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Shepherd of the Valley
December 8, 2014

Love the Earth. Love the Creator.   
God's eternal power and character cannot be seen. But from the beginning of creation, God has shown what these are like by all he has made. -Romans 1:20a
   
IN THIS ISSUE
School Christmas Program
Gift Wrap/Kid Kreations Art
Friday, Club House
5th Grade Field Trip
Elf on the Shelf
Mastey Hair Care
Sympathy
Drama Play
Grandpararents & Retirees' Tea
Snip-its Kids Haircuts
Angel Donations
Scrip for the Holidays
SOV Christmas Calendar
Father-Son Bowling
Preschool Palooza
Looking Ahead
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School Christmas Program

Our school Christmas Program is this Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. Girls are to wear  skirts or dresses and boys are to wear shirts with collars and long pants, no jeans please. All students must be in their classrooms at 6:45 p.m. Fellowship will be in your child's classroom after the performance.
Gift Wrap/Kids Kreation Art is Here
Please pick up your orders in your child's classroom today or tomorrow after school.
 
Friday, Club House
 


Come join us in Club House this Friday, December 12 to make a gingerbread house and a Christmas tree. Club House fees apply ($10) with an additional $5 for supplies. Sign ups are coming home today.
 
5th Grade Field Trip to Coffee Bean

 Thank you to Mr. Benner for arranging the tour of the Coffee Bean Roasting and Distribution Facility in Camarillo. It was an amazing day!
Elf on the Shelf
 
Jingle the Elf is busy visiting the SOV campus.
Mastey Hair Care
Thank you for supporting the 4th/5th grade fundraisers for their trip to Sacramento.

Mastey Hair Care sales have been extended to this Wednesday, December 10. Please turn in your orders to the office. Samples will be available in the office.
 
Sympathy
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Our deepest sympathy to the Dolan Family, Chanel's (K) grandfather passed away a few weeks ago.
 
 
Drama Play

Join us on Tuesday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the church to watch the production of
The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon
.

Our drama students will perform the true story of The Dish and the Spoon, who actually ran away.

All are invited!
 
Grandparents & Retirees Annual Tea


Please join the TK, Kindergarten and 5th grade classes for a short play, caroling and refreshments in Founders Hall on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:30 a.m. You are invited to chapel at 8:30 a.m.
 
Snip-its Kids Haircuts, Encino
 

HELP SUPPORT SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY SCHOOL

 

 

Come in for The Ultimate Haircut Adventure! Snip-its in Encino will donate 15% of the proceeds to Shepherd of the Valley for visits made from now through December 20. Make it count! Bring in a copy of this email or present the email with the promo code (svsl5) on your smartphone to ensure a portion of your transaction will be donated.  

 

Located at 16101 Ventura Blvd. Encino, 818.788.8869. 

 

Angel Donations!
angel Be an angel and donate to SOV in honor of your child. All donors will be recognized in Ewes News, and an angel or holly with your child's name will displayed in the office. Help decorate the office and support SOV!

Holly - up to $25
Blue Angel - $26-$100
Silver Angel -$101-$249
Gold Angel - $250 and up

As always, donations are tax deductible! Simply write a check payable to SOV (please include the child's name you are honoring in the memo line) and send it to school in your child's folder. Thanks for your support.

 

Attention Amazon Shoppers

See link on SOV Quick Link sidebar 

If you use Amazon to shop online, please use Amazon Smile and choose Shepherd of the Valley as the charity you wish to support. Amazon will donate a percentage back to the school!  

Scrip for the Holidays
Holiday Gift Certificates for Staff
You will once again be able to purchase a gift certificate to allow teachers and staff to pick their favorite gift cards from the Scrip box! You will earn four percent toward your Scrip requirement.

Christmas is a great time to work toward your Scrip requirement. Here are some ways to save time and/or money:
  • Reload your favorite cards on ShopWithScrip. Reloadable scrip cards are marked with an "R" on the Scrip order form
  • Shop online from the comfort of your home and pay with ScripNow (also denoted on the order form "SN")
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SOV Christmas Calendar


Thursday, December 11
7 p.m. School Christmas program (Students in classrooms @
 6:45 p.m.)

Sunday, December 14
5:30 p.m. SOV Church Christmas Concert

Wednesday, December 17
9:30 a.m. Retirees and Grandparents Tea

Wednesday, December 17
9:30 a.m. Preschool Christmas Program

Friday, December 19
2:00 p.m. Classroom Christmas Parties

Sunday, December 21
7:00 p.m. Blue Christmas, Scripture, prayer a reflection for any who are experiencing loss, sorrow, or confusion during this season.

Monday, December 22
Christmas Break begins. School resumes on Monday, January 5.

Christmas Eve Services
4 p.m. Preschool Friendly
5:30 p.m. Family Service
10 p.m. Candlelight Service

Christmas Day Service
9:30 a.m. Worship

 

Father-Son Bowling


Save the date: Father-Son bowling is Sunday, January 11. For details contact Han Lee.

 

 

Preschool Palooza
 

 

Remember to invite your friends and family to our fun and free Preschool Frozen Fantasy Winter Palooza on Saturday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This is a great way to introduce our school to new families.


This year's theme is "Frozen". Come meet Elsa and join us with "Frozen"themed crafts and activities. Highlights include a bounce castle, professional face painting, storytime and playground fun and games and prizes.   

 

This Week at a Glance                           
Tuesday, December 9
2:45 p.m. Cherub Choir

Wednesday, December 10   
8:30 a.m. Chapel - Cherub Choir Sings
9:30 a.m. Preschool Program Practice

Thursday, December 11  
9:30 a.m. Preschool Program Practice
7:00 p.m. School Christmas Program

Friday, December 12  
7:45 a.m. Drama Rehearsal