Some may argue that Easter is the most important holiday in the Christian religion, even above Christmas. As we recognize The Resurrection on the last day of March, we are reminded of all the new growth and changes that come with this time of year. Buds on trees start to emerge, flowers begin to peek through the snowy sheet that covers the ground, and the sun stays with us longer and longer each day. We have so much to look forward to during this season of change, and Little School is no different.

Our children show such great growth this time of year. They no longer act or even look like the little ones we started with in August. We look forward to some of the events coming up this month, and we look forward to the last few months of watching our children grow this school year.

Reminders for this month:

1) The weather can change quickly so be sure to pack warm clothes for your child even on the warmer days.

2) If your child is showing signs of illness, or has a runny nose that they cannot contain on their own, please keep them home until they are well enough to not spread their germs to others.

3) Please send your child with healthy food for snack and lunch. Chips and cookies do not help them thrive during our busy days.

4) Please clean up the playground if you use it at the end of each day. Our teachers are busy getting ready in the mornings and cannot clean up the playground at the end of the day and again in the mornings. Please properly supervise your child as well.

Thank you for enriching our lives with your children. We really do have the best jobs on earth and we appreciate our wonderful Little School children and their families.

With grace and love,

Kelly Amadeo, Director

Please keep in mind that our playground closes at 1:20pm each day to families. We have two classes who are still in session at that time and need to use the playground at 1:25pm.

We want to give a huge shout out to our amazing Book Fair coordinator, Elisa Blair! Her countless hours of volunteer work to make our book fair a success were very much appreciated! Her organization and dedication was incredible. We also want to thank Dutch Bros Coffee and the Szopa Family for their donation of coffee for our special parent event. Lastly, we want to thank our advisory board members, and parent volunteers who took shifts setting up, running the cash register, and cleaning up the book fair! You all are so greatly appreciated.

We also want to extend a huge thank you to our advisory board parents and teachers. They spent countless hours preparing for the Family Fun Night, which was a huge success. We have the most amazing advisory board this year!

Spirit Weeks: March 4th-8th and March 11th-15th.

• March 4th/5th: Crazy Hair or Hat Day
• March 6th/7th: Hawaiian Day
• March 8th: Little School Purple Day
• March 11th/12th: Sports or Hobbies Day
• March 13th/14th: Crazy Sock Day
• March 15th: St. Patrick's Spirit Day

*Explorers classes have a different spirit day schedule.

No School: March 18th-22nd: Spring Break

Don't have Spring Break plans? Wondering how to keep your three-year-olds through six-year-olds entertained for a week straight with the unpredictable Colorado weather? Have your child join Ms. Sam, the church's Director of Early Childhood Ministries, for a few days for Spring Break Wacky Days. Ms. Sam will take your child for one, two, or all three days from 9:00am-12:00pm on March 18th, 19th, and 20th. Children will participate in a variety of fun activities here at the church.

Monday's Theme: Inside Out Day

Tuesday's Theme: Pajama Day

Wednesday's Theme: Crazy Hair Day

Cost: $30 a day

Sign up online at stlukeshr.com

Email sam@stlukeshr.com for more questions

March is an absolutely fantastic time of year. The icy grip of winter is loosening its hold, and the hope and beauty of spring are becoming more apparent with each passing day!

Our month kicks off and wraps up with music theory. We'll be teaching our Little Schoolers how to keep a steady rhythm and how to read quarter notes and rests. Make sure to ask your children about the dirty-faced quarter note story!

We're also thrilled to start a brand new chapter: the science of sounds. Through exciting experiments with various mediums, sound levels, and vocal expressions, the children will get to witness sound waves come to life before their very eyes.

Let’s not forget about St. Patrick's Day! Our Little Schoolers will go on a quest for their very own pot of gold while celebrating with silly songs like, "Leprechaun Pie." They'll also have fun playing with rhythm sticks and dancing to traditional Irish music.

Finally, as we welcome the arrival of spring, we'll serenade the season with tunes like "Peter Rabbit," "Picking up Flowers," and "Going on a Bear Hunt."

March is truly a month of magic and music.

Warmest Blessings,

Ms. Laura, Ms. Sheri, and Ms. Jana

April 5th at 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for Coffee, adult conversations, and toys for younger siblings. All are welcome!

The Wesley Players Theatre Company Presents Beauty & The Beast Feb 29th, March 1-3 Tickets https://wesleyplayers.org/tickets/

All Sundays (except family worship Sundays): Join us for worship and Sunday School. Sunday school is open to all children ages one-year-old through teens. Email sam@stlukeshr.com for preschool and nursery Sunday School. Email sharon@stlukeshr.com for elementary and middle school Sunday School. Email josey@stlukeshr.com for teen Sunday School and Youth Group.

March 9th: (SAT) - PARENT'S MORNING OUT: 9:00am-Noon cost is $30 per family RSVP sam@stlukeshr.com

March 18th, 19th, and 20th: Spring Break Wacky Days. Don't know what to do to keep your child entertained over Spring Break? Join Ms. Sam for Wacky Days. She will have crafts, games, and fun for your child from 9:00am-12:00pm each day. $30 a day. Sign-up online at stlukeshr.com.

March 24th: - EASTER FUN DAY from 12:30-2:30pm. Join us for this family fun event that will include egg hunt, crafts, games and bouncy house! For info contact sharon@stlukeshr.com

March 31th: - Easter Sunday Services: Sunrise 6:00am, 8:00am, 9:30am, and 11:00AM.