12/13 - Emma Hatfield

12/13 - Zoey Brilley

12/14 - Danielle Smith

12/15 - Cayli Silva

12/19 - Alexia Massey

Grade: Boyne Falls Preschool

Parent’s Name(s): Danielle Holland, Lukas Pearson

What do you want to be when you grow up?:

Sylvie has very ambitious plans for her future and she would like to be a doctor, a veterinarian, a firefighter and a police officer.

Favorite Book: This month, Sylvie has been enjoying Christmas books, especially "Santa's Underwear" by Marty Figley.

Hobbies and Interests:

At school, Sylvie enjoys playing in our pretend kitchen, playing board games, and pretending to be a mom with baby dolls. Outside of school, she participates in Dance at Lake Side Elite.

Staff Comments:

This is Sylvie’s second year at Boyne Falls Preschool, and she has really come out of her shell this year. She is eager to learn, arrives smiling each morning, and is very creative in her learning and play experiences. She is compassionate and caring and an excellent friend and role model for her classmates. This is a well-deserved pick for Student of the Week. We have a great class, and Sylvie plays a huge role in this. We are happy to spend our days with you, Sylvie! Keep up the good work!

Submitted by: Mr. Mitchell (Klooster), Ms. Kendell (Giddings), Ms. Alice (Loper)

December

18th - 1st Trimester Academic Awards 1:15 PM

18th - 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)

January

15th - LEO Meeting 3:30 PM

16th - Wellness Committee Meeting 3:20 PM

16th - Student Council Sponsored Hat Day $1

20th - Board of Education Meeting 6:30 PM

22nd - 1/2 Day Parent-Teacher Conferences

22nd - Community Expo (more information coming soon!)

27th - Athletic Booster Meeting 3:20 PM

Monday, Dec 16 | 5:30 PM

Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball AWAY @ Ellsworth

Tuesday, Dec 17 | 5:30 PM

MS Boys Basketball AWAY @ NMCA

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.

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