well wishing will grace you when it is your turn." (Remember a wish well is not merely a thought, but a positive energy and love that you send out with a deep breath and a softened face.) Be gentle with one another! Sometimes at preschool if a friend is having a hard time, the whole class will pause, breathe, and send that person love. You see, when a little one is upset, she is unable to breathe deeply. So, for that moment, her friends breathe for her. It’s just one more way that we form a loving community of support.
Peace,
Shelly