December ’24
Director’s Desk
We hope you’re ready to embark on a month filled with winter wonders and holiday cheer! The month will kick off with holiday programs, holiday crafts a “special visitor” on the 16th and festivities throughout the building. This is all with continued learning and academics. This past fall has been productive in all classes, and we hope you see the continued growth and progress in your child as much as we do. Thank you as always for your continued support and we wish you all the happiest of holidays!
Best, Kristine
Reminders
Our winter break is quickly approaching. Our last day of school is December 20, 2024. School will reopen for students and staff on January 6, 2025.
Enjoy this time with your loved ones!
Fall Registration paperwork will be sent home right before our winter break. All Manor Schools will open up registration for current families on January 13th. It will open up to the public on February 3rd.
Donations
We are always appreciative of any classroom supplies!
Here are some suggestions for those interested:
Stickers | Glue Sticks
Pringles Cans (Large size)
BMS TAX ID #
8 7 – 3 7 5 8 3 8 4
When ready, 2024 tax statements will be available in your Brightwheel account. You will receive an alert when they are posted.
Spirit Week
We are so excited to announce our second Spirit Week of the year – December 16th – 20th.
Specific details to come soon!
Lost & Found
Please take a few moments before our holiday break to check out our lost and found basket. All items will be taken to CHKD at the close of business on December 20th. There are jackets, sweaters, water bottles, and so much more!
The Noblemen
As the holiday season approaches, we have partnered with The Noblemen to give back to our community. Please join us in helping the Noblemen make Christmas wishes come true for some great kids here in Hampton Roads by placing a new and unwrapped toy in the large green box in the lobby.
We will be accepting donations starting November 25th until December 13th. Thank you in advance for your help in making holiday magic happen for children in our area.
What we are learning
All the classes will devote the month of December to holiday preparations, both Christmas and Hanukkah. All the children will make crafts and learn songs for their celebrations. In addition to ongoing learning, this month’s activities will include making and wrapping gifts your children have made for you, baking, and preparing for the holidays. Kindergarten studies the instruments of the orchestra to help them learn to appreciate the music they will hear this holiday season.
Save the Date
- December 4th – Winter Program – 10am Ms. Kristina, Ms. Niki, Ms. Mari, & Ms. Sandra
- December 5th – Winter Program – 10am Ms. Sara, Ms. Anna, Ms. Brittney, & Ms. Hobbs
- December 23rd – January 3rd – SCHOOL CLOSED – Holiday Break
- January 20th – School Closed ~ MLK Day
- January 27th – School Closed – Staff Day for BMS
- February 17th – School Closed
- March 18-20th – Spring Pictures – Individuals and Class
- April 14 – 18 – School Closed – Spring Break
- May 20th – Conference Day – school open for 7am – 6pm students only
- May 26th – School Closed – Memorial Day
- June 6th – Kindergarten Graduation
- June 13th – Last day of the school year
