Congratulations to the fourth-grade students, teachers and band members and all who helped in putting together this year’s Christmas program. Well done on another wonderful performance, fourth grade!

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Dec. 22 is an early dismissal day. Students in grades 1-4 will be dismissed noon. Morning kindergarten students will be dismissed 11:25 a.m. There will be no school for students in afternoon kindergarten on this day.

School will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 2, 2017, for the holiday break. Regular scheduled classes will resume Jan. 3, 2017.

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I would like to wish you and your family a very merry Christmas. May your holiday be filled with many smiles, much love and lots of joy. Treasure the special moments with the ones you hold dear. May you never stop believing in the magic of the season. Always try to carry it inside your heart, not just today, but everyday throughout the year and share it by spreading love and kindness along the way. Stay safe and warm. Happy Holidays!