Lower School Newsletter

December 10, 2025

Thank you for sending in your family Christmas cards! We are proud to showcase the Lower School family along our hallway garland! 

Today, we gathered for an all-school Eucharist to celebrate the Christmas season. Also today - 2nd graders hopped on the Polar Express and 3rd graders performed a special Christmas program for parents.

Shhh! On Monday, during Morning Meeting, I’ll announce a surprise to students: Free dress for the rest of the year … Tuesday, 12/16 - Thursday, 12/18!

Please note - Enrollment for Quarter 3 Clubs and Smash Camp close today:

• Q3 Club Brochure - Enrollment closes TODAY at 3PM.
• Winter Smash Camp Registration - Smash Camp is offered on our December half days. Enrollment closes TODAY at 5PM. Reminder: There is no Extended Care 12/16 - 12/18.

Important Information & Reminders

• Parking -  If you’ll be joining us for your child’s grade level Christmas party, there is no parking on Woodland Ridge or carpool circle. Please park on Chapelwood Drive or any open parking spot on campus.
• Theme - Our theme this week was peace! Mrs. Lofland’s Toolbox Tuesday lesson is here.
• In the QUEST Center this week, Early Childhood students created ornaments for the QUEST Christmas tree, wrapped “presents”, decorated a pegboard “Christmas tree”, and used tweezers to move pom-poms into an ornament. 4th graders put finishing touches on their cardboard arcade games before presenting them to families and friends. 5th graders in Mrs. Hoapili’s homeroom learned to code video games, similar to the design of Pong, using Scratch.  
• Christmas Celebrations - Details for special Christmas celebrations and parties for your child’s grade will be included in weekly teacher news. Join us!
• Artsonia - Artsonia has a promotion to save 15% on one item if ordered by December 15 using code MERRY25!
• 12/16 - 12/18 Used Uniform Collection - The Parents Guild will be collecting used uniforms next week during arrival in the carpool circle.
• Lost & Found - Please encourage your child to check the Lost & Found. It’s overflowing with sweatshirts, jackets, water bottles, and more! Any items still remaining by 12/18 will be donated to the Used Uniform collection.
• 12/13 Reverend Casey’s Ordination - All are welcome to join this joyous event, held at the St. James Episcopal Church at 5:00 PM. Here are more details.
• Thursday, April 2nd - Grandparents & Special Friends Day - Save the Date! Lower School grandparents or special friends are invited!
  • Guest RSVP - Complete this Guest RSVP by March 2nd.
  • Parent Volunteers - If you would like to serve as a parent volunteer, please complete this form.
  • More details coming soon!
• Campus School Store – The Campus School Store is open on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 AM and Thursdays from 2:00-3:00 PM. Payment types accepted: cash, credit cards, and checks. Items for sale: All sizes of white and navy crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies, navy sweatshirts, PE uniforms, everyday tee shirts, and other miscellaneous items. Please check in at the Alumni House before shopping. Come see us!
• Team Talyn - Donations for the family may be made through our School Store. Lower School students are invited to wear Team Talyn t-shirts, paired with uniform bottoms, on each Tuesday, designated as Team Talyn Tuesdays, and lift her in prayer as a community. On behalf of her family, thank you for your prayers and support.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if I can help with anything.

Lower School Division Head
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