Gathering

This week, Duane Yoder, pastor at Lindale Mennonite Church spoke to us in Gathering about Haiti.  He shared slides and stories about an orphanage and school that he and other Lindale members have been involved with for a number of years.  As you know our students are collecting items for Haiti; hearing these stories and seeing the faces of children in Haiti makes our project even more meaningful. 

Next week, Herman Via, the head chef at Gemeinshaft, will share stories about his life growing up as an African American man.  Parents are welcome to join us Wednesday mornings from 8:50 – 9:10.

Basketball
Here is the game schedule for this coming Saturday, February 20.
9:00 am    EMES 3-5B @ BRCS
10:05am   EMES K-2    @ HMS
11:10am  EMES 3-5A   @ HMS

Open House
Thanks to all of you who helped to make Open House successful.  We had ten families visit EMES.  You as parents are our best advocates for getting the word out about our school. Please continue to share stories with others about your children’s experiences here at EMES. 

Storybook Character Day
As a kickoff to our reading month in March, we will have a Storybook Character Day next Friday, February 26th.  Students and teachers are invited to come to school dressed as a character from a favorite book.  Will it be Flat Stanley, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Tom Sawyer, or the very grouchy ladybug?  It will be fun to see all the different costumes! No scary or violent characters please.

Box Tops
Box Tops for Education are due soon.  Please send them in Monday or Tuesday of next week so we can get credit for them this school year.

Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming during the week of March 1st – 5th.  There will be a large variety of books displayed in the Gathering space at EMES.  Students will be able to shop, make a wish list, and purchase books.  In addition, if you would like to donate books to your child’s class, there will be wish lists available.  If you are interested in volunteering, please call Crystal Jackson.

The Book Fair will be open during school hours of school each day, on March 2nd from 3:00 – 5:00 and on March 4th from 6:00 – 8:00.  Even an ice cream social is planned!

Menu for February 26
Here is the hot lunch menu for Friday, February 26th.  It was not on the original menu.
Swedish Meatballs
Mashed Potatoes
Carrots
Apple
Bread

EMES Choir
For grades 3-5--Do you enjoy singing?  Do you enjoy working as a team with other classmates?  You are encouraged to consider joining EMES' first choir. It is open to any student in grades 3 through 5 and will meet every Tuesday from March 2 to June 1 (except for April 6 and May 25) from 2:45-3:15 p.m.  Performance opportunities will include singing in the community (time and place to be determined), at the Spring Concert, and at 5th grade graduation.  Attendance at 9 out of the 12 rehearsals is expected in order to participate in performances. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Monica Carlson by e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Upcoming Events
Friday, February 26 – Story Book Character Day
Friday, March 12 – 3-5 to Library
Saturday, March 13 – Soup & Arts Fest
Friday, March 26 – No School – Teacher Work Day
Thursday, April 29 – Dessert Theatre
Friday, May 14 – 3-5 Field Trip to DC