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Together We Spark Success!
Thank you to all the Embers families who have contributed to this year’s Annual Fund! Your participation is the heart of our progress, and we’re thrilled to share that we’ve already reached 57% family participation. Every family gift, no matter the size, strengthens our community and helps maintain the programs and experiences that make Embers so special. Thank you for being such an essential part of our momentum!
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We’re also excited to share that our Board of Directors has once again reached 100% participation in the Annual Fund! Their steady show of support continues to build a bright future for our students.
Donations are due by New Year’s Eve and there’s still plenty of time to give! Thank you for helping us reach 100% family participation!
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Cold Season Reminder
As we enter “cold season,” we ask parents to follow these guidelines when deciding whether to keep a child home from school due to illness:
- The child should be fever free for at least 24 hours without medicine before returning to school. A fever is classified as a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher.
- The child should be free of intestinal upsets – vomiting or diarrhea – for at least 24 hours.
- If prescribed an antibiotic, the child should be on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school.
If a student becomes ill during the school day, the office will call a parent to determine whether it is necessary for the student to be picked up. Students who are ill should remain at home until they are fully recovered. Thank you for your partnership in keeping Embers healthy!
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass
Monday, December 8 | 8:45 a.m.
In celebration of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, we will gather for an all-school Mass at Our Lady of Ransom this Monday, December 8 at 8:45 a.m. All parents are welcome to join us. We look forward to sharing this special feast day together!
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Love and Logic® combines loving support from parents with the great expectation that kids will be respectful and responsible. This practical, parents-only course, lead by Robert Barder, MA, LMFT, LCPC, will feature:
- How to teach responsibility without losing your kids’ love
- How to avoid unwinnable power struggles and arguements
- How to guide kids toward owning and solving their problems
- How parents can feel more positive, relaxed, and hopeful about their children
- And much, much more!
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Little Sparks Morning with Santa
December 11 | 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Embers is welcoming children ages baby-5 years and their caregiver for a morning of festive fun with Santa and friends! Activities include Mrs. Claus story time, a craft station, visiting with Santa, and more. This event is limited to 40 families and reservations are required. For more information, please click HERE.
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Advent Meditation for Moms
December 15 @ 2:30 p.m. | Our Lady of Ransom Church
Embers moms are invited to attend to a special afternoon of prayer and reflection as we celebrate the Advent season. All Embers moms and their friends are welcome! Complimentary babysitting will be available in the Bonus Room. Doors open at 2:15 p.m.
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Winter Sports Photos | December 16
Get ready for basketball photo day after morning drop-off on Tuesday, December 16. All Winter athletes are asked to wear their team jersey to school that day for photos with school-appropriate bottoms. Coaches are warmly welcome to join us!
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Embers Academy Christmas Concert
December 17 @ 6:00 p.m. | Northridge Gymnasium
Our annual Christmas celebration features the class choirs of Grades K-5, Fire Choir, and the Embers Bands. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and students should arrive by 5:45 p.m. Students should dress in their Christmas best, including dress pants, skirts or dresses, plus festive accessories such as ties, scarves, or hair bows. (Please no t-shirts, jeans, or gym shoes!) | More Information
Extended Day Program Note: In order to provide time to prepare for the Christmas Concert on December 17, EDP will close after the first session, at 4:15 p.m. All students must be picked up by 4:15 p.m.
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Christmas Celebrations
We are excited to celebrate Christmas at Embers all week long! | More Information
– Wednesday, December 17 | Infant Jesus Blessing
– Thursday, December 18 | Christmas Accessory Spirit Day
– Friday, December 19 | Red & Green Spirit Day; Class Christmas Parties; 11:30 Dismissal and no EDP.
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Christmas Break | December 22 – January 5
Our building and school office will be closed so our families can enjoy the Christmas holiday together.
Extended Day Program Note: Friday, December 19 is a half day of school, with all students dismissing at 11:30 a.m. There will be no afternoon EDP on that day.
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Second Grade spends a fun and festive day at the Museum of Science and Industry.
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The recent snowfall was a welcome treat for our Sparks who enjoy a recess full of sledding and snowballs.
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