November announcements!

Chuck the Turkey Dog. CC 2.0 photo by Pinke.

Happy Thanksgiving from the HIS family to yours! This week's insanely cold weather certainly puts one in mind of winter yumminess: Thanksgiving, then Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's.... That's a lot of cookies! :) Be sure to dress warmly, as our dear friend Chuck did (above).

We have loads of announcements, so watch this blog in the next few days for updates on the December 18 Christmas party as well as upcoming field trips (the planetarium Dec 1, Journey to Bethlehem etc).

In the meantime, here are a few announcements to hold you over. You should have received these via email; if you didn't, please let us know.

THIS MONTH'S MEETING:

* When: Thurs, Nov 20 @ 9:45am

* Where: Wakeman's Grove Church of the Brethren, Edinburg

* Theme: Asia

* Lunch: potluck! Bring a main dish (enough for your family plus one) AND a side dish or dessert. We'd love Asian themed dishes to go along with the theme, but that's not required. You're also welcome to bring Thanksgiving-themed dishes, or whatever else you like. Or if potluck's not your style, just pack a lunch for your own family. 

* NOTE: Be sure to bring a list of ingredients for the sake of our allergic/vegetarian members.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

* NEED 2 teachers for 2-3rd grade morning class. Both regular teachers are out. Will you please call/email me ASAP if you can help?

* NEED afternoon nursery helper. Again, please email or call if you can take this. NOTE: This position has been filled. Thanks!

* We also need at least two outdoor supervisors for the morning and again at lunch to keep an eye on the kids.

* NEED kitchen help. NOTE: we need and welcome your help in the kitchen! If you're not actively helping get food out, though, we welcome you to join our new Chat Room downstairs (see note below). 

Classes/clubs: A reminder that this week is the last opportunity for students to change clubs if it wasn't a good fit for them in October. (The earlier you can let us know, the better, so we can advise teachers.)

* Horse crazy club: don't forget to bring a white/light colored shirt

* High school class: come prepared with a 5-minute presentation (let us know if you need the details again)

NEW: We're thrilled this month to open our parent chat room! Come and ask (or help answer!) homeschool or parenting (or life!) questions. There are comfy couches and a cozy feel downstairs in the Youth Lounge, so if you're not actively helping in the kitchen or in a class, please come down and enjoy some adult "class" time!