“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you.  Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?”   Job 12:7-9 

Principal’s Corner

     Have you ever wondered why migrating geese fly in a “V” formation?
As with most animal behavior, God had a good reason for including that in their instincts. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. In a “V” formation the whole flock adds at least 71% more flying range then if each bird flew alone. Whenever a goose falls out of formation; it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to fly alone and quickly gets back into formation. Like geese people who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going quicker and easier than those who try to go it alone.
When a goose gets tired it rotates back into the formation and another goose flies at the point position. If people had as much sense as geese, they would realize that ultimately their success depends on working as a team, taking turns doing the hard tasks, and sharing leadership. Geese in the rear of the formation honk to encourage those up front to up their speed. It is important that our “honking from behind” be encouraging. Otherwise it’s just-well-honking. When a goose gets sick or wounded, two other geese drop out of formation and follow it down to help and provide protection. They stay with the unhealthy member of the flock until it is either able to fly again or dies. Then they launch out again with another passing flock of try to catch up with their own. May we be so sacrificial that we may be worthy of such friends in our time of need.
    You don’t have to be a scientist to learn from God’s marvelous creation; you only need to stop long enough to observe and let God reveal His wonders to you.          
Mr. Acker
 

 

There will not be a newsletter next week - have a safe and happy Christmas break - the newsletter will resume in January.
 

Upcoming Dates 

Dec. 16 – All Choirs, Campion Church @ 4
Dec. 19 – HMS board meeting @ 7 pm
Dec. 20 – Christmas Breakfast
-          Angel Tree gift wrapping
-          Noon Dismissal
Jan. 8 – Back to School!
Jan. 13 – Children’s Choir @ Campion     
               Church
Jan. 22- 26 - Spirit Week
 

 
 

Hot Lunch Menu
Mon. – Chicken or bean Fajitas
Tues. – Pasta w/ red or white sauce
Wed. – No hot lunch – noon dismissal!
All lunches are vegetarian and include a choice of juice or milk
Th. – No School -
$1.50 per slice
Soda, juice or milk is $.50 ea
Pizza punch cards - $35
Hot Lunch punch cards -$35 or $50
 

Classroom notes
 

K thru 4^th Grades

 1.    Next week is a short week; there will not be a new letter or spelling words. We will review what we’ve learned.
2.    Classroom Christmas parties will be celebrated on Wed. after the school breakfast. School dismisses at noon.
3.    Have a blessed Christmas day and a relaxing Christmas break. See you in January.
 

Math

3^rd graders - need to have times table flash cards at home and quizzing

 3’s to 9’s nightly! You may check them out from the classroom if you need a set.
 

5-6 graders - need all math flash cards at home. Please help your student to quiz nightly! Math Questions? Please call
Mr. Marin @ H: 461-1910, C: 744-0311
 

PE
Grades 3-8 - students need to come dressed for PE or bring appropriate gym clothes to change into.
 

 

5^th thru 8^th Grades

 Poetry: 5^th – 50 lines
   6^th – 60
   7^th - 70 

   8^th – 80

 Outside reading: 5^th – 400 pages
                6^th – 500
                         7^th & 8^th – 600
 
 

 

 

Treasurer’s Notes

 We are at the half way mark for school! Please check that your school accounts are paid and up to date. Monthly statements have been sent out via e-mail this month. Please look for them and remember that payments are due and payable in full the 1^st of each month. Thank you!
 

Music Notes

 January 13 ~ Children’s Choir (K-4), Campion SDA Church @ 10:20
March 22 – 24 ~ Youth Choir (5-8), RMC Fine Arts Festival @ Campion Academy
April 7 ~ Youth Choir (5-8), Loveland SDA Church @ 10:20
May 3 ~ All Choirs, HMS Awards Night, HMS Gym @ 6:20
May 12 ~ Children’s Choir (K-4), The Adventure – Greeley @ 10:20
~Youth Concert Attire ~
Girls ~ White blouse, long black skirt (knees or below please!)
Boys ~ collared white shirt, black pants (no jeans or t-shirts)
 

 

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~ We still have about 17 e-books left from our fundraiser. These would make good Christmas gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list - mail carriers, newspaper delivery people, hair stylist, etc. Contact Mrs. Shockley or Yvonne for your books!!!
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