An ABC December to Remember
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!🎄
From Tuesday, December 4th - Wednesday, December 19th, I've planned something fun each day as a way to say THANK YOU and Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to you! Know that I appreciate each and every one of you! Thank you for all you do to make A.B. Chandler amazing each day! I'm blessed to work with you and honored to be leading you daily! Let's have a little holiday fun the last 12 school days of 2018 before a well-deserved Winter Break. I hope everyone will participate and invite you to share lots of pictures of our holiday fun! Enjoy the countdown!
Happiest of Holidays,
Brandy
What's Your Reindeer Name?
You will find a red nose in your mailbox. Find your reindeer name (see below) and a colleague with the same reindeer name, take a selfie with both of you wearing your red nose. You can find a reindeer by using the first initial of your first name, middle name, last name OR birth month.
Add your photos here between December 3 - 18. Winner will be announced on December 19th.
The individual that uploads the most pictures with different people will win a little reindeer treat!
Elf on the Shelf
During the week of December 10 - 14, we will also be playing Elf on the Shelf. Each day multiple paper elves, a total of 25, will be hidden throughout the building (inside only). Only 1 elf per staff member. If you locate an elf, please write your name on the back and place in Ms. Haley's mailbox!
Staff Christmas Dinner
We would love for you and you're significant other to join us at our annual ABC Christmas dinner at the Feed Mill on Friday, December 14 beginning at 5:00.
RSVP here by Wednesday, December 7.
Friendship Holiday Potluck
During your lunch on Tuesday, December 18, please enjoy spending time with others in the library for our Friendship Holiday Potluck. Please sign-up below for a finger food, appetizer or dessert you can contribute to the potluck. List your name and the item you are bringing to help us avoid lots of duplicates.
12 Days Before Winter Break Mission Challenge
Let's get into the holiday spirit and enjoy our last 12 school days of 2018. Each day you and your team will have an optional mission along with a dress-up day. Take a picture of your team all dressed up and a picture of the completed mission and text to Ms. Haley for points. The team with the most points will win a prize on the last day of school before winter break - December 19. Points will be awarded for completing tasks and dressing up with bonus points always possible! Some missions are individual and others require teamwork but points are calculated per team. Everyone is welcomed to participate but only one mission submission per team.
Click here for your team.
Please join in on the fun and feel free to wear khakis and tennis shoes unless noted as a jean day!
Point breakdown:
50 points - mission completion - 1 picture as evidence from each team per mission
100 points - If all team members are dressed up with that day's theme, text Ms. Haley a picture of your team to claim your team points!
**Bonus points can be awarded at any time!**
The mission has to be completed and picture text on the assigned date.
Tuesday, Dec. 4
Get into the spirit of the season!
Everyone can wear jeans with a red and/or green shirt.
Mission: Take a team selfie with Santa. (He's in the foyer by the front door).
Wednesday, Dec. 5
Hats on, Hats on!!
Dig out your favorite holiday hat or headband to wear.
Mission: Send a video of your class/group of student singing "Jingle Bells."
Thursday, Dec. 6
Candy Cane Thursday!
Wear your favorite red and white.
Mission: Put your heads together to complete the Christmas Trivia that you find in your mailbox.
Friday, Dec. 7
Shine Bright Like a Light!
Light up your wardrobe with holiday lights, glitter, tinsel, light-up necklaces, etc.
Mission: Take an awkward family photo with your team!
Monday, Dec. 10
Christmas Sock Day!
Wear your favorite holiday socks and slippers!
Mission: Spread holiday cheer by filling out Christmas cards and giving them to your colleagues. Cards are in the office.
Tuesday, Dec. 11
Deck the Halls!
Come decked out in your favorite holiday accessories and jeans (i.e. jewelry, scarves, hats, etc.)
Mission: Take a video of your team rapping a Christmas carol.
Wednesday, Dec. 12
Dreaming of a white Christmas!
Wear white and blue.
Feliz Navidad!
Enjoy chips and salsa in the teachers eating area.
Mission: Go to the selfie booth on the stage and take a team selfie.
Thursday, Dec. 13
Ugly Holiday Sweaters!
You've got time to plan for this one. Start asking around for a sweater or vest you can borrow - the tackier the better!
A prize will be awarded for the ugliest sweater!
Mission: Take a minute and print out a quote or write a quote that inspires you and then hang it someplace in the school (in the hallway, restrooms gym or in the cafeteria.)
Friday, Dec. 14
It's the Season of Giving!
Everyone wear your favorite holiday shirt.
Mission: Warm someone's heart by giving a compliment.
Monday, Dec. 17
Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Wear your favorite winter hat and snow boots. There will be a hot cocoa bar in the teachers eating area.
Mission: Make a snowflake and hang it in the office or in the hallway.
Tuesday, Dec. 18
Mad About Plaid!
Wear your favorite flannel shirt with your jeans.
Mission: Leave a sweet treat on someone's desk.
Wednesday, Dec. 19
Dream a Little Dream!
Staff may wear pajamas.
Mission: Read your class/group of students a Christmas book.
Christmas Movie - December 19th
All staff will go to the movies on the 19th to enjoy the new movie Mary Poppins and to help with supervision. The cost is $6.00. Please give your money to Ms. Pam before
December 18.