December 13th
The Weekly Water Buffalo
Thursday, December 13, 2022
Volume 28, Issue 9
Christmas Program
Christmas at Sola Fide Academy is our annual sacred Christmas Program. All students have worked hard at singing, speaking, and making music. The program begins at 6:30pm this Thursday, December 15th.
Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Trombone players should arrive in their classrooms at 6:05 so that they have time to tune instruments and get music in the right place.
All other students should arrive in their classrooms at 6:15 so that we can line up and make sure everyone is present.
The normal attire for this event is relatively formal. You don’t have to go buy anything new, but wear something nice.
We can’t wait to hear their work come to fruition on Thursday night.
Friday Early Dismissal
School dismisses at 12:30pm on Friday, December 16th. There is no after school care.
Christmas Giving Challenge
We are making good progress on our Christmas Giving Project, the Togo Network. The Togo Network is an economic development and aid group. They work on projects to connect communities to clean water and reliable electricity. They also provide support to clinics, schools, and orphanages. (Learn more here: togonetwork.org)
We are sending home envelopes for students who want to bring cash. We will also have a donation box out on Thursday night. You can also give online at solafide.com/give Let’s joyfully engage in this project and see what we can do when we work together to share God’s love.
Spirit Wear Available
We’ve recently restocked our spirit wear. We’ve got just about every size of fleece, quarter zip, and polo shirt. If you’re looking for a few new uniform pieces to stay warm during the cold months, please talk to Mrs. Rott or Mr. Schmiege.
Regional Youth Ski Trip
Some of the Lutheran Churches in the South Atlantic part of our country are collaborating on a youth ski trip in Gatlinburg, TN on February 3-5, 2023. It is open to kids who are 11 years old or older. The trip cost is $215.
We are asking the families of all eligible students to fill out the RSVP form found here: https://forms.gle/webo3vw4PLeiDUtX6
The final registration deadline for the trip is THIS THURSDAY - December 15th.
GASSO - Deadline coming soon
GASSO is a tax credit and scholarship program that can super-charge your tax dollars to support the mission and future of Sola Fide. You could be eligible to donate up to $5000 to Sola Fide and receive EVERY SINGLE PENNY back in a future tax refund. In order to participate in the funding side of the program, you need to register with GASSO before December 31, 2022.
If you’d like to know more about this program and how it works, Mr. Schmiege would be happy to take as much time as you need to help you understand how this program can open doors for the future of Sola Fide.
Archery Club Sign-up
Archery club will take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays in January and early February. Students in grades 3-8 are eligible to participate. To cover the cost of bows, arrows, and targets, the club fee is $15 per archer. Please sign up your child at school.solafide.com/archery.
Important Dates
Dec. 15 - Kids’ Christmas Program 6:30p
Dec. 16 - Early Dismissal 12:30pm - Christmas Break
Jan. 5 - School Resumes
Jan. 9 - Archery Club Begins
Early January - Regular After-School Archery
Jan. 16 - No School - M.L.K. Day