Friday's countdown to Christmas surprise was our very own board member, Susan Buxcel. She along with Diane Diekmann came to MVCA to share their October missionary trip to the Dominican Republic. They gave each student a souvenir - a peso. They also brought a special, sweet treat for the kids. The same treat they enjoyed in the hot, humid Dominican Republic. Can you guess what it was? Ice cream. Thank you Susan and Diane for sharing your experiences with MVCA and the yummy ice cream!
On Wednesday the students' countdown to Christmas surprise was making these decorative Christmas trees for their homes. Mr. Russ Leonard, our administrator, was the organizer and leader for this project. He pre-cut the trees from wood and drilled holes to accomodate the colorful lights. Fingers were a bit sticky at the end from the glue, but the smiles of accomplishment shown reflect the fun had during this project. 
Today's countdown to Christmas activity had the students creating a snowman from a pack of gum. The third graders are showing off their "dudes" for the camera. Thank you Mrs. Frederick for helping us create such a simple, but yet darling Christmas ornaments!
Terry and Jolynn Tennant came carrying wreaths, bows, lights, and metallic balls into MVCA yesterday. Their materials and instruction transformed our students into wreath designers. It is amazing how eight students can start with the same number and kinds of materials, yet each create their own unique wreath. Each one was definitely an original! THANK YOU Tennants for your time and talents!
Our countdown to Christmas on Friday found us at Majestic Bluffs sharing songs with the residents and handing out Christmas cookies. The students were able to perform the songs they will be singing for the Christmas program on Tuesday, December 16th. Thank you to Gene and Mary Whealy (Garrett and Olivia's Grandpa and Grandma) for arranging our performance and making the cookies.
Our countdown to Christmas began today with Mr. Gary Idt from Kingsway Christian Church. He came in and taught Hebrew writing to the students. Students wrote with a wooden stylus on a clay tablet similar to what Jesus used when He was a student and learning to write. Students all agreed it was fun, but hard especially trying to remember to start on the right and go to the left.
