Christmas Assembly 2009

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.




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December 18th was the last day of school before the Christmas holiday. Students gathered for an assembly which included a performance from the A Cappella Choir and the Fife and Drum Corps.

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Miss Morrow class recited the Christmas story. Student sang traditional Christmas carols, including the 12 Days of Christmas. The tradiational “Wrapping of the Teachers” was held. This year the 3rd and 4th graders won the competition, using all the wrapping paper and tape first. The high school ESL students desire an honorable mention with the most artistic wrapping job. Mr. Bollen was wrapped by the 5th and 6th graders who had a disadvantage, due to Mr. Bollen’s great height. Fun was had by all as students enjoyed this joyous time of year.

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Screwtape Letters

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Students from the Fairfax Christian School’s middle and high school attended the December 16th performance of C. S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters at the Langsburgh Theatre in Washington, D. C.. C. S. Lewis' brilliant novel, The Screwtape Letters, reveals spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view. This funny provocative and “wickedly-witty” theatrical adaptation included a post-performance talk back with Screwtape star Max McLean.

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Colonials' Music


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Fairfax Christian School’s Fife Corps and A Cappella Choir performed at Reston Town Center and Tysons Corner Center on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Students braved the cold weather performing outdoors by the fountains in Reston as bustling shoppers gather around in enjoy the colonial style Christmas music.

The Colonial Fife and Drum Corps and the A Cappella Choir are available to preform at local community events. For more information, contact the school office 703-759-5100.

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Mrs. Hansen's Kindergarten Class

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Even when kids play, they learn.  The same can be said of singing and learning especially if it involves moving around rather than sitting still for 4 and 5 year olds.  

In Mrs. Hansen's class students are learning phonics, reading, addition facts, penmanship, the Books of the Old Testament from Genesis to Daniel, the Books of the New Testament from Matthew to Ephesians, the seven continents, and states and capitals.  Mrs. Hansen's students have also started working on Psalms 23:1-6. 
 
Once students have memorized facts, verses and stories, parents and teachers can lead kids in public speaking activities.  Students speak to the class and showcase their great memory skills. They also build their confidence at public speaking in front of their peers and adults.  This is an excellent way to test students’ comprehension.  Even the most shy student is eager to share what they have learned once they see other students performing and earning praise.
 
The most important lessons for younger students are:

1) Be a good listener
2) Make eye contact
3) Speak clearly
4) Don't fidget
5) Speak loud enough for your audience

These are five lessons that will students them well in any environment, classroom or profession.

-- Mrs. Hansen

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First Place

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Congratulations to Robert Cheng, who received the first place award for calligraphy in the First Annual Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Contest and Exhibition of Metropololitan Washington. The art contest was sponsored by Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Society of Virginia and the Confucius Institute at George Mason University. His work will be on display in the school office in January. Great work Robert!
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Ballet Photos

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Photographs taken of our lower school ballet class are now available online to parents.

The link is:

http://www.thoburnphotography.com/fcsballet

Call the school office, 703-759-5100, for your password.

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There are multiple pictures of each ballerina. You may download these pictures for free or order prints from the online site. They also have stationary, apparel and specialty gifts with the photo images. They will make great Christmas gifts!

-- Mrs. Thoburn

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Welcome To The Colonials' Blog

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Welcome to the Fairfax Christian School Colonials’ Blog. This area contains information on school events, students and alumni news.

-- Mrs. Thoburn
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