Angelic voices proclaim our Savior's birth as we practice our songs for the Advent Choral Service. We are learning to sing "Silent Night" in four different languages. Three of the languages are spoken in our student's homes every day: Spanish, Nuer, and English. We are also singing in German. This is a great reminder of the diversity of our school. We all come from different places on the earth, but are all united in Christ. In addition to singing, the upper grade class also gets to play "Joy to the World" with hand chimes. It is great to see the whole class work together to make beautiful music.

In Social Studies we are re-enacting the Revolutionary War. Students have taken sides in the war, and mini battles are erupting in our classroom as we try to resolve whether the young American group should become its own country. In Science we are learning about various cycles including the nitrogen cycle, water cycle, and the carbon dioxide/oxygen cycle. During Bible study we have seen how God demands obedience from the Israelites. Time and again the Israelites fail, and God forgives them; just as we continue to fail and God forgives us.

We are thankful we have a loving and forgiving God who know Jesus to be our Savior. We wish you a great Christmas as you celebrate Jesus' birth.
-Mrs. Becker