From the Principal’s Desk…

The holiday season is upon us with all the hustle and bustle of activity. Christmas trees are being decorated around the school, holiday art work adorns the hallways and everyone is enjoying the spirit of this special time of year. In this month’s newsletter, you will find information about our upcoming Christmas programs, which will be held on December 11th (K-2nd grades) and December 13th (3rd-4th grades). Prior to each program, the Midland Parents Club will be selling baked goodies, starting at 6 pm. Mmmmm! At the conclusion of the programs, our music teacher, Stephanie Oltman will lead everyone, including audience members, in a couple of Christmas carols, which are sure to put everyone in the holiday mood! We look forward to seeing everyone here!

Following our successful canned food drive for the Lacon Food Pantry in November during RIF Week,  we were looking for another way for the children to help the less fortunate members of our community. During the month of December, we will hold a “loose change collection.” We’ll encourage students to drop their pennies and loose change into collection canisters in each classroom. On Friday, Dec. 14th, we’ll count all of our change and make a donation to the Lacon Home Journal Red Stocking Fund. We think this will be a simple, but effective way for our students to learn how they can serve their community and give to others during the Christmas season.  

We have so much to celebrate, and we also have those in the Midland School community that need to be remembered and supported. We have several families with sons, daughters, parents and other family members serving in our armed forces overseas. Especially during this season we think of them, their families and hope for their safety and peace.

I wish for each of you a joyful Christmas season!

Julie Albers

Principal