December Newsletter
We close out the year at Semillas with meaning and connection!
December – Forgiveness, Celebration, and Culture
This month, we celebrate forgiveness as an opportunity to heal, reconnect, and strengthen our relationships within the holiday season and the cultural traditions that bring us together. During this time, the children will:
This month, we celebrate forgiveness as an opportunity to heal, reconnect, and strengthen our relationships within the holiday season and the cultural traditions that bring us together. During this time, the children will:
- Recognize situations in which they may hurt others and learn how to make things right (apologize, listen, try again)
- Understand that everyone makes mistakes and that there is always an opportunity to improve
- Participate in cultural celebrations (Christmas and other traditions), exploring their meaning beyond material things
- Express emotions and good wishes through gestures, words, and shared activities
At Semillas, we believe forgiveness does not mean forgetting; it means learning how to move forward with respect and love. Celebrations give us opportunities to share, give thanks, and reconnect with those around us.
Children will experience the value of repairing relationships, end the year with positive experiences of connection, and understand that traditions are also a way to build community.
Moments of Faith
Gospel of Matthew
Matthew 1:18–25: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel,” which means “God with us.”
Virtue of the Month
Forgiveness
I Forgive, I Ask for Forgiveness, and I Find Peace
I forgive others, I ask for forgiveness, and I forgive myself.
Virtue Goals
Say “I’m sorry,” or receive someone else’s apology with a smile or a hug.
Birthdays
A special shout-out to our students and staff members growing a year older this month. We wish you a day full of joy, laughter, and big smiles!
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Joseph Martínez
August 3 -
Justin Smith
August 7 -
Liz Rodríguez
August 10 -
Daniela Zavala
August 24
Special Events
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December 1-11:
Holidays Around the World -
December 2:
Moment of Faith -
December 12:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration -
December 14-22:
Christmas -
December 17:
Christmas Nativity Play -
December 23-January4:
Winter Break (School Closed)
Special classes and songs
Planting Workshop:
- Dates
- Peppermint
Songs of the Month:
We integrate Spanish through music! This month’s playlist includes:
- Merry Christmas
- My Little Donkey from the Savannah
- Silent Night
- The Little Drummer Boy
