December 2025
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE PRINCIPAL
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:2 & 6
Dear Parents, Merry Christmas! The most wonderful time of year is here to celebrate at last! I realize that for some,
this time of year can be stressful, hurried, and downright depressing. And I guess, if we allow ourselves to get caught up in the commercial aspect of Christmas or focus on “keeping up with the neighbors” in regard to decorations and gift giving, we can all become a little overwhelmed. However, this is all the more reason that we need to stay focused on the fact that Jesus truly is the reason for the season.
This time of year, more than any other, people are looking for love. They want to feel the love, experience the love of a kindred relationship, and enjoy the family and loved ones around them. And while love is the emphasis at Christmas, if we do
not remember the One who is love and gives us love unconditionally, we will lose sight of reality this time of year and become a sentimental washout with no real substance as to who we are celebrating and why. It is precisely because of this type of thinking that we have cynicism and skepticism about the Christmas holidays. This is why it is critical that we teach our children the true meaning of Christmas, so that when they grow up, regardless of their circumstances, they will be able to experience love, peace, and joy each and every day of the year, and especially at Christmas
The Bible reminds us that “God is love.” (1 John 4:7) In fact, the Apostle John states that if we do not have compassion and love for our fellow man, we do not know God at all. If someone has any contact or any type of relationship with our Father in
Heaven, He will always teach us, first and foremost, that love is not simply an attribute of who He is, but that He is love. The amazing miracle of Jesus being born into this very dark world is that He became the personification of love for everyone. If you want to see love in action, look at the life of Christ. Everything you read about God in the Bible, everything you know about the life of Jesus Christ, is the reflection of true love. His life was not a life of emotional sentiment as we see on the holiday
Hallmark channel, but a love that makes sacrifices for others, gives to others, and has compassion on
the needs of others—to the point of laying down His life for all of mankind.
“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters.” 1 John 3:16
This Christmas, my hope and prayer for all of my friends and family is that we might focus on the Christ child who willingly came to this earth to demonstrate true love to all of mankind. And that in so doing, we might better learn how to have real
love and compassion in regard to those around us—not just for those who can love us back, but especially for those who cannot. This would include spending time with little children who desire nothing more than to be loved; it would include
those family members and friends who are seemingly “unlovable”; and it would include all those in need whom God puts in your path to minister to each and every day of the year. The true spirit of Christmas is love—giving and receiving love through the lives of others, not necessarily through the commercial gifts we place under the tree. Don’t misunderstand me; giving
gifts is not wrong, but it is not the end-all, be-all of Christmas. True gifts that people really enjoy are those where you share a part of yourself—whether it be through a visit to someone’s home, a walk in the park with your children, helping a neighbor in
need, or simply taking the time to pray with someone who expresses a need that you cannot
provide. Prayer gives hope, and hope leads to faith, and true faith in God is demonstrated in love!
“And now abide faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love!” 1 Corinthians 13:13
May we all be more mindful of the love the Christ child brings to our lives this Christmas and intentionally share that love with those around us throughout the new year. I do hope that you will take the 12 Days of Christmas Challenge posted in this newsletter seriously and take the time to see how many of these 12 ways you can accomplish before December 25 with your family and friends! I know you can do it! May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas celebration and a truly blessed NewYear!
Merry Christmas!
In the Love and Spirit of Christmas,
Dr. Estelle C. Myers
School Administrator
The 12 Days of Christmas Challenge
This Christmas, in particular, there are many ways to show your love to your child right here at school. You may have heard of the Twelve Days of Christmas, well here I am going to give you the Twelve “Ways” of Christmas to share love with your
child:
1) Make sure you bring your children to school on time, especially these next two weeks, as we are rehearsing diligently for their formal school Christmas program, No Room In the Inn, each day. (LOL- I just had to throw that one in for
good measure!)
2) Bring your child, family, and friends to see our Christmas Program under the stars on Sat., Dec. 13 the, in our very own amphitheater. Outside, from 4-8pm, there will be bounce houses, food trucks, and free gift giveaways with Santa before the program and then we will be performing at 6:00 PM.
3) Attend church each Sunday to celebrate the birth of Christ throughout the Advent Season.
4) Have a pajama party for your child and have the kids decorate cookies or a gingerbread house, play games or watch their favorite Christmas show together.
5) Take your child out to purchase a book to exchange with a classmate at their class Christmas parties after breakfast with Santa on December 19th .
6) Take your child Christmas shopping and buy a gift for them to give to someone in need.
7) Come and have Breakfast with Santa on Friday morning with your child, December 20th at 9 AM.
(Don’t forget school closes half day at 12:30 pm that day.)
8) Go ice skating at the local rink down the street and have a cup of hot chocolate later.
9) Bake Christmas cookies with your child, decorate them, and then eat them!
10) Bring your child and the entire family to our annual Christmas Eve Candle Light Service on
December 24th at 6pm to celebrate Jesus’ birthday.
11) Read the Christmas story from a child’s Bible with your child before he/she goes to bed on
Christmas Eve. (And don’t forget the classic “The Night Before Christmas”.)
12) Celebrate the birth of our Savior with your entire family on Christmas Day!
