Dear Parents,

Today, we began with an assembly with some representatives and volunteers from the Midland Humane Society.  They spoke to all of us about the shelter, how many dogs and cats that they have rescued and found homes for, and even told us how to approach a dog that we don’t know (great tips!).  They also had a few friends that they brought with them (the kind that has four legs and a tail). I hope to work with them this winter to maybe even have the firsties read to the doggies! Thank you for all that you have been able to donate to this group that takes care of God’s little creatures!

Tom the Turkey was TOTALLY hidden because of you all! Thank you for participating and coming up with some very creative ideas!  

It was decided that since staff members participated also this year, that there should be two prizes.  The winners this year are….(drumroll please…..!) for the adults, the Tom the  Turkey that was hidden under the lampshade, which was created by our church secretary, Mrs. Mrozinski and the “runner-up” was the multiple Tom the Turkeys, which was created by Pastor Sherry.  The winner of the kiddos was the Cat in the Hat Tom, created by Mairyn and the runner-up was the Butterfly Tom, which was created by Evelynn W.  The prizes were cupcakes that looked like food items from a Thanksgiving dinner.  

Our Thanksgiving Feast went great!  Thank you for all of the supplies that you sent in and for all of the food that you made.  Hopefully, it made the day a little more special for the firsties.  

There is no homework for the weekend, but you CAN start looking at the spelling words and memory for next week. 

Safe travels to you all and if you are staying home, enjoy your time with friends and family.  I am headed to Muskegon with Josie to spend Thanksgiving with my parents.  I am looking forward to spending some time at home.  My dad and I will also be cheering on my high school football team (from the comfort of their living room) on Friday, as they play in the state championships at Ford Field.  The Big Reds have made it to the state championships quite a few times in recent years, but haven’t won….however, I feel like this is their YEAR!  Fingers crossed!  

Blessings on your Thanksgiving!

Miss Gallagher