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Shepherd of the Valley
Week of December 14, 2015    

 "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."  
-Matthew 5:16

IN THIS ISSUE
Christmas Program
Christmas Program
Event Name
Christmas Club House
School Announcements
Grandparents & Retirees Tea
Drama Company Presents...
Elementary News
Preschool News
Angel Donations
Junior Dance Enrichment
Drama Company Presents...
Scrip for the Holidays
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Merry Christmas!

On behalf of our staff and faculty at Shepherd, we wish you and your family all the best as you celebrate Christmas! May the holidays deliver an abundance of happiness and good cheer your way, and shine with moments of love, laughter and goodwill!
SOV Christmas Worship Services

Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Eve Worship
4:00 p.m. Preschool-Friendly Service
5:30 p.m. Family Service
10:00 p.m. Candlelight Service

Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day Worship 
9:30 a.m. Worship Service 
Club House
Due to lack of enrollment, there will be NO Club House over Christmas break. Club House will resume after break on Monday, January 4th. Thank you.
Important Holiday Office Hours
Reminder    
Please note the following office hours during the holidays.
Office will be open from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. during Christmas break.
Thursday, December 24 - office closed 
Friday, December 25 - office closed 
Thursday, December 31 - open 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Friday, January 1 - office closed
School Announcements


Grandparents & Retirees Tea 
Wednesday, December 16, 9:00 a.m. 

Red, White and Green Spirit Day 
Thursday, December 17
 
Drama Company Show "Seven Supers"
Thursday, December 17, 2:00 p.m.

Free Dress Day 
Friday, December 18 

Christmas Vacation 
Monday, December 21 -  Friday, January 1
School will resume on Monday, January 4.
 
Grandparents & Retirees Tea

Grandparents and Retirees are invited to join the TK, Kindergarten and 5th/6th grade classes for a short play, caroling and refreshments in Founders Hall this  Wednesday, December 16 at 9:00 a.m.  They are also invited to chapel at 8:30 a.m. before the event.
Drama Company Presents...

Join us on
Thursday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. 
in the sanctuary to watch the production of  
"Seven Supers" 
A classic tale of battle between good & evil
and the fight for the orb.
  
All are invited! 
Elementary News
Red, White and Green Spirit Day
To help celebrate the Christmas season, let's add a little red to our green and white on Thursday, December 17. Also, Friday, December 18, is a free dress day. This is a another opportunity to wear special Christmas attire.

Christmas Parties
Christmas parties will be on Friday, December 18.
Only parents signed up to help with the parties may be in the classrooms. Siblings may not be in the classrooms during party time as this is a special time for your child and his/her classmates.

First/Second Grade Field Trip
First and second grade class will be going on a field trip on Friday, December 18 to Living Assistant Center.

Preschool News
Save the Date! Preschool Palooza
Remember to invite your friends and family to our fun and FREE Preschool Winter Palooza on Saturday, January 9 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 "Carnival." Highlights include a bounce house, face painting, arts & crafts, story time, playground fun, and games and prizes.

Sunshine Room
 
 
Angel Donations
 
Thanks to our angels thus far!

Gold Angel: 
Lisa & Bob Lambert

Blue Angels:
 
Engh Family 
Lucas Naumann
Keira Lowry
Sharon Van Velzer
Mrs. Farrell

Holly:
Marshall Family

Be an angel and donate to SOV in honor of your child. All donors will be recognized in Ewes News, and an angel 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.

Junior Dance Enrichment
Junior Dance enrichment will give your child a FUN Opportunity to experience movement through music!  
They will explore rhythm and patterns while they learn to appreciate and take care of the body God gave them. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of jazz technique with ballet influence, latin rhythms, and a splash of hip hop.

Session Dates: January 7 - March 10
When: Thursdays from 3 PM - 3:50 PM (8 Classes)
Where: SOV Campus
Fees: $105
Grades: TK thru 2nd grade 
  
Any questions? Please contact Monet Grzecka at monetdg@gmail.com or 949.633.3214
Gather, Learn, Share

Please join us for another great
Gather, Learn, Share Event
hosted by the Vision Team.

January 12th and February 2nd at 6 p.m.

Our next two Gather, Share, Learn Events will be ukulele lessons taught by SOV graduate Natalie Rowland
.

If you don't already own a ukulele, George Kaye has graciously agreed to pass along a 10% discount on his already discounted prices on ukuleles for SOV congregants for the Gather, Learn, Share Events in January and February. Simply mention SOV at his store.

Kaye's Music Scene
19369 Victory Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91335
Phone:(818) 881-5566   

Hope to see everyone there!  
Scrip for the Holidays

Gift Certificates for Staff
Check out the Scrip box for gifts for teachers and staff! Not only is it easy one stop shopping, it helps you meet your Scrip requirement. There is a wishlist for  each staff member in the Scrip box.

Shop with Scrip
Last minute holiday shopping?  Shop in the Scrip box and support Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School! This is also a great time to sign up for PrestoPay!  Save big and earn more towards your SCRIP requirement for the school year. Order your SCRIP gift cards today!

Remember: Our School Code is D41757CE923L

New Bonuses Starting December 19. 
Click here to view all the current special offers.
   
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