12/9 - Simon Nusser

12/9 - Charles Fannin

12/9 - Marlelah Giem

12/10 - Emilea Orlarey

12/13 - Emma Hatfield

Grade: 5th Grade

Parent’s Name(s): Michael and Jessica Baker

What do you want to be when you grow up?: Raven would like to be a hairstylist when she grows up.

Favorite Book: Box Car Children Series

Hobbies and Interests: Raven enjoys spending time outside and playing catch with her baseball glove. She also enjoys playing tag with her cat, Granola.

School Activities: She participated in the Elementary Cross Country Team and enjoys gym class.

Staff Comments: It has been a joy having Raven in my classroom! She greets me at the classroom door with a hello and smile every day. Raven works diligently in each of our subject areas by volunteering to answer questions, doing her best work on every assignment, and turning assignments in on time. Raven has shown me that even when things are tough and not going the way she would like it to go, she doesn’t give up and tries to stay positive about the situation! She is joyful and funny, which brings a smile to my face every day. Congratulations, Raven on being the Student of the Week!

Submitted By: Mrs. Jennings

December

9th - Community Coffee Hour 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM in the Annex

12th - 1st Trimester Academic Awards 1:15 PM

12th - Elementary Christmas Program 6:00 PM (see flyer below for additional details)

19th - Wellness Committee Meeting

19th - Christmas Caroling in the village of Boyne Falls (see flyer below for more information)

23rd - 1/3/25 - No School (Christmas Break)

Monday, 12/9 | 5:30 PM

Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball HOME vs Alba

Tuesday, 12/10 | 5:30 PM

Boys and Girls MS Basketball HOME vs Mackinaw City

The athletic schedule is also available on our website: https://boynefalls.org/parents/athletics-schedule/

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The holidays provide us with many opportunities to connect or re-connect with people to celebrate the season. Large family gatherings or quiet one-on-one time allow each of us to give the gift of our time. Thoughtful conversations, memorable traditions, storytelling, sharing food, outdoor activities, listening to music, singing, and volunteering are just some of the many ways we come together at the end of a year. This time together can be stressful or overwhelming if you take on too much. Instead, delegate some responsibilities or do less. Give yourself the gift of time by giving yourself permission to slow down this holiday season so you can enjoy quality time with the people you care about and love. Best wishes for a happy, healthy, holiday season.

Did you know that we have 12,000 - 60,000 thoughts each day? And...80% of those thoughts are negative? These negative thoughts increase cortisol (stress hormone) and can make it challenging to have a happy, productive day. The good news is you can decrease the number of negative thoughts by writing your daily "wins" in a journal each evening before you go to sleep. Simply list the "goods" in your day, what moved you closer to your goals, and your intentions moving forward. Ending the day on a positive note will help you start your day the same way. For me, one of my wins is spending quality time with the people I care about and love. My quality time includes stepping away from technology and screens and instead engaging in meaningful conversations, playing board games, sharing stories that make us laugh, and enjoying a quiet meal together. To help families increase their positive thoughts, we developed a list of birthday and holiday gift ideas for you to share that support physical activity year-round. We hope it's helpful for you and your families.