Newsletter - November 15, 2010

Dear Parents and Students:

The Manhattan Piano Trio was excellent!  We are so thankful that we were able to watch these talented musicians perform.  The eighth grade class was privileged to take a picture with the performers.  I hope to post this picture soon for all to enjoy.

Thank you for attending our Thanksgiving Feast.  The eighth graders did a great job serving their fellow students and other visitors.  This class continues to be a collection of wonderful role models for our younger students!

The Mid-Quarter has concluded and Mid-Quarter reports will be distributed on Wednesday, November 17.  Please compare your child's progress to the first quarter, so that timely adjustments can be made.  As always, feel free to contact me with any questions.  I appreciate the great communication with the eighth grade families.

The City of McAllen will be holding its annual Candlelight Posada (a celebration of the Nativity of Jesus Christ) on Friday and Saturday nights December 3 and 4 in Archer Park, Downtown McAllen.  St. Paul Lutheran School will be sponsoring a booth in the Little Town Child area from 5-10 P.M. each night.  We are in need of volunteers to assist children in craft projects for 1 1/2 hour shifts each night.  Children will be making simple projects, with materials provided by the school and volunteers are able work with school staff members attending to share school promotional items with the parents and children.  A sign-up for this will come home with the next Eagle Express on November 29.  We are also in need of yarn and beads (any spare yarns of any lengths and colors) for the children’s projects.  Yarn may be dropped off in the school office any time.  Thank you for your continued support.

Please support our chapel project for the month of November through raising funds for Casita Benjamin.  Children in Guatemala are being provided with food thanks to our generous efforts.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Upcoming Events
Basketball Home Games - Tues., 11/16
Flu Shots - Thurs. 11/18
Early Dismissal - Fri., 11/19, 11:00 A.M.
Spirit Day/Activity Shirt & Jeans - Fri., 11/19
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes) - 11/22 - 11/26
Washington D.C. Trip Meeting - Mon., 12/6, 4:00 P.M., 8th grade classroom

In His Name,

Jesus T. Pena, M.Ed.
Eighth Grade Teacher
8thgrade@stpaulmcallen.org