December 2016

Hope, Love and Dream Classes

T'is the season to be jolly, and what  festive month December has been.  We've had lots of birthday celebrations, and not to forget.... a personal visit from Santa Clause.. which was really cool.  Unfortunately, Rudolph was sick, so he couldn't join us this year!  Because of this our theme this month was to focus on music and Christmas songs. 

The students did a great job of memorizing some Christmas songs, and we all had lots of fun singing them together.  We also learned different Christmas characters and traditions to get into the spirit for the holidays!

 

 

 

During musical English this month we all had fun learning the words and dance moves for our graduation ceremony performance.

 

The students were very creative in art class, they made many beautiful pictures, and a Christmas Wreath using rice snacks. They also continued working on their handwriting skills, learning new Montessori jobs, and had lots of fun making arts and crafts with Mr. Adrian and Miss. Ana.

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

During this festive month we celebrated five birthdays, Irene's birthday on December 9th, Theo's birthday on December 12th, Nathaniel's birthday on December 17th which was a Saturday, so we had a party on the 16th, Andy's birthday on December 21st, and finally, Olivia's birthday on December 23rd.

Happy birthday Irene.

 

 

 
 
Happy birthday Theo.
 

 

 

Happy birthday Nathaniel.

Happy birthday Andy.

 

 

Happy birthday Olivia.

 

 

On December 23^rd, we had our annual Christmas party, complete with presents and a Christmas feast. The boys looked very handsome in their tuxedos, and the girls looked very pretty in their best white dresses.

 

 

A few days before the Christmas party took place, the students drew a food item from a hat, and then brought that item to the party.  This created a huge, yummy potluck lunch for everyone to enjoy! 

 

 

 

Santa Claus himself made a surprise appearance. It was very nice of him to take time out of his busy schedule, especially with Rudolph being sick.

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To end our fun filled, festive day we saw a magic show from a great magician. I am still trying to work out how Austin turned the paper in to a white dove!

 

Merry Christmas to you all. Everyone here at SEM looks forward to seeing you in the New Year!