Wednesday, Dec. 17, was the last day for the Vavenby Strong Start program before the holidays. Organizer Mrs. Amy made it a special day.
First, everyone told of something new that had happened in their life. Landon Hewlett told about his trip to Belize and swimming with the big turtles. Cate-lin Tourond said that she has a new baby brother that sleeps all the time.
After play time there was a Christmas story, then Christmas songs. They had a special snack that day. It was an ice cream cake with two sauces to choose from. Then everyone went into the library to sing again and there was Santa Claus!
Each child sat on his lap. After telling him what they wanted for Christmas he gave them a treat and a book. A couple of children told Santa that they wanted a baby brother/sister. One asked for snow.
Strong Start will begin again on the first Wednesday in January of 2015.
Vavenby students celebrate Christmas
The Kindergarten – Grade 3 students held their Christmas party on Dec. 19, the last school day of the school year.
There were hot dogs, hot chocolate, marshmallow squares, and chocolates for everyone. The children sang Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer for the audience and then, in pairs, read what they saw, did, or felt on Christmas Eve.
Craft tables were set up around the room for the children and their parents to go to. There was a painting table, a table for decorating cookies, one for making Santa Clauses, and one for making hand puppets. Everyone was having a good time.
Thrift Store hours
The Fine Things Thrift Store will only be open during the holidays on Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Vavenby crib and darts club donated $100 to Clearwater and District Food Bank.