Monday, November 30, 2015

Christmas Giving Update

Thank you so much for your generous outpouring of love for these two families. We are blessed to be able to share the love of Jesus with them this Christmas!
If you wanted to contribute to the effort but didn't get a chance to peruse the list, we could use more gift wrapping supplies and boxes, both big and small to package things in. We could also collect more gift cards for the families. Fred Meyer is a great choice because it can be used for groceries, clothing, household needs, or even gas.
Gifts should be delivered to Mrs. Schulze's classroom by Wednesday, December 9.
Thank you again!

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thankful for Gifts and the Ability to Give

We are so blessed to be in this place where we can learn about the love and grace of Jesus everyday! I am especially thankful to be here when this time of year rolls around and we can focus our thanks on the gifts God has given us while we look ahead to his greatest gift - Jesus.
We are honored here at Forest Hills to once again be partnering with Hillsboro Family Resource Center to provide Christmas wishes for families in our area who are struggling financially. The best part though - we get to share Jesus's love with them at the same time!
As in the past, the middle school is sponsoring two families this year. Below is the list with the families' needs as well as some wishes for their kids. (Wrapping supplies are also included.) Please peruse the list and see what you might be able to provide this year.
I wanted to get the list out before this weekend's shopping extravaganza takes place. There is no pressure to choose and buy this early. However, I know a few of you are extreme Black Friday shoppers and might find some of this stuff this weekend for a great deal!
When you choose what you'd like to give these families this year, you can comment on this post or email Mrs. Schulze directly.
Thank you for the inspiration you are to our team every year as you selflessly give of your time and resources to help those in need in our community.

Happy Thanksgiving!!



The Middle School Faculty would like to wish you and your family a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. May you enjoy time with your loved ones and spend time contemplating all of God's gifts to you in this time and place.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Ooga Booga!

We had a lot of fun yesterday when our student council presidents led us in some fun activities to celebrate Thanksgiving! One was called "Ooga Booga" and hails back to Mr. Schiemann's time as a camp program director in upstate New York. In truth, I can't do this game justice in a blog post, so I'll give you a couple of pictures and a command - go ask your kid about this (if they haven't filled you in already!). A good time was had by all!


Sunday, November 22, 2015

Choir Singing in Chapel Monday - 11/23

This Monday, November 23rd, the middle school choir will be singing for our Thanksgiving chapel.  Come see the choir sing their praises to the Lord!

Friday, November 20, 2015

End of Trimester Coming Up Tuesday, 11/24!

Next Tuesday, November 24th, will be the last day of the first trimester here at Forest Hills.  All late, missing, and absent work needs to be turned in by then in order to be counted towards the first trimester grades.

With Monday, November 30th, the second trimester starts, and all grades in all classes start fresh.

First trimester report cards will come home in family folders on Friday, December 11th.